Patents by Inventor Chen Zhang Li

Chen Zhang Li has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Locking pliers with improved adjustment member
    Patent number: 11745313
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Chen Zhang Li
  • Locking Pliers with Improved Adjustment Member
    Publication number: 20220001518
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Chen Zhang Li
  • Locking pliers with improved adjustment member
    Patent number: 11154965
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Chen Zhang Li
  • Bolt Cutter
    Publication number: 20190291287
    Abstract: A cutter including a cutting head and an adjustable handle pivotally coupled to the cutting head. The adjustable handle includes a first adjustment assembly to change a length the adjustable handle extends from the cutting head. The adjustable handle also includes a second adjustment assembly to change the position of the adjustable handle with respect to the cutting head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob Feuerstein, Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Chen Zhang Li
  • Locking Pliers with Improved Adjustment Member
    Publication number: 20190152023
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Chen Zhang Li