Patents by Inventor Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.

Hector R. Hernandez, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20210122028
    Abstract: A socket set holder comprising a lower tray, a rail, and plurality of retainers. Each retainer comprises a post sized to fit within a central bore of a socket, a left slot and a right slot sized to receive left and right elongate edges of the rail, whereby each retainer is slideable along the rail while being vertically attached to the rail. An upper barrier comprising a central slot extending through the upper barrier, the central slot being sized to receive a plurality of vertically oriented sockets that each have an internal bore of standard configuration. Wherein, the upper barrier is attached to the lower tray, thereby trapping the rail and the retainers in an immobile condition in relation to the lower tray and the upper barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, JR., Greg Livingston, Eric Hennings
  • Publication number: 20210122548
    Abstract: A packaging assembly for displaying a product, the packaging assembly comprising: a first rectangular board a second rectangular board; a first transparent clamshell blister having a first 3-dimensional shape; a second transparent clamshell blister having a second 3-dimensional shape; wherein, the first clamshell blister extends through the first board and the second clamshell blister extends through the second board; wherein the first rectangular board is positioned adjacent the second rectangular board. The first transparent clamshell blister and the second transparent clamshell blister form a single transparent cavity wherein, from at least one view, the single cavity defines a symmetrical shape having an axis of symmetry, and wherein, the axis of symmetry is set off by an angle of between 20 degrees and 30 degrees from a plane containing the first rectangular board and the second rectangular board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, JR., Greg Livingston, Eric Hennings
  • Patent number: 10807220
    Abstract: A tool for retracting at least one piston into a mating cylinder bore of a caliper assembly provided with a set of brake pads to be serviced, the tool comprising: a first pressure plate; a second pressure plate; a coupler joining the first pressure plate with the second pressure plate, the coupler comprising: a bushing affixed to the first pressure plate along an axis perpendicular to the first pressure plate such that the bushing can rotate about, but cannot move along, the axis in relation to the first pressure plate, wherein the bushing defines a bore that is internally threaded; a stud affixed to the second pressure plate along the axis such that the stud cannot rotate about, nor move along, the axis in relation to the second pressure plate, the stud defining an external thread, wherein the stud is threadedly inserted into the bore of the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Greg Livingston, Eric Hennings
  • Publication number: 20200227902
    Abstract: An active coverplate comprising a face plate having a proximal surface and a distal surface. An electrical load is included. A flange extends distally away from the face plate, wherein the flange comprises a contact having a distalmost end. The flange further includes a housing defining a hollow interior and sized to receive the contact such that the distalmost end is exposed outside the housing for making electrical contact with a power supply of a receptacle body. The contact is free to slide distally and, alternatingly, proximally within the housing. There is an electrical connection between the contact and the electrical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190076997
    Abstract: A tool for retracting at least one piston into a mating cylinder bore of a caliper assembly provided with a set of brake pads to be serviced, the tool comprising: a first pressure plate; a second pressure plate; a coupler joining the first pressure plate with the second pressure plate, the coupler comprising: a bushing affixed to the first pressure plate along an axis perpendicular to the first pressure plate such that the bushing can rotate about, but cannot move along, the axis in relation to the first pressure plate, wherein the bushing defines a bore that is internally threaded; a stud affixed to the second pressure plate along the axis such that the stud cannot rotate about, nor move along, the axis in relation to the second pressure plate, the stud defining an external thread, wherein the stud is threadedly inserted into the bore of the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, JR., Greg Livingston, Eric Hennings
  • Patent number: 9997860
    Abstract: A coverplate for attachment to a standard electric power outlet, the coverplate comprising: a faceplate occupying a first plane and defining at least one opening sized to provide access to the standard electric power outlet; a support frame attached to the faceplate, the support frame comprising: a U-shaped element occupying a second plane; a first receptor flange and a second receptor flange, each extending from the U-shaped element, wherein the first receptor flange defines a first chamber containing a first conductor and the second receptor flange defines a second chamber containing a second conductor; and wherein the first conductor and the second conductor are spaced apart by a first distance which is equal to a standard distance on the standard electric power outlet separating two electric power elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: ALLTRADE TOOLS LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9266232
    Abstract: A wrench comprising a bar extending between a left end and a right end, wherein the bar defines a left detent adjacent the left end, a right detent adjacent the right end, and a center detent in the center of the bar; a left handle removably attached to the left end, the left handle defining a chamber suitable for storing at least one socket; a right handle removably attached to the right end, the right handle defining a chamber suitable for storing at least one elongate extender element; a stub element configured at a first end to be slidingly attached to the bar, and configured at a second end to receive a socket, the stub element including a mating detent configured to sequentially mate with each of the left detent, the right detent, and the center detent as the stub element is slid along the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ALLTRADE TOOLS INC.
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150183100
    Abstract: A wrench comprising a bar extending between a left end and a right end, wherein the bar defines a left detent adjacent the left end, a right detent adjacent the right end, and a center detent in the center of the bar; a left handle removably attached to the left end, the left handle defining a chamber suitable for storing at least one socket; a right handle removably attached to the right end, the right handle defining a chamber suitable for storing at least one elongate extender element; a stub element configured at a first end to be slidingly attached to the bar, and configured at a second end to receive a socket, the stub element including a mating detent configured to sequentially mate with each of the left detent, the right detent, and the center detent as the stub element is slid along the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: ALLTRADE TOOLS LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, JR.
  • Patent number: 7258230
    Abstract: A portable tool case is disclosed that may be displayed in numerous orientations using a cover member of the tool case as a support. The cover member that may be rotated into a support position to support the tool case on a surface. The cover member may comprise a pair of covers that are manipulated into an easel, display or table orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Patent number: 7070169
    Abstract: A cable puller has on its actuating lever an elongated grip with an ergonomically friendly shape that directs a user to use both hands placed side by side on the grip when manipulating the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6966165
    Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for displaying a plurality of tools on a point-of-sale display. The device may comprises a pair of support members, each retaining a tool such that one tool partially obscures the other while allowing a customer to properly identify each tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Patent number: 6905015
    Abstract: A portable tool case is disclosed that may be displayed in numerous orientations using a cover member of the tool case as a support. The cover member that may be rotated into a support position to support the tool case on a surface. The cover member may comprise a pair of covers that are manipulated into an easel, display or table orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: All Trade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Patent number: 6871861
    Abstract: A foldable creeper is disclosed that has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: AllTrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: D704014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Eric Hennings
  • Patent number: D704015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Eric Hennings
  • Patent number: D724926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent W. Caito
  • Patent number: D863018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: ALLTRADE TOOLS, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Eric Hennings
  • Patent number: D987393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: D987398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: D994374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ALLTRADE TOOLS, LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.