Patents by Inventor Hector R. Hernandez

Hector R. Hernandez 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).

  • Cable puller with unique grip and method
    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.
  • Apparatus for displaying tools and merchandising method
    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
  • Tool case with cover member support
    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
  • Foldable creeper
    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.
  • Cable puller with unique grip & method
    Publication number: 20040169170
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez
  • Apparatus for displaying tools & merchandising method
    Publication number: 20040118721
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Vincent S. Romeo
  • Foldable creeper
    Publication number: 20040066020
    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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez
  • Tool case with a hinged cover that slides
    Publication number: 20040065574
    Abstract: A tool case adapted to store tools comprises a main body and at least one cover member adapted to store tools. The cover member is coupled to the main body such that when the cover is closed, a portion of the cover member at least partially covers a storage side of the cover member. The cover member, while in an open or a closed position, may be positioned such that it covers differing amounts of the storage side of the main body. The cover member may also be detached from the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Vincent S. Romeo
  • Tool case with cover member support
    Publication number: 20040035748
    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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Vincent S. Romeo
  • Utility bar with bowed shank
    Patent number: 6598857
    Abstract: A utility bar is disclosed comprising a bowed shank, a lever piece and a junction that couples the shank to the lever piece. A chisel may also be coupled to the bowed shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC.
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jamie W. Nash
  • Compressor apparatus
    Patent number: D513619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jaime W. Nash
  • Tool case apparatus
    Patent number: D524540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Don Hart
  • Tool case apparatus
    Patent number: D530514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Don Hart
  • Quad caster jack apparatus
    Patent number: D537225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez
  • Compressor apparatus
    Patent number: D541305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jaime W. Nash
  • Multi-position mechanic's creeper
    Patent number: D547517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez