Plural Patents (Class 206/372)
  • Publication number: 20130056378
    Abstract: A portable tool storing device includes first and second modular shelves configured to be brought into fitting engagement with each other in an upright direction by a back-to-back engagement manner so as to permit crosspieces to be juxtaposed to and combined with each other to form a handle for carrying. Each shelf includes a plurality of flank segments, each having an indented region. A modular container has a clip lug disposed to be clipped on the indented region to detachably hold the container on the flank segment so as to provide easy access to a tool in the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Chung-Hsiu SU
  • Publication number: 20130047561
    Abstract: A tool bag configured to hold tools for a construction worker. The tool bag comprises a pouch sized and configured for securely carrying construction tools, the pouch further comprising an upper edge defining an opening to the pouch and a lower edge defining a lower edge of the pouch. The linear length of the upper edge of the pouch is shorter than the linear length of the lower edge of the pouch to form an enclosed pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: STEVEN C. NICHOLS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130037433
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad includes a pad having a plurality of position holes and at least one block unit detachably connected to the position holes. The tool bits are positioned via the position holes and the handles are positioned via the block unit so that the tool positioning pad can position not only the tool bits but also the handles. Therefore, when the users need multiple handles, the users do not need to take an added bag inconveniently for receiving the handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Publication number: 20130032501
    Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case comprising a first side and a second side joined along a fold line, and a fastener for joining together the first and second side of the case. A tool-holding insert is secured to an interior region of the case. The tool-holding insert includes a plurality of tool cavities and a first firearm cleaning implement removably secured in one of the tool cavities. A module attachment element is affixed to an exterior portion of the case. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a modular kit case including a fastening element releasably secured to the module attachment element of the case. The modular kit case further includes a second firearm cleaning implement removably secured thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: The Otis Patent Trust
    Inventor: Nicholas Williams
  • Publication number: 20130008813
    Abstract: A tool holder is described. The tool holder can include a main panel having a front side and a plurality of sleeves extending from the front side and forming openings. The plurality of sleeves can include a first sleeve component forming peaks and valleys and a second sleeve component coupled to the first sleeve component at coupling points. At least one primary opening can be formed between the main panel and the first sleeve component between adjacent valleys and at least one secondary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the first sleeve component between adjacent peaks. A tool can be received through each opening and stored in the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITED
    Inventors: TERRENCE P. KINSKEY, Matthew G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20130001118
    Abstract: A tool bag with extendable handles is described. The tool bag can include a tool bag body and first and second extendable attached to the tool bag body. The tool bag body can includes an open topped storage volume formed from a plurality of walls. The plurality of walls can include a bottom wall, first and second sidewalls opposite one another, and first and second end walls opposite one another; and the sidewalls and end walls can be generally orthogonal to the bottom wall. The first extendable handle can be operatively coupled to the first sidewall, the second extendable handle can be operatively coupled to the second sidewall, and the extendable handles can be movable between a lowered position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Terrence P. KINSKEY, Matthew G. WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20120298539
    Abstract: A tool box organizer having walls defining a container with an open top wall for receiving a selection of work related hand tools, parts and pieces and providing secure storage for the tools which are locked within the tool box organizer which is securely locked to a lift and raised above the ground making unauthorized access to the tools difficult. The tool box organizer includes a lid hingedly connected to the container for selectively opening and closing the open top wall. A bracket detachably mounts the tool box on a vertically disposed wall having a horizontal rail of a lift or bucket. The bracket includes a support member with respectively a front and rear face and first and second inverted ‘J’ shaped hooks disposed in selected spaced relation and projecting outwardly from the rear face. The hooks suspend the tool box from the wall horizontal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Purnell, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120286489
    Abstract: The present invention is a tool box and filing system that includes a tool file that includes a plurality of holding files, a handle disposed on top of the tool file, a side edging to provide an airtight seal, a plurality of elongated holding strips and a plurality of tools secured within the holding files by the holding strips. The system also includes an airtight tool file box that includes a handle, a pair of locks to secure the tool file box and an airtight lid that is secured by the locks. The handle is disposed on the top and middle of the lid and the tool file is stored within the tool file box. The tool file box can also have a set of wheels and a horizontal storage compartment tray stored within the tool file box to accommodate larger tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kerry Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 8307980
    Abstract: A bit socket bracket assembly has a main frame, a track frame, multiple bit socket brackets and a burglarproof unit. The main frame is made of plastic. The track frame is made of metal and is securely mounted on the main frame. The bit socket brackets are slidably connected with the track frame. The burglarproof unit is connected with each bit socket bracket. Because the main frame and the track frame are two separate members, the track frame can be made of metal. Accordingly, the structural strength of the bit socket bracket assembly is enhanced. Moreover, signs formed on the track frame do not easily wear off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8302771
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a housing defining therein multiple storage chambers, multiple tool holders respectively pivotally mounted in the storage chambers for holding tool elements, a drive gear pivotally mounted on one end of the housing and coupled to one end of one tool holder, crank arms coupled to the drive gear, and links respectively coupled between the crank arms and the other tool holders for enabling the other tool holders to be synchronously biased relative to the housing during rotation of the drive gear to bias the associating tool holder relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Yavuz Arslan
  • Patent number: 8276752
    Abstract: A tool box includes a box formed by top and bottom covers, in which the two covers are pivoted with each other so that the box can open or close; a lock member, in which one end of the lock member is pivoted on the bottom cover and another end of the lock member is used to lock with the top cover; and two handles disposed on top and bottom covers respectively. If the box is unlocking, the handle on the bottom cover is blocked by the lock member and the handle is not allowed to be bent up. Consequently, a user will be aware that the box is unlocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng
  • Publication number: 20120241342
    Abstract: A machine tool is provided with a tool magazine including a guiding plate, a turntable and holders. The guiding plate includes an annular groove with a semi-circular section and a semi-oval section. The semi-circular section is defined by a radius. The semi-oval section is defined by a semi-major axis identical to the radius of the semi-circular section and a semi-minor axis shorter than the semi-major axis. The turntable includes claws extending from the periphery. Each of the holders is pivotally connected to a related one of the claws and includes an end for holding a tool and another end formed with a ball movably located in the annular groove. Thus, some of the holders of which the balls are located in the semi-circular section of the annular groove close while the other holders of which the balls are located in the semi-oval section of the annular groove open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Ying Sun
  • Patent number: 8267245
    Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Publication number: 20120228172
    Abstract: A screw driver tool box includes an accommodating box, a plurality of screw heads, and a driver rod. Both sides of the accommodating box are provided with a turnable accommodating base respectively. The accommodating base is provided with a plurality of accommodating troughs for allowing the driver heads to be inserted therein. One end of the driver rod is formed with a handle portion, and the other end thereof is formed into a connecting end. The connecting end is provided with an insertion trough for allowing the driver heads to be inserted therein. The present invention is characterized in that: the accommodating box comprises a sleeve. One end of the sleeve is formed into an opening for insertion. The walls around the opening are provided with a plurality of grooves and a plurality of clamping claws. The clamping claws protrude from the opening. A through-hole is provided on a wall of the accommodating box to correspond to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MARVELLOUS TECHOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Chih Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 8261911
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wrench holder comprising a main frame, a hand grip, a slidable fastener, two knobs and a cover plate. There is a plurality of recesses defined on the main frame for wrenches to be held. The hand grip is rotatably allocated at the bottom of the main frame, and the slidable fastener is movably applied at the bottom of the main frame as well to limit the hand grip revolving against the main frame. The cover plate provides the wrenches held within the main frame to be sheltered. The wrench holder of the present invention is designed to improve protection for wrenches and convenience for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
  • Patent number: 8256618
    Abstract: A magnetic storage device is disclosed which is capable of retaining a plurality of articles, each having a thickness and a magnetic affinity. The storage device includes a base having a cavity which houses a magnetic member and a tray which mates with the base to enclose the magnetic member. The tray has a plurality of cavities formed in an upper surface and each of the cavities is designed to retain one of the articles. Each of the cavities has an elongated, semi-circular configuration with opposite ends located adjacent to a pair of raised abutments. The pair of raised abutments extends to a height less than the thickness of each article. The storage device also includes a cover which can be secured to the tray to enclose the plurality of articles therein. A method of assembling the magnetic storage device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: All About Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Schein, Brent J. Grinwald
  • Publication number: 20120211384
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a box body defining an accommodation chamber having an open side facing toward the front side of the box body, a cover member covered on the box body and slidable leftwards and rightwards relative to the box body between a close position and an open position, and a swivel tool bit holder pivotally mounted in the box body inside the accommodation chamber and biasable relative to the box body between a storage position and a service position and having multiple tool bit receiving portions for receiving tool bits. The tool bit receiving portions are kept inside the accommodation chamber when the swivel tool bit holder is in the storage position, or exposed to the outside when the swivel tool bit holder is in the service position. Thus, the toolbox has the characteristic of ease of operation and facilitates easy access to the storage items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Ching CHEN
  • Patent number: 8245607
    Abstract: A combination of an implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first predetermined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second predetermined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Combined Products Co. #1
    Inventor: Burton Kozak
  • Publication number: 20120181199
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a housing defining therein multiple storage chambers, multiple tool holders respectively pivotally mounted in the storage chambers for holding tool elements, a drive gear pivotally mounted on one end of the housing and coupled to one end of one tool holder, crank arms coupled to the drive gear, and links respectively coupled between the crank arms and the other tool holders for enabling the other tool holders to be synchronously biased relative to the housing during rotation of the drive gear to bias the associating tool holder relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Yavuz ARSLAN
  • Publication number: 20120175277
    Abstract: Specialized tool storage boxes may be produced by defining an inventory of tools to be stored in the box. The tools may be positioned in proposed desired locations. Shadows of the tools in their respective desired locations may be produced. Image of the shadows may be produced on an insert for the tool storage box. The insert may be placed in the box so that the tools can be replaced in the desired locations after being removed from the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Sean Hutchens
  • Patent number: 8214986
    Abstract: A valve stem puller or holder, comprising an elongated handle with a clevis at one end, the clevis being formed by two side portions, and a hollow, partly cylindrical stem connector pivotally mounted between the side portions and movable between a first position in which the stem connector is coaxial with said handle and a second position in which the axis of the stem connector is at a large angle to the handle. The stem connector has an inner end in the form of a nipple configured to receive air pressure supply means, and the base of the handle between the side portions has a spring mounted detent element positioned so as to interact with the inlet of the nipple to releasably hold the stem connector in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Randall (Sam) Clayton Kicksee
  • Publication number: 20120097563
    Abstract: A holder for knife cartridges comprises two chambers connected with a hinge. Each chamber is configured for receiving and holding a knife cartridge. At least one of the chambers is configured to releasably hold a knife cartridge. The holder can be folded at the hinge such that the chambers form an enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Joy A. PACKARD, Scott D. Gullicks, Michael C. Molinet
  • Patent number: 8151938
    Abstract: A tool case for engaging a ladder comprises a skeleton, having a horizontal top surface and a vertical surface, extending from the horizontal top surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal top surface defining a compartment. The tool case also comprises a horizontal bottom surface and another vertical surface, extending from the horizontal bottom surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal bottom surface defining a cavity for receiving a top portion of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: LF Centennial Limited
    Inventor: Terry Kinskey
  • Publication number: 20120037527
    Abstract: A carry and deploy bag system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a holster for housing a controlled descent device and an anchor; a rope pouch for receiving a rope that is securable to the controlled descent device and the anchor; and a connecting gooseneck extending between the holster and the lumbar pouch that protects the rope as it runs through the connecting gooseneck from the lumbar pouch to the holster; wherein the holster comprises a tear-away cover flap that can be opened and disconnected from the holster in one motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: James E. FAY, Christina E. FAY
  • Publication number: 20120018330
    Abstract: A tool storage bag includes a hexahedral fabric bag body and openable only at a top side or at the top side and a bottom side, and an interlining material at least provided at three adjoining sides of the bag body. The interlining material includes plural flat plates corresponding to the three sides. At least one of the flat plates is detachable from a corresponding one of the sides of the bag body, while the bag body is foldable without folding the sides provided with the interlining material. The bag body with at least one flat plate detached from the corresponding side is folded down by overlapping, on one of the unfoldable sides of the bag body, the side other than the above one side and provided with the interlining material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takaaki KATO, Yukiyasu OKOUCHI, Kenji ABE, Yuichi SUGIURA, Toru HORIYAMA
  • Patent number: 8100258
    Abstract: This invention provides a portable or fixed device for organizing and transporting items utilized by fisherman, hobbyists, tradesmen and the like. It comprises a main compartment containing a plurality of trays in which the items are organized and stored, and side and top compartments for organizing and storing items that are less suitable for storage in trays, such as elongated items and tools. The trays are held in the main compartment by a plurality of removable elastic cords which span the open front of the main compartment at such heights as to engage each tray at a point along its height. Trays can be removed by displacing the cords. Elastic cords also are provided to hold items in the side compartments. A cutting or work board can be is mounted on the back of the device, and slip-resistant surfaces can be installed on the top and the bottom. Handles can be provided for carrying the device, or the device can be built into the structure of a boat, a vehicle, or a fixed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: James Gerald Meyers
  • Publication number: 20120000805
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a housing with a chamber, a rotating holder with a plurality of slots, torsion spring, and an adapter, thereby forming an easy-to-use and portable tool holder. The slots at the top and the bottom of the rotating holder are provided for receiving screwdriver bits in different shapes and sizes. An insertion hole of the adapter is provided for the insertion of a hand tool in order to tighten a screw. Besides, the rotating holder may be swiveled by means of the torsion spring in an inclined position relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the removal and the storage of the screwdriver bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa LIU
  • Patent number: 8083059
    Abstract: A socket storage apparatus is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the socket storage apparatus includes at least one generally elongated socket support member and a plurality of socket attachment devices carried by the at least one socket support member in generally spaced-apart relationship with respect to each other. A pair of spaced-apart base panels is disposed at each end of the elongated socket support member. The base panels have a perimeter including a supporting edge, which extends beyond a distal end of either a series of sockets or other drive tool. The socket storage apparatus can include a magnet, a hook, or both for temporarily securing the apparatus to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Homer A. Wessel, IV
  • Publication number: 20110297464
    Abstract: A self propelled toolbox is provided with a plurality of storage compartments for storing tools. The toolbox is supported by two pairs of wheels. Each wheel of one of the pairs of wheels is a driven wheel that is mechanically coupled to an electric motor that causes the driven wheel to rotate about an axis to propel the toolbox. Each wheel of the other pair of wheels is a castor that is not operably linked to an electric motor and can pivot about an axis for steering the toolbox when the toolbox is in motion. The toolbox contains an energy reservoir in circuit communication with the electric motor for providing power to the electric motor. The quantity of power provided to the electric motor is controlled by a current controlling means that is accessible external of the toolbox by an operator of the self propelled toolbox. The two driven wheels may each be driven by the same electric motor, or they may each be driven by an electric motor that is mechanically coupled to only that wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: SAMUEL N. ROBBINS
  • Patent number: 8069997
    Abstract: A tool rack includes a frame having two sidewalls and two slots are defined through the two sidewalls. A plurality of recesses are defined in the frame and a rod having second recesses is connected between the two sidewalls. A restriction member is connected to the frame and two distal ends of the restriction member are movably engaged with the slots of the frame. The restriction member includes third recesses which are located in alignment with the recesses so that the tools are engaged with the first, second and third recesses. A stop plate extends from a distal end of an inside of each third recess so as to prevent the tools from disengaging from these recesses. When shifting the restriction member, the stop plates are moved away from the recesses so that the tools can be picked out from the tool rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Patent number: 8069984
    Abstract: A bit holder comprises a body defining at least one cavity. The cavity includes a first pathway for receiving a bit and a second pathway for holding a bit. The first and second pathways intersect to define an open area between the first pathway and the second pathway such that a bit can be rotated between the first pathway and to a locked position in second pathway. The first pathway is disposed at an angle relative to the second pathway. The bit is retained by an interference fit with the body. The holder may be releasably retained in a case using mating structures on the case and holder. In a method for retaining a bit in a holder, the bit is inserted into the holder along the first pathway. The bit is rotated through the open area to position the bit in the second pathway where it is held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Matthew Steven Larson, Derek James Nash
  • Publication number: 20110290690
    Abstract: Accessory for holding goods, comprising a case-like structure, in which there are holders for holding tools and similar placed in it. In the accessory, there is a separate compartment, separated by spacing pieces for a cutting weapon, such as a sheath knife. On the bottom of this compartment, there is also a protrusion that turns the blade of the knife away from the rear cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Myllymaki
  • Patent number: 8061536
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tool box set fastener, which include a first fastening structure, which has mounting base fixedly fastened to a vertical wall or upright support and a coupling unit formed integral with the mounting base, and a second fastening structure, which is connectable to a tool box set to secure the tool box set to the first fastening structure and has a coupling base connectable to the coupling unit of the first fastening structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Steelworks Hardware, LLC
    Inventors: Pei-Ying Lin, Chanwa Nguy
  • Patent number: 8061492
    Abstract: Suitcase for transport of tools or the like, which includes a box-shaped bottom (1), a corresponding lid (2) and a flip-up handle (3) on the side of the bottom (1). The bottom (1) and the lid (2) are connected with each other by one or more hinges. A lock is provided for locking the lid (2) to the bottom (1), and said lock includes a latch device (4), which is turnably mounted on the bottom (1) on the same side of the suitcase as the handle (3). Said latch device (4) is adapted so that by turning, it engages with the lid (2) and fixes the lid in its closed position. The latch device (4) and the handle (3) have interacting cam means (22 and 23), which effect turning of the latch device (4) into the locked position when the handle (3) is turned to flipped-up position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Raaco International A/S
    Inventors: Robert Byriel Riedel, Søren Xerxes Frahm
  • Patent number: 8038004
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The front end includes a driving groove for receiving a shank in an operative position. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening. The force-receiving portion includes an insertion groove for receiving the shank in a storage position. The insertion groove is in communication with the driving groove of the body. The body further includes a first opening extending from one of the lateral walls through the insertion groove and a second opening extending from the other lateral wall through the insertion groove, allowing access to the shank in the storage position for manual removal of the shank from the insertion groove. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 8016130
    Abstract: This invention discloses a set of tool rack which can particularly place multiple wrenches. It is mainly comprised of a main frame, a front cover panel and two locking members. The main frame includes an axial rod, a connecting plate and two side plates. The axial rod provides the openings of the wrenches to hold on. Each side plate includes a guiding slot and a locking hole. The guiding slot starts from the rear end of the side plate, extended around the axis of the axial rod, and then ends to the front end of the side plate. Between the two side plates are multiple receiving recesses for the shanks of the wrenches to be engaged. The front cover panel includes a cover plate and two curved side plates having protruding columns inserted over the guiding slot so that the cover plate is moveable along the guiding slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Patent number: 8016108
    Abstract: A tool box includes a housing, a receiving seat pivotally mounted in the housing and having a side provided with a driven gear, a rotation shaft pivotally mounted on the housing and having a side provided with a drive gear meshing with the driven gear, a restoring unit mounted between the rotation shaft and the housing to rotate the rotation shaft outward relative to the housing, and a top cover mounted on the rotation shaft to rotate the rotation shaft. Thus, when the rotation shaft is rotated by the restoring unit, the drive gear is driven by the rotation shaft to rotate the driven gear which rotates the receiving seat so that the receiving seat is rotated outward relative to the housing to expose the tool tips outward from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Tung-Hsu Hung
  • Patent number: 8002124
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tool rack set fastener, which includes a first fastening structure, which has mounting base fixedly fastened to a vertical wall or upright support and a coupling unit formed integral with the mounting base, and a second fastening structure, which is connectable to a tool rack set to secure the tool rack set to the first fastening structure and has a coupling base connectable to the coupling unit of the first fastening structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Steelworks Hardware, LLC
    Inventors: Pei-Ying Lin, Chanwa Nguy
  • Publication number: 20110198253
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent “deteriorations,” such as oxidization and deformation of micro solder spheres during storage. The micro solder spheres are packed in a container 2 comprising an air permeable material. A deoxidizing and drying agent 3 to be disposed externally to the container 2 is provided. The container 2 and the deoxidizing and drying agent 3 are placed in a bag member 4 impermeable to air, and the bag member 4 is sealed in an air-tight condition. Before sealing, the bag member 4 may be air evacuated. A plurality of containers 2 may be held by a holding member 5 such that they are fixed in positions relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Isamu Sato, Daisuke Souma, Kazuo Fujikura
  • Patent number: 7987981
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wrench holder which includes main body, handle, control element, connecting elements and door boards. The front of the main body is provided with a plurality of recesses for engaging wrench handles, and provided with fillister having wall provided with hookable part thereon. The handle is pivotally connected to the bottom of the main body. The handle can be bent to support the main body on a plane. The control element is pivotally disposed in the fillister. The connecting elements are pivotally connected to the main body and the door boards respectively. The door boards cover the main body and have bar part. The end of the bar part has a hooking edge to hook the hookable part in the fillister. When the control element is pulled to rotate and push away the hooking edge. Thus, users can open the door boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
  • Publication number: 20110180437
    Abstract: A device for organizing caulk tools in a vessel is presented, which includes an insertion body configured to be inserted into a vessel. The insertion body is substantially flat having a first side and a second side. The device includes at least one tube orifice, which defines a tube through hole from the first side to the second side. The tube orifice is configured to allow a disposable caulk tube of the type commonly known in the art, to pass through the tube orifice and the tube through hole. There may be more than one tube orifice each configured to hold a caulk tube. The tube orifice(s) can be any diameter to hold standard sized caulk tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Rodney Alt
  • Publication number: 20110174166
    Abstract: A transportable chocolate crafting system a casing box in which is arranged a plurality of heating compartments, wherein each of the heating compartments are configured to receive one of a plurality of containers that hold a quantity of chocolate. The containers are separately heated by a plurality of electrically-powered heating units, to melt the quantity of chocolate and to maintain the melted chocolate in a molten, flow able state. A control system or master controller detects a presence of a container in a heating compartment, detects a quantity of chocolate in the container, monitors a temperature of the chocolate in the container and controls an application of heat to the heating unit in the heating compartment in which the detected container is present, based on a calculated desired chocolate state and a calculated temperature gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Tara Sparacio, Karen Levy
  • Patent number: 7967355
    Abstract: The tool storage device includes a base having a top side, a bottom side, and a hollow upright pivot shaft with two ends. At the top end of the hollow upright pivot shaft is an end cap having a plughole and a connecting mechanism. The bottom end of the hollow upright pivot shaft is attached to the top side of the base. The bottom side of the base has a pole cover containing a plughole for receiving a connecting structure. Fastening structures are provided to facilitate fastening of the vertical tool storage device to a structure, such as a wall. The end cap and the pole cover of the tool storage device enable the vertical tool storage device to be connected to a fastening and connecting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Steelworks Hardware, LLC
    Inventors: Pei-Ying Lin, Chanwa Nguy
  • Publication number: 20110147428
    Abstract: A tool retention device is described. In implementations, a tool retention device may involve interchangeable panels that are used to retain tools. For example, an interchangeable panel has opposing first and second sides, where the first side includes tool retainers for retaining the tools. Additionally, a flexible bag component has an interior side that may removably secure the interchangeable panel. The flexible bag component also has an exterior side that may be removably secured to a user-wearable rig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Tim Wegner, Steve Avila, Bryce Wegner
  • Patent number: 7950509
    Abstract: A dual compartment, dual open mouth tool bag is fabricated from flexible material forming the side and top panels of the bag and the dual access openings. Each of the separate open mouth openings provides separate access to an individual compartment within the bag. The compartments may, in an alternative embodiment, be connected one to the other or may be separated by an intermediate open top storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7942295
    Abstract: A glazier rack and tool chest apparatus for supporting and transporting large glass pieces, including window glass and providing a tool chest in a truck bed, the apparatus providing a hollow base and a top section. In one embodiment, the base provides two top accesses, a pair of side doors, and a front door to access the interior for tool storage and the top section provides a storage tube. The top section hingedly extends to a position atop the base to form, in conjunction with the base, a slanted surface to support large pieces of glass, including window glass, at an angle for stable transport. Tracks affixed to the truck bed and track slides affixed to the base are removably and slidingly engaged for easy removal of the apparatus for multi-use of the truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: John Hume
  • Patent number: 7938261
    Abstract: A hand tool display box has a base, a holding device and a simulation device. The base has a baseboard, an annular flange, a through hole and a mounting seat. The annular flange is formed around and protrudes from the baseboard. The mounting seat is formed on and protrudes from the baseboard. The holding device is mounted on the base and has a holding frame and a covering panel. The holding frame is mounted on the baseboard in the through hole and has multiple mounting recesses, multiple clamping ribs and a locking recess. The covering panel is rotatably connected to the holding frame and has a finger tab and a locking panel. The simulation device is rotatably connected to the mounting seat of the base and has a mounting disk, a rotating shaft and an engaging ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Pei-Yang Lee
  • Publication number: 20110094910
    Abstract: The storage holder (18, 19) for at least one screwdriver bit (12A, 12B) comprises:—a body (20, 21) constructed with at least one housing (22, 23) for receiving the or each bit (12A, 12B) in a storage position in which the or each bit (12A, 12B) is stored and locked in a first orientation;—and retention means for retaining the or each bit (12A, 12B) in the associated housing in its storage position. The retention means are fixed relative to the body (20, 21) and are capable of retaining the or each bit (12A, 12B) in a grasping position which is not the same as the storage position, the relative orientation of the or each bit (12A, 12B) in its grasping position being different from the first orientation of the or each bit (12A, 12B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: STANLEY WORKS (EUROPE) GMBH
    Inventors: Antoine Fleury, Nicolas Regentete, Emmanuel Nardin
  • Publication number: 20110073509
    Abstract: A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart across an object retaining space from one another each having a mounting end such that a supporting one of the pair of sidewall structures has a divide extending therein partially along its length to provide a pair of split sidewall spring sheets across the divide from one another with each of the pair of sidewall spring sheets having a sidewall spring opening therethrough. An ejector is mounted in the holder positioned in the object retaining space at an ejector side of the object retaining space to extend between the pair of spaced apart oblong sidewall structures with the ejector formed of a resilient material. A pivot pin is positionable concurrently through each of the sidewall spring openings, and also removable therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: David H. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20110068032
    Abstract: A tool box structure includes a plurality of row sockets. Each row socket has a plurality of insert holes defined therein for adapting to receive a screwdriver bit and a positioning gutter formed at the bottom thereof. A box body is pivotally connecting to the row sockets. The box body has a plurality of positioning slots defined therein and corresponding to the quantity of the row sockets in the box body. An elastic element is installed between each positioning slot and each positioning gutter. The positioning slot and the positioning gutter is abutted by two ends of each elastic element. A cover body is installed to the box body. A plurality of openings is defined in the cover body and respectively corresponding to the insert holes in the row sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng