Plural Patents (Class 206/372)
  • Patent number: 7290657
    Abstract: A toolbox having enhanced weather protection includes a base component and a top component connected together by a pair of pivot assemblies. When the top component is pivoted downwardly towards the base component, it forms a first weather and wind seal around its outer perimeter. The top and bottom components each include weather-sealing inside flanges that are complimentary so that when the top component and base component are closed, a secondary weather and wind seal is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: David Christensen
  • Patent number: 7290656
    Abstract: A gypsum panel knife and blade holder apparatus includes a blade holding pan having a bottom panel, side panels, end panels and an open top. The side panels each have an inside surface and an upper edge, the edges defining a pan periphery. The blade holder includes a plurality of slots that extend longitudinally on the blade holder, each slot being of a length that approaches the greater dimension of the length or width of the blade holder. A plurality of knives fit the blade holder at the slots, each of the knives having a blade with a width and a length, the width being much greater than the width for at least some of the knives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Raymond Crawford
  • Publication number: 20070205135
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement for a construction jobsite product including a construction jobsite product, a carrying case for carrying the construction jobsite product, a sleeve disposed around the carrying case, wherein the carrying case has a bar code disposed on an outer surface of the carrying case. The sleeve may have a window or opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: David A. Goldman, Harry J. Campbell
  • Patent number: 7264118
    Abstract: A compact toolbox has a case and multiple containers. The case has an outer case and an inner case. The inner case is attached pivotally to the outer case. The outer case has a rear housing and a front housing. The rear housing is attached pivotally to the front housing. The containers are mounted in the case, are attached pivotally to the case and have multiple bit holes. The bit holes are different sizes. Drill bits are stowed in the bit holes. By pivoting the case and the containers, the case and the containers are stacked for storage. Therefore the compact toolbox not only occupies a small volume but also can organize and stow many different sized drill bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 7258239
    Abstract: A hanger rack for hand tools includes a bar having a rail formed at an upper side of the bar. Multiple fixture pieces are movably mounted on the bar. Each fixture piece has a seat with a hook slidably attached to the rail and a hanging member laterally extending from the seat for attaching with a hand tool. Whereby, the fixture pieces are slidable along the bar, spaces between two adjacent fixture pieces can be adjusted according to the sizes of the hand tools such as screwdrivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 7249676
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging, storage and display system for articles, such as small tools, like drill bits and the like. An index for holding the articles is pivotably mounted in a case. A rack, which may be selected from a variety of rack structures, is mounted within the index, for holding articles having particular sizes and shapes. A frame structure is resistively pivotably mounted on the index, so that the frame structure may be pivoted to a particular position relative to the index, and will tend to remain in that position, until a force in excess of a particular amount is exerted on the frame structure. The index and/or the frame structures may be interchangeably mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: TG Tools United Company
    Inventor: Yuhong Wang
  • Patent number: 7246704
    Abstract: A tool container includes first and second container members rotatably connected to create an inner compartment. Each member has a compartment outer wall and integrally formed perimeter walls. A grid system is created on an inner compartment facing surface adjacent at least one of the compartment outer walls. The grid system includes female receptacles arranged in each of a plurality of rows and columns. Tool packages having at least one male peg member are releasably engaged within selected receptacles providing multiple locations and orientations about the grid system for the tool packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Brunson, David L Wikle, Jennifer R Ervin
  • Patent number: 7172068
    Abstract: A circular saw blade storage apparatus includes a panel having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The first and second edges are positioned opposite of each other. A first housing is hingedly coupled to the first edge and a second housing is hingedly coupled to the second edge. The first and second housings each have a top side having a plurality of slots therein. The first and second housings may each be positioned on the panel so that the top sides face each other. Each of a plurality of saw blades may be removably extended into one of the slots so that the blades are stored within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Griffin, Sandra L. Perez
  • Patent number: 7150345
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7131535
    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 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Patent number: 7100777
    Abstract: A hanger rack for hand tools includes a bar having a rail formed at an upper side of the bar. Multiple fixture pieces are movably mounted on the bar. Each fixture piece has a seat with a hook slidably attached to the rail and a hanging member laterally extending from the seat for attaching with a hand tool. Whereby, the fixture pieces are slidable along the bar, spaces between two adjacent fixture pieces can be adjusted according to the sizes of the hand tools such as screwdrivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 7080733
    Abstract: A tool suspension plate has a base, at last one fastening device formed on the base, and a slat detachably mounted on the base to cross over the at least one fastening device and to secure at least one screwdriver on the base. Each fastening device has a clamping element adapted to clamp a part of a screwdriver and a supporting element adapted to support a handle of the screwdriver. Thereby, the screwdriver is firmly secured on the tool suspension plate. Furthermore, by in cooperation with the slat, the tool suspension plate has excellent thief-proof, displaying and retaining effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 7077275
    Abstract: A tool suspension plate for a screwdriver set has a base, a resting flange formed on the base, a positioning bracket detachably mounted on the base, and multiple stop plates formed on the base and above the resting flange. Thereby, a screwdriver composed of a shaft and a handle is enabled to extend the shaft through the resting flange and rest the handle on the resting flange. Then, the positioning bracket is attached on the base to securely hold the handle of the screwdriver on the base. Additionally, one corresponding stop plates abuts a top of the handle to limit the screwdriver from being pulled upward. Thereby, the tool suspension plate has excellent thief-proof, displaying and retaining effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 7077267
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a base, at least one tray, two links and at least one cover. The base includes at least one restraint formed on each of two opposite sides. The tray includes a restraint formed on each of two opposite sides. The links are pivotally connected with the tray at an end and pivotally connected with the base at an opposite end. The links abut the restraints in order to keep the tray lifted as the toolbox is opened. The tray does not shield the base as it is lifted. The cover is pivotally connected with the base. The cover does not shield the tray as the toolbox is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Pei-Ling Lee
  • Patent number: 7066328
    Abstract: The grooved angled tray for ring-handled surgical instruments includes a horizontal top, a horizontal base that is disposed parallel to the horizontal top, a front wall, a rear wall, and a set of parallel sidewalls. The front wall is inclined and slopes outward from the top. The horizontal top and the front wall are adapted to hold and isolate a variety of ring-handled instruments. The horizontal top is provided with a series of grooves that receive the ring handles of the ring-handled instruments. The front wall has an inclined ramp that allows lower portions of the ring-handled instruments to rest. In another embodiment, the horizontal top and front wall are together provided with a series of grooves that receive the ring handles and the lower portions of the ring-handled instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Janice Pulsifer
  • Patent number: 7059692
    Abstract: An improved tool box adapted to be positioned onto a joist or beam. The tool box has a central passageway extending between and through its front and rear walls. At least two web cross members extend between the side walls of the central passageway. Each of the web cross members have a plurality of generally rectangular shaped cutouts positioned along a common longitudinal axis, each of the cutouts communicating with each other. Each cutout has a width that is greater than the width of that cutout located immediately above it. The cutouts form upper joist receiving raceways. A lower joist receiving raceway is formed by the first and second bottom edges of the web cross member and that portion of the side walls of the central passageway located below the bottom edges of the web cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: William F. Glenn
  • Patent number: 7059472
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a toolbox with reinforced structural strength and compression resistance. To increase the structural strength and compression resistance of a toolbox, an upper casing in accordance with the present invention comprises a plastic layer with a reinforced structure and such reinforced structure enhances the strength and the effect of compression resistance of the toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Ching-Hai Lai
  • Patent number: 7032711
    Abstract: A tool and hardware accessory having base securable to the top cap of a ladder at clamps which are designed to provide universal mounting to most ladder caps. A tray is pivotally mounted to the accessory base at hinge sections and when deployed extends forwardly and slightly upwardly to accommodate weighty items, such as paint cans, without being depressed below a generally horizontal position. The tray has compartments for hardware items and may include removable organizer containers for small parts. A magnetic element, such as a flexible magnetic pad, may be provided to retain small parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Ladder Mate Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Katz, Marvin Teutsch
  • Patent number: 7017740
    Abstract: A tool container includes a case portion defining a storage space and a cover portion movably attached to the case portion moveable between a closed position in which the cover portion covers an opening into the storage space and an open position in which access to the storage space is permitted. The cover portion is securable in the closed position. The cover portion has an elongated level storage space for storing a level therein, and a secondary cover portion movably mounted to the cover portion for movement between a closed position wherein the secondary cover portion covers the elongated level storage space to retain the level therein and an open position wherein access to the level stored in the elongated storage space is permitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Guy Itzkovitch
  • Patent number: 6997315
    Abstract: A method and apparatus used for storing items is provided. The apparatus includes a base, a tray configured to sit within the base and be removable from the base. The apparatus also includes a lid configured to be pivotably attached to the base and removable from the base. The lid is configured to enclose the tray between the base and the lid and the tray and the base configured to be no greater than about 2 inches in thickness. The method includes containing parts in a tray having cavities configured to store the parts. The method further includes containing the tray in the base, containing additional parts in the base, and removing a lid to uncover the tray. The method further includes placing the tray in toolbox drawer configured to accept an item of a thickness of about 2 inches or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Charlene Myer, Jose Barrios, Jim Wanberg
  • Patent number: 6991104
    Abstract: A storage and carrying case includes semi-rigid spaced end panels and a semi-rigid bottom panel all joined together by means of a fabric over layer and a fabric under layer which are stitched together by a binding which also connects to front and back panels to form an enclosure for tools or the like. A single binding may thus be utilized to join all of the flexible fabric materials which retain the semi-rigid or rigid panels forming the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6971517
    Abstract: An attache style toolbox with an outer frame includes two hollow half bodies (10) to hold multiple tools and an outer frame (20) to hold the two half bodies (10). Each half body (10) has multiple strips (12) formed on an outer periphery of the half body (10) and multiple through holes (147) defined inside the half body (10). The outer frame (20) is composed of two shells (22), and each shell (22) accommodates one half body (10) and has two strip recesses (224) mating with the strip (12) on the half body (10). Each shell (22) further has multiple retaining posts (29) extending inward to respectively engage the multiple through holes (147) and be held together by threaded rods. Therefore, the outer frame (20) is firmly combined with the two half bodies (10) to provide protection and attractiveness to the attache style toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 6964545
    Abstract: Apparatus for releasable attachment to an electric drill housing includes a flexible base member, a bit holder and a flashlight. The positions of the bit holder and the flashlight are adjustable relative to the base member and a flashlight head of the flashlight can be adjusted relative to the flashlight body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald S. Languasco
  • Patent number: 6953114
    Abstract: A toolbox is provided for receiving tool bits each with an annular groove. The toolbox includes a box and a holder for pivotal installment in the box. The holder includes holes defined therein and hooks each located in one of the holes. Each of the holes is for receiving one of the tool bits. Each of the hooks includes an enlarged end for insertion in the annular groove of one of the tool bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventor: Mei-Chen Wang
  • Patent number: 6945442
    Abstract: A collapsible bag or container includes first and second major pockets separated by a connecting web into which a metal frame is removably inserted. Alternatively, a plastic or rigid board member is substituted for the metal frame. Loops and handles project through the web for attachment of a carrier strap or manual handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6942095
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a first shell, a second shell, a holder and a binder. The second shell is connected with the first shell. The holder holds tools. The binder retains the holder in the shells in a releasable manner. The binder includes a first claw and a second claw for engagement with the first claw in order to clamp the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Tsai-Ching Chen
  • Patent number: 6935499
    Abstract: A tool caddy for providing a tool carrier that is rugged and holds a large number of tools. The tool caddy includes a main tool storage unit having an upper opening into an interior and comprising a core section having a pair of side walls and a bottom wall extending between the side walls. A filler wall is mounted over the side wall opening of the core section with each of the filler walls being substantially coplanar with one of the side walls. A strap is mounted on the storage unit for suspending the storage unit from a user's body. In one preferred embodiment, the core section comprises a section of a tire, and a method of the invention includes forming the storage unit from a tire by cutting the side and perimeter tread walls of the tire at two locations to form the core section and mounting a filler wall over a portion of the side wall opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Leslie E. Hooper
  • Patent number: 6932223
    Abstract: A combination suspension rack includes a base portion, and two receiving portions each formed on the base portion. Each of the two receiving portions has an insertion hole having a wall formed with a plurality of elastic clamping plates. Thus, the tool, such as the screwdriver, is inserted into the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user's use. In addition, the screwdriver is closely positioned on the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack rigidly and stably, thereby providing an efficient positioning effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventors: Sung Min Lee, Yu Chun Lee
  • Patent number: 6926151
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefor. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges and a fold line located between the first and second major edges. The first minor edge includes a first notch proximate a corner thereof. The tool holder also includes a first fastener including first and second portions located proximate the first and second minor edges, respectively, that is alignable in opposition to allow a coupling of the first and second minor edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Martha Starr Perry, Michael Stuart Perry
  • Patent number: 6915900
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and a cover which is pivotably connected to the base and has a magnetic member connected to an inside thereof so as to attract small pieces. A hanging member has a hook portion connected to a first end thereof so as to be attached to a user's belt and an engaging member is connected to the hook portion. A board has two ridges on a side thereof and the tool box is clamped between the two ridges. A hole is defined through the board and the engaging member is rotatably engaged with the tool box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 6896136
    Abstract: A tool rack includes a first rack member and a second rack member. The first rack member includes at least one tool-holding portion on a side thereof. The tool-holding portion of the first rack member releasably holds a tool. The second rack member includes an end pivotally engaged with an end of the first rack member. The second rack member includes at least one tool-holding portion on a side thereof. The tool-holding portion of the second rack member releasably holds a tool. The second rack member can be pivoted to a position allowing easy storage/retrieval of the tools in/from the first rack member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 6883268
    Abstract: A bucket tackle system for organizing, transporting and storing of fishing rods and reels is provided which includes a bucket, a fishing rod and reel holder insert assembly, and a cover. The bucket has a closed bottom base and a cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the closed bottom base and terminating in an open end. The holder insert assembly includes a flat disc portion, a plurality of end cap members fixedly secured to the disc portion, and a plurality of hollow tubular members having a first end and a second end. The first end of each of the plurality of tubular members is fixedly secured to a corresponding one of the plurality of end cap members so as to be vertically extending therefrom. The second end of each of the plurality of tubular members is formed with opposed first and second slots adapted for holding handle portions of the fishing rods and reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Richard T. Fraser
  • Patent number: 6868967
    Abstract: A tool box is for holding a plurality of tools and tool parts. The tool box includes a base, a lid and at least one tray. The base has at least one row. The lid is attached to the base. Each tray has at least one receiving device adapted to receive one of a predetermined tool and tool part. Each tray is releaseably attachable in a row and includes a magnetic method of holding the tray in the row. The tool box may include a plurality of rows. The magnetic holding method may include a metal strip attached to the bottom of each row and a plurality of magnets attached to the bottom of each tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Mibro Partners
    Inventor: Andy Lam
  • Patent number: 6840377
    Abstract: A storage device is designed to keep retrievably the turning parts of a hand tool. The device comprises a base, and a rotating seat mounted rotatably on the base. The base is provided with a plurality of urging blocks, each having at least one inclined face. The rotating seat is provided with a series of retaining slots and insertion slots in communication with the retaining slots. The insertion slots are corresponding in location to the urging blocks. The retaining slots are used for keeping the turning parts of the hand tool. The turning parts are caused to move upward along the inclined faces of the urging blocks so as to jut out of the retaining slots at the time when the rotating seat is turned in relation to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Hong-Chow Yu
  • Patent number: 6834767
    Abstract: A suspension rack assembly includes a main body, an anti-theft lock, an upper secondary body, and a lower secondary body. Thus, the suspension rack assembly can be used to suspend a single tool or multiple sets of tools. In addition, the suspension rack assembly can be carried on the user's waist. Further, the hand tool is fixed on the anti-theft lock and the support rack of the main body rigidly and stably, thereby providing an anti-theft function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Chorng-Jiang Lin
  • Patent number: 6832689
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and two sets of boxes are located symmetrically above the base and each set of boxes is pivotably connected to the base by a set of links. Each set of links includes a long link and two short links which are located on two sides of the long link. The long link is pivotably connected the base and the two boxes at three pivot points. One of the short links is pivotably connected between the base and the box rested on the base, and the other short link is pivotably connected between the two boxes. The two sets of boxes can be expanded outward relative to the base when either one of which is pulled outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Yao-Lin Cho
  • Patent number: 6832685
    Abstract: A composite rotary tool kit includes a plurality of coupling units and a connecting element for fastening the coupling units to form a string. Each coupling unit has a barrel type body with a housing duct located on the peripheral surface for holding a tool. The body has one side forming a stepwise slip-resisting section for coupling with the body of another coupling unit. The coupling unit has a hole in the center to enable the connecting element to run through. The slip-resisting section has a ridge mating a latch unit on the body. The coupling units may hold tools of different specifications and are turnable to facilitate retrieving of the tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Hungming Chang
  • Patent number: 6827212
    Abstract: A device for holding scalpels or other instruments is provided. The device includes a non-fixed sterile body having at least one instrument mounting station that includes a holding portion for releasably holding the proximal end of a surgical or medical instrument while allowing access to the proximal end for grasping and removal of the instrument from the device by a user. The device has a recessed area for receiving the distal end of the instrument to facilitate preventing of inadvertent contact of the distal end by the user while the instrument is held by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Brian K. Reaux
  • Publication number: 20040222115
    Abstract: A selected drill or driver bit [“d-d bit”] (i) is at a first time selected from a magazine and mounted to a rotary tool, normally an electric drill, and (ii) is at a later time removed from the tool and returned to the same magazine, each in a one-handed operation totally without manual contact with any of the drill or driver bit, a holder of the d-d bit, or any chuck of the tool. Coaction is realized between (i) a d-d bit holder having a sliding sleeve releasibly holding a d-d bit, and (ii) a d-d bit dispenser having multiple bores of complex interior contour each relieved to one side in a complex contour defining a side entrance and extraction channel. The d-d bit holder (and its mounted d-d bit) is (i) entered downward into a bore of the d-d bit dispenser, and (ii) plunged full to the bottom, whereupon (iii) the d-d bit is released while (iv) the d-d bit holder is withdrawn upward through the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Renato Openiano
  • Publication number: 20040206648
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a toolbox with reinforced structural strength and compression resistance. To increase the structural strength and compression resistance of a toolbox, an upper casing in accordance with the present invention comprises a plastic layer with a reinforced structure and such reinforced structure enhances the strength and the effect of compression resistance of the toolbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hai Lai
  • Publication number: 20040188279
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a first shell, a second shell, a holder and a binder. The second shell is connected with the first shell. The holder holds tools. The binder retains the holder in the shells in a releasable manner. The binder includes a first claw and a second claw for engagement with the first claw in order to clamp the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Tsai-Ching Chen
  • Publication number: 20040178101
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a toolbox having a groove with an opening end, a first retaining surface at the bottom of the groove for retaining the tools, a second retaining surface disposed outside the opening end of the groove and having a height lower than that of the first retaining surface, so that the second retaining surface forms a first partition above the second retaining surface and between the first and second retaining surfaces for accessing the tool. Such arrangement allows users to press a part of the first partition of the tool in the groove, such that the other end of the tool is lifted up from the groove to facilitate the access of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Eupin Wang
  • Publication number: 20040178100
    Abstract: An improvement of a tool bag is disclosed. The tool bag comprises a main tool pocket, a secondary tool pocket, a folded pad and an adjustable back pocket. The two pockets are mounted in front of the tool bag and are provided with zippers to enclose the tools within the tool bag. The folded pad can be extended to provide a support to the user when the user's back is lying against the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Cheng-I Ho
  • Patent number: 6786561
    Abstract: A tool box adapted to be positioned onto a joist or beam. The tool box has front and rear end walls attached to right and left side walls, and a handle. A tiered passageway extends between the central portions of the front and rear end walls. The tiered passageway includes an upper passageway tier having a first width, a middle passageway tier having a second width, and a lower passageway tier having a third width. Right and left floor portions extend between the bottom edges of the box side walls and the bottom edges of the lower passageway tier. The third width is greater than the second width, and the second width is greater than the first width. The various widths are adapted to fit over joists and beams of varying width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: William F. Glenn
  • Patent number: 6769542
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory in the form of three canisters with lids connected together, to conveniently store often needed tools near the bathroom commode. These tools include a suction-type plunger device, extra rolls of toilet tissue, and a brush to clean a toilet, all which can be accessed by lifting the lids, reaching in and pulling the tool upward and out of its canister. For store shelf compactness, storing, or moving this accessory, the invention also disassembles, and all of it's contents (minus the toilet paper) can be put inside the plunger canister, making an efficient size for shipping this product to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Charlie J. Polito
  • Publication number: 20040144739
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly of the present invention that includes a main tool holder body having an inner section and an outer section that may be one or more pieces. The inner section comprises at least one inner section tool receiving aperture and the outer section comprises at least two outer section tool receiving apertures that both substantially align with the inner section tool receiving apertures and the inner and outer sections form an elongated insert receiving space and a removable, elongated, elastomeric insert optionally spaced within the elongated insert receiving space. The insert comprises an insert tool receiving aperture that substantially aligns with the inner and outer section tool receiving apertures such that tools of various shapes are substantially retained by the tool holder assembly when a tool is placed within the tool receiving apertures of the inner section, the outer section, and the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: James E. Marek
  • Publication number: 20040084341
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage device for one or more tools, in particular a screwing tool, such as a screwdriver (1) or chuck (2) with exchangeable screwdriver inserts (3), comprising a base piece (4) and a pivoting cover piece (5), connected thereto. A mounting (6, 7, 24) is provided, for the fixed housing of the tools (1, 2) in the plane of the base piece or the cover piece (5), said cover piece (5) has a window (8), similar to the outline of the tools (1, 2), the separation between the outline boundary of which is such that the tools (1, 2) cannot be taken through the window (8) of the closed cover piece (5). According to the invention, an advantageous development for the manipulation thereof may be achieved, whereby the tools (1, 2) fixed in the mounting (6, 7, 24) partly extend through the window (8) of the closed cover (5), whereby the edge of the window touches or nearly touches said tool, in at least two positions on the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Klaus Amtenbrink
  • Publication number: 20040079661
    Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson
  • Publication number: 20040074796
    Abstract: A tool try-on device includes a body and a frictional retaining member mounted to the body. The frictional retaining member and the body together define a compartment for receiving a rotatable member rotatably mounted to an end of a handle of a tool. The frictional retaining member exerts a frictional force to an outer surface of the rotatable member of the tool for retaining the rotatable member in place unless a rotational force greater than the frictional force is applied to the handle of the tool in a ratcheting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 6724633
    Abstract: A sectional computer housing includes a plurality of frame posts and a plurality of sectional panels molded using aluminum extrusion. Each of the frame posts is provided with a screw groove at one side thereof and a track at two adjacent sides to the side having the screw groove, respectively. Each of the sectional panel having a turtledove tail-shaped protruding seat at one end thereof and a track at the other end thereof. A plurality of sectional panels is similarly fastened to one another using the protruding seats and the tracks at one side thereof for forming side, top or bottom panels. Outermost protruding seats and the tracks are coordinated with the tracks of the frame posts, and further positioned by longitudinally penetrating screws through the sectional panels and into the screw grooves of the frame posts, thereby assembling into a computer housing having any desired dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Apoint International Co., Ltd. & Bytech Inc.
    Inventor: James Wu