Common Handle Patents (Class 206/374)
  • Patent number: 11850718
    Abstract: A multi-tool includes a plurality of individual tools such as four individual hex-head screwdrivers, a hexalobular internal screwdriver, and a tire repair tool, each of the individual tools rotatably coupled to a main body of the multi-tool. A distal portion of the hexalobular internal screwdriver may be nested within a proximal portion of the tire repair tool. When the multi-tool is in a closed configuration, a distal end of the tire repair tool may be located inside a distal end of a largest one of the hex-head screwdrivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: PNW Components, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Kerson, Adam Hammerman
  • Patent number: 10960516
    Abstract: An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respective tip portion. The distance between adjacent islands may be greater than the width of a single island. An abrasive composite material, including a carrier material and particles of an abrasive material, is affixed to the tip portions of at least some of the islands. The abrasive material may be applied by electroplating, electro-less plating, brazing or another method. The abrasive material is applied only to the tip portion of the islands, such that the first level of the support portion is substantially free of the abrasive material. Methods of making the abrading tool are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Di-Coat Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Grutza, Zigmund R. Grutza, David Asselin, Alan Davis
  • Patent number: 10343738
    Abstract: A combination includes a water bottle holder adapter and a water bottle holder. The water bottle holder adapter includes first and second engaging portions. The first engaging portion can engage with a bicycle seat. The water bottle holder includes first, second, and third extensions. The first extension is detachably connected to the second engaging portion of the water bottle holder adapter. The third extension extends transversely to the first extension and includes an abutment face on which a water bottle can rest. The first, second, and third extensions together define a receiving space receiving the water bottle and having an opening opposite to the abutment face. Each of the first and second extensions includes an end adjacent to the opening. A first spacing between the end of the first extension and the abutment face is smaller than a second spacing between the end of the second extension and the abutment face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20140190852
    Abstract: A two-piece folded tool bag is described. The tool bag includes a tool bag body including an open topped storage volume formed from a primary blank including a first sidewall panel and a second sidewall panel joined to opposite edges of a primary base panel, and a secondary blank including a third sidewall panel and a fourth sidewall panel joined to opposite edges of a secondary base panel. The primary base panel overlaps with the secondary base panel and a plurality of attachment panels attach adjacent sidewall panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: LF Centennial Ltd.
    Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
  • Patent number: 8727118
    Abstract: A rotary tool box contains a base including a plurality of receiving portions for receiving plural tools and at least one accommodation room for holding at least one driving tool, at least one end of which extends out of the at least one accommodation room; a covering member covered on the base and including at least one orifice defined on a top surface thereof so as to take or place the at least one driving tool, the covering member also including at least one slot formed on an outer surface thereof so that the at least one end of the at least one driving tool extends out of the accommodation room and is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chao-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20130146492
    Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien HSU
  • Patent number: 8443973
    Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130118939
    Abstract: A multi-function tool case includes a housing body having a wall extending from a first end to a second end. The wall includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. A cavity is defined by the interior surface and extends from the first end toward the second end. An extension member extends from the exterior surface adjacent the second end and defines a socket oriented along a tool axis for receiving a first portion of an accessory for retaining a tool bit. A cover assembly is coupled to the first end. The cover assembly includes a cap portion and a first lid member rotatably coupled to the cap portion. The cap portion and the lid member are configured to substantially enclose the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130068647
    Abstract: A dock with plural side-by-side bays that each stores one treatment head. The dock has plural parallel slots that each communicate with a bay and the dock has a first side open to the bays for movement of the heads into and out of the bays. Each head has a connecting post extending through a slot so each post can slide in its slot for removal of each head from a respective bay. A pole has an end connector for detachable connection to a post, one at a time, while the one treatment head is in a bay, and for sliding the head out of the dock for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: DYLAN MISHAN, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jochen Schaepers
  • Patent number: 8359954
    Abstract: A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Patent number: 8157092
    Abstract: A case for holding a hand tool in a first position wherein the handle projects from the case and engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be operated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. The case is also adapted to hold the hand tool in a second position wherein the handle fits within the case. The case includes a cover positioned on top of a base, wherein the cover has an opening that when combined with an anti-theft device is adapted to hold the hand tool in the first position. Also included is a base adapted to carry interchangeable bits for the hand tool. The base includes a through hole to allow the working end of the hand tool to pass therethrough and engage a frictional engaging member that opposes a direction of rotation of the working end to test a function of the hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 8087514
    Abstract: A cleaning system stored within its own storage case having an integrated and collapsible handle, a dustpan, and a broom head specifically designed to sweep under furniture and other obstacles is herein disclosed. When in a broom configuration, a curved handle portion and the bristled broom head allows cleaning beneath objects. The handle can be removed from the broom portion and attached to the dustpan to remove dirt and debris. The broom head, with its own separate angled handle, may also be utilized as a whisk broom to collect the dirt and refuse into the dustpan. All components are stored in a self-contained carrying case. The storage case also has internal fasteners to secure the components of the apparatus securely therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Fulford
  • Publication number: 20110226648
    Abstract: A case for holding a hand tool in a first position wherein the handle projects from the case and engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be operated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. The case is also adapted to hold the hand tool in a second position wherein the handle fits within the case. The case includes a cover positioned on top of a base, wherein the cover has an opening that when combined with an anti-theft device is adapted to hold the hand tool in the first position. Also included is a base adapted to carry interchangeable bits for the hand tool. The base includes a through hole to allow the working end of the hand tool to pass therethrough and engage a frictional engaging member that opposes a direction of rotation of the working end to test a function of the hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu Jun ZHANG
  • Patent number: 7896157
    Abstract: A tool layout caddy has an upstanding vertical post with a handle at one end and a base member at the other end. A receptacle for the placement and storage of tools, chalk, and other necessary items for the layout operation is secured to the vertical post. A sheath member is provided for the placement and storage of a measuring square. The base member of the caddy houses the chalk line, a chalk line reservoir for replenishing the chalk line, and a chalk line retracting mechanism. A stop marker ensures that the end section of the chalk line always remains external to the base member and, during use, a hook at the end of the chalk line may be secured to the receptacle for ease of access during layout operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20110036214
    Abstract: Torque adjusting drive systems and packaged torque adjusting drive systems are disclosed herein. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to systems and torque adjusting drivers for specific firearm-related work tasks. In one embodiment, a torque adjusting drive system includes a torque adjusting driver. The driver includes a shaft assembly having a fastener coupling portion and a handle. The driver also includes a torque adjusting mechanism for setting a user-selected torque value and a torque value indicator mounted on the driver for displaying at least the user-selected torque value. In addition to the driver, the system also includes a plurality of fastener interfacing attachments configured to couple to the fastener coupling portion and for driving one or more target fasteners. The system further includes a torque guide having a plurality of representative indicia of the target fasteners, wherein the torque guide communicates recommended torque value settings for the target fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell A. Potterfield
  • Publication number: 20090134055
    Abstract: The invention provides a pair of tongs in combination with a basting apparatus and an optional sharpened edge that can be used as a knife for cutting into food to check for degree of cooking. The invention also provides a container for use as a holder of a tool, such as a pair of tongs with a basting apparatus, for applying a spreadable basting material (e.g., sauce) held in the container. The container provides a stable support of the tool, such as the pair of tongs, to prevent cross contamination of working surfaces and basting material on the basting apparatus, while at the same time providing a holder from which the tongs/baster efficiently can be retrieved for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Edward F. SPELLMAN
  • Publication number: 20090134050
    Abstract: The invention is a multi functional box for storing circular tool accessories . The blade solution would contain and organize circular blades. The storage box would allow a blade for cutting metal, masonry, plywood, plastic, framing lumber and concrete all within one location. The make up of the invention is a box, inserts, latch and hinge. All pieces manufacture out of light metal or plastic for durability. The invention would still remain light and small enough so a person could carry from one place to another by means of the handle. Once the desired blades are in place, the container latches closed and the inserts sit inside. The compact design allows a person to keep it within another storage container if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Albert Jayroe Miller, III
  • Publication number: 20090053002
    Abstract: A rotary cutting system for releasable connection to a power tool, the power tool including a housing, a motor supported in the housing and a drive mechanism driven by the motor, the rotary cutting system comprising a universal shaft having a first shaft end and a second shaft end positioned opposite the first shaft end, the first shaft end being removably securable to the power tool, and a cutting tool having a first tool end, and a second tool end spaced a distance of at least 3.5 inches from the first tool end and operable to cut a workpiece, the first tool end being removably securable to the second shaft end of the universal shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 7458124
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hearing aid cleaning device including a housing that includes a pair of housing members that are supported for relative hinging therebetween and that defines open and closed positions. A plurality of cleaning pieces are supported in the housing with each cleaning piece pivotable from a storage position in which the cleaning piece is stored in the housing to a use position in which at least a portion of the cleaning piece extends out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Health Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Leman
  • Publication number: 20080083635
    Abstract: A utility bag for storing and organizing. The utility bag includes a tray, wherein the tray includes a textile housing and a plurality of tabs. The utility bag also includes a multi-level slotted storage wing, configured to store a plurality of objects, wherein the multi-level slotted storage wing includes a first slotted storage layer and a second slotted storage layer. The utility bag further includes an arcuate pocket wing, configured to hold objects, including a curved interior surface and a curved exterior surface, wherein the curved interior surface and the curved exterior surface form a concave pocket, wherein the arcuate pocket wing includes a handle coupled to the exterior surface. A non skid layer is coupled to and disposed underneath the tray and the arcuate pocket wing. A second arcuate pocket wing substantially mirroring the first arcuate pocket wing, and configured to match with the first arcuate pocket wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Paul A. Andersen, Alan W. Bell
  • Patent number: 6964337
    Abstract: A case for storing and carrying gardening tools including gardening tool heads that can have be interchangeably connected to a handle. The handle can be stored along with the gardening tool heads in the suitcase, or can be used as a handle for the suitcase. The tool heads and the tool handle connect via various suitable connection methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Patrick A. Engle
  • Patent number: 6581776
    Abstract: A cleaning kit includes a housing member having a carrier and a convertible cover. A pivotal handle is fixed to the convertible cover, the pivotal handle being selectively folded against a surface of the convertible cover. At least one locking mechanism is provided for securing the convertible cover to the carrier and a plurality of holding clips are mounted on an inner surface of the carrier, the holding clips being provided for holding selected cleaning tools in a storage position. A telescoping handle is removably mounted in one of the plurality of holding clips as is the handle of at least one cleaning device. Each cleaning device includes an attachment head, a handle having a first end and a pivot end, and a pivot hinge positioned between the attachment head and the pivot end of the handle, the handle being selectively folded against the attachment head and in longitudinal alignment with the attachment head. The convertible cover selectively functions as either a cover or a dustpan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Brian S. Zatkoff
  • Patent number: 6439630
    Abstract: A garden implement system that includes a case for storing and transporting various garden implements needed at various times while gardening. The garden implement system includes a two-part, hingedly connected, foam-lined container; a garden trowel; a number of garden implement heads including a shovel head, a hoe head, and a rake head; and a telescoping handle having a bottom end that is securable to an attachment fitting provided on the shovel head, the hoe head, and the rake head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Delton R. Eatmon
  • Patent number: 6405865
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body and a cap movably mounted to the body which has an board and a post extends from the board. A plurality of passages are defined through the post so as to receive bits in the passages. An engaging recess is defined in a distal end of the post. The cap has an open bottom for mounting to the post and a close top through which a hole is defined so that a bit extends through the hole and is securely engaged with the engaging recess, and the tool box is used as a screwdriver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Home Soon Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Nee Lin
  • Patent number: 6328494
    Abstract: A tool holder or writing instrument is provided which includes a formable modeling compound material positioned around a flexible rod or tube which in a preferred embodiment is capable of holding an ink or other writing substance. The material is capable of conforming to the fingers and grip orientation of a user of the writing instrument to provide a comfortable, ergonomically correct writing instrument. Additionally, a portion of this writing instrument (e.g., the flexible tube) may be wrapped around at least one digit of the user's writing hand, e.g. the index finger, to provide additional support and comfort. One end of the tube can include means for removably attaching various hand tools such as scribes, knives, electrical contacts or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Pengineering, LLC
    Inventor: William A. Moxon
  • Patent number: 6148993
    Abstract: A pouch for retaining small articles or money is disclosed having a key-concealing mechanism associated with a secondary enclosure in which one or more keys may be retained in a concealed fashion until such time as the key or keys are desired for use. The key-concealing mechanism of the present invention is structured to slidably move the key or keys from a position of concealment within the secondary enclosure to a position outside the secondary enclosure where the key or keys can be accessed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Chisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Beirne Chisolm, Gregg Chisolm
  • Patent number: 6145994
    Abstract: A flat tool holder having a single pocket at one of its edges and a single tool body for insertion in said single pocket with a handle on the tool body for not only inserting and removing the tool from the single pocket but having at least one pocket therein for receiving at least one other tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Kelvin C. Ng
  • Patent number: 5937680
    Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 5833054
    Abstract: A key case is provided which allows for the exclusive selection of individual keys. The case has a plurality of compartments capable of holding one or two keys. The compartments may be zippered or have an access door. In a first embodiment the main body of the case is made out of leather or fabric. Each key compartment is accessed by way of a zipper which allows for the keys to be selectively available for manipulation by the user. In another embodiment the case is rigid and has an access door for each compartment. Opening the access door allows access to the keys. In both embodiments the key is attached to the interior of the key compartments by a relatively long chain which allows the user to use the key while the key case is still attached to the users belt, purse, etc. The case is provided with a velcro patch which allows it to be secured to vertical surfaces such as the dashboard of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Jodie B Graves
  • Patent number: 5799774
    Abstract: A wallet key holder has a main pocket for holding cards and a plurality of key holding and card holding pockets foldably connected to opposite end portions and to a side portion of the main pocket and communicating with the main pocket. An elongated slit is provided in the main pocket to provide an opening for insertion of not only cards into the main pocket, but also keys into the key holding pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Donald F. Dengel
  • Patent number: 5704236
    Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 5657862
    Abstract: An improved spare key holder (10) comprising a panel member (12). A lid (14) is hinged to the panel member (12) along a top fold line (16). A pocket (18) is formed on an inner face of the panel member (12) for holding a spare key (20) therein. A structure (22) is for fastening in a releasing manner the lid (14) in a fold down closed position over the pocket (18). A facility (24) is for adhering an outer face of the panel member (12) to a smooth flat surface (26) of an object (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventor: Stephen Burke
  • Patent number: 5653332
    Abstract: A key storage device comprising a rectangular flexible base sheet and a rectangular flexible key retaining sheet, the key retaining sheet being closely fitted to the dimensions of the base sheet, the key retaining sheet being positioned to overlie and contact the base sheet, the key retaining sheet being fixedly attached to the base sheet along its outer periphery by heat fusion welding forming a key retaining enclosure, the key retaining sheet being further fixedly attached at a centrally located point, forming a key slide stop; and the key retaining sheet having a pair of key receiving slits therethrough for the insertion of and retention of keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Leslie DeWitt, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5621936
    Abstract: A utensil is adapted to be held by a user and manipulated by the user's hand to operate on a workpiece. One feature of the utensil enables the user to gain mechanical advantage when locking and unlocking key-operated locking mechanisms by displacing a key from its stowed state to its extended state. Other features include a letter opener, a cap remover, and an abrasive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Janet L. Penaligon, Jerry L. Smith
  • Patent number: 5596821
    Abstract: A utility article attachable to footwear, including, for example, shoes, sneakers, skates, and the like, includes a central, generally planar portion which can be removably secured to the item of footwear by a pair of holes or elongate slots through which the ends of shoe laces or attachment straps can pass and be connected in a conventional way. Securing the central portion to the item of footwear causes two lateral or side portions to press or abut against the item of footwear. An embodiment is disclosed in which the side portions include pockets or compartments for storing personal articles, such as a key, money or identification. When storage pockets are provided, flaps are used to selectively open or close the same. Opening of the flaps provides access to the compartments in the pockets and cup portions are preferably provided which provide a cavity or recess when the flaps are opened to facilitate the placement of a finger underneath the personal item and its removal from the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Alan J. Solo
  • Patent number: 5568741
    Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 5562208
    Abstract: A tool bit storage case includes a front cover preferably hingedly interconnected with a back cover, with the covers being selectively separable and movable toward and away from each other between open and closed positions and together defining a generally hollow storage chamber therebetween. A removable pivotable tools bit holder is releasably retained within the hollow storage chamber on one of the covers and is adapted for holding one or more tool bits, with the tool bit holder being pivotal within the storage chamber in order to allow it to be selectively pivoted toward and away from the cover upon which it is retained when the covers are in the open position. The covers are also releasably snapped together, into and out of their preferred hinged interconnection, thus greatly contributing to the interchangeability of components to suit a wide variety of storage applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Hasler, James G. Hansen, John B. King, III
  • Patent number: 5512165
    Abstract: A personal tool box including a base frame having vertically aligned tool rest holes for resting a hand tool, two pivots vertically connected to the base frame in parallel, pairs of bit carriages and pairs of socket carriages and pairs of storage cases respectively turned about the pivots at different elevations for keeping tool bits, sockets, accessories, etc., and a clip at the back side of the base frame for hanging the personal tool box on the user's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Lai-Ho Liu
  • Patent number: 5511390
    Abstract: A pendant locket holder for keys and other articles comprising a casing being a pair of complementary half-sections with each half-section having a recessed chamber. An element flexibly connects the longitudinal edges of the half-sections together. The half-sections may be moved from a substantially coplanar relationship in an open position of the casing to a closed position, wherein the half-sections are in a juxtaposed relationship. An assembly on the opposite longitudinal edges of the half-sections is for releasably holding the same in the juxtaposed relationship, when the casing is in the closed position. A component is formed within each recessed chamber in each half-section of the casing for retaining the keys and other articles therein. A structure is for suspending the casing from about the neck of a person, so that the person will always maintain access to the keys and other articles held within the retaining components in the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Mon Dod Mah
  • Patent number: 5487291
    Abstract: An improved key holder case with easy access feature is provided, which consists of a housing for carrying at least one key therein. A structure is for easy accessing at least one key from the housing, so that at least one key will extend out from the housing to allow a person to utilize at least one key in a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Bernard Voigt
  • Patent number: 5484057
    Abstract: A tool packaging container including a rectangular body portion having a recess at a central portion, a flange at a bottom, and a plurality of vertical dovetail grooves at both sides, and two rectangular extension containers connected with both sides of the rectangular body portion. Each of the rectangular extension containers is one-half as long as the rectangular body portion and provided at one side with a plurality of dovetails and at another side with a plurality of dovetail retainers. The dovetails of the rectangular extension containers are adapted to engage the dovetail grooves of the rectangular body portion and are adapted to engage the dovetail retainers of another one of the rectangular extension containers. Each of the rectangular extension containers is formed with a neck at an upper portion, a pair of lugs at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Inventor: Lin Tzu-Ching
  • Patent number: 5460022
    Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 5456358
    Abstract: A tool box has a bottom portion, a pair of side portions, a back portion, a front portion, and a cover rotatably mounted adjacent the back portion. The cover has a horizontal section and a slanted section sloping downwardly from the horizontal section. A partition plate is positioned in the interior of the tool box and has a row of pegs extending upwardly from the top of the partition plate. The upper ends of the pegs can contact or be in close proximity to the horizontal section of the cover when the cover is in its closed position such that tools disposed on the pegs are secured in position. A shaft is rotatably supported along the front portion and has structure attached along its length for engaging the cover to secure the cover in its closed position. The shaft is rotated by an actuating member so that the engaging structure can be brought into contact with the cover to seal the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Montezuma Welding & Mfg., Inc.
    Inventor: LaVern Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5398809
    Abstract: A tool kit having a housing with a top cover portion and a bottom container portion. A plurality of tools being vertically stacked within the housing so as to prevent both vertical and horizontal movement of the tools. A handle of one of the tools projecting from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Warner Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David R. Henke, David J. Ruha
  • Patent number: 5392622
    Abstract: A combination device for retaining a key and a knife having a primary base plate and a secondary base plate. Also included are a spacer plate, a pair of securement pins, a key, and a knife. The primary base plate, the secondary base plate, and the spacer plate are in a stacked orientation with the key and the knife secured between the aforementioned plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Inventor: Robert F. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 5332098
    Abstract: The present invention includes a portable vehicle adhesive remover having a motor unit and an eraser unit which includes a resilient eraser member and a disc member embedded in the eraser member. When the high speed rotating eraser member is engaged to pinstripes, decals, side moldings and other adhered items, it can generate adequate heat to cause the adhesive to lose its adhesion and thus release the pinstripes, decals, side moldings and other adhered items, so they can be removed without damaging the paint or other body parts of the vehicle. The present invention also includes a portable preparation tool kit for automobile body work and the like. The tool kit includes a case, a rotary pneumatic motor with accessories, a various different sized abrasive tools, and different shaped and sized sand tools. All of the abrasive and sand tools can be interchangeably connected to and driven by the rotary pneumatic motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: Fisher Tool Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Fisher
  • Patent number: 5257695
    Abstract: A tool kit having a housing with a top cover portion and a bottom container portion. A plurality of tools being vertically stacked within the housing so as to prevent both vertical and horizontal movement of the tools. A handle of one of the tools projecting from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: Warner Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David R. Henke, David J. Ruha
  • Patent number: 5217116
    Abstract: A bicycle kettle support with a tool-storing box including a kettle support haing a lower threaded portion, and a tool box composed of multiple layers of box members and screwed on the lower threaded portion of the kettle support, wherein each of the box members is divided into several chambers by partitioning boards for containing various tools and a cap is rotatably mounted over the box member by a shaft, the cap being formed with an opening corresponding to the shape of the chamber, whereby the cap can be rotated through a certain angle to make the opening aligned with the chamber for the user to take out the tools contained therein while closing other chambers to prevent the tools stored therein from dropping out, the lateral wall of at least one of the box members being formed with a tool insert hole so that the tool can be inserted thereinto, permitting the box member to serve as a handle to increase the wrenching torque exerted on the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventor: Cooper Ku
  • Patent number: 5215190
    Abstract: An open sided elongated and rigid key case is provided for receiving a plurality of laterally spaced apart longitudinally extending keys therein with the base ends of the keys supported from the case for pivotal movement of the keys between stored positions substantially totally contained within the case and exposed positions with the lock insert ends of the keys projecting outwardly of the case. The case includes retention structure engagable with the keys as they are swung from an extended position to a partially extended position for frictionally resisting angular displacement of the keys relative to the case and a lever system is provided whereby selected keys within the case may be shifted from their retracted or stored positions to at least partially extended positions from the exterior of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: Raymond Hoffpauir, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5199560
    Abstract: A key case (10) consisting of a first cover (12) and a second cover (28) that enclose a first and a second sidemember (14,26) that have sandwiched between them a lower and an upper leaf spring (18,20). The springs control and maintain the retracted and extracted positions of an articulated first and second key (22,24). The keys have near their articulated points a straight receiving step (22B, 24B) and an angular stop (22C, 24C). The steps maintain the keys in a horizontal position and the stops maintain the keys at an angular position where each position is with respect to the horizontal plane of the key case (10). In a second configuration of the invention, two key cases (10) are joined at their sides to provide a key case with four keys. In either configuration when the keys are retracted, the key case (10) takes a very little space and its design prevents tearing or premature wearing of trouser pockets or purse linings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventors: Dong H. Lee, Jae W. Hyun