Common Handle Patents (Class 206/374)
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Patent number: 11850718Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: PNW Components, LLCInventors: Aaron Kerson, Adam Hammerman
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Patent number: 10960516Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Di-Coat CorporationInventors: Joshua Grutza, Zigmund R. Grutza, David Asselin, Alan Davis
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Patent number: 10343738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Publication number: 20140190852Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: LF Centennial Ltd.Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
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Patent number: 8727118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Chao-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20130146492Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Shao-Hsien HSU
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Patent number: 8443973Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
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Publication number: 20130118939Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventor: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130068647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: DYLAN MISHAN, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jochen Schaepers
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Patent number: 8359954Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Wagic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
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Patent number: 8157092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Brent Christopher
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Patent number: 8087514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Kenneth W. Fulford
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Publication number: 20110226648Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Yu Jun ZHANG
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Patent number: 7896157Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Kenneth M. Weaver
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Publication number: 20110036214Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Russell A. Potterfield
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Publication number: 20090134050Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Albert Jayroe Miller, III
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Publication number: 20090134055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Edward F. SPELLMAN
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Publication number: 20090053002Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Michael W. Kirby
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Patent number: 7458124Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Health Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Glenn A. Leman
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Publication number: 20080083635Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Paul A. Andersen, Alan W. Bell
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Patent number: 6964337Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Inventor: Patrick A. Engle
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Patent number: 6581776Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventor: Brian S. Zatkoff
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Patent number: 6439630Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Inventor: Delton R. Eatmon
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Patent number: 6405865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Home Soon Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Nee Lin
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Patent number: 6328494Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Pengineering, LLCInventor: William A. Moxon
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Patent number: 6148993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Chisco, Inc.Inventors: Beirne Chisolm, Gregg Chisolm
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Patent number: 6145994Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Inventor: Kelvin C. Ng
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Patent number: 5937680Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
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Patent number: 5833054Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Inventor: Jodie B Graves
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Patent number: 5799774Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Inventor: Donald F. Dengel
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Patent number: 5704236Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
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Patent number: 5657862Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Inventor: Stephen Burke
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Patent number: 5653332Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Leslie DeWitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 5621936Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Inventors: Janet L. Penaligon, Jerry L. Smith
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Patent number: 5596821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Inventor: Alan J. Solo
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Patent number: 5568741Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
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Patent number: 5562208Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Hasler, James G. Hansen, John B. King, III
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Patent number: 5512165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 1995Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Inventor: Lai-Ho Liu
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Patent number: 5511390Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 1994Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Inventor: Mon Dod Mah
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Patent number: 5487291Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Inventor: Bernard Voigt
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Patent number: 5484057Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Inventor: Lin Tzu-Ching
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Patent number: 5460022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
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Patent number: 5456358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 1994Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Montezuma Welding & Mfg., Inc.Inventor: LaVern Schmidt
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Patent number: 5398809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 1993Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Warner Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David R. Henke, David J. Ruha
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Patent number: 5392622Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: Robert F. O'Donnell
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Patent number: 5332098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 1993Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Assignee: Fisher Tool Co., Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Fisher
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Patent number: 5257695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 1993Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Warner Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David R. Henke, David J. Ruha
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Patent number: 5217116Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventor: Cooper Ku
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Patent number: 5215190Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Inventor: Raymond Hoffpauir, Jr.
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Patent number: 5199560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 1992Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Inventors: Dong H. Lee, Jae W. Hyun