Inserted Type Patents (Class 206/377)
  • Patent number: 10723014
    Abstract: A tool holder for holding one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises one or more tool holder bodies having one or more slots for receiving a tool. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a tool holder body is rotated to an open position and the tool is inserted into one of the one or more slots. Then, the tool holder body is rotated back to a closed position. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder body is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. A plurality of tool holder bodies are able to be coupled together in order to hold multiple tools of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Gallegos
  • Patent number: 10322503
    Abstract: A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches are able to be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool container stores the tools and the tool handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Anders Scot Hudson, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart, Howard Allen Wilson, Eric M. Colton
  • Patent number: 10239197
    Abstract: A tool holder holds one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises a body with a plurality of tool retainers for removably receiving a tool and a plurality of posts for securing the tool within the tool holder body when the tool holder is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool retainers are holding tubes, pockets or slots. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a lock door is moved to an open position and the tool is inserted into a tool retainer of the tool holder. Then the locked door is moved to a closed position where it is positioned over the tool and the tool is secured within the tool holder. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. In some embodiments, the tool holder is able to hold a plurality of tools of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Patent number: 9180590
    Abstract: A tool hanger for at least carrying at least one socket is provided, including a main body and a combination member. The main body is formed with a hanging portion at one end and includes a first surface, a second surface and two lateral surfaces. Each of the two lateral surfaces is formed with at least one securing portion for assembling with the sockets. The combination member is pivoted to the main body and formed with two stopping members respectively on two ends. The combination member is rotatable relative to the main body so as to selectively close to or move away from the second surface. Wherein when the combination member is close to the second surface, the stopping member is located oppositely to and blocks one end of the socket opposite to the securing member so that the socket is undetachable from the securing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Yu-Hua Ou
  • Patent number: 8978887
    Abstract: A receptacle for tool bit includes a main body and a pressing member. For storing, the tool bit can be completely received in the main body. Damage caused by unpredictable collision or scratch is prohibited. For removing the tool bit, user can press the pressing member. The pressing member is then moved to push the tool bit out of the main body. Therefore, user can draw the tool bit out easily, even the tool bit is generally completely received in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Hui-Chien Chen
  • Patent number: 8950597
    Abstract: A tool mount assembly has a mount and a first cover. The mount has a placing surface and multiple linear tool grooves formed in the placing surface. The first cover is pivotally connected with the mount and covers the placing surface to close the tool grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Tsung-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20150001113
    Abstract: A tool holding sheath structure, mainly including a first accommodation body, a plurality of first accommodation spaces allowing tools to be passed through, a second accommodation body pivotally coupled to the first accommodation body through two pivoting portions, a plurality of second accommodation spaces interlaced with the first accommodation spaces, a pushing recess adapted to open the second accommodation body, and a plurality of notches adapted to accommodate partial volumes of tools. Whereby, a user can accommodate wrenches in a well-regulated manner and pivot the second accommodation body away easily to have access to tools. Furthermore, the present invention has a convenient portability while being not in use due to a simple structure and smaller volume thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Fu-Jui Hsiao, Yi-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8899417
    Abstract: A tool box contains: a body, a lifting mechanism, at least one holder, and a controlling mechanism. The lifting mechanism is fixed on the body and includes a rotating assembly and a guiding member. The rotating assembly has a first end disposed in the body and a second end mounted in the guiding member so as to rotate on the body. The at least one holder is used to hold at least one tool set and is mounted on the rotating assembly of the lifting mechanism, such that the at least one holder is driven by the rotating assembly to lift and rotate. The controlling mechanism includes at least one resilient element for driving the rotating assembly to rotate and a control member disposed in the body, such that the rotating assembly of the lifting mechanism is positioned on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Chen, Chun-Chia Shih
  • Patent number: 8893886
    Abstract: To provide an L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys that has a simple and compact structure, and that facilitates storage and withdrawal of the hexagon socket screw keys. An L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys 11 includes: a hexagon socket screw key base 1 having a flat face for placing thereon lower ends of hexagon socket screw keys; a support portion 2 that is above the hexagon socket screw key base and that includes through-holes 2a provided in a line in order of sizes of the diameters of hexagon socket screw keys; and a guide 3 for aligning the orientation of hexagon socket screw keys. Preferably, a series of inclined portions are provided in the guide, and the stand is inclined by an auxiliary base 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Tomotsugu Tsukaguchi
  • Patent number: 8851283
    Abstract: A tool box includes a main part having a connection portion and a locking member which is directly or indirectly connected to the connection portion. A restriction portion and a block extend from the main part. A reception portion is defined therein so as to receive objects therein. A base has a connection portion supporting the restriction portion of the main part and the locking member connects the main part to the base. A recess is defined in the base and the blocks are located above the recess. A positioning portion is located in the base and restricts the locking member. A movable part has a pivot which is rotatably located in the recess of the base. A locking portion of the movable part connects the movable part to the main part. An inner box is located in the movable part so as to receive tools therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Kuo Hsien Wu
  • Publication number: 20140262887
    Abstract: A tool holder holds one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises a body with a plurality of tool retainers for removably receiving a tool and a plurality of posts for securing the tool within the tool holder body when the tool holder is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool retainers are holding tubes, pockets or slots. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a lock door is moved to an open position and the tool is inserted into a tool retainer of the tool holder. Then the locked door is moved to a closed position where it is positioned over the tool and the tool is secured within the tool holder. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. In some embodiments, the tool holder is able to hold a plurality of tools of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Patent number: 8777005
    Abstract: A hex key holder is provided with a rectangular body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a right side, and a left side, the rectangular body including a plurality of first channels longitudinally penetrating the rectangular body and being adjacent to the rear surface, an intermediate transverse groove formed on the front surface, a plurality of second channels longitudinally penetrating a lower portion of the rectangular body from the groove to the bottom surface and being adjacent to the front surface, a plurality of first holes formed on the top surface adjacent to the first channels, and a plurality of second holes formed on the bottom surface between the first channels and the second channels; and a ring pivotably disposed on the left side. Each first or second channel retains a hex key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Jaco International Corporation
    Inventor: Liang-Tzu Lai
  • Publication number: 20140151253
    Abstract: A hex key holder is provided with a rectangular body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a right side, and a left side, the rectangular body including a plurality of first channels longitudinally penetrating the rectangular body and being adjacent to the rear surface, an intermediate transverse groove formed on the front surface, a plurality of second channels longitudinally penetrating a lower portion of the rectangular body from the groove to the bottom surface and being adjacent to the front surface, a plurality of first holes formed on the top surface adjacent to the first channels, and a plurality of second holes formed on the bottom surface between the first channels and the second channels; and a ring pivotably disposed on the left side. Each first or second channel retains a hex key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Liang-Tzu Lai
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8646602
    Abstract: A displayable tool receiving device includes a hanger body having a hanger hole. The hanger body further includes a rectilinear first coupling portion and a plurality of spaced first positioning portions. The displayable tool receiving device further includes a plurality of tool receiving boxes each including a rear side having a rectilinear second coupling portion. The rear side of each tool receiving box further includes a second positioning portion. At least one of the tool receiving boxes is optionally mounted to the hanger body. The second coupling portion of each of the at least one of the plurality of tool receiving boxes is engaged with the first coupling portion of the hanger body. The second positioning portion of each of the at least one of the tool receiving boxes is engaged with one of the first positioning portions of the hanger body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Publication number: 20130306508
    Abstract: A tool holder for holding one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises one or more tool holder bodies having one or more slots for receiving a tool. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a tool holder body is rotated to an open position and the tool is inserted into one of the one or more slots. Then, the tool holder body is rotated back to a closed position. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder body is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. A plurality of tool holder bodies are able to be coupled together in order to hold multiple tools of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: WAGIC INC.
    Inventor: Robert J. Gallegos
  • Publication number: 20130277258
    Abstract: A tool holder includes a receiving unit for receiving a plurality of hexagon wrenches. The receiving unit includes a first receiving seat and a second receiving seat. The first receiving seat and the second receiving seat are provided with a plurality of closed oval receiving holes having different dimensions and arranged in a row, so that the hexagon wrenches can be inserted into the receiving holes respectively. An axial end of each receiving hole is provided with a tapered inclined surface. Each receiving hole is provided with two symmetrical buckling portions for positioning the hexagon wrench. The hexagon wrench is positioned in the receiving seat by the buckling portions. After the hexagon wrench is rotated by 60 degrees, the hexagon wrench can be pushed to abut against the inclined surface with its engaging surfaces leaving the buckling portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: JACO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Liang-Tzu LAI
  • Patent number: 8505720
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad includes a pad having position holes opened therethrough. A plurality of position blocks is extruded from the pad. Each position block is located between each two diagonally adjacent position holes. At least one holder member is assembled onto the position holes of the pad. The holder member has a holder unit, a post unit and a plate unit. The holder unit is connected to one end of the post unit. The plate unit is connected to another end of the post unit. Two ends of the plate unit are extended from the post unit. Upon assembling, a user inserts the holder member into the position hole firstly; and then, the plate unit of the holder member is engaged with the bottom side of the pad by rotating the holder member, so as to assemble the holder member onto the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Patent number: 8464869
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn Meyers
  • Patent number: 8376153
    Abstract: A tool rack includes a base, two side boards and a frame. The base includes multiple blocks and is located between the two side boards. Each side board has an elongate slot and two ridges between which a space is defined. The elongate slot has a first recess defined in the top inner end thereof and the first recess is located higher than a top of one of the ridges. A second recess is defined in the bottom inner end of the elongate slot. The frame has multiple extensions and tools are positioned between the blocks and the extensions. Two side links extend from two ends of the frame. When the frame is mounted to the base, the side links are slidably engaged with the spaces of the side boards. The side links each have a pivot which is movably engaged with the elongate slot and each of the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
  • Patent number: 8365926
    Abstract: A sliding type tool storage structure includes an open-close switching unit clamped between a first storing element and a second storing element slideable relative to each other. When the first storing element slides relative to the second storing element to change their relative position, stopping portions on the open-close switching unit will open or close tool storing grooves on the respective storing elements. Being a simple structure, the sliding type tool storage structure is easy to carry. Furthermore, since the tool storage structure can be operated simply by sliding of the first and second storing elements, it is very convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • 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: 8276767
    Abstract: A sliding type tool storage structure comprises an open-close switching unit clamped between a first storing element and a second storing element that can slide relative to each other. When the first storing element slides relative to the second storing element to change their relative position, stopping portions on the open-close switching unit will open or close tool storing grooves on the respective storing elements. Being a simple structure, the sliding type tool storage structure is easy to carry. Furthermore, since the tool storage structure can be operated simply by sliding of the first and second storing elements, it is very convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 8186510
    Abstract: A screwdriver kit includes a recessed base comprising a divider wall for dividing an internal space into first and second compartments, the divider wall including an opening; a spring biased cover hingedly secured to the base and having a latch; two spring biased receiving structures in the first compartment, each receiving structure comprising screwdriver head receiving slots; a spring biased pivotal structure in the second compartment and comprising a top slope and a lock pin inserting through the opening into the first compartment to be locked by the latch; and a spring biased push button on the pivotal structure and comprising a bottom protrusion engaged with the slope. In response to pressing the push button the projection slides downward along the slope to pivot the pivotal structure and disengage the lock pin from the latch, thereby unlocking the cover and upward pivoting the receiving structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
  • Publication number: 20120060656
    Abstract: A dual drive bit is formed as an integral body which includes a drive end which is shaped and configured for engagement with a fastener and an opposite driven end. The driven end includes an internal socket and an external, shaped surface enabling the drive bit to be driven by engaging the internal socket by a socket drive or externally by a wrench. Intermediate the drive end and the driven end is an intermediate or medial section of the body which includes a flange that extends at least in part radially beyond the circumference of the driven end to enable a user to positively engage the driven end and force it axially into engagement with a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Wen-lung Chang
  • Publication number: 20120012485
    Abstract: A hexagonal wrench holding assembly has a holding mount and a protecting cover. The holding mount has a body. The body has multiple mounting grooves, a pivotal base and a locking recess. The protecting cover is pivotally connected to the holding mount and has a casing. The casing is pivotally connected to and mounted around the body and has two ends, a pivotal rod and a locking protrusion. The pivotal rod is formed on one of the ends of the casing and is pivotally connected to the pivotal base. The locking protrusion is formed on the other end of the casing and is locked with the locking recess to allow the protecting cover holding securely with the holding mount and this can provide a burglarproof effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 8069984
    Abstract: A bit holder comprises a body defining at least one cavity. The cavity includes a first pathway for receiving a bit and a second pathway for holding a bit. The first and second pathways intersect to define an open area between the first pathway and the second pathway such that a bit can be rotated between the first pathway and to a locked position in second pathway. The first pathway is disposed at an angle relative to the second pathway. The bit is retained by an interference fit with the body. The holder may be releasably retained in a case using mating structures on the case and holder. In a method for retaining a bit in a holder, the bit is inserted into the holder along the first pathway. The bit is rotated through the open area to position the bit in the second pathway where it is held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Matthew Steven Larson, Derek James Nash
  • Publication number: 20110088519
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The lateral walls, the front end, and the force-receiving portion are integrally formed as a single and inseparable component of the same material. The front end includes a compartment. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening in the second side or the force-receiving portion. A ratcheting mechanism includes a main body mounted in the body and a ratchet wheel rotatably received in the main body. The ratchet wheel is located in a quarter corner of the body adjacent to the front end and the first side. A driving groove is defined in the ratchet wheel for engaging and driving a shank to rotate. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 7896158
    Abstract: A tool bit holder for releasably supporting a plurality of tool bits in a supported position wherein each tool bit has an elongated bit body extending from a working end to a tool end. The tool end of the bit being shaped to be received by a tool and the working end being shaped to engage an object such as a fastener. The bit further including an elongated side wall extending between the working and tool ends. The holder includes a frame having a plurality of spaced bit receiving nests and each of these nests has a bit opening shaped to receive one tool bit. The nests further including a flexible member movable relative to the tool bit opening and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position such that the nest engages the elongated wall of the tool bit when the flexible member is in the engaged position and the associated bit is in the supported position thereby preventing relative movement between the nest and the associated bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Curtis Taylor
  • Patent number: 7870956
    Abstract: A tool storage assembly has a storing mount and a protecting cover. The storing mount has a body. The body has multiple mounting recesses, a pivotal groove and a locking protrusion. The mounting recesses are formed in two outer sides of the storing mount at intervals. The pivotal groove is formed through one end of the body. The locking protrusion is formed on and protrudes from other end of the body. The protecting cover is pivotally connected to the storing mount and has a casing. The casing is pivotally connected to and mounted around the body of the storing mount and has two holding panels and a retaining board. The holding panels are respectively formed on and protrude downward from two sidewalls of the casing to mount around the mounting recesses. The retaining board is formed on and protrudes downward from the casing to mount around the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 7806264
    Abstract: A toolbox having a positioning structure includes a box body and a positioning seat mounted in the box body. The positioning seat has multiple first grooves and multiple second grooves respectively defined therein. The multiple first grooves are respectively vertically crossed the multiple second grooves to form multiple blocks. Each block is located between two adjacent first grooves and two adjacent second grooves. Multiple clipping strips are respectively received in the multiple first grooves. Each clipping strip has multiple clip portions formed thereon. The multiple clip portions of each clipping strip are respectively located in multiple intersections of the first groove and the second groove. Each clip portion includes at least one elastic sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Jin-Tsai Lai
  • Publication number: 20090288974
    Abstract: A storage device for tools comprising a basic housing that is provided with a swiveling-in space for a pivotable part which is hinged to the basic housing so as to be pivotable from a storage position into a removal position. The pivotable part encompasses retaining openings for tool retaining arranged in a first row and extend into a tool accommodating compartment in the storage position. At least one additional row of retaining openings is provided that runs parallel to the first row. The retaining openings of the first and the at least one additional row are offset relative to one another in a zigzag-shaped manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Oliver Pistor, Ralf-Richard Richter
  • Publication number: 20090266731
    Abstract: A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches are able to be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool container stores the tools and the tool handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Anders Scot Hudson, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart, Howard Allen Wilson, Eric M. Colton
  • Publication number: 20090242433
    Abstract: A bit holder for securing various tool pieces and fasteners having a portion that is configured to rotate and pivot about the holder and a tray that is slidingly disposed within the holder. The portion allows a user to place various tool pieces and/or fasteners thereon, thus allowing the user to more efficiently change tool bits or retrieve fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Van Bergen, Lilia Francesca Macias
  • Patent number: 7530459
    Abstract: A tool box includes a main body, a tool holder, a tool handle, a plurality of tool tips, and a cover. Thus, when the cover is removed from the main body, the tool handle is released from the cover and is movable outwardly relative to the main body to drive the tool holder to pivot outwardly from the main body to expose the tool handle and the tool tips for use with a user, thereby facilitating the user operating the tool handle and the tool tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Shu-Hui Yeh
  • Publication number: 20080251402
    Abstract: A wrench base structure comprises a positioning stage and an outward-spreading arm. The positioning stage and the outward-spreading arm are formed with positioning holes and restricting holes respectively. One end of the outward-spreading arm is connected to the positioning stage by an elastic section, and the elastic section keeps the outward-spreading arm being slanted outward at a predetermined angle. By such arrangements, the force of the outward-spreading arm returning the inclined outward-spreading angle is utilized to make the restricting holes stagger with the positioning holes of the positioning stage and position the wrench which is inserted through both the restricting hole and the positioning hole. Further, it can reduce the cost of production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Sophia Chiu
  • Patent number: 7434688
    Abstract: A portable toolbox is disclosed. The portable toolbox includes a frame and a holder. The holder can hold a plurality of bits. The holder is put in the frame so that the holder can be pivoted between a retreated position and an extended position relative to the frame. In the retreated position, the bits are kept in the holder in cooperation with the frame. In the extended position, the bits can be put onto and taken from the holder from two opposite sides of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20080202963
    Abstract: A hex key holder in one embodiment includes a larger block including a plurality of penetrating channels of circular section for retaining a plurality of first hex keys, and a curved arm extending forwardly from one side of the larger block, a smaller block including a plurality of penetrating channels of circular section for retaining a plurality of second hex keys smaller than the first hex keys, and a pivot for pivotably securing the smaller block between the larger block and the arm. The invention can facilitate access to the second hex keys by tilting the smaller block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Hui Li Liao
  • Publication number: 20080164171
    Abstract: The invention is relating to a toolbox structure used to mainly contain driver bits. It mainly comprises: a main container that has multiple storing slots on both of its longer sides for containing driver bits, two curved wall on the top, and a pivot connector; Left and right containers are located on both sides of the main container, have recessing windows with multiple positioning slots inside that match with the storing slots of the main container, and have left and right fitting rings on the top respectively, and left and right shaft holes on the bottom respectively for fitting purpose. The left and right containers can thus, given the pivot connector as the pivot axis, rotate against the main container to open up or close the toolbox for loading or unloading driver bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Chi-Fen Meng
  • Patent number: 7380660
    Abstract: A tool handle type tool box, which includes a first cover shell, which has a connector at one end and hexagonal coupling holes formed in the connector for the mounting of a tool bit adapter to hold a tool bit for working, a second cover shell, which forms with the first cover shell a grip and has a tool bit tray detachably set therein for holding tool bits and two C-shaped coupling rings disposed at one end and pivotally coupled to the connector of the first cover shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Witman Corporation
    Inventor: Hung-Lin Lin
  • Publication number: 20080053853
    Abstract: A toolbox includes first and second toolbox parts, and a pivot joint unit. The first toolbox part defines an accommodating space, and has an opening that is in spatial communication with the accommodating space. The pivot joint unit interconnects the first and second toolbox parts, and permits relative rotation between the first and second toolbox parts from a closed position, where the first and second toolbox parts overlap with each other such that the second toolbox part covers the opening in the first toolbox part, and an open position, where the first and second toolbox parts overlap with each other such that the second toolbox part uncovers the opening in the first toolbox part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Simon Kao
  • Patent number: 6978890
    Abstract: A tool container has a first and second housing as well as a tool retainer. The first and second housings are rotatably coupled with the tool retainer. The first and second housings move from a closed position, surrounding the tool retainer prohibiting access to the tool retainer, to an open position, enabling access to the tool retainer. The tool retainer is independently rotatable with respect to the first and second housings in the open position. The tool retainer has at least one member to retain a tool on the tool retainer. The tool retainer has a compartment which is accessible when the first and second housings are in both said open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, Robert P. Welsh, William Bredlow, Carlo Massobrio
  • 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: 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: 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
  • 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: 20040163983
    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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Hungming Chang
  • Patent number: 6499592
    Abstract: A case for acoustic and electrical sound instruments and including bottom and cover sections hingedly connectable with each other, a fastener for releasably securing the cover section to the other bottom section, and a least one retaining band connectable to the bottom section for releasably securing a sound instrument in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Hans-Peter Wilfer
  • Patent number: 6474481
    Abstract: A flexible tool stage device is provided. The flexible tool storage device includes a storage body wich has multiple circular recesses. An insert opening is defined inside of each circular recess, thus a cylindrical constraint tube body is defined between each circular recess and the insert opening corresponding thereto. Each constraint tube body having an internal diameter slightly less than a diameter of an excircle of a shank of a working portion of a tool to be inserted. Each constraint tube body has multiple slots defined along a longitudinal direction thereof and equally distributed thereon. When a tool is inserted through the insert opening, the diameter of the insert opening of the cylindrical constraint body will be enlarged and then a recovery force from the cylindrical constraint body will be urged to stably retain the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Yung-Yuan Liu
  • Patent number: RE38905
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base portion with two side walls, two sliding plates slidably disposed to the two side walls and a plurality of receiving members pivotally connected between the two side walls at two ends of a front side thereof. The receiving members further are pivotally connected to the two sliding plates at the two ends of a rear side thereof. An actuating member is pivotally connected between the two side walls at two ends of a front side thereof, and between the two sliding plates at the two ends of a rear side thereof so that when pivoting the actuating member about the two ends of the front side thereof, the two sliding plates and the rear side of each the receiving members are moved upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Maxtech, Inc.
    Inventor: Yong Lung Wei