Drills Or Taps Patents (Class 206/379)
  • Patent number: 8074799
    Abstract: For easy washing and sterilizing of a holding tray for drill bits used in a dental implant operation, a holding tray X includes a tray main body 1 made of a hard material capable of autoclave sterilizing and holding members 2 made of an elastic material capable of autoclave sterilizing, the tray main body 1 includes holding plates 1b and holding member supporting plates 1c on a back surface of a substrate part 1a having rows of linearly aligned through holes 1aa for drill bits, the holding plates 1b include half circular cylindrical recessed parts 1ba at portions corresponding to the through holes 1aa, the supporting plates 1c have a fixed interval to a plane 1bb along the recessed part 1ba, and the holding members 2 are detachably held between the holding plates 1b and the supporting plates 1c to hold the drill bits together with the recessed parts 1ba.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: GC Corporation
    Inventors: Naoto Fujii, Yusuke Ishikawa
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8038004
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The front end includes a driving groove for receiving a shank in an operative position. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening. The force-receiving portion includes an insertion groove for receiving the shank in a storage position. The insertion groove is in communication with the driving groove of the body. The body further includes a first opening extending from one of the lateral walls through the insertion groove and a second opening extending from the other lateral wall through the insertion groove, allowing access to the shank in the storage position for manual removal of the shank from the insertion groove. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20110233089
    Abstract: A caddy for use with a drill index box includes a base member configured to receive the drill index box. An attachment device is rotatably coupled to the base member, the attachment device having means for coupling to a wall when the attachment device is rotated to a first position relative to the base member. The attachment member may be coupled to a pegboard when the attachment device is rotated to a second position relative to the base member, the first position being distinct from the second position. The caddy includes a locking bar movably coupled to the base member to selectively restrain the drill index box between the base member and the locking bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Charles Verk
  • Patent number: 8016108
    Abstract: A tool box includes a housing, a receiving seat pivotally mounted in the housing and having a side provided with a driven gear, a rotation shaft pivotally mounted on the housing and having a side provided with a drive gear meshing with the driven gear, a restoring unit mounted between the rotation shaft and the housing to rotate the rotation shaft outward relative to the housing, and a top cover mounted on the rotation shaft to rotate the rotation shaft. Thus, when the rotation shaft is rotated by the restoring unit, the drive gear is driven by the rotation shaft to rotate the driven gear which rotates the receiving seat so that the receiving seat is rotated outward relative to the housing to expose the tool tips outward from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Tung-Hsu Hung
  • Patent number: 8002112
    Abstract: A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Weaver, Brian Pittel, Patsy A. Jenner, Jerry R. Middleton, Steven Petty, Russell Voisin, Teri Jackson, Brian Atkins, David Starnes
  • Publication number: 20110192746
    Abstract: A secure hanging structure is provided for a tool case and includes a cap like cover board member, of which a cover inside surface forms projecting retention pawls at locations corresponding to recesses defined in an open rim of a package case and positioning tabs that protects the case against deformation and thus disengagement caused by depression, whereby the cover board member is positionable to close the enclosure opening rim of the case and realize the function of secure retaining engagement for suspension and hanging. At the connection of the positioning plate of one side to the cover board member, an open slot is defined and a fixing framing bar is provided above the slot opening, whereby after cutting of the framing bar, the positioning plate is allowed to move for opening the cover board member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai CHANG
  • Patent number: 7984850
    Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly is described. Specifically, the financial transaction card assembly comprises a drill gauge, at least one drill bit, and a substrate. The drill gauge and the drill bit may be removably coupled to the substrate. The drill gauge may be used to measure a plurality of drill bit sizes, and to purchase retail goods and services. The drill bit may be coupled to a drill to make holes in metal, wood, and plastic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Home Depot USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Santos, Nathan D. Ehrlich
  • Publication number: 20110120780
    Abstract: A rotating cone drill bit includes a plurality of mud nozzles extending from the bit body, which are thermally fitted by controlling the temperature differential of 300° F.-900° F. depending on the corresponding materials of the elements to be fitted, the amount of fit desired, and the diameters of the elements to be fitted and which provide substantially obstruction-free mud paths toward the wellbore bottom. The bit has a plurality of reduced diameter cutter assemblies, each having a journal projecting from a corresponding leg. The journal has at least two cylindrical bearing surfaces and an annular groove formed therebetween and a spindle. An annular retention segment is rotatably mounted in the groove. The retention segment has an outer radial surface engaging a portion of one of the bearing surfaces of the cone, and an energy beam welding area fusing substantially the entire engaging surfaces of the retention segment and the cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Edward Vezirian
  • Patent number: 7931143
    Abstract: A toolbox includes two pivotally connected shells, a buckling unit and at least one tool-holding unit. Each of the shells includes at least two primary partitions formed on an internal side thereof, a compartment defined between the primary partitions, a row of ribs formed one each of the primary partitions, and gaps each defined between two adjacent ones of the ribs. The bucking unit can buckle the shells to each other. The tool-holding unit is engaged with the rows of ribs of selected one of the shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Patent number: 7900771
    Abstract: A tool box structure includes a plurality of row sockets. Each row socket has a plurality of insert holes defined therein for adapting to receive a screwdriver bit and a positioning gutter formed at the bottom thereof. A box body is pivotally connecting to the row sockets. The box body has a plurality of positioning slots defined therein and corresponding to the quantity of the row sockets in the box body. An elastic element is installed between each positioning slot and each positioning gutter. The positioning slot and the positioning gutter is abutted by two ends of each elastic element. A cover body is installed to the box body. A plurality of openings is defined in the cover body and respectively corresponding to the insert holes in the row sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng
  • Publication number: 20110048988
    Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • 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: 7854318
    Abstract: A tool box adapted for storing a driving tool therein, the tool box comprises a casing means including a compartment adapted for receiving the driving tool; wherein the compartment further includes a pressing member and a receiving portion below the pressing member and adapted to clamp the driving tool; wherein the pressing member is movable between an original position and an actuating position; wherein while the pressing member is in the actuating position, the driving tool is driven to detach from the casing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Infar Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tai Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 7841468
    Abstract: An accessory holder includes a first clamshell portion, a second clamshell portion, a living hinge joining the first and second clamshell for moving the first clamshell portion between a first position adjacent to the second clamshell portion wherein the first clamshell portion and the second clamshell portion define a first compartment for holding an accessory and a second position wherein the first clamshell portion is spaced apart from the second clamshell, a latch assembly having a first latch portion located on the first clamshell portion and a second latch portion located on the second clamshell portion for latching the first clamshell portion with the second clamshell portion when the first clamshell portion is in the first position and a cover for holding the first clamshell portion in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Melvin A. Pendergraph, Joseph C. Serpico, Randy G. Rosebrook
  • Patent number: 7824137
    Abstract: The invention is directed at a quick connect mechanism for mounting a hole saw to a tool comprising a hole saw; a mandrel having a first end for mounting to the hole saw and a second end for mounting to the tool; and a drill bit, assembled within the mandrel such that when the mandrel is connected to the hole saw, the drill bit being concentrically centered within the hole saw; a holder, mounted to the tool, for receiving the second end of the mandrel; wherein the second end of the mandrel includes quick connect means for easily mounting the mandrel to and releasing the mandrel from the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Maxtech Consumer Products Limited
    Inventors: Kailash C. Vasudeva, Satnam Singh
  • Patent number: 7775358
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tool box with tilting and sliding cover, including a box body, which contains a back surface, two lateral surfaces and an accommodation space. There is a track, set onto a lateral surface of the box body, and a tilting and sliding cover, used to cover the accommodation space of the box body. A mating portion is arranged onto one side of the tilting and sliding cover. A moveable connector is arranged between the track and the mating portion of the tilting and sliding cover. The moveable connector contains a rotary sliding seat and a cover coupling portion. The rotary sliding seat is fixed securely into the track in a rotary and slidable state, while the cover coupling portion is coupled with the mating portion set for the tilting and sliding cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jui-Min Huang
  • Patent number: 7770727
    Abstract: A driver bit container comprises: a main body, a clip and two containing caps. In the center of main body sets a longitudinal cavity for containing bit holders and there are two symmetrical containers on both sides of the longitudinal cavity with each of them divided longitudinally into two parts: a row of containing slots and an elongated concave. The clip is mounted on the backside of, and can rotate against the main body. Each of the containing caps has a row of side containing slots and a side elongated concave to cooperate with the said elongated concave and said containing slots respectively. Therefore, the invention has features of capability of containing more bits and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Chi-Fen Meng
  • Patent number: 7740136
    Abstract: A packaging container with a clamping base and an attachable protective cap serves for a unilateral, clamping or holding of a tool, an instrument, or another longitudinal object, where the clamping base comprises a clamping holder with a plurality of springy clamping jaws fastened on one side which define a nearly centric, central clamping reception, in which clamping reception the tool is inserted and held clampingly. In order to achieve that the insertion force to be applied is low when the packaging container is equipped, however, a high clamping force is given with the protective cap attached. The protective cap abuts against the outside circumference of the clamping jaws when it is attached to the clamping base and prestresses said clamping jaws in direction of the clamping reception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 7726479
    Abstract: A tool case has a lid and a base, and a panel arranged therebetween. Various structures are used to trap or otherwise retain tools, tool items or other stored items, such that they cannot accidentally fall out of their “home” positions, but such that they are readily removable by the user when desired. Such structures include, for example, retractable stops, depressions beneath stored items, weight-biased pivoting of holders, spring biasing of holders, trapping of items by the lid or by other item holders within the case, and various clip arrangements. Preferably the lid is transparent, and the tools or other items are arranged by height in step-wise fashion, the panel being stepped accordingly, to maximize visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Team Fair Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Kailash C. Vasudeva
  • Publication number: 20100122926
    Abstract: A bit exchange system for use with a tool includes a driver bit engageable with the tool and defining an axis. Each of a plurality of adapters has a first end configured to engage the driver bit along the axis and a second end configured to retain a tool bit. Each of a plurality of tool bits is coupled to the second end of one of the plurality of adapters. A holder unit has a plurality of receptacles for receiving the plurality of adapters. Each of the plurality of adapters is insertable into and removable from the respective receptacle with a motion substantially perpendicular to the axis while engaged by the driver bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony T. Tocco, Thomas Evatt, Lilia Macias, David L. Wikle, Richard M. Davidian
  • Publication number: 20100108552
    Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory, such as a drill bit, to a drill. The apparatus includes an accessory holder for holding the accessory and drill engaging means for facilitating accurate location of the drill relative to the accessory holder. Also disclosed is a drill suitable for use with the apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Demain Technology Pty.Ltd.
    Inventors: David Leigh Scrimshaw, Benjamin Luke Van Der Linde, Paul Francis Connor, Paul Davies, Paul Miller
  • Patent number: 7699176
    Abstract: A tool box includes a cover pivotably connected to a base, at least one torsion spring is located between the cover and the base to maintain the cover at opened status when in use. A magnetic member is connected to an inside of the cover so that the user can position the spare bits by the magnetic member. A plurality of storage racks are pivotably connected to the base so as to receive bits and tools, the storage racks are cooperated with torsion springs so that when the cover is opened, the storage racks are pivoted an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Fu-Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 7677390
    Abstract: An individual packaging unit for precision tools that includes a base part with a receiving opening for receiving a shaft of a breakable object loosely and with clearance. A protective part with a groove-shaped receiving device for anchoring the precision tool is disposed on the base part in a way to be pivotable, said protective part comprising at least two functionally separate portions wherein one portion is a clamping part, and the other portion is a receiving part. The individual packaging unit is closed with a push-on protective cap that is pushed in a longitudinal direction to engage the base part. The clamping part clamps the precision tool when the protective cap is pushed onto the individual packaging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 7677391
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oliver Pistor, Ralf-Richard Richter
  • Patent number: 7661526
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a shell, a holder and a cover. The shell includes two grooves defined therein and two inclined faces formed thereon near the grooves. The holder is disposed in the shell and formed with a plurality of holes for receiving bits. The cover includes two lugs extended from a side thereof and two blocks each formed on a related one of the lugs and formed with an inclined face. The blocks are movably disposed in the grooves so that the cover can be moved relative to the shell. When the cover is moved away from the shell, the cover can be pivoted relative to the shell so that the inclined faces of the blocks are located against the inclined faces of the shell, thus limiting the pivoting of the cover relative to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Publication number: 20100012539
    Abstract: A cylinder assembled tool head holder is made of plastic and comprises an inserting portion and an assembling portion. Plural holders can be pivotally assembled to one another though the neighboring inserting portions and assembling portions to define plural inserting spaces for insertion of tool heads. By such arrangements, a predetermined number of tool head holders can be assembled as desired for insertion of a corresponding number of tool heads, thus improving the convenience in carrying and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Eupin WANG
  • Patent number: 7624865
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise a hang tag for a product having an end portion that includes at least one closed recess. The hang tag has a retaining portion which is configured to receive and retain a portion of the product in a manner that resists rotation as well as removal. The hang tag also comprises a main body that is configured to provide a label bearing surface and a configuration for hanging the hang tag on a display rod. The retaining portion also has an interior opening for receiving the product and at least one flexible prong that is located in the opening that is configured to deflect away from the product when it is inserted into the opening and engage the closed recess to prevent removal of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Melvin A. Pendergraph, Crystal Gray, Christopher R. Jahntz
  • Patent number: 7624866
    Abstract: A storage box for storing power tool bits comprises a container, a bit holder and a control device. The container defines a compartment in which is received the bit holder along a common rotary axis. The bit holder comprises a plurality of outwardly radial pockets for receiving bits. The control device selectively disengages from the bit holder so that the bit holder is rotational about the common axis to move the bits rotationally in and out of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qibin Wang
  • Patent number: 7621396
    Abstract: A drill bit holding system includes a flexible panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The panel comprises a flexible material that has a pair of openings therein extending through the top and bottom sides of the panel. A first opening of the pair of openings is positioned nearer to the first lateral edge and a second opening of the pair of openings is positioned nearer to the second lateral edge. A coupling assembly releasably couples the panel together to form a loop around a drill. The panel has a plurality of sets of apertures therein. Each of the sets includes a first aperture and a second aperture. Drill bits are removably extendable through associated ones of the first and second apertures to secure the drill bits to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick E. Flores
  • Publication number: 20090255840
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a shell, a holder and a cover. The shell includes two grooves defined therein and two inclined faces formed thereon near the grooves. The holder is disposed in the shell and formed with a plurality of holes for receiving bits. The cover includes two lugs extended from a side thereof and two blocks each formed on a related one of the lugs and formed with an inclined face. The blocks are movably disposed in the grooves so that the cover can be moved relative to the shell. When the cover is moved away from the shell, the cover can be pivoted relative to the shell so that the inclined faces of the blocks are located against the inclined faces of the shell, thus limiting the pivoting of the cover relative to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Jack LIN
  • Patent number: 7600640
    Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another. The tool case of the present invention includes elastomeric material surrounding the periphery of the tool case and tool trays on the inside of the case that retain inverted drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays disposed within the two housing members are removably attached to inner recessed cavities in the housing member by snapping male protrusions located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the recessed cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Kristofor M. Hallee, Ian W. Cunningham, Jonathan S. Holz
  • Patent number: 7591616
    Abstract: A detachably mountable hand drill tool bit holder and static tool presenting apparatus holds a plurality of bits for use with a hand drill tool. The apparatus comprises a horizontally oriented oblong oval shaped receptacle with two parallel sides forming an aperture for receiving and frictionally engaging tool bits. The apparatus is made of a resilient rubber or rubber-like material. The bottom is shaped to be inserted and frictionally engaged by a slot formed in the hand drill tool. The top of the apparatus allows ends of tool bits to extend outward so that each bit is presented and can be easily grabbed for use. Bits are returned to the holder by inserting anywhere there is unoccupied space in the holder by forcing the bit into the space. The size of the holder's oblong oval shaped receptacle is selected to exhibit a width between the two parallel sides that is significantly less than the diameter of the smallest bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventor: Ryan Kerner
  • Publication number: 20090188823
    Abstract: A holder (1) for bits (2) which can retain and store a number of screw bits (2). The holder (1) is executed in an elastic material such as the elastomer PUR, for example. A number of holes of a suitable dimension (approx. 6 mm) are made in the holder (1), facilitating the bits (2) to be pressed into the holes for retention. The bits (2) are placed with the visible tip (4) inwards and with the socket (3) outwards, thereby making it possible to get hold of the socket (3) with the magnetic bit holder (6). The bits (2) can be pressed tightly into the holes by means of the rotating action of the powered screwdriver (5), which reduces friction. When the rotation stops, the bits (2) are retained in the holder (1), and the magnetic bit holder (6) can be freed of the bit (2). Likewise, the bits (2) should be freed from the holder (1) again by means of the rotating action of the powered screwdriver 5 together with a light pull of the magnetic bit holder (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Morten Zwergius
  • Publication number: 20090152150
    Abstract: A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Vernon Kernodle, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090145791
    Abstract: Drill and driver bit organizer and storage case includes a case formed of a plurality of planar panels consisting of end and intermediate panels. The panels are hingedly connected to each other to form a fan-folded arrangement of zigzag panels with intermediate panels being joined to either other intermediate panels or to an intermediate panel and an end panel while the end panels are joined to an intermediate panel to allow the panels to be collapsed into a closed case in which the panels are arranged in substantially parallel planes and into an expanded or extended condition in which the panels are unfolded out of said parallel planes. Each of the panels include securing members for receiving a plurality of drill and/or driver bits. Thus the case is closed and protects the bits in the collapsed condition when it is closed and provides access to the bits in any of the panels when unfolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Harmik Panosian, Joshua Keeler, James Stobar
  • Publication number: 20090145786
    Abstract: A dispense for drill and driver bits includes a generally cylindrical housing having opposing ends and having dimensions to allow the housing to be gripped and held by a hand of a user. A securing member is provided for receiving and securing drill and/or driver bits in an organized arrangement. A cover is pivotably mounted at one end of the housing for selective movement from closed and open positions. An opening member is operable by a finger of the user while holding the housing to move the cover between closed and open positions. In this way the dispenser can be held and opened or closed with one handed operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Harmik Panosian, Joshua Keeler, James Stobar
  • Patent number: 7537117
    Abstract: A case for holding elongate objects, in particular, a case for holding drills or other elongate tools, comprising a housing shell with a lid hinged pivotably to the rear part thereof via a horizontal pivoting axis, wherein a closure device is disposed on the pivotable frontal part of the lid between the lid and the housing shell, wherein the closure device comprises a slide closure with at least one removable safety nub disposed in its slide path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 7537116
    Abstract: A zero-clearance packaging for elongate objects, in particular, elongate objects subject to fracture, comprises a packaging sleeve with internal and external parts with a closure disposed therebetween which makes it possible to push the parts together in telescope fashion and to hold the same in particular closed position, wherein at least one elastic tension structure is disposed in at least one of the parts, which stricture prestresses the parts in a closure direction of the packaging against the object stored in the packaging. The elastic tension structure comprises bellows formed by an axial pail of the wall of the parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Publication number: 20090120822
    Abstract: An accessory holder includes a first clamshell portion, a second clamshell portion, a living hinge joining the first and second clamshell for moving the first clamshell portion between a first position adjacent to the second clamshell portion wherein the first clamshell portion and the second clamshell portion define a first compartment for holding an accessory and a second position wherein the first clamshell portion is spaced apart from the second clamshell, a latch assembly having a first latch portion located on the first clamshell portion and a second latch portion located on the second clamshell portion for latching the first clamshell portion with the second clamshell portion when the first clamshell portion is in the first position and a cover for holding the first clamshell portion in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Melvin A. Pendergraph, Joseph C. Serpico, Randy G. Rosebrook
  • Publication number: 20090101532
    Abstract: A tool holder that may be used for storing and/or transporting tools, such as CNC equipment, and a method of use. The tool holder includes a tray having a plurality of receptacles for storing tools and a cover for at least one of the plurality of receptacles. The cover keeps staged tooling clean and workers safe while increasing efficiency and security. The preferred cover includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, a base extending from the second portion and an indicator to designate the type or condition of the tool. Additionally, most preferably, the first piece is transparent and the second piece is opaque. Preferably, the first piece further includes a vent to reduce moisture buildup within the cover. Alternatively, the preferred cover may be made of a one-piece construction. In preferred embodiments, the cover may be removably secured to the tray with fastening elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Huot Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John R. Huot
  • Patent number: 7513364
    Abstract: A casing includes a base, a cover, and a locking unit. The base has a top opening. The cover is coupled pivotally to the base, and is pivotable relative to the base from an opened position to a closed position, where the cover covers the top opening of the base. The locking unit includes a locking mechanism for retaining selectively the cover in the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion formed on the cover, a receiving groove formed on the cover around the locking protrusion, and a handle that is coupled pivotally to the base. The handle is pivotable relative to the base from an unlocking position to a locking position, where the handle is received in the receiving groove and engages the locking protrusion when the cover is disposed at the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Gau Woei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090050501
    Abstract: A router bit kit includes a plurality of router bits, a plurality of router bits and a container. Each of the plurality of router bits has a cutting surface configured to produce a cut having a three dimensional kerf profile. Each of the plurality of bit holders corresponds to at least one of the plurality of f router bits. Each of the plurality of bit holders has a three dimensional kerf profile portion that matches the three dimensional kerf profile which the corresponding router bit is configured to produce. The container is configured to retain the plurality of router bits and the plurality of holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Joseph Serpico, Randy Rosebrook, Wade Nachtigall
  • 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: 7484620
    Abstract: A storage case allows access to the accessories therein regardless of the length of the accessories. The case may be telescopic such that the length of the case may be adjusted to store accessories of various lengths and to facilitate the access to these accessories. The storage case may have fixed dimensions with a slidably removable wall that allows easy access to the accessories stored therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and has panels with multiple hinges that allow the different hinges to provide varying degrees of access to the accessories therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and have a pivotal sidewall that may be pivoted to allow access to the accessories stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Miller, Michael P. Peters, Rickey J. Thomas, Mark E. Brunson, Don C. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20080296187
    Abstract: A bit caddy includes a first housing part having a central axis extending therethrough. The first housing part includes a surface extending from an interior to an outer perimeter. The surface is sloped at an obtuse angle relative to the central axis. The first housing part also includes a plurality of walls radially extending from the interior toward the outer perimeter and a plurality of storage pockets. Each storage pocket is configured to support a bit and is defined by the surface and two adjacent walls of the plurality of walls. The bit caddy also includes a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part for rotation relative to the first housing part about the central axis. The second housing part defines an opening for dispensing a bit from one of the plurality of storage pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Michael W. Kirby, Richard Hohnl, JR.
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7428970
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base with a pivotable cover and a tool rack is securely connected to the cover so that when the cover is pivoted to open position, the rack is pivoted with the cover. A shaft rotatably extends through the tool rack and includes a plurality of notches which are located corresponding to through holes defined in the rack. Each notch includes two inclined surfaces so as to clamp a side of an end of the tool inserted into the through hole. By this specific arrangement, the tools are well positioned and do not shake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20080210593
    Abstract: A tool holder is provided. The tool holder includes first and second casings connected by a hinge and at least one tool carrier. The tool carrier includes a base portion coupled to one of either the one of the first or second casings and a holder portion having at least one holder assembly adapted to receive a tool accessory. The holder portion is coupled to the base portion for selective movement between a stored position and a removal position, wherein the holder portion is positioned relative to the base portion to permit the tool accessory to be removed from the holder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: JORE CORPORATION
    Inventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Clint Henriksen, David Tyler, Ian B. Merwin