Tool Patents (Class 211/70.6)
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Patent number: 12207729Abstract: A retail management system includes a carriage base and an engagement mechanism. The carriage base includes a first end defining a front surface and a second end formed at an opposite end from the first end. The engagement mechanism is disposed at the first end of the carriage base and includes a plurality of carriage teeth extending from the front surface, the plurality of carriage teeth including at least one primary carriage tooth having a first configuration and at least one secondary carriage tooth having a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2024Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
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Patent number: 12172293Abstract: A storage rack for storing tools, such as pliers with open-biased handles, is provided. The pliers storage rack includes a support base and a plurality of pliers support structures coupled to the support base. Each of the plurality of pliers support structures define an open support region. A pair of pliers is supported by each of the plurality of pliers support structures. Each pair of pliers includes a pair of handles that are biased toward an open position and a pair of jaws opposite the pair of handles. The pair of handles engaged within the open support region in a position in which the pair of jaws of the pair of pliers extend out of a first end of the open support region and the pair of handles of the pair of pliers extend out of a second end of the open support region.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Schneider, Logan C. Arlov
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Patent number: 11910918Abstract: A retail management system includes a carriage base and an engagement mechanism. The carriage base includes a first end defining a front surface and a second end formed at an opposite end from the first end. The engagement mechanism is disposed at the first end of the carriage base and includes a plurality of carriage teeth extending from the front surface, the plurality of carriage teeth including at least one primary carriage tooth having a first configuration and at least one secondary carriage tooth having a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H Walker, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
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Patent number: 11834086Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a cart, such as an accessory or utility cart, that may be used in conjunction with an outdoor grill or outdoor kitchen area. The cart can be stowed in a lowered position such that it may effectively fit underneath a side shelf of a standard outdoor grill. The cart can comprise a top and base section, where the top section is selectably extendable from the base section between a lowered and raised position. Further the top section can have a top working surface with at least one foldable wing, which can be extended or stowed into a recess in the base section in the lowered position. The base section can comprise a utility compartment for storage, and wheel to provide portability.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Channel Products, Inc.Inventors: Teresa Lindsey, Richard Pennell, Patrick W. Brown, Peter N. Whitworth, Jamie A. Horvath
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Patent number: 11754219Abstract: A one-piece bracket for supporting one or more water filters is disclosed. The bracket includes a horizontally disposed base plate. A wall extends upwardly from the base plate. A horizontally disposed first support plate extends rearwardly from the upper end of the wall at the upper rearward end of the wall. The first support plate has three semi-circular openings formed therein. A horizontally disposed second support plate extends forwardly from the upper end of the wall at the upper end thereof and has a semi-circular opening formed therein. A horizontally disposed third plate extends forwardly from the front side of the wall below the second plate and has a semi-circular opening formed therein. A water filter may be inserted into the semi-circular opening in the first plate. The semi-circular opening in the third plate acts as a guide.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventor: David P. Keffeler
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Patent number: 11433497Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tool magazine for a machine tool, and more particularly, to a tool magazine for a machine tool, wherein tool receiving units of a tool magazine are provided in multiple stages in a vertical turning center, such that a spindle head may easily change internal diameter machining tools and external diameter machining tools while moving in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: DOOSAN MACHINE TOOLS CO., LTD.Inventor: Taehwan Ju
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Patent number: 11426049Abstract: A multi-surface spray mop system having a spray mop and mop stand. The mop having an elongated segmented body with at least an upper pole section and a lower pole section releasably coupled. The mop stand supports and maintains the spray mop in an upright position above a floor surface by maintaining the center of gravity of the spray mop within a base of a support area defined by the mop supporting stand.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: For Life Products, LLCInventor: Joseph A. McDonnell
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Patent number: 11412850Abstract: A floating shelf apparatus that includes a mounting bracket and a shelf. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to a support surface such as a wall and the shelf is mounted to the support surface to hang the shelf from the support surface. The mounting bracket includes a first portion that is coupled to the wall, a second portion having an S-shape that extends from a first end of the first portion, and a third portion having a linear shape that extends from a second end of the first portion. The shelf includes a ledge portion upon which items may be supported and a mounting portion that facilitates mounting the shelf to the mounting bracket. The mounting portion has a mounting element that interacts with the second portion of the mounting bracket to mount the shelf to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
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Patent number: 11376726Abstract: A magnetic tool container, including a tool storing portion, including a main body to magnetically attract at least one item thereto, at least one elongated receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one first item therein, at least one small receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one second item therein, a mobile device holding portion disposed on at least a portion of a side of the main body to receive a mobile device therein, and at least one illuminating device disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body to illuminate a surrounding area thereof, a surface connector to removably connect to a surface, and a moving arm disposed on a first end to the main body and on a second end to the surface connector to connect the tool storing portion to the surface connector, such that the tool storing portion is suspended therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Jason Howard
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Patent number: 11364619Abstract: A creeper for scooting around on top of decking for decking installation, maintenance, and/or repair activities may minimize injury to a human user's knees and/or back. Movement-means of the creeper, such as, but not limited to, casters may be attached at or near a bottom of a base of the creeper to facilitate such scooting around. A seat may be attached to a top of the base of the creeper, wherein the seat may be sat upon by the human user during use of the creeper. Also attached to the base of the creeper may be a drill-guide. The drill-guide may facilitate controlled and repeatable predrilling of pilot holes, at predetermined angles (e.g., perpendicular) into decking planks and/or into joists. The creeper may also facilitate attachment of decking members, with the pilot holes, to joists.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Carl William Bolton
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Patent number: 11358853Abstract: A soda gun holster assembly having a holster housing with a mounting bracket operably configured to selectively couple with a countertop and a sidewall that defines a soda gun storage zone where a liquid dispensing gun can be inserted therein from the front of the holster housing. The holster housing includes a flexible U-shaped clip disposed within the soda gun storage zone that is operably configured to receive and retain the soda gun, namely the nozzle portion of the soda gun, therein. The soda gun holster assembly may also include a liquid capturing basin selectively removably coupled to the holster housing for retaining and directing errant and/or dripped liquid from the soda gun to another area.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SODA LOCK LLCInventor: James Brandon Wells
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Patent number: 11311977Abstract: A machine tool includes a tool spindle, a tool intermediate device, and a tool storage which includes first tool magazines, a first tool magazine support mechanism, an additional first tool magazine support mechanism, and a tool carrier. The first tool magazine support mechanism includes a first shaft to support at least one of the first tool magazines to be rotatable about a first rotation axis. The additional first tool magazine support mechanism includes an additional first shaft to support at least one of the first tool magazines to be rotatable about an additional first rotation axis. The tool carrier includes a first guide extending along the first and additional first rotation axes, a second guide extending along a line connecting the first and additional first rotation axes, and a lift configured to move along the first guide. The first guide is movable along the second guide.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: YAMAZAKI MAZAK CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyoshi Nishida, Takahiro Kugimoto, Masanori Shimaoka, Mikio Wakida, Takuya Mizuno
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Patent number: 11298813Abstract: A lug bolt and nut holder device is provided. The holder device includes a main body portion having at least one receiving aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one receiving aperture is configured for receiving at least a portion of a lug bolt. The holder device further includes a flange that extends outwardly from the main body portion, wherein the flange includes an upper surface. Further, at least one post extends from the upper surface, wherein the at least one post is configured for being inserted into an opening defined in a nut.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventor: David J. Lelonek
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Patent number: 11297965Abstract: A cupped hook bracket includes a back wall having a central aperture, a cup, the cup having a semi-circular shape and projecting out from the back wall, a hook and a peg, the hook and the peg positioned centrally within the cup, and a stop and a ramp extending from the back wall and into a lower region of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Les Kenney, Scott Violette
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Patent number: 11110520Abstract: Fastener alignment systems, fastener alignment kits, and associated methods are disclosed herein. The fastener alignment systems include a fastener orienting structure, a fastener alignment tool, and a transfer structure. The fastener orienting structure is configured to orient a plurality of fasteners in a predetermined fastening location pattern. The fastener alignment tool is configured to operatively engage with the fastener orienting structure at a predetermined relative orientation, to receive a corresponding fastener in each of a plurality of fastener alignment receptacles, and to retain the corresponding fastener. The transfer structure is configured to selectively transfer the plurality of fasteners from the fastener orienting structure to the fastener alignment tool. The fastener alignment kits include the fastener alignment tool and the plurality of fasteners. The methods include methods of utilizing the fastener alignment system.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mitchel A. Arndt, David Michael Dembeck, Daniel M. Sherick
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Patent number: 11091778Abstract: A socket organizer for releasably and adjustably holding socket holders is provided. The organizer has a longitudinally extending rail assembly characterized by a generally U-shaped channel. A plurality of socket holders are positioned in and slidingly engage the channel. Each socket holder has a detent assembly for releasably locking a socket. A plurality of clip members are attached to the rail assembly or to mounting posts. The clip members have socket identification indicia and are positioned over the mounting posts by way of an aperture. A positioning mechanism is provided for selectively positioning individual socket holders in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: Stanley D. Winnard
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Patent number: 11076709Abstract: A mounting assembly (150) for supporting objects, the mounting assembly (150) comprising: at least two adjacent mounting panels (100), each of the mounting panels (100) having a first front surface (102), a second rear surface (104) and a peripheral edge extending between the first front surface (102) and the second rear surface (104); at least one recess (106) provided by the peripheral edge of each of the mounting panels (100), the at least one recess (106) of each of the mounting panels extending from the first front surface (102) towards the second rear surface (104); at least one aperture (108) in the first front surface (102) of each of the mounting panels (100); at least one key (114); and at least one mounting support (326) receivable in the at least one aperture (108) of either of the mounting panels (100), the at least one mounting support (326) configured to support one or more objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: GR AND KA GILLESPIE PTY LTDInventor: Garry Gillespie
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Patent number: 10966891Abstract: A medical workstation mounting apparatus comprises an elongate body with front and rear faces and configured for attachment to a shelf of a medical workstation. The apparatus has a length, a depth, and a thickness which is the distance between the front and rear faces. A plurality of accessory receivers extend from the body. Each receiver comprises a pair of arms with a channel between them configured to receive a hook of an accessory. The maximum thickness of the apparatus is less than its maximum depth to ensure a slim profile and compact shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.Inventor: David A. Kitt
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Patent number: 10945808Abstract: A cleaning fixture for a surgical instrument includes a handle receiving portion configured to receive a housing of a surgical instrument, a shaft receiving portion configured to receive a shaft and an end effector assembly of the surgical instrument, and a knife actuation assembly movably coupled to the handle receiving portion or the shaft receiving portion. The shaft receiving portion extends distally of the handle receiving portion. The knife actuation assembly is configured to selectively actuate a knife trigger assembly of the surgical instrument to advance a knife of the surgical instrument between jaw members of the end effector assembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Jessica E. C. Olson, James D. Allen, IV, Stephen J. Stamm, Purvishkumar H. Soni, Alyssa M. Sawyer
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Patent number: 10868900Abstract: A cellphone stand apparatus for supporting a cellphone on any surface at a desired height includes a base, and a stand. A hinge is coupled to the stand to swingingly move the stand between a collapsed position and an alternative extended position with the stand angled away from the base to serve as a kickstand. A holder is configured to support a cellphone. A pair of mounting clips is coupled to the holder. The pair of mounting clips is U-shaped and selectively engageable within a pair of clip apertures of the holder and a plurality of mounting apertures of the base to secure the holder to the base at a desired height.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Inventor: Sara Lindvall
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Patent number: 10792803Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The positioning board is disposed on the track base and has a positioning segment. The first positioning segment has multiple positioning blocks having curved side edges and multiple positioning portions. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base. Each positioning mount has an annular positioning flange and a second positioning segment. The second positioning segment is selectively engaged with two of the positioning portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Inventor: Jui Chien Kao
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Patent number: 10781021Abstract: An apparatus for securing items includes a twist tie and a stretchable end for the twist tie, the stretchable end molded around the twist tie. The stretchable end includes an aperture, a narrow slit in the stretchable end. In one configuration, the aperture may stretch wider and longer than a starting shape. The stretchable end is made of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) and has a durometer between 30 and 100 shore A.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
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Patent number: 10695901Abstract: A retention device for hand-held power tools. The retention device may include a first plate which may be attached to the underside of the power tool; a second plate and a third plate which may be connected to the first plate via hinges. The second and third plates may have aligned notches fit for an object such as a piece of lumber. When the second and third plates are extended, the retention device may allow the power tool to be set down on the edge of the object in an upright position. When the second and third plates are folded, the power tool may still be placed in an upright position on a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Inventor: Curt J. Engebretson
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Patent number: 10603785Abstract: A tool rack has a long base and a positioning structure disposed in the base, wherein the positioning structure includes a plugged impression, a socket seat and a connecting part, wherein the plugged impression is provided with a convex column for positioning the socket. The socket seat is used for positioning the socket wrench. The positioning structure can be used to dispose the socket and the socket wrench which are often used together, and it can improve the convenience of the tool user to take and store the socket and the socket wrench.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 10589416Abstract: A tool holder has a long base and a positioning structure disposed in the base, wherein the positioning structure includes a plugged impression, a basal part, a connecting part and two clamping arms. The plugged impression is provided with a convex column for positioning the socket. The clamping arms are opposite to each other for positioning the socket wrench or other tool. The positioning structure can improve the convenience of the tool user to take and store the socket and the socket wrench, and the disposed stability is high.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 10547188Abstract: A self-contained electrical charging station includes a housing configured for coupling to a furniture article. The charging station includes an electrical output connector that is accessible from outside the housing, an electrical input connector supported at the housing and also accessible from outside the housing, and a self-contained electrical power source such as a rechargeable battery. The self-contained electrical power source is configured to be simultaneously electrically engaged with the electrical input connector and mechanically supported by at least one of the electrical input connector, the housing, or associated structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Timothy J. Warwick, Anthony M. Nicolette
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Patent number: 10500713Abstract: A tool hanging system including a first tool having a first mount receiving portion and a second tool having a second mount receiving portion. A first mounting attachment is engaged with the first mount receiving portion and a second mounting attachment engaged with the second mount receiving portion. The tool hanging system further includes a wall panel. The first mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the first tool is hung on the wall panel and the second mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the second tool is hung on the wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
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Patent number: 10381814Abstract: An electrical junction box includes a housing assembly that is openable and closable. The electrical junction box also includes a plurality of pass-through apertures, each pass-through aperture being formed through the housing assembly, and a plurality of bushings, each bushing being located within one (1) of the pass-through apertures. The housing assembly is configured to enclose an electrical splice. With the housing assembly being open, each one (1) of the bushings is configured to receive an electrical wire forming a portion of the electrical splice. With the housing assembly being closed, each one (1) of the bushings is configured to prevent linear movement of the electrical wire along a center axis of the pass-through aperture relative to the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Jacob Pritchard
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Patent number: 10239199Abstract: A Utensil Shelf for storing, organizing, and making available space for anyone that uses some type of small instruments. The utensil shelf is a revolving quadrilateral structure that has four sides with inserts that hold removable shelves in place. The inserts help the shelves to slide in and out easily, as well as having uniquely designed handles that are attached to the removable shelves. The removable shelves can be lowered or raised depending on the need for space. A top platform of the utensil shelf has twenty one uniquely spaced openings/holes that can be used to store or to easily remove the small instruments for use. The utensil shelf additionally includes a swivel base.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventor: Nathaniel Mathis
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Patent number: 10220504Abstract: A portable drill ready stand and tool caddy has a stability base, a drill ready stand, a drill docking port, hand tool docking ports, and drill bit trays. The drill ready stand extends upwards from the stability base and may include some hand tool docking ports. The drill docking port is attached to the drill ready stand and is adapted to receive and securely hold a portable drill. The drill docking port holds the drill in a ready position so that a user can grasp the drill and immediately use it. Hand tool docking ports can hold a measuring tape, carpenter's square, pliers, or screwdrivers, etc. Drill bit trays can removably mount on the stability base and can incorporate drill bit storage ports that accept a plethora of drill bits, nut drivers, spade bits, auger bits, or any other accessory that is used with a drill.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Inventor: Mitchell L Brinkhuis
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Patent number: 10179334Abstract: The present invention includes a pipette stand having a base, a trunk extending from the base, and a holding assembly coupled to the trunk. The holding assembly forms one or more apertures configured to receive at least a portion of a pipette therein, and the one or more apertures define a first width. The pipette stand also includes an insert removably couplable to the holding assembly and configured to modify the first width.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: HEATHROW SCIENTIFIC LLCInventors: Timothy G. Driscoll, Gary Dean Kamees
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Patent number: 10166670Abstract: The invention relates to a tool bit holder (10), for holding tool bits for a hand tool. The tool bit holder (10) has an extension along an x-axis, along a y-axis being perpendicular to the x-axis, and along a z-axis being perpendicular to the x-axis and y-axis. The tool bit holder (10) comprises an at least partially arc-shaped main surface (12), where the arc-shaped part (13) of the main surface (12) at least partially transitions between the y-axis to the z-axis. The main surface (12) is provided with an elongated slit (11) extending at least along its arc-shaped part (13) essentially along the x- and y-axis. The slit (11) is provided with an inner and an outer section (17), where the outer section (17) is level with the main surface (12) and the inner section (16) is wider than the outer section (17). The outer section (17) is adapted to receive the waist (3) of a tool bit (1) according the standard ISO 1173:2001, Form E.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Luna Verktyg & Maskin ABInventor: Dan Larsson
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Patent number: 10167032Abstract: An arrangement is composed of an elastic to highly elastic tool carrier which has a number of cavities that protrude from the tool carrier and are formed preferably integrally therewith. The cavities have pocket-like receiving spaces which are configured to hold vehicle tools. The cavities are configured and arranged in pairs such that in each case one end-side tool portion can be introduced into and removed from, in each case, one of the pocket-like receptacles of the cavities. During the introduction and removal of the tools, the cavities can be moved or elastically displaced, on account of their elasticity, from a storage position (starting position) into an insertion or removal position (displaced position), such that the respectively other end of the tool slips out of or can be removed from the pocket-like receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hans Wolfmueller, Rainer Wamser
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Patent number: 10022857Abstract: A hand tool frame has a track base, at least one positioning mount, and an engaging structure. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a connecting track. The at least one positioning mount is slidably mounted on the track base, and each has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably mounted in the slide rail and abuts the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail. The engaging structure is formed between the bottom panel of the track base and the at least one positioning mount to enable the at least one positioning mount to position securely on the track base without sliding relative to the track base, and has at least one first engaging segment and a second engaging segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 10016889Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly includes a rail base, a positioning board and multiple positioning mounts. The rail base includes two side boards and a connecting seat connecting with the side boards. Each side board has a sliding rail protruding from an inner surface of the side boards. The connecting seat has a positioning recess formed between the sliding rails and the connecting seat. The positioning board is an elastic elongated strip and mounted in the positioning recess of the rail base. The positioning mounts are rotatably and movably mounted in the rail base and abut the positioning board. The positioning mounts are positioned between the positioning board and the rail base. When no external force is applied, the positioning mounts will not move or rotate.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 10008315Abstract: A magnetic circuit, provided with a short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b) that are arranged in an array, and a yoke (2a) and a yoke (2b) provided so as to sandwich the short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b). The short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b), are arranged, that have a space between them that is a predetermined gap (3) or less in the arrangement direction of the array respectively. In addition, the short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b) are arranged so that one magnetic pole is located on the side toward one of the pair of yokes (2a) and (2b), and the other magnetic pole is located on the side toward the other yoke.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Masaaki Okada, Tomokazu Ogomi, Hiroyuki Asano, Takeshi Kishimoto, Kenji Shimohata
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Patent number: 9956681Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly includes a rail base, a positioning board and multiple positioning mounts. The rail base includes two side boards and a connecting seat connecting with the side boards. Each side board has a sliding rail protruding from an inner surface of the side boards. The positioning board is integrally formed with the sliding rail. The positioning mounts are rotatably and movably mounted in the rail base and abut the positioning board. The positioning mounts are positioned between the positioning board and the rail base. When no external force is applied, the positioning mounts will not move or rotate.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9936807Abstract: A rack support and method of use. The support rack can include a plurality of support slats mounted to a support base. The support slats cooperatively provide a plurality of article mounting channels, and article mounts can be slidably mounted in the channels in order to provide a variety of orientations of the article mounts with respect to the support base. In one embodiment, the support channels are T-shaped, and the article mounts have T-shaped mounting ends that may slidably mount with the T-shaped support channels. Other support channel and mounting end shapes may be used. In some embodiments, the rack support may be used to store articles on a wall with increased article density, economy, reliability, safety, and/or usability.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Shane Collins RyanInventors: Shane Collins Ryan, Joanne K. Ryan, Robert C. Ryan
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Patent number: 9914207Abstract: A socket holding frame has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and a slide rail. The bottom panel has at least one first engaging segment formed on a top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base, and each one of the at least one positioning mount has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably and rotatably mounted in the slide rail and has multiple second engaging segments. The multiple second engaging segments selectively engage with the at least one first engaging segment on the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9877579Abstract: The cabinet 1 has a base 3 that defines an opening 7, which is sized to receive the tynes of a lifting device, such as a fork lift of the like, for example. This facilitates transportation of the entire cabinet 1. The cabinet 1 has nine drawers 8, each having formations, in the form of a pair of slots 10 and 11, which are adapted for engagement with the tynes. Once the tynes have been inserted, the lifting device operator may then raise the tynes slightly, thereby supporting the drawer 8 on the tynes. The lifting device operator can then remove the drawer 8 that is being supported by the tynes from the cabinet 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Containit Pty LtdInventor: Stephen Philip Mansley
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Patent number: 9821451Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and two rails. Each rail has a sliding channel. The positioning board is disposed on the track base and has multiple positioning segments and multiple first engaging segments. Each positioning segment has a curved positioning groove. The first engaging segments are arranged alternately with the positioning segments. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base. Each positioning mount has an annular positioning flange and multiple second engaging segments. A curved part of the positioning flange is selectively engaged with one of the positioning segments. Two of the second engaging segments are selectively engaged with one of the first engaging segments.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9744649Abstract: The present invention provides a knife block apparatus in combination with different utilities, such as a speaker and/or a display device, resulting in a compact and portable apparatus that saves floor space and provides different utilities in a single apparatus. The knife block apparatus is comprised of a knife block that has at least one slot for at least one knife, at least one speaker that is integrated into the knife block, a music player receptacle that is built into the knife block for receiving and holding a music player, such as but not limited to an MP3, and a knife-sharpening unit that is coupled to the base of the knife block. The knife block apparatus may optionally contain a computing device and a display for playing videos and other culinary content, such as recipes. The apparatus is elegant and commercially advantageous through playing coded culinary content from sponsors.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Richard A. Williams
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Patent number: 9662781Abstract: A socket holding frame has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and a slide rail. The bottom panel has multiple first engaging segments formed on a top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base, and each one of the at least one positioning mount has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably and rotatably mounted in the slide rail and has multiple second engaging segments. The multiple second engaging segments engage with the multiple first engaging segments on the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9623887Abstract: A utility cart, preferably adapted for medical or food purposes, is provided with a shelf section and a cabinet section. Each section is adapted to store supplies, such as gloves and aprons, utilized in this endeavor. Each section is further adapted to provide a means to dispose of refuse and discharged equipment and supplies. The cart is preferably provided with a wheel assembly for ease of transport.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventors: Dustin S. Brassard, Amy Button
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Patent number: 9560923Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic tool holder adapted to be used in conjunction with a pegboard. The tool holder comprises two pairs of legs that are adapted to be received within the peg holes such that, each pair is simultaneously slidably movable between a biased engagement position and a disengagement position wherein, the distance between the pair in the engagement position is greater than that of the pair in the disengagement position. Notably, a friction fit is achieved between pegboard and the main legs in the engagement position. The tool holder further comprises a spring-loaded means for causing the at least one pair of main legs to move from the engagement position to the disengagement position and a magnet disposed on top thereof, the magnet about which, tools are magnetically attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventor: Stanley D Winnard
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Patent number: 9538862Abstract: A sleeve hanging bracket has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a mounting recess. The slide rail is formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the bottom panel and has an upper opening and a sliding recess. The mounting recess is formed in a middle of a top surface of the bottom panel to form a stepped face between a bottom face of the mounting recess and the top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is movably and rotatably mounted on the track base and has a sliding seat and an inserting button. The sliding seat is movably mounted in the sliding recess above the mounting recess. The inserting button is formed on and protrudes from the sliding seat and extends out of the upper opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9522467Abstract: A composite tool holder has a base, a socket set, a hand tool set, and a bracket set. The base has a substrate, a first track, and a second track. The socket set is connected to the base and has a positioning plate mounted in the second track with multiple engaging recesses, and multiple positioning blocks mounted in the first track, abutting the positioning plate and having an engaging element selectively engaging with one of the engaging recesses. The hand tool set is detachably connected to the base and has at least one holding component deposited on the substrate. The bracket set is detachably connected to the base beside the socket set and has two supporting bases respectively connected to two sides of the base beside the socket set.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9505123Abstract: A tool handle includes a cavity to receive a T-handle tool. When the tool handle is placed on the T-handle tool, the tool handle provides a better grip of the tool handle to apply greater torque. The tool handle includes a protrusion which is able to detachably couple with the T-handle tool. Once coupled with the T-handle tool, the tool handle is able to be grasped by a user to rapidly turn the T-handle tool. In some embodiments, the T-handle tool includes an added tool. A tool container is able to store T-handle tools and the tool handle. The tool container includes a locking mechanism to lock the tools in place and a tamper prevention mechanism to ensure the locking mechanism is not tampered with while the tool container is in the store.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 9452524Abstract: A composite tool holder includes a base, a socket set and a hand tool set. The base includes a substrate, a first track formed on the substrate, and a second track formed on the first track. At least one slot is formed through the substrate. The first track includes a sliding slot. The second track includes an engaging slot. The socket set is combined with the base and includes a positioning plate disposed in the engaging slot of the second track and multiple positioning blocks disposed in the sliding slot. The hand tool set is combined with the base and includes a holding component combined with the substrate. The holding component includes a combining portion disposed in one of the at least one slot and a holding portion formed on a top surface. The composite tool holder can store both hand tools and sleeves at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9416804Abstract: An object holding device featuring multiple tabbed diaphragms in embodiments of the invention solves the lack of a previously existing elegant solution to store cleaning rags, cleaning implements and other flexible objects. The preferred embodiment of the present invention features a housing containing multiple tabbed diaphragms, which in the aggregate, when used as intended by the inventor, apply enough force to an object to hold an object within the tabbed diaphragms. Said embodiment also enables its user to easily remove objects from the plurality of tabbed diaphragms without causing damage to either the object or the tabbed diaphragms.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Sam Simakis