Tool Patents (Class 211/70.6)
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Patent number: 9073719Abstract: A tape connecting apparatus for connecting a brass buckle to remaining and unused tapes, includes a support base, a platform, a support pillar, and a clamp device including a tape connecting base and a tape connecting clamp. The platform is disposed on the support base. The support pillar rotatably stands on the platform. The tape connecting base is detachably disposed at a top end of the support pillar. The tape connecting clamp has upper and lower handles respectively pivoted to the tape connecting base. The upper handle has a clamp head and is pivoted to the lower handle. When the brass buckle, the remaining tape and the unused tape are positioned on the tape connecting base, the upper and lower handles are rotated relatively to drive the clamp head to press the brass buckle, so that the unused tape could be connected to the remaining tape via the brass buckle.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Jay Cheng, Linsen Kong
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Patent number: 9056756Abstract: A tool shelf assembly allows a user to store and organize tools while working on a scissor lift. The assembly includes a panel having a front surface and a back surface. A flange is coupled to the panel. The flange and the back surface form a channel configured to receive a handrail of a scissor lift to support the panel on the scissor lift. A lower shelf has a lower end, an upper end and a peripheral wall extending between the upper and lower ends. Each of the lower end, the upper end and the peripheral wall define an interior space of the lower shelf. The lower shelf is attached to and extends outwardly from the front surface. A plurality of openings is positioned in the lower shelf. Each of the openings provides access into the interior space wherein each of the openings is configured to receive a tool therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventor: Vincent De Marco
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Patent number: 9022371Abstract: Kit of improved accessories suitable for automated storage structures (20) comprising an automatic clamping system adapted to lock in position workpieces stored during transport on a truck, plant conveyor or any other vehicle and supporting elements (11) for the workpieces stored each formed by bending of iron wire according to the workpiece profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ferrinox Automotive SROInventor: Maria Rosaria Seghezzi
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Patent number: 9010550Abstract: A tool bar for securing under a hood of a car during repair and maintenance is disclosed. A rigid member spanning a substantial portion of the hood is flexibly secured to hooks. The hooks engage edges of the hood and may include a compliant covering. The hooks may secure to the rigid member by means of straps and the straps may be tensioned by means of tensioners secured to one of the hooks and the rigid member. A stabilizer secures to the rigid member and has an end that may be clipped or otherwise fastened to a portion of the hood to resist rotation of the rigid member. One or more tool retaining members secured to the rigid member, such as a socket rack, magnetic bar, hook groove, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Manuel Antonio Figueroa
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Patent number: 9003599Abstract: A new vacuum cleaner has fence elements with upright arms are easily attachable to caster modules and create an upwardly opening hose space through which a vacuum hose can be wound for storage. The caster modules have sockets that extend throughout the height of the modules. The fence elements have tabs that hook onto lower edges of the modules, and can be clipped onto the caster module by pressing a detent on the fence element downwardly into an upper end of the socket until the tabs snap over the lower portion of the module, locking it in place.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Shop Vac CorporationInventor: Kevin D. Fry
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Patent number: 8973766Abstract: A rack and method for storing tie-down chain ratchet binders on a surface. The rack includes a base that preferably is mounted on a truck wall. A first finger is provided on the base and a first recess is defined therein. The first recess is configured so that the shaft of a chain ratchet binder is receivable therein. The rack further includes a second finger spaced laterally from the first finger and defining a second recess therein that is aligned with the first recess. The shaft of the binder is received in the first and second recesses and is supported by the first and second fingers. A plurality of similarly aligned pairs of first and second fingers with associated first and second recesses is provided on the base, vertically spaced from each other. Thus, rack is able to store a plurality of chain ratchet binders vertically spaced from each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Sprang Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Sprang, Jr.
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Patent number: 8960454Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenstrom, Peter Nilsson
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Patent number: 8960453Abstract: A hanging device is used to hang a pincer body which is displayed. The pincer body includes a first clamp body and a second clamp body The first clamp body has an adjusting opening. The hanging device includes a hanging member having a hanging hole, a positioning member having a base and a positioning portion, the base having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the base assembled to the hanging member, and a width of the positioning portion being longer than a width of the base and a width of the adjusting opening of the first clamp body. When the base is inserted into the adjusting opening, the positioning portion is assembled to a top of the base so that the first clamp body is locked between the positioning portion and the hanging member.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
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Patent number: 8955698Abstract: A tool retaining plate has a disc base with a holding surface and a mounting surface. Sets of sleeving columns are configured at interval on the mounting surface and are of an octagonal columnar pattern to define a column head end, a column foot end and a circumferential portion. Four abutting surfaces and four locking surfaces are cross connected at the circumferential portion, and an angular locking portion is formed between the abutting surface and locking surface. Positioning bulges are protruded externally onto two opposite abutting surfaces of the circumferential portion of the sleeving column, opposite to the positioning flanges of the sleeve. This enables engagement with the positioning flanges on the slot wall of the square slot of the sleeve. Two locking portions configured diagonally and set adjacent to the abutting surface with positioning bulges are set into a notched pattern or offset towards the abutting surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 8950597Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Tsung-Ming Lin
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Patent number: 8950598Abstract: A hanging clip for tools includes a hanging clip body, a sleeving portion, a connecting portion, support limiting flanges, a flexible sheet, a positioning bulge and a male/female clamping part. The sleeving portion is directly extended to the bottom end of the hanging clip body. The flexible sheet is unfolded and extended downwards to the connecting portion and comprises of an inner surface, an outer surface, an extended end and a folded flange. The sheet could be unfolded and extended downwards via said folded flange, or bent and retracted upwards to form a columnar pattern together with the sleeving portion. The sleeving portion and flexible sheet are pre-fabricated and when the sleeving portion and flexible sheet are in service state, two vertical limiting walls of the sleeving portion could be supported via the support limiting flanges, thus saving manufacturing cost and enhancing the structural strength for excellent anti-theft functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 8925685Abstract: A shelf apparatus for use with a ladder or scaffold structure is provided. The shelf apparatus includes a substantially planar shelf structure having a plurality of holes positioned on a first side, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes is formed about a first axis positioned substantially perpendicular to the shelf structure. A cross-member engagement support is positioned on a second side of the shelf structure, the second side of the shelf structure opposite the first side, wherein the cross-member engagement support is formed about a second axis running from a first edge to a second edge of the shelf structure, and wherein the second axis intersects the first axis. A ladder-attachment structure is affixed to the shelf structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: Donald Dufour
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Patent number: 8911233Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a dental bur storage device having a plurality of dental bur receiving holes capable of retaining a plurality of different dental bur types having different shank diameters, wherein, each of the plurality of dental bur receiving holes is tapered to allow a retaining fit to be established with any one of the plurality of different dental bur types having different shank diameters. The advantage of using a receiving hole that has a tapered form is that different types of dental burs having different diameters of shanks may be retained by the receiving holes in the dental bur storage device. This allows a wide range of different brands and different types of dental burs to be accommodated on one single dental bur storage device which greatly simplifies the process of selecting a dental bur for a dentist, particularly during a dental treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Gate Dental Services LimitedInventor: Paul Moore
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Patent number: 8899425Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a tool caddy is removably mountable to a fixed portion of an automobile lift. The tool caddy is generally rigid, having a conical section and a cantilevered section. A U-shaped mounting bracket is adapted to be placed atop and/or around any fixed rectangular/square section of the lift. The conical section is shaped to accommodate an impact gun or other similarly sized and/or shaped tool. The cantilevered section has several portals disposed in a surface thereof for holding smaller tools. The tool caddy will secure in place, when it is A) wedged at least partially through the triangular opening of a truss, B) rested atop a rectangular portion of a beam of a truss, or C) slid along a beam until the top plate of the mounting bracket is wedged into a portion of the truss where the triangular section meets the beam.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Marc Erlenbach
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Patent number: 8893886Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Tomotsugu Tsukaguchi
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Patent number: 8887929Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a tool caddy is removably mountable to a fixed portion of an automobile lift. The tool caddy is generally rigid, having a conical section and a cantilevered section. A U-shaped mounting bracket is adapted to be placed atop and/or around any fixed rectangular/square section of the lift. The conical section is shaped to accommodate an impact gun or other similarly sized and/or shaped tool. The cantilevered section has several portals disposed in a surface thereof for holding smaller tools. The tool caddy will secure in place, when it is A) wedged at least partially through the triangular opening of a truss, B) rested atop a rectangular portion of a beam of a truss, or C) slid along a beam until the top plate of the mounting bracket is wedged into a portion of the truss where the triangular section meets the beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Marc Erlenbach
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Patent number: 8881917Abstract: Disclosed is tool rest for holding tools, materials, and supplies on scaffolding. The tool rest can attach to either the short end or the long side of scaffolding. The tool rest includes a tool tray that is defined by a relatively large, flat horizontal floor surrounded by raised perimeter curb sections. A shelf assembly extends horizontally from one (1) curb section. The shelf assembly includes a flat surface having multiple openings for receiving cup holders or tools. The tool rest clamps to scaffolding posts and includes a mounting assembly having an attachment bracket and at least one (1) angled brace that increases the tool tray loading capacity. The tool rest is detachable and is designed to not interfere with the functionality or safety of the scaffolding.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Vajai Sooknanan
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Patent number: 8875884Abstract: A hand tool rack includes a first body and a second body. The first body has two rectangular extensions and a connection member which is located between the two extensions. Each extension has a first connection portion. The connection member has a second connection portion. Multiple first positioning portions are located between the two first connection portions. The second body has two first holes defined through two first portions on two ends thereof. The second body has a second hole defied through a second portion at the middle portion thereof. When the first connection portions extend through the first holes, the first connection portions contact respective tops of the first portions. The second connection portion extends through the second hole and contacts the second portion. The first positioning portions are connected with the second positioning portions of the second body.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
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Patent number: 8869996Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of holders for the storage of hair care appliances and similar articles wherein the hair care appliances are stored (held) for immediate use. A thermal barrier clip for use with flat irons is also disclosed for use with the holder so as to improve safety and increase the lifespan of the flat iron. A hair dryer hook is also disclosed which allows for storage of a hair dryer with a diffuser attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Robert Christenson
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Patent number: 8864097Abstract: An anti-theft structure for a socket display hanger contains a socket display hanger and a fitting seat extending outwardly from a bottom end of the socket display hanger. The fitting seat has two flexible retaining pieces fixed on two sides thereof, two locking projections mounted on two outer walls of the two flexible retaining pieces, an engaging rack defined between the two flexible retaining pieces, two flexible abutting extensions extending outwardly from two sides of the engaging rack, a connecting segment extending upwardly from a top end of the engaging rack and coupling with the socket display hanger, and an arcuate hollow space defined on two sides of the connecting segment and the fitting seat. The fitting seat of the socket display hanger is connected with a square hole of a wrench socket.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Yao-Hung Wang
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Patent number: 8857630Abstract: The present invention relates to a way of supporting and transporting drywall working knives such as joint knives, in such a way that the working knives are conveniently transported during a project that involves use of the knives, and are conveniently accessible to a user when the knives are being used. Once used, the knives can be supported for transport to another use location or for storage for the next project. A support for the working knives comprises support member configured to be located inside a portable bag (preferably at the bottom of the portable bag). The support member has slots, each of which is configured to support the blade of a working knife in a manner with the knife in an upright orientation with the handle of the knife proximate the opening in the bag, so that the working knife is conveniently accessible to a user of the knife.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: Randell Lee Zirkle
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Publication number: 20140291263Abstract: An anti-theft display hanger for socket sets contains a body and at least one support rod. The body includes at least one receiving space for receiving the at least one support rod, and each receiving space has two rotary shafts for connecting with each support rod. The each support rod includes two through holes for inserting the two rotary shafts and includes a plurality of posts for fitting a plurality of sockets, a bottom surface of the each support rod contacts with a bottom surface of each receiving space, and the each support rod also includes a chamfer for axially rotating the each support rod. The each support rod further includes two anti-theft retainers mounted on the two ends thereof so as to retain with the body, such that a rotation of the each support rod is limited by the two anti-theft retainers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: TING-AN CHEN
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Patent number: 8844734Abstract: A portable auger rack is disclosed, adapted to allow a single operator to transport a plurality of augers and an auger drive unit, as well as to allow a single operator to connect the drive unit and augers unassisted to a skid-steer, Bobcat®, or other variation of track equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Craig Richard Hokanson
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Patent number: 8810076Abstract: An appliance holder system for electrical handheld appliances of the type having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto is provided. The appliance holder system includes an appliance holder assembly having at least one receptacle for receiving and storing at least one electrical handheld appliance having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto. A power cord storage assembly of the system has a pair of spaced apart cord wrapping elements about which the flexible electrical power cord may be wrapped for storage. At least one of the cord wrapping elements is movable between a storage and release position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Natalie Levi
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Patent number: 8800767Abstract: A burglarproof tool fitting holder device is formed with a side latch to tightly fasten a tool fitting for the effects of hanging show and protection against burglars. The device includes a tool fitting holder body and a burglarproof fixture unit. When the tool fitting holder body combines with the tool fitting in one, the fixing pedestal combines with the fixing cover plate of fixture unit in one via the two sides of the tool fitting to fasten the tool fitting. Further, ribs added in the inner fringes of the fixing cover plate and fixing pedestal is exactly wedged into the groove on the side of tool fitting to secure the tool fitting between the fixing cover plate and the fixing pedestal for effective protection against burglars.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Yeo-Ming Wang
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Patent number: 8789713Abstract: A surgical instrument caddy includes an elongated, generally rectangular main body having a support rod secured to one end and a plurality of hollow channels disposed therein. Each of the channels includes a first end terminating at the top surface of the main body, and a second end terminating at the bottom surface of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventor: Charles Koller
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Patent number: 8770418Abstract: A twist lock socket clip employs a cam over member for engagement and locking of a socket for storage or transport. A post of the clip receives the socket bore thereover and upon twisting of the socket, a cam over member depresses from engagement with the walls of the socket bore, and upon continued twisting, the cam over member relaxes and secures the socket by interaction of the socket bore detent and corresponding members on cam over arms.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Ernst Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Dylan G Ernst
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Patent number: 8770419Abstract: A rotatable multilevel tool organizer for storing and presenting a variety of tools. The tool organizer includes a base unit that rests on a lazy susan bearing, allowing 360 degree rotation. The base unit has a plurality of drawers or swing out compartments. The tool organizer includes a plurality of cylindrical shaped pieces on the top of the base unit to hold mechanics sockets or other components. The tool organizer includes a middle unit resting on the base unit that holds tools in the vertical position. The tool organizer includes an upper unit resting on the base unit for storing and presenting longer handle tools in the vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Craig P. Carlton
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Patent number: 8733561Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly has a frame and multiple first sleeve mounts. The frame has a first sleeve track having a groove. Each first sleeve mount has a base and a hollow positioning button protruding from a top surface of the base and having a retractable protrusion or a flange. The cross section of the base or the positioning button of each first sleeve mount is round, so sleeves can be rotated. The protrusions and the flanges can securely position the sleeves. Accordingly, the sleeve bracket assembly can position the sleeves firmly and also allow the sleeves to be rotated.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 8733562Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly has a frame, multiple first sleeve mounts and multiple second sleeve mounts. The frame has a first bracket and a second bracket connected with the first bracket. The first sleeve mounts are mounted on the first bracket and the second sleeve mounts are mounted on the second bracket. Accordingly, the sleeve bracket assembly can display different sets of sleeves at the same time and no additional sleeve bracket assembly is required. A user does not have to purchase a new sleeve bracket assembly and carrying one sleeve bracket assembly is convenient.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 8727118Abstract: A rotary tool box contains a base including a plurality of receiving portions for receiving plural tools and at least one accommodation room for holding at least one driving tool, at least one end of which extends out of the at least one accommodation room; a covering member covered on the base and including at least one orifice defined on a top surface thereof so as to take or place the at least one driving tool, the covering member also including at least one slot formed on an outer surface thereof so that the at least one end of the at least one driving tool extends out of the accommodation room and is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Chao-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 8701899Abstract: A one-piece paint brush holder for removable-insertion use with a container having a bottom surface, an inner side wall and an upper edge is provided in one embodiment. The holder includes a base portion. The holder further includes a post portion having a lower end extending from the base portion, an intermediate portion extending upwardly from the lower end, and an upper end supported above and extending from the intermediate portion. The holder still further includes a generally horizontal support portion extending from the upper end of the post portion and having a distal end. The intermediate portion of the post portion has a hook portion vertically between the base portion and the support portion. The hook portion has a downwardly opening shape to permit the holder to be supported on the upper edge of the container at a position above an inserted position in the container. The base, post, hook and support portions are formed by bending a single rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Henry F. Paga, Guy D. Vaiasicca
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Publication number: 20140076833Abstract: A tool hanger has a rail and multiple hanging blocks. The rail is an elongated bar and has at least one hole. The hanging blocks are mounted slidably on the rail and are adjustable in distances between the hanging blocks on the rail. Each hanging block has a hanging body, an arm, a hook and an escaping recess. The hanging body has a sliding slot being slidably mounted on the rail. The arm protrudes from the hanging body and has a cylinder. The hook is attached to the arm. The hook is attached to the arm. The escaping recess is formed in the bottom surface at the free end of the hook to form an escaping segment on the free end of the hook and having a depth smaller than that of a segment of the hook opposite to the free end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Jui-Chien KAO
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Patent number: 8662322Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenström, Peter Nilsson
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Patent number: 8646622Abstract: A clamp structure that provides versatility and structural adaptability to different clamping surfaces. A tension member can be coupled to the inside of a tubular body at one end and to a rod at the other end. Removable grips can be coupled to the ends of the body, but are not directly coupled to the tension member so that changing the grips can be done without removing the tension member from its anchored position. The grips can, in some embodiments, be pivotable so as to accommodate a variety of different gripping surfaces. Various holding members such as a tool holder, a utility hook and/or a claw grip can be movably provided on the body and can hold tools or light fixtures in a variety of configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventor: Gary S. Wollert
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Publication number: 20130328467Abstract: A rotatable multilevel tool organizer for storing and presenting a variety of tools. The tool organizer includes a base unit that rests on a lazy susan bearing, allowing 360 degree rotation. The base unit has a plurality of drawers or swing out compartments. The tool organizer includes a plurality of cylindrical shaped pieces on the top of the base unit to hold mechanics sockets or other components. The tool organizer includes a middle unit resting on the base unit that holds tools in the vertical position. The tool organizer includes an upper unit resting on the base unit for storing and presenting longer handle tools in the vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Craig Phillip Carlton
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Patent number: 8602954Abstract: A tool, magazine (11) for accommodating a plurality of tools (T) comprising a first tool housing portion (17) and second tool housing portions (19, 21, 23) in which a plate-like member having a plurality of tool receiving holes (17a, 17b) and tool receiving recesses (19b, 21b, 23b) formed thereto and each of the tool receiving holes and the tool receiving recesses has at least three supporting members having a convex portion which engages with a V-shape trench of a tool, and a tool transporting means (25) so disposed to face a back surface of the first and second tool housing portions for transporting the tool to/from the first and second tool housing portions from/to a tool exchange position (P), wherein the second tool housing portions are disposed rearwardly offset with respect to the first tool housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.Inventor: Susumu Ogasawara
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Patent number: 8596588Abstract: A cable and wire management device comprises a track and a plurality of hook members defining a runway for supporting cables and wires parallel to a horizontal axis when mounted adjacent to one another within the track. Each of the plurality of hook members can comprise a first and second mounting tab for selectively mounting the hook member to the track by at least one of the first and second mounting tabs. One of the first and second mounting tabs can be positioned on the plurality of hook members to mount the hook members to the track when the track is mounted to a vertical surface and the other of the first and second mounting tabs mounts the hook members to the track when the track is mounted to a horizontal surface such that the runway is parallel to the horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Viable Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Sikkema, Perry DeYoung
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Patent number: 8596454Abstract: A container mounted on the top step of a stepladder has a bottom wall joined to upright walls providing a chamber for holding tools, paint cans, parts and supplies. A ledge joined to an upright wall has holes and a slot to retain additional tools. Releasable fasteners secure the bottom wall to the top step of a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: David C. Carlson
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Publication number: 20130292348Abstract: A rack and method for storing tie-down chain ratchet binders on a surface. The rack includes a base that preferably is mounted on a truck wall. A first finger is provided on the base and a first recess is defined therein. The first recess is configured so that the shaft of a chain ratchet binder is receivable therein. The rack further includes a second finger spaced laterally from the first finger and defining a second recess therein that is aligned with the first recess. The shaft of the binder is received in the first and second recesses and is supported by the first and second fingers. A plurality of similarly aligned pairs of first and second fingers with associated first and second recesses is provided on the base, vertically spaced from each other. Thus, rack is able to store a plurality of chain ratchet binders vertically spaced from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: SPRANG ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Robert E. Sprang, Jr.
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Patent number: 8573413Abstract: A hand tool rack comprising main frame, positioning members and cover frame. The main frame includes two side panels and a mediate portion between the side panels. Each side panel has hook trough and lump. The positioning members mount on the mediate portion and allow hand tool to position. The cover frame has two brace pieces, and each brace piece has hook and guiding slot. When the brace pieces are hooked with the side panels, each hook is clipped into the corresponding hook trough and each lump is lodged into the corresponding guiding slot. Therefore, the hand tool rack is ensured to be anti-theft and user-friendly.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Jen-Ji Sh
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Patent number: 8567616Abstract: A dock with plural side-by-side bays that each stores one treatment head. The dock has plural parallel slots that each communicate with a bay and the dock has a first side open to the bays for movement of the heads into and out of the bays. Each head has a connecting post extending through a slot so each post can slide in its slot for removal of each head from a respective bay. A pole has an end connector for detachable connection to a post, one at a time, while the one treatment head is in a bay, and for sliding the head out of the dock for use.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventors: Dylan Mishan, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jochen Schaepers
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Patent number: 8556075Abstract: A hangtag for tools includes a suspension element, a positioning element, and a limitation element having a blocker. The positioning element includes a main body and a positioning portion having a base, an elastic piece, and a protrusion disposed on the elastic piece. The base encloses a through slot which penetrates a top and a bottom of the base and extends through a side face of the main body to reach inside of the main body. The elastic piece laterally extends into the through slot from the main body, and a shifting room is defined by the elastic piece and the through slot. When the blocker is in the shifting room and leans against the elastic piece, the protrusion is at a first position, and security is provided by the elastic piece. When the blocker doesn't lean against the elastic piece, sockets can be easily removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Yu-Hua Ou
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Patent number: 8550418Abstract: A syringe holder is provided for mounting syringe while the syringe is distributing fluid. The syringe holder includes a hook, a main body, and a receiver. The receiver is operatively configured to deploy away from the main body when the syringe is disposed in the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Curlin Medical, Inc.Inventor: William G. Gesler, III
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Publication number: 20130256168Abstract: The support for offset socket keys, each key comprising a first arm and a second arm which extend in a plane Q, comprises a body which is provided with a series of openings which extend in a plane P and a retention unit for retaining the series of keys relative to the body (4), the keys being offset vertically relative to each other. The retention unit is laterally offset relative to the plane P and is arranged sloping relative to the body in order to retain the vertically offset keys in the storage and transport position, in parallel planes Q which deviate angularly from the plane P.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Anthony POILLOT, Christophe PANIER, Pierre TILLIER
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Patent number: 8534624Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting systems, for example an electric cable or a fluid-carrying pipe, on a structure of an aircraft or space craft, and to an aircraft or space craft with such a device. The device has a basic bracket arrangement which can be fastened to at least one predetermined fastening section of the structure, and also has at least one system bracket for supporting the systems. The at least one system bracket can be fastened to the basic bracket arrangement locationally variable with respect to the fastening section. The advantage of the invention consists in the fact that a route of a system can be flexibly varied even during the equipment assembly, i.e. the structure is no longer modifiable or is only modifiable at considerable expense.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Barbara Lunitz, Hans Peter Guthke, Marcus Juenemann
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Patent number: 8535208Abstract: Tool rack for tools of a coordinate measuring machine, wherein the guiding and retaining surfaces of the tool rack are arranged on two planes offset vertically so as to cause the tool to tilt when it is unhooked. The inventive arrangement allows the mechanical efforts during uncoupling to be reduced appreciably. This reduction is due to the tool tilting and to the residual magnetic force being divided between three retaining point, with a positive effect on the coupling precision and on the tool positioning in the tool rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Hexagon Metrology ABInventors: Pascal Jordil, Benjamin Vullioud
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Publication number: 20130228539Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: TSUNG-MING LIN
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Patent number: 8522969Abstract: An appliance storage and organizer device, the device includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an enclosure with a hollow interior. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a plurality of holes each adapted for receiving and retaining an electrical hair care appliance. The device further includes a means for organizing and preventing entanglement of an electrical cord(s) of an electrical appliance(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Cathy Mason
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Patent number: 8517188Abstract: A tool hanger assembly has a frame and a hanger. The frame has a back plate and a bracket. The bracket is mounted securely on the back plate and has a track formed in a top of the bracket. The hanger is mounted securely on the frame and has a base plate and multiple pillars. The base plate is inserted securely in the track. The pillars are securely mounted on the base plate at intervals to allow sleeves to be mounted around. Accordingly, to assemble the hanger having the multiple pillars with the frame is quick, reduces assembling cost and is convenient.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao