Tool Patents (Class 211/70.6)
  • Patent number: 8511485
    Abstract: A display rack that permits a vendor of goods to display goods for sale in an advantageous way, that permits maximizing the number of items that can be displayed in a fixed linear space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Paul Carbajal
  • Patent number: 8511627
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for arranging and fastening electrical units (152, 154, 156), in particular in a switch gear cabinet (1), has a mount element (14). On the fitting side of the mounting element, a module mount (150) with at least one electrical unit (152, 154, 156) can be fastened. The mount element (14) has a groove (16) extending in a longitudinal direction and open towards the fitting side. The module mount (150) can be suspended in the groove in an optional position in the longitudinal direction of the groove (16). The groove (16) is shaped such that, owing to the force of the weight acting on the suspended module mount (150), the module mount (150) is arranged on the mount element (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Friedrich Lütze GmbH
    Inventor: Udo Lütze
  • Patent number: 8511468
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for holding and organizing surgical instruments in a surgical environment. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument holder comprises an elongated body portion including a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be configured so as to retain a surgical instrument in a fixed position. The elongated body portion may have a base surface configured to contact a table surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Nichols-Reeves Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Reeves, Markyia S. Nichols
  • Patent number: 8505720
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad includes a pad having position holes opened therethrough. A plurality of position blocks is extruded from the pad. Each position block is located between each two diagonally adjacent position holes. At least one holder member is assembled onto the position holes of the pad. The holder member has a holder unit, a post unit and a plate unit. The holder unit is connected to one end of the post unit. The plate unit is connected to another end of the post unit. Two ends of the plate unit are extended from the post unit. Upon assembling, a user inserts the holder member into the position hole firstly; and then, the plate unit of the holder member is engaged with the bottom side of the pad by rotating the holder member, so as to assemble the holder member onto the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Publication number: 20130200020
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Gary S. Wollert
  • Patent number: 8499943
    Abstract: A magnetic tool holding apparatus having: a) a plastic molding having a front tool holding side portion, a similarly dimensioned rear side portion and a peripheral edge extending between the front and rear side portions; b) a magnetic receptor opening, dimensioned to closely receive and tightly hold a magnet, extending from and the rear side portion of the plastic molding, but said opening not extending entirely through the molding to the front side portion; c) wall attachment means on the rear wall side of the molding for attachment to a wall; and, d) a magnet for insertion within the magnet receptor opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Jaqueline P. Neldner
  • Patent number: 8499935
    Abstract: A fixed seat for a tool has a sleeve joint pillar set into a polygonized pillar, of which the circumference side part contains abutment surfaces and edges. The abutment surface can abut the groove wall of the sleeve's square casing groove, and said edge or margin part permits spanwise locking of the sleeve during its rotation. A positioning convex part is protruded from an abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar, and interlocked with the positioning concave camber on the groove wall of the square casing groove. A lateral through-hole is set onto one side of the sleeve joint pillar. Both ends of the lateral through-hole pass through separately the abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar. A wall rim is formed between the abutment surface and the lateral through-hole, so that the positioning convex part could be squeezed flexibly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130180938
    Abstract: An elevated tool holder system includes a storage block that is raised from the surface on which it is placed and has a storage area underneath the storage block to accommodate the storage of other items. The elevated tool holder can be placed inside a drawer to enable the drawer to be used for safe storage of tools as well as storage of other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Knife Holding Company, LLC
    Inventor: John McDonald
  • Patent number: 8479929
    Abstract: A screwdriver hanging assembly has a main frame and two connecting devices. The main frame has two track grooves formed in the main frame and parallel to each other. The connecting devices are respectively connected with the track grooves. Each connecting device has multiple brackets for holding multiple screwdrivers. Because combining the connecting devices having the multiple brackets with the main frame is easy, to assemble the connecting devices with the main frame is quick, reduces manufacturing cost and is convenient for holding multiple screwdrivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20130153521
    Abstract: A screwdriver hanging assembly has a main frame and two connecting devices. The main frame has two track grooves formed in the main frame and parallel to each other. The connecting devices are respectively connected with the track grooves. Each connecting device has multiple brackets for holding multiple screwdrivers. Because combining the connecting devices having the multiple brackets with the main frame is easy, to assemble the connecting devices with the main frame is quick, reduces manufacturing cost and is convenient for holding multiple screwdrivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Jui-Chien KAO
  • Publication number: 20130126449
    Abstract: The present invention discloses 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Jen-Ji Sh
  • Patent number: 8443973
    Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130112635
    Abstract: To provide an L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys that has a simple and compact structure, and that facilitates storage and withdrawal of the hexagon socket screw keys. An L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys 11 includes: a hexagon socket screw key base 1 having a flat face for placing thereon lower ends of hexagon socket screw keys; a support portion 2 that is above the hexagon socket screw key base and that includes through-holes 2a provided in a line in order of sizes of the diameters of hexagon socket screw keys; and a guide 3 for aligning the orientation of hexagon socket screw keys. Preferably, a series of inclined portions are provided in the guide, and the stand is inclined by an auxiliary base 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Tomotsugu Tsukaguchi
  • Patent number: 8424817
    Abstract: An article holder includes a base having a chamber and two opposite grooves, and having two ears, a follower having two projections slidably engaged with the grooves of the base and having a latching tongue, a carrier member having a pivot shaft extended from a protrusion and pivotally engaged with the ears of the base and having an engaging cavity, a spring member biases the latching tongue to engage with the engaging cavity of the carrier member at a working position, the carrier member is pivotal relative to the base to a storing position when the latching tongue of the follower is disengaged from the engaging cavity of the carrier member, a gripping block is pivotally attached to the carrier member and biased to engage with an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Chen
  • Publication number: 20130081249
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable hanger board assembly for mounting tools to a wall, the inside of a vehicle compartment, on a wall, on a ceiling on a floor or other flat surface. Each hanger board assembly has a plurality of horizontal slots and/or vertical slots and or angular slots and optionally a repeating pattern of mounting through-holes capable of accepting a wide variety of existing fastening hardware and tool brackets. The fastening hardware is adjustably fastened along the horizontal slots and/or vertical slots and or angular slots which serve as mounting tracks for hanging brackets and other tool securing devices. The fastening hardware is similarly adjustable in a plurality of through-holes in the hanger board assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Sensible Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil McLean
  • Patent number: 8403155
    Abstract: A hand tool frame has a baseboard, two clamping elements and multiple positioning elements. The baseboard has a body and a hanging panel. The hanging panel is connected to the top of the body and has a hanging hole. The clamping elements are mounted on the baseboard and each clamping element has a clamping panel. Each clamping panel has multiple clamping claws and multiple inserting holes. The positioning elements are mounted on the baseboard at intervals between the clamping elements with the same sizes and each positioning element has an elastic arm. The elastic arm is formed on and protrudes from the body and has a curved segment and a limiting segment. The limiting segment is formed on and protrudes from the curved segment to abut against a hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20130068709
    Abstract: A tool storage rack structure includes a first fixing element including a first magnetic component and a second fixing element pivotally connected to the first fixing element. The second fixing element includes a second magnetic component. The structure also includes a storage component and a pivoted device that is connected to the first and the second fixing elements. The first and the second fixing elements rotate in different angles around the pivoted device as their axes according to the shape of the object. The first and the second fixing elements are fixed on the object via the first and the second magnetic components. The storage component is connected to the pivoted device for storing the object. The storage component is able to change positions around the pivoted device by pivoting the pivoted device as its axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Shen-Wei Liu
  • Publication number: 20130056431
    Abstract: A tool-displaying apparatus includes a base, a tray and at least one linkage. The tray is connected to the base so that the tray can be pivoted relative to the base between a flat position and a fully pivoted position. The linkage is used to keep the tray in the fully pivoted position relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Da-Sen LIN
  • Patent number: 8381920
    Abstract: A simple collapse structure of tool hanger board is provided, especially for reducing package volume of the hanger with a tool inserted therein. The hanger board has a hanger board body that functions to hang a tool for exhibition. The hanger board body has a lower portion that forms an insertion slot for receiving insertion and positioning of a tool therein. With a retention plate projecting from the body for securely looping and fixing the tool, secure insertion of the tool can be realized. An upper portion of the body that is located above a central positioning bar is made as a pivotally connected foldable upper board section. The upper board section is folded downward to overlap a rear surface of the board body so as to reduce the overall length of the hanger and thus effectively reduce the package volume, facilitate handling and lower costs of packaging and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
  • Patent number: 8381905
    Abstract: A bit socket bracket assembly has a frame, multiple bit socket mounts and a burglarproof unit. The frame has a track. Each bit socket mount is detachably and slidably connected with the track and has a hollow positioning section. Each positioning section has a round cross section and can be inserted into a bit socket. The cross sections of the positioning sections are round, so the bit sockets can be rotated. Accordingly, a number or a sign on each bit socket can be rotated to face a user and this is greatly practical and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20130043201
    Abstract: The hand tool display box has a bracket and multiple storing mounts. The bracket has multiple mounting recesses and a hanging panel. The mounting recesses are formed in the bracket and each mounting recess has two first locking parts. The hanging panel is connected to a top edge of the bracket and has a hanging hole to facilitate hanging the display box on a display rack. The storing mounts are connected pivotally to the bracket and each storing mount covers a corresponding mounting recess and has two second locking parts and a clamping part. The second locking parts engage the first locking parts of the corresponding mounting recess. The clamping part is used for holding a hand tool. Therefore, the multiple storing mounts can hold different kinds of hand tools and users can conveniently take out a needed hand tool by opening one storing mount relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 8376153
    Abstract: A tool rack includes a base, two side boards and a frame. The base includes multiple blocks and is located between the two side boards. Each side board has an elongate slot and two ridges between which a space is defined. The elongate slot has a first recess defined in the top inner end thereof and the first recess is located higher than a top of one of the ridges. A second recess is defined in the bottom inner end of the elongate slot. The frame has multiple extensions and tools are positioned between the blocks and the extensions. Two side links extend from two ends of the frame. When the frame is mounted to the base, the side links are slidably engaged with the spaces of the side boards. The side links each have a pivot which is movably engaged with the elongate slot and each of the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
  • Patent number: 8376921
    Abstract: A machine tool comprising a tool spindle and a workpiece clamping mechanism moveable relative to one another on a linear X-axis in a controlled manner, wherein the tool spindle can be moved in a controlled manner in relation to a machine frame on Y and Z-axes which are perpendicular to the X-axis and to each other and can be pivoted in a controlled manner around a C-axis parallel to the Z-axis, and wherein a workpiece gripper, which can be moved in common with the tool spindle, is assigned to the tool spindle, and that the tool spindle can travel with the workpiece gripper to a magazine wheel on the Y, Z and C-axes and can be aligned with recesses on the magazine wheel, movement on the X, Y, Z and C-axes effecting transfer of a workpiece between the workpiece gripper and the workpiece clamping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Haas Schleifmaschinen GmbH
    Inventor: Dirk Wember
  • Patent number: 8376151
    Abstract: A merchandising display for heavy and cumbersome products includes a rail that is supported by a display wall and arms attached to the rail. The arms are spaced from other arms to create columns and rows of retail product stock. The merchandising display further includes structure for providing indicia that assists a viewer to quickly and easily locate desired retail products and other complementary products. Customer accessible back-up inventory is provided behind the first retail product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Winston Products LLC
    Inventors: Winston Breeden, Thaddeus T. Brej
  • Patent number: 8371444
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad includes a pad having a plurality of position holes and at least one block unit detachably connected to the position holes. The tool bits are positioned via the position holes and the handles are positioned via the block unit so that the tool positioning pad can position not only the tool bits but also the handles. Therefore, when the users need multiple handles, the users do not need to take an added bag inconveniently for receiving the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Publication number: 20130032555
    Abstract: A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel has an upper section with openings for receiving and holding tools. The caddy has a lower section which forms a recessed cavity for storing additional tools and electrical components. Arm members extend laterally outward from the upper section of the caddy. These arm members are configured to be placed within the internal space, over the panel floor, and behind the front framing members of the panel. In this position, the caddy is mounted within the panel, in a cantilevered position in relation to the panel. Ready access to electrical tools and components are thus provided while work is being done on the electrical panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas W. Gaines, VII
  • Publication number: 20130032554
    Abstract: A desktop organizer includes a fixing device allowing quick attachment of the organizer to a desk top, and a stand coupled to the fixing device and including tool holders for holding tools, such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc. The fixing device includes an upper engaging member and a lower engaging member adapted to respectively engage an upper surface and a lower surface of the desk top, and a resilient element for allowing the upper engaging member and the lower engaging member to be moved away from one another against a restoring force of the resilient element so as to allow quick attachment of the fixing device to the desk top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Abdullatif Namngani
  • Patent number: 8365926
    Abstract: A sliding type tool storage structure includes an open-close switching unit clamped between a first storing element and a second storing element slideable relative to each other. When the first storing element slides relative to the second storing element to change their relative position, stopping portions on the open-close switching unit will open or close tool storing grooves on the respective storing elements. Being a simple structure, the sliding type tool storage structure is easy to carry. Furthermore, since the tool storage structure can be operated simply by sliding of the first and second storing elements, it is very convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Publication number: 20130015150
    Abstract: A portable, lightweight collapsible motorcycle stand and method of use is presented. The motorcycle stand comprises a platform, two support members rotatably affixed to opposite outer edges of the platform, and a shelf for storing tools and the like. The shelf reversible affixes to cross bars located on the two support members. The shelf is removable, thereby enabling collapsing of the motorcycle stand. The shelf is secure to the collapsed stand via shelf hooks and the entire apparatus is lock into a collapsed position through use of a cross bar hook. Alternate embodiments and their method of use are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Sérgio Bruno de Oliveira Tavares, José Ricardo Goncalves Correia de Castro
  • Publication number: 20130008813
    Abstract: A tool holder is described. The tool holder can include a main panel having a front side and a plurality of sleeves extending from the front side and forming openings. The plurality of sleeves can include a first sleeve component forming peaks and valleys and a second sleeve component coupled to the first sleeve component at coupling points. At least one primary opening can be formed between the main panel and the first sleeve component between adjacent valleys and at least one secondary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the first sleeve component between adjacent peaks. A tool can be received through each opening and stored in the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITED
    Inventors: TERRENCE P. KINSKEY, Matthew G. Williams
  • Patent number: 8347521
    Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and at least one slot-like opening communicating with the fan and arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening has a maximum width which is no greater than 0.8 mm. This produces a very narrow, high velocity, high pressure airflow which is capable of drying an object efficiently and quickly and is suitable for use in a hand dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Paul Cedric Campbell Hackwell, Frederic Nicolas, Roy Macnaughton
  • Publication number: 20120305506
    Abstract: A sliding type tool storage structure comprises an open-close switching unit clamped between a first storing element and a second storing element that can slide relative to each other. When the first storing element slides relative to the second storing element to change their relative position, stopping portions on the open-close switching unit will open or close tool storing grooves on the respective storing elements. Being a simple structure, the sliding type tool storage structure is easy to carry. Furthermore, since the tool storage structure can be operated simply by sliding of the first and second storing elements, it is very convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Publication number: 20120298605
    Abstract: An equipment rack assembly having a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and an equipment pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the equipment pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where equipment is attached to the hanger so that the equipment can be moved between the first part and the second part of equipment pulling assembly while being hanged on the equipment rack assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Edward Dovner
  • Publication number: 20120285912
    Abstract: Disclosed is a garden ornament and garden stake organizational rack adapted to support a plurality of articles in an upright or suspended fashion for improved access thereto and organization thereof. The rack comprises a first and second shelf positioned in a tiered configuration, wherein each shelf provides a plurality of apertures thereon to support garden stakes, support posts of garden ornaments and tools therein. The shelves are supported by posts that connect to a common platform. Also connecting to the platform is an angled ornament support arm, wherein the arm provides grooves within which garden ornaments may be suspended therealong in a separated fashion. The rack provides a means to organize seasonal lawn and garden ornaments in an upright and suspended fashion, wherein the ornaments are often rotated between seasons and require storage between deployments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Rebecca Koessl
  • Patent number: 8307980
    Abstract: A bit socket bracket assembly has a main frame, a track frame, multiple bit socket brackets and a burglarproof unit. The main frame is made of plastic. The track frame is made of metal and is securely mounted on the main frame. The bit socket brackets are slidably connected with the track frame. The burglarproof unit is connected with each bit socket bracket. Because the main frame and the track frame are two separate members, the track frame can be made of metal. Accordingly, the structural strength of the bit socket bracket assembly is enhanced. Moreover, signs formed on the track frame do not easily wear off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8302785
    Abstract: 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 recess formed in the bracket. The hanger is connected securely with the frame and has a base plate, multiple screwing devices and multiple arms. The base plate is mounted securely in the recess. The screwing devices are mounted through the base plate and mounted in the bracket to connect securely the base plate with the bracket. The arms are securely mounted on the base plate to allow wrenches to be hung on. Accordingly, to assemble the hanger having the multiple arms with the frame is quick, reduces manufacturing cost and is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8302786
    Abstract: 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 recess formed in the bracket. The hanger is connected securely with the frame and has a base plate and multiple tool mounts. The base plate is mounted securely in the recess. The tool mounts are securely mounted on the base plate to allow screwdrivers to be hung on. Accordingly, to assemble the hanger having the multiple tool mounts with the frame is quick, reduces manufacturing cost and is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8292073
    Abstract: A fitting system cart is provided for golf club heads and shafts which have releasable connections between the golf club head and the shaft. The fitting system cart includes a base with a back panel, two side panels, and a top panel which all define an interior portion, a shaft container, and a set of golf club head cases. The fitting system cart may include two door panels connected to the base and movable between an open and closed position. The fitting system cart may include a set of cases for carrying golf club heads. The cases may have a bottom portion for holding golf club heads and a top portion connected to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion rotates between an open and a closed position. The shaft container may have a configuration wherein the shaft container is closed, and a configuration wherein the shaft container is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Thomas, Robert Lukasiewicz
  • Publication number: 20120261369
    Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
  • Patent number: 8286807
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for restraining a tool that includes a base with at least one first restraint extending from the base and at least one second movable restraint extending from the base to slidably engage a tool disposed between the first restraint and the second movable restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Stanley D. Winnard
  • Publication number: 20120255474
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting seed planting appurtenances in substantial alignment with respect to a seed tube of an agricultural planter. The bracket assembly includes a shaft mount and a shank mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING, INC.
    Inventors: Derek A. Sauder, Chad Plattner
  • Publication number: 20120248051
    Abstract: A tool hanger has a rail and multiple hanging blocks. The rail is an elongated bar and has at least one hole. 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 thickness smaller than that of other segment of the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien KAO
  • Patent number: 8276767
    Abstract: A sliding type tool storage structure comprises an open-close switching unit clamped between a first storing element and a second storing element that can slide relative to each other. When the first storing element slides relative to the second storing element to change their relative position, stopping portions on the open-close switching unit will open or close tool storing grooves on the respective storing elements. Being a simple structure, the sliding type tool storage structure is easy to carry. Furthermore, since the tool storage structure can be operated simply by sliding of the first and second storing elements, it is very convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 8261912
    Abstract: A hangtag for a tool socket is provided. The hangtag has a body board connected to a fixing device which is inserted into and holds a tool socket. The hangtag is adapted to being displayed vertically with the body board being removably attached to a display rack hook and the fixing device with tool socket being attached to and suspended beneath the body board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Dap Limited
    Inventor: Charles Ingrey-Senn
  • Patent number: 8261911
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wrench holder comprising a main frame, a hand grip, a slidable fastener, two knobs and a cover plate. There is a plurality of recesses defined on the main frame for wrenches to be held. The hand grip is rotatably allocated at the bottom of the main frame, and the slidable fastener is movably applied at the bottom of the main frame as well to limit the hand grip revolving against the main frame. The cover plate provides the wrenches held within the main frame to be sheltered. The wrench holder of the present invention is designed to improve protection for wrenches and convenience for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Hong-Jen Lee
  • Publication number: 20120223035
    Abstract: An organizational music stand architecture for practicing or performing, while at the same time organizing and storing various accessories for music. The stand comprises a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together. An accessory plate assembly, situated at the top of the unit, is secured to the two side sections. A music rest platform is secured to the accessory plate assembly so as to display objects in a near vertical position. The height of the base section is designed for placement of the organizational stand on a floor surface. Typically, the organizational stand would also comprise wheels, positioned at the bottom of the base section toward the rear of the stand, enabling the stand to be rolled on the wheels to another location. There would also be at least one or two drawers, such as a utility drawer and a hanging-file drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Ted N. Kelley, III
  • Patent number: 8251343
    Abstract: A device for holding and displaying hand tools, especially for exhibiting such products in a retail establishment. The hanger consists of a bracket having a slot for hanging the device on a hook, peg, etc. The bracket is connected to a connecting member that has a tool holder. The bracket can be disconnected from the tool holder by a snap fastener which also allows the bracket to be pivoted downwardly behind the connecting member for compact storage and shipping. The snap fastener also allows for different types and sizes of tool holders to be connected to the bracket, depending upon the tool being displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu Jun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120187258
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame having a generally trapezoidal shape with a front side and a back side. The frame includes two pairs of legs in which each pair comprises a top joining rail. A base bar joins the two pairs at bottom ends on the front side. The top joining rails are operable for supporting a hopper of a texture gun. A hinged work surface has is rotatably joined to the frame between the top joining rails. The hinged work surface is rotatable from a first position, where the hinged work surface rests on top of the joining rails, to a second position where the hinged work surface hangs downward between the pairs of legs. A stretcher joins the legs at a distance above the base bar where an open side of the stretcher faces the front side and the distance is chosen to be above typical construction debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas R. Testaverde
  • Patent number: D683607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Wilmar Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua Harvey
  • Patent number: D684030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Wilmar Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua Harvey