Abstract: A simplified rotatable anti-theft tool rack comprises a tool rack body and an inserting body that cooperate with each other to position a tool. The tool rack body includes a limiting portion used to receive an inserting portion of the head of the tool and connected with a guiding portion. At the end of the guiding portion is disposed with a fastening portion for restricting the tool by cooperating with a fixing element. The inserting body includes a multangular engaging portion. One end of the engaging portion is disposed with a stopping flange, and the other end of the engaging portion is extended to form a neck-shaped inserting portion. At the end of the inserting portion which has inserted through the limiting portion is formed a big-diameter check portion, thus forming a simplified structure, achieving the anti-theft and rotatable effect.

Abstract: A machine tool is described, in particular a grinding machine, with a tool storage device. The tool storage device contains an outer magazine wheel (34) and an inner magazine wheel (58), which are independently concentrically rotatable in a controlled manner. The outer magazine wheel (34) preferably holds grinding tools (56), while the inner magazine wheel (58) preferably holds grinding wheel protectors (68). The grinding tool (56) and the grinding wheel protector (68) are removed from the tool storage device and are returned to the latter by the tool spindle (30). The grinding tools (56) and grinding wheel protectors (68) can be exchanged independently in arbitrary combinations and possibly also simultaneously.

Abstract: An instrument stand for supportingly receiving surgical instruments is provided. The instrument stand includes at least one of an instrument support and a stabilization support, a first stand section and a second stand section. The second stand section is positionally coupled to the first stand section by at least one of the instrument support and the stabilization support. Also, a surgical instrument organizer assembly for supportingly receiving surgical instruments is provided, and includes an instrument stand and at least one clamp positionably coupled to the instrument stand. Further, a method of using a surgical instrument organizer assembly is provided.

Abstract: A holding device includes a base including a first protrusion and a second protrusion with a receiving space defined between the two protrusions. The first protrusion has a hole defined in an inside thereof and a clamping member is eccentrically received in the first protrusion so that a friction portion of the clamping member is movably extended through the hole and protrudes into the receiving space. A shank of a tool is received in the receiving space and clamped by the clamping member and a friction plate on the second protrusion. A cover is received in the first protrusion from an open rear end of the base so as to prevent foreign objects from entering the first protrusion.

Abstract: A magnetic tool storage rack includes a main rack body having a positioning wall, and a magnetic assembly. The magnetic assembly includes a fixing unit and a magnet unit. The fixing unit is installed on the positioning wall and is made from a non-magnetic material. The fixing unit defines a receiving space, and has an opening formed in one side opposite to the positioning wall and in spatial communication with the receiving space. The magnet unit includes at least two magnet components, each of which is disposed in the receiving space, has a wall contacting part that extends through the opening in the fixing unit, and is movable linearly in the receiving space in directions toward and away from the positioning wall of the main rack body to result in a variable length of the wall contacting part that extends through the opening.

Abstract: A suspending device for screwdrivers has a suspending rod and multiple sliders. The suspending rod has two holes defined through the suspending rod respectively near two ends of the suspending rod. The sliders are slidably attached to the suspending rod. Each slider has a holder, two clamping arms and a holding bore. The clamping arms respectively extend from top edge and bottom edge of the holder and respectively engage with top edge and bottom edge of the supporting rod. The holding bore is defined through the holder to hold a shank of a screwdriver. Accordingly, the suspending device can fit with different types of screwdrivers and is versatile in use.

Abstract: A storage system is provided with a support panel, having a plurality of sockets, and one or more support members, having mounting posts for engagement within the sockets. Nodules extend from the sides of the mounting posts that are received within recesses formed in the inner walls of the sockets to secure the mounting posts within the sockets. A modular design permits a plurality of support panels to be joined at their edges, to form a larger support panel, or to engage the edge of one panel with the face of another panel to provide a storage shelf. In one embodiment, a horizontal platform and vertical handle both provide surfaces for receiving support members while permitting the device to be mobile.

Abstract: The present invention includes a transportable container for organizing various hand tool attachments. The transportable container has a handle, raised periphery edges, cavities for individually storing and retaining hand tool attachments, and one or more labels. The hand tool attachments are arranged in an order based on incremental shape, size, drive size, or a combination thereof. The one or more labels identifying the shape, size, drive size, or a combination thereof of an individualized hand tool attachment position within the container.

Abstract: A tool storage system stores tool holders for use in machine tools. The tool holders hold tools such as milling cutters, taps, drills, reamers, chamfering or deburring tools or the like. The tool holders may have standard taper-shanks. A receptacle is provided for each tool holder. The receptacles are arranged on a generally vertical array and hold the tool holders generally horizontally. The tool holders may be retained by engagement of a pull stud in the receptacle. The generally vertical array arrangement permits storing a large number of tools in a small footprint. In embodiments, a computer system provides functions for managing the tools and/or jobs in which the tools are used.

Abstract: A suspension rack includes a main board, at least one support seat detachably mounted on the main board and having a first plate formed with a plurality of limit slots and a second plate formed with a plurality of passages, and a plurality of screwdrivers each having a handle supported by the first plate, a reduced neck limited in a respective limit slot and a shank extended through a respective passage. Thus, the reduced neck of each of the screwdrivers is limited between the respective limit slot and the respective passage, so that each of the screwdrivers is limited by the support seat, thereby preventing each of the screwdrivers from being detached from the support seat freely so as to achieve a temporary anti-theft effect.

Abstract: A rotatable space saving holder for storing tools and miscellaneous items including a main body defined by a base portion, a top portion, and four side walls, a plurality of holding members selectively positioned on the side walls for holding tools and miscellaneous items. The holder further includes rotary means so that the main body is rotatable, allowing a user access to all four side walls of the main body while stationary. A first end of an upper retainer member is attached to the top portion of the saver holder, and a second end of the retainer member, opposite the first end, is attached to a mounting surface. In application, the upper retainer member provides additional stability to the space saver holder in order to assist application of the space saver holder in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of wrench rack. The structure includes a rack, a sliding board and at least one lock piece. The rack has a sliding groove and a plurality of clips that are provided on both sides of the sliding groove in pairs. Every pair of clips is spaced in parallel for retaining different sizes of wrenches. Each of the clips consists of two opposite jaws, one of the jaws is equipped with an elastic piece to press on the wrench, and thus the wrench is retained between the jaws stably. The sliding board connects in sliding with the rack, and a plurality of positioning hooks are provided on one side of the sliding board in parallel, the positioning hooks can grip wrenches by sliding with the sliding board, so as to prevent the wrench from taking out. The lock piece can lock the sliding board on the rack when the positioning hook locks the wrench.

Abstract: Merchandising devices are described for holding, displaying, dispensing, and organizing different types of products typically found in the rough electrical aisle of a retail store.

Abstract: A holder is provided for holding sockets. The holder includes a body, a lateral cover and a locking device. The body includes a lateral plate and a plurality of inserts extended from the lateral plate. Each of the inserts can be inserted in a first recess defined in one of the sockets. The lateral cover is pivotally connected to the body and formed with a plurality of bosses. Each of the bosses can be inserted in a second recess defined in a related one of the sockets. The locking device is used to lock the lateral cover to the body, thus locking the sockets in the holder.

Abstract: A fishing rod carrier and holder device holds a plurality of fishing rods during fishing activity and houses the fishing rods when the device is being carried. The fishing rod carrier and holder device includes a support member having a spiked portion appointed for insertion into a ground surface. The support member includes a first horizontal plate having at least two rod holder apertures that define an aperture housing interrupted by an entry port. Additionally, the support member is provided with a second horizontal plate having at least two rod receiving cavities arranged in parallel longitudinal relation to the rod holder apertures of the first horizontal plate. The fishing rod carrier and holder device has at least one handle portion arranged to allow the fishing rod carrier and holder device to be carried with the fishing rods therein housed.

Abstract: A reconfigurable garden tool caddy device that is adapted for mounting to the handle portion of a long-handled garden tool, so as to provide the so equipped garden tool with two primary configurations of operation, namely: (i) a self-standing configuration, wherein its stand portion is arranged at a first angle with respect to the handle portion of the long-handled garden tool and supports the garden tool in an upright position at a second angle formed with respect to the ground surface of the garden; and (ii) a transport-work configuration, wherein the stand portion is disposed closely adjacent the handle portion of the garden tool and is releasably retained by a stand retainer structure so that the adapted garden tool can be transported between the garden and a tool shed or like shelter where garden tools are kept from the natural elements when not being used to work the soil of a garden.

Abstract: A reconfigurable garden tool caddy device that is adapted for mounting to the handle portion of a long-handled garden tool, so as to provide the so equipped garden tool with two primary configurations of operation, namely: (i) a self-standing configuration, wherein its stand portion is arranged at a first angle with respect to the handle portion of the long-handled garden tool and supports the garden tool in an upright position at a second angle formed with respect to the ground surface of the garden; and (ii) a transport-work configuration, wherein the stand portion is disposed closely adjacent the handle portion of the garden tool and is releasably retained by a stand retainer structure so that the adapted garden tool can be transported between the garden and a tool shed or like shelter where garden tools are kept from the natural elements when not being used to work the soil of a garden.

Abstract: A chain saw mounting device for mounting a chain saw on an object, such as a motor vehicle tail gate. The device includes a base, mechanism for detachably coupling the base to an object, and mechanism for detachably coupling the chain saw to the frame including a laterally opening pocket for receiving rear portion of the chain saw, and a forwardly opening pocket portion for receiving a forward portion of the chain saw.

Abstract: A suspension display rack has a board, a rail, and multiple brackets. The board has a back-strip. The back strip has two first positioning holes. The rail is mounted on a front surface of the board and has an upper lug and a lower lug formed respectively on a top and a bottom of the rail. The brackets are mounted on the rail and each bracket has a bar engaging with the board, a holder (21) and a seat. When the board is mounted securely on a wall or a tool car, tools can connect to the seats of the brackets for positioning.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vertical tool rack storage device which includes a hollow upright pivot shaft, a plurality of flat tool racks for holding tool bits and parts, and a plurality of connectors for pivotally coupling the flat tool racks to the hollow upright pivot shaft for enabling the tool racks to be arranged in a stack and individually turnable about the hollow upright pivot shaft.

Abstract: A tool box includes a main body, and a plurality of juxtaposed receiving members each pivotally mounted in the main body for receiving a plurality of screwdriver tips. Thus, each of the screwdriver tips is locked on the respective receiving member efficiently by the clamping effect of the elastic press piece of each of the receiving members, thereby preventing each of the screwdriver tips from being detached from the tool box when not in use.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a holding member for supporting tool members, one or more magnetic members attached to the rear portion of the holding member for attracting and attaching the holding member to a supporting surface, and an anti-slip member also attached to the rear portion of the holding member for frictionally engaging with the supporting surface. The holding member includes a tool carrier for engaging with and for supporting tool elements or tool members or tool devices which may be quickly obtained by the workers particularly when the workers are worked beneath the chassis of the vehicle, and for avoiding the workers from moving into and out of the tiny space beneath the chassis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tool holding device consists of a mounting bracket with tool holding attachments affixed to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is secured to a surface, such as the rail of a man lift, through a clamp. The clamp consists of threaded apertures and bolts located on the mounting bracket. When the bolts are rotated, the internal portion of the bolt moves closer to the surface until the device is frictionally stabilized. After the device is securely mounted to a surface, the user may hang tools from the tool holding attachments.

Abstract: A hand tool hanger rack includes an elongated hanger rack for connection to a wall and multiple receiving blocks slidably connected to the hanger rack. Each receiving block has a body, an extension hole axially defined through the body and a side hole radially defined through a side face of the body to communicate with the extension hole such that a hand tool is alternately received in the extension hole from either the extension hole or the side hole.

Abstract: The wall-mountable device for convenient and compact storage of an automatic pool cleaner and related hose sections. The wall-mountable device includes a body which has a shelf portion with a substantially-vertical upper surface sized to receive the pool cleaner, a back-edge portion having a substantially-vertical surface securable to a wall, and hose-mounting portion(s) which has substantially-horizontal ledges defining open-sided notches. Each ledge is size to receive and support a hose section for uncoiled vertical storage.

Abstract: A holder includes a housing having two passages having inclined passage segments which include a lower portion located closer to each other, and an upper portion located and spaced farther away from each other, two arms each has a shaft rotatably received in the housing and movable and rotatable along the inclined passage segments of the housing and rotatable between an upwardly folding position and an outwardly working position, and the arms may be guided and forced to move toward each other when moving along the inclined passage segments of the housing for stably grasping and holding a tool between the arms.

Abstract: A special hangtag for plaster trowel, which is in flat shape, has a hanging hole on top. The limit section of the grip is placed in the middle of the hangtag, which can be lifted up forward, and the structure is designed to place the grip of the plaster trowel. On one side of the hole for supporting rod is a guiding slot coming from one side of the hangtag, which makes the supporting rod that is located between the grip and the low profile of the plaster trowel to be located in the hole for supporting rod from the guiding slot. Thus, the grip of the plaster trowel and the supporting rod are horizontally and vertically supported by the limit section of the grip and the hole for supporting rod, and forms a one-unit position with hangtag.

Abstract: Implements including handles and working ends and product lines thereof are described. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops mad brooms, but may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. Various methods for using such implements are described. In one aspect, the methods relate to shipping the implements, each of which includes the same overall, length. In another aspect, the methods relate to displaying the implements, most often in a retail environment for presentation to consumers.

Abstract: A suspension device for a tool socket has a hanging panel (10), an end cap (20) and a fastening strip (30). The hanging panel (10) has a strip latch (12), and the end cap (20) has a through hole (22). The fastening strip (30) has an elongated body, a block (32) and a tongue (34). The tongue (34) of the fastening strip (30) is mounted through the through hole (22), a tool socket and the strip latch (12) to conveniently assembly the suspension device. Moreover, the fastening strip (30) allows the suspension device to be used with different sized tool sockets.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hanging device including a hanger, a stationary connector, a rotational connector, and a tool-connecting element. The rotational connector is connected to a first portion of the tool-connecting element. A tool can be connected to an opposite second portion of the tool-connecting element. When the second portion is separated from the first portion of the tool-connecting element, the second portion and the tool can be rotated relative to the rotational connector. Thus, the tool can be removed from the second portion of the tool-connecting element.

Abstract: An air tool storage device includes a mounting plate with axial shaft projecting therethrough for receipt of opposed flanged circular retainer members that are spaced apart so as to receive at one radial position an air tool disconnect plug. A body member within the space between the opposed circular retainer members may be rotated to align outwardly extending radial pins with the notches of the retainer members aligned so that disconnect plugs may be positioned on the device or removed from the device.

Abstract: In one aspect, tool organizer system has a flat sheet of magnetically attracted material that attracts magnets attached to tools to support the tools on the flat sheet. The system includes position indicators that can be attached at any orientation and position on the flat sheet. Neither the position indicators nor the tools are limited to particular positions or orientations such as by a repeating or incremental support structure on the flat sheet. Thus, the position indicators and tools can be grouped in closely abutting relation when desired for space saving organization. The system can be provided as a kit with one or more components. In another aspect, a method of organizing a set of tools provides for efficient use of space on an open flat sheet, provides for clear association between a tool and a previously selected position on the flat sheet, and avoids loss of tools by placing them in previously selected positions.

Abstract: A portable tool case is disclosed that may be displayed in numerous orientations using a cover member of the tool case as a support. The cover member that may be rotated into a support position to support the tool case on a surface. The cover member may comprise a pair of covers that are manipulated into an easel, display or table orientation.

Abstract: A hanger rack for hand tools includes a bar having a rail formed at an upper side of the bar. Multiple fixture pieces are movably mounted on the bar. Each fixture piece has a seat with a hook slidably attached to the rail and a hanging member laterally extending from the seat for attaching with a hand tool. Whereby, the fixture pieces are slidable along the bar, spaces between two adjacent fixture pieces can be adjusted according to the sizes of the hand tools such as screwdrivers.

Abstract: A tool shelf magazine for milling and drilling machines has at least one shelf, a plurality of compartments provided in the shelf above each other at predetermined intervals and also a plurality of notches, which are open on one side accommodating one suspended tool. A handling device is vertically and horizontally shiftable by means of a motor located adjacent to the shelf. At least one gripper arrangement is provided for extracting predetermined tools from the shelf and for transferring them to a tool changer. At least one shelf has compartments with notches serving as tool accommodations on the front and back side. The notches on the front side are located in the access range of the handling device and the notches on the back side are accessible for retooling. The shelf is formed so as to be rotatable about an axis for a change of sides.

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the peripheral edge of the holder portion, a holder well made transversely in the holder portion spacedly from its peripheral edge, and a channel made transversely in the holder portion and extending between the holder well and the loading opening. The holder well is dimensioned such that it is broader than the medical wire the support device is destined to support. The support device further comprises attachment means connected to the holder portion for attaching the support device to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A mold assembly for making a tool bracket of a tool suspension device includes a lower part and an upper part. The upper part is mounted on the lower part and includes a common mold and multiple interchangeable molds. The common mold has multiple through cavities to mold the tool brackets simultaneously. Each through cavity has a primary flat molding surface. The interchangeable molds are demountably mounted in common mold and have upper cavities aligned respectively with the through cavities. Each of the upper cavities has a bottom, a marking portion formed on the bottom and a secondary flat molding surface flush with the primary flat molding surface of the aligned through cavity. Consequently, the tool bracket molded by the mold assembly has a front product indicator and an offset parting line to make the front of the tool bracket clean.

Abstract: A rack for displaying a number of magnetic measuring/gauging devices held in a releasable manner. The rack has a rigid, vertically planar, magnetically-attractable holder, a rigid, horizontal tray secured to the lower edge of the holder and configured to engage one of the ends of each device, and an attachment member secured to the rear edge of the holder for mounting the rack to a display structure. Preferably, the measuring/gauging devices are torpedo levels. A label-plate can be attached to the front edge of the holder. The display rack in certain embodiments is capable of attachment to either a cross-bar or a pegboard. In other embodiments, the display rack has two holder-plates and a stand member for engaging a display surface.

Abstract: A tool storage unit comprises a plate (15) that, in use, is attached to a supporting structure in such manner as to be disposed substantially horizontally.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a tool to a hangtag is provided. A method for securing the tool is also provided. In one embodiment, the invention pertains to a hangtag assembly that includes a fastening mechanism for securing a tool having a shank portion, such as a socket driver. The hangtag has a body portion, and a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion. The hangtag also has a tool fastening mechanism for securely attaching a tool to the hangtag. The tool fastening mechanism includes one or more pairs of through-openings, and one or more ties, wherein each tie is wove around the shank of the tool and through a respective pair of through-openings. In another embodiment, the invention pertains to a hangtag assembly that includes a fastening mechanism for securing a circular tool having a centrally located hub portion defining an opening therethrough. The hangtag has a body portion with a plurality of apertures therethrough and a tool fastening mechanism for securely attaching a tool to the hangtag.

Abstract: A tool holder assembly of the present invention that includes a main tool holder body having an inner section and an outer section that may be one or more pieces. The inner section comprises at least one inner section tool receiving aperture and the outer section comprises at least two outer section tool receiving apertures that both substantially align with the inner section tool receiving apertures and the inner and outer sections form an elongated insert receiving space and a removable, elongated, elastomeric insert optionally spaced within the elongated insert receiving space. The insert comprises an insert tool receiving aperture that substantially aligns with the inner and outer section tool receiving apertures such that tools of various shapes are substantially retained by the tool holder assembly when a tool is placed within the tool receiving apertures of the inner section, the outer section, and the insert.

Abstract: A tool suspension device has a bracket and multiple holders. The bracket has an upper rail, a lower rail and two mounting holes. Each holder slidably clamps onto the bracket and has a clamp and a support arm. The clamp has an upper groove and a lower groove that clamp respectively on the upper and lower rail. The support arm is formed on and extends out from the clamp and has two sides, a distal end, optional jaws and an optional lip. The jaw on one holder faces a jaw on an adjacent holder to hold a tool between the jaws. The lip is formed on the distal end of the arm to keep a hanging tool from slipping off the arm.

Abstract: A socket tray for use in torque control systems that includes proximity sensors that detect the presence or absence of sockets normally held in the socket tray without coming into direct contact with the sockets. The sockets are received and held in socket-receiving chambers that can have open or closed bottoms. The proximity sensors are positioned to detect the presence or absence of sockets in the socket-receiving chambers.

Abstract: A toolbox is disclosed to include a box body, a top cover pivoted to the box body, a plurality of tool holders respectively pivoted to the box body and linked to one another, and an actuating arm coupled between the box body and one tool holder in such a manner that the tool holders are turned out of the box body for arrangement of storage tool members when opening the top cover, or turned into the inside of the box body when closing the top cover.

Abstract: A storage rack formed of modular sleeve units assembled to variable lengths at mating tab and slot connections for attachment to mounting surfaces horizontally or vertically for storing and organizing articles.

Abstract: A tool retaining seat comprises a cover unit; an upper end of the cover having a hole; the cover being extended with two clamping plates; each clamping plate including a plurality of hollow clamping portions; an adjusting unit received in a lower end of the cover unit; an upper end of the cover unit being an adjusting portion; and a bottom side of the adjusting unit having two inclined slide slots; two positioning plates; each clamping plate receiving a positioning plate; a front end of each positioning plate having a projection; each positioning plate having a plurality of hooks; the hooks of the positioning plate and the hooks of the clamping portion serving to clamp the tools placed on the clamping portion. When adjusting unit moves, the positioning plate will move in the clamping plate so that the hooks of the positioning plate.

Abstract: A tool rack assembly comprises a board and a tool rack detachably mounted to the board. In another embodiment, a tool try-on device is provided comprises a board and a rotating member rotatably mounted to the board. The rotating member is engageable with an end of a tool. The rotating member moves in a direction transverse to a plane on which the board lies when the tool engaged with the rotating member is turned.

Abstract: A tool holder having a support member and first and second shelf portions is disclosed. The first shelf portion includes apertures capable of receiving and holding an impact tool or a cup or similar object. The first shelf portion also has slots capable of receiving and holding one or more tools. The second shelf portion is comprised of a plurality of elongated members that are spaced apart such that there are slot-like gaps between the members. The slot-like gaps are capable of receiving and holding one or more tools. The distal end of the elongated members at each end of the plurality of elongated members comprising the second shelf portion extends upward, allowing the holder to hold a coiled hose, cord, or other coiled object. The holder is made of a single piece of steel without welds.

Abstract: A magnetic rack includes a hollow rack body confining a magnet compartment, a magnet unit received in the magnet compartment, and a release component mounted pivotally on an end portion of the rack body. The release component is pivotable relative to the end portion of the rack body between first and second positions, permits the end portion of the rack body to abut firmly against a magnetically attractive surface by virtue of magnetic attraction between the magnet unit and the magnetically attractive surface when the release component is at the first position, and is adapted to push against the magnetically attractive surface to move the end portion of the rack body away from the magnetically attractive surface and facilitate moving of the rack body to another location on the magnetically attractive surface when the release component is at the second position.

Abstract: A garden tool rack includes a hollow rack body, tool holders plugged into respective plugholes in the rack body for holding garden tools, axial positioning structures adapted to stop the tool holders from axial displacement relative to the rack body, rotary positioning structures adapted to let the tool holders be biased relative to the rack body within a limited angle and then locked in position to prevent interference of loaded garden tools with one another.