Angularly Adjustable Patents (Class 30/519)
  • Patent number: 10836028
    Abstract: Presented here are toollessly releasable, interchangeable handles for hand tools and methods of use thereof. Hand tool users often experience discomfort and injury because hand tool handles are not well suited to each user's hands. In addition, different hand tools have different handles, so users that switch between hand tools often find a different level of comfort with different hand tools. The disclosed platform for interchangeable handles for hand tools allows a user to attach handles custom fitted to their hand to any corresponding hand tool, and likewise allows different users to share a hand tool by detaching the first user's handles and then attaching a second user's handles. Various embodiments for connecting interchangeable handles to hand tools are shown. Additionally, a fluid reservoir disposed within an interchangeable handle and locking mechanisms for keeping the interchangeable handles attached to the hand tool are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: HERBAVORE LLC
    Inventor: Robert Saito
  • Patent number: 9427814
    Abstract: A hand-held tool (100) includes a handle (104), and a blade (102) pivotably coupled to the handle at a proximal end (105). The blade includes a plurality of apertures (116, 118, 120, 122). The hand-held tool further includes a locking member (438) is configured to detachably engage with one of the plurality of the apertures to retain the blade at an angular position relative to the handle. The locking member is provided on a bracket member coupled to the handle, the bracket member being configured to at least partially enclose the proximal end of the blade. The bracket member is spring biased such that the locking member engages with one of the plurality of the apertures to retain the blade at an angular position relative to the handle. Further, the bracket member is movable such that the locking member disengages from one of the plurality of the apertures to allow the blade to pivot relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Peter Kohl, Patrick Missel, Bernhard Reh
  • Patent number: 9288947
    Abstract: A folding handsaw pack-pole system is a folding pruning saw that a hunter or woodsman may conveniently carry folded and may carry in a sheath having a belt loop, for trimming branches from thick foliage or wooded area to clear lanes through the woods for shooting. The handle has a pole receiver so that the hunter doesn't have to carry a long extension handle with him into the woods, but rather cuts an appropriately sized branch to slide into the pole receiver to cut high branches that are normally beyond the user's reach without such an extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald Burnette
  • Patent number: 9205501
    Abstract: A hand saw comprising a handle for actuating the hand saw and a saw blade connected to the handle and provided with a toothed cutting edge, the handle comprising a handle grip clasped by the hand of the user to impart an actuating force to the handle, and the handle grip defining a force entry direction in which the actuating force is introduced into the saw blade, wherein when the hand saw is pushed the force entry direction intersects the cutting edge of the saw blade in the region of a first quarter length of the cutting edge near to the handle or in the region of an imaginary elongation of the cutting edge into the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Robert Field, Manfred Geier
  • Publication number: 20150089821
    Abstract: A pole system for holding a tool includes a manually activated mechanism, an extendable pole apparatus, and a clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism includes a receiver with a locked configuration to retain a tool and a released configuration to release the tool. The pole apparatus operably couples the actuator mechanism to the clamp mechanism such that manual operation of the actuator mechanism causes operation of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: STRETTA, INC.
    Inventor: Kevin Troudt
  • Patent number: 8621967
    Abstract: A reciprocating saw including a housing and a reciprocating shaft supported within the housing. The reciprocating shaft has a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A cutting blade is provided at the first end of the reciprocating shaft. A drive mechanism provided at a second end of the reciprocating shaft is configured to drive the reciprocating shaft in a substantially reciprocating motion relative to the housing while at the same time allowing the reciprocating shaft to substantially rotate about the longitudinal axis of the reciprocating shaft independent of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Doumani
  • Publication number: 20110252653
    Abstract: A handle is disclosed that can be added to a hand held electric worm-drive circular saw. The additional handle of the adjustable handle for a hand held electric circular saw may be attached to the front miter gauge of the hand held worm-drive circular saw. The addition of the adjustable handle for a hand held electric circular saw provides added work visibility, better handling ability, greater control when cutting, improved safety, and a better ergonomic fit for the user. The adjustable handle for a hand held electric circular saw also provides a means for applying downward force at the front and the ability to lift the front portion of the saw during cutting operation as well as providing a better balance point for cutting and carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jason Twedell
  • Patent number: 7930833
    Abstract: A portable, hand-operated trimmer has a head module that is removably connected to a power control module. The head module has a power head enclosing an electric motor that is operatively connected to a trimming blade. The power head is selectably settable in a plurality of angular positions with respect to a head support, including a neutral position representing 0 degree rotation, 45 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions, and 90 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions. The power head also encloses a stator cartridge that is connected to the housing of the power head by a plurality of fastening members. The head support rotates about the stator cartridge and is engaged by way of a movable engagement pin that is received within a selected recess defined in the stator cartridge. The power head housing and stator cartridge further define molded sockets to receive corresponding pivot arms of the head support. An O-ring is disposed about one of the pivot arms to dampen free rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventors: Ashok Samuel Baskar, Wallis Alsruhe, Jason Busschaert, Kevin W. Covell, Wade C. King
  • Patent number: 7866048
    Abstract: A rotatable rear hand grip (3) is releasably locked at a desired rotational position by operation of a control lever member (4). The power hand tool includes: a tool body (1) including an engine for generating driving power used for performing work; a front hand grip (2) fixed to the tool body; a rear hand grip including: a control lever member coupled to the engine for controlling an output of the engine; a supporting mechanism for supporting the rear hand grip rotationally about an axis (AX) between the tool body and the rear hand grip; a locking mechanism for locking the rear hand grip at one rotational position about the axis in response to the control lever member; and a controlling mechanism (4d) for allowing the control lever member to control the output of the engine after the locking mechanism locks the rear hand grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Yamabiko Corporation
    Inventors: Hisao Kodama, Syuuji Satou
  • Patent number: 7752760
    Abstract: A portable, hand-operated trimmer has a head module that is removably connected to a power control module. The head module has a power head enclosing an electric motor that is operatively connected to a trimming blade. The power head is selectably settable in a plurality of angular positions with respect to a head support, including a neutral position representing 0 degree rotation, 45 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions, and 90 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions. The power head also encloses a stator cartridge that is connected to the housing of the power head by a plurality of fastening members. The head support rotates about the stator cartridge and is engaged by way of a movable engagement pin that is received within a selected recess defined in the stator cartridge. The power head housing and stator cartridge further define molded sockets to receive corresponding pivot arms of the head support. An O-ring is disposed about one of the pivot arms to dampen free rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Samuel Baskar, Wallis Alsruhe, Jason Busschaert, Kevin W. Covell, Wade C. King
  • Publication number: 20100126029
    Abstract: A portable powered tool has a frame, a working component on the frame for performing an operation, a drive on the frame for operating the working component, a shaft having a first output portion that is driven by the drive around a first axis to thereby cause operation of the working component, and a transmission assembly operatively connected to the first output portion of the shaft to transmit a drive force from the first output portion to the working component to thereby cause operation of the working component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Brent Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080244916
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a barrel jigsaw, having a barrel grip (10). The hand-held power tool has a detachable top handle (12) and a fastening device (14) for attaching the top handle (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Sacha Felder
  • Patent number: 7430807
    Abstract: A universal saw capable of being employed as a jigsaw or sabre saw, having a housing containing a drive train that includes an electric drive motor and a motion converter that converts the rotary motion of the drive motor into a reciprocating working motion of the saw blade movably guided in the housing, and having a wear-resistant base plate for supporting the universal saw on the work piece to be machined can be adapted with particular ease to the optimally desired intended use as a jigsaw or as a sabre saw in that on the one hand, the base plate (21) can be rigidly locked in a definite, first operating position in relation to the housing of the universal saw (10) in which position, the direction of the working movement of the saw blade (14, 15) is perpendicular to the plane of the base plate (21) and on the other hand, outside of this operating position, the base plate (21) can be variably adjusted in its angular position in relation to the direction of the working movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Saegesser, Sacha Felder
  • Publication number: 20080229591
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handheld tool, in particular a handheld saw, with an electric drive motor (12), a serially switched gearbox (13), and a movement converter (14) that converts the driven movement of the gearbox (13) into an axial to-and-fro movement of a lifting element (15) for driving a tool (16), in particular a saw blade, inside a housing (11). The gearbox (13) and the movement converter (14) are combined into a gear unit (17). The gear unit (17) is within a robust, bending- and deformation-resistant gear housing (40), which is in turn inside the housing (11). The housing (11) is made of flexible plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Saegesser, Sacha Felder
  • Patent number: 7407018
    Abstract: A hedge trimmer is provided which performs a trimming operation on a hedge. The hedge trimmer includes a machine body, a handle rotatably attached to the machine body, a throttle lever provided in the handle, a locking mechanism for preventing the handle from rotating relative to the machine body, and an unlocking member for unlocking the locking mechanism from the machine body. The unlocking of the locking mechanism from the machine body is effected by a slide movement of the unlocking member towards a rear part of the handle. When unlocking the locking mechanism from the machine body, the unlocking member surrounds the throttle lever so that the throttle lever can be inoperable with the result that the throttle lever is prevented from being erroneously operated during the rotational operation of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideshi Sasaki
  • Patent number: 7287331
    Abstract: A power working machine has a machine body, a drive source mounted on the machine body for driving a work implement connected to the machine body, and an operating handle mounted on the machine body for undergoing rotation relative to the machine body. A throttle lever is mounted on the operating handle for undergoing pivotal movement to adjust an output of the drive source. A lock mechanism is mounted on the operating handle for locking the operating handle at a preselected rotational angular position relative to the machine body. A lock cancellation lever is mounted on the operating handle for unlocking the lock mechanism to thereby permit rotational movement of the operating handle relative to the machine body. A stopper section is mounted on the operating handle for permitting operation of the lock mechanism while preventing pivotal movement of the throttle lever and for preventing operation of the lock mechanism while permitting pivotal movement of the throttle lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideshi Sasaki, Kenjiro Hiratsuna
  • Patent number: 7204026
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville, Jeffrey F. Schmitz
  • Saw
    Patent number: 7168172
    Abstract: A saw including a handle, a saw blade, a front protective bow and a rear protective bow pivotally connected with the front protective bow. When unfolding the saw blade, the saw blade presses the front protective bow and makes the front protective bow drive the rear protective bow to pivot away from the handle. At this time, the front protective bow, the rear protective bow and the handle define an enclosed space. When folding the saw blade, the saw blade presses the front protective bow to pivot toward the handle, whereby the front protective bow and the rear protective bow are at least partially accommodated in a receiving slot of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Kuang Pin Wang
  • Patent number: 7093367
    Abstract: A handsaw includes a handle combined with a first and a second halves each having a large circular hole in front end wherein the first half has a protrudent ring together with a plurality of positioning grooves in the inner periphery of the large circular hole and an elongate receiving space in inner surface and the second corresponding half has inner threads in the large circular hole, an angular adjustment device disposed in the front end of the handle between the large circular holes and composed of a turning member, a circular clamping plate biased by a spring, a saw blade having an inner end secured to a retaining rod and a rectangular protrusion on the other side of the clamping plate and a cup-shaped fastener stopping against the circular clamping plate and the saw blade through the large circular hole of the second half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Yin-Hae Huang
  • Patent number: 6912790
    Abstract: A power tool, such as a reciprocating saw, including a spindle for supporting a tool element, a body defining a pivot axis and housing a motor and a drive mechanism driven by the motor, the drive mechanism driving the spindle, the body having a forward end supporting the spindle and a rearward end, and a grip connected to the rearward end of the body for pivoting movement about the pivot axis. The reciprocating saw may include a locking assembly for locking the grip in a pivoted position relative to the body and a switch assembly at least partially supported on the grip. The switch assembly is preferably inoperable when the locking assembly is in an unlocked condition, and the locking assembly preferably cannot be moved to the unlocked condition when the switch assembly is in an operating condition. Also, the reciprocating saw may include a grip portion provided by the body and engageable by the operator's other hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Paul James, Roger Dean Neitzell, Troy Charles Thorson
  • Publication number: 20040168328
    Abstract: A multiple orientation hand saw is provided including a plurality of blade mounting configurations including a first blade mounting section for supporting a blade in a vertical orientation on the handle and a second blade mounting section for supporting the blade in a cross-cutting orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Rickey J. Thomas, Robert Welsh
  • Patent number: 6772522
    Abstract: A quick disassembly hacksaw includes an inverse U-shaped frame having a flexible triangular front handle on fore end, a rear handle on rear end, a front tube and a rear tube respectively disposed under the fore end and rear end, an adjusting mechanism disposed in the front tube, a positioning rod inserted into the rear tube each of which has a polyhedron for connecting a saw blade and a fastening mechanism comprised of a link and a U-shaped leverage latch pivoted to the positioning rod and a lug under the rear handle and locked by a safety detent on a top of the rear handle. The saw blade is fastened by the fastening mechanism and the tensions thereof is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventors: Yin-Hae Huang, Hsin-Hung Li
  • Patent number: 6769338
    Abstract: A bevel miter saw is provided having a switch handle that is ergonomically rotatable to a selected predetermined position as provided by a detent mechanism. An embodiment of the detent mechanism includes a detent member having radially directed slots, and a detent pin movable in a generally radial direction relative to the slots. Furthermore, a safety feature is provided wherein the detent pin is mounted to a lever including a projection that obstructs a trigger switch in the handle when the detent pin is not engaged in one of the detent slots so that the handle could rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth N. Svetlik, Mark Kuras, Peter Domeny, Abbas Javanshad
  • Patent number: 6745480
    Abstract: A saw having an angle adjustable blade includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a body and a ratchet structure. The ratchet structure includes a positioning member and a ratchet rod. Thus, the angle of the blade relative to the handle may be adjusted arbitrarily by rotating the blade relative to the handle, without having to change and adjust the angle of the handle, thereby facilitating the user operating the handle, and thereby preventing the user's wrist from being hurt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Yung-chyuan Liao
  • Patent number: 6742268
    Abstract: An improved structure of a hand-saw having adjustable sawing blade includes two holding sections, a front and a rear holding section, a sawing blade, a front-mounted ratchet teeth fine tuning block having one end with four teeth ratchet, the other end thereof being a semicircular and having a protruded cylindrical bar for the insertion of the sawing blade, a ratchet teeth adjusting sleeve being cylindrical shape having one end with inner edge being ratchet teeth shape, and the other end thereof being a larger internal radius, a rear-mounted ratchet wheel fine tuning block having an external edge with four ratchet teeth for engagement with the ratchet-teeth adjusting sleeve for the insertion of the other end of the sawing blade, a hexagonal pull-push engaging connector module having a circular shape center and a cavity adaptable to a hexagonal shape screw nut, a loosening button located at the root section of the rear holding section being an arch-shaped body and having a gripping section provided with a reces
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Chun-Chiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20040093745
    Abstract: A saw having an angle adjustable blade includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a body and a ratchet structure. The ratchet structure includes a positioning member and a ratchet rod. Thus, the angle of the blade relative to the handle may be adjusted arbitrarily by rotating the blade relative to the handle, without having to change and adjust the angle of the handle, thereby facilitating the user operating the handle, and thereby preventing the user's wrist from being hurt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Yung-chyuan Liao
  • Patent number: 6736037
    Abstract: A coping saw is provided having two spaced-apart rotary actuators supported by a frame. Two saw-blade sections extend between the two rotary actuators and are intended to singularly engage a work piece. The saw is adapted to contain a drive mechanism which is coupled to a first of the two rotary actuators for causing the saw-blade sections to move in at least one direction. At least one guide roller assembly is disposed each of the two saw-blade sections for providing stability and retaining said two-saw blade sections between said two rotary actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Ethan Dean
  • Patent number: 6591505
    Abstract: A knife having a handle (7), at least one blade (3) mounted so that it can pivot on the handle (7) between a position in which it is retracted into the handle (7) and an open work position, and a member (31, 41) for locking the blade (3) in the open position. In the open position, the blade makes an angle with respect to the main direction of the handle that is appreciably greater than 10° and appreciably smaller than 90°, preferably between 20° and 60°, and preferably roughly equal to 40°. The knife has application as a two-bladed electrician's knife for cutting and stripping electric cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Facom
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Flavigny
  • Patent number: 6516525
    Abstract: A handsaw includes a handle, a saw blade pivotally attached to the handle and a position device movably mounted in the handle to selectively hold the saw blade in place. The handle and the saw blade form an angle that is adjustable because the saw blade is pivotally attached to the handle and selectively positioned by the position device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Chin-Pao Liu
  • Publication number: 20030000092
    Abstract: A handsaw includes a handle, a saw blade pivotally attached to the handle and a position device movably mounted in the handle to selectively hold the saw blade in place. The handle and the saw blade form an angle that is adjustable because the saw blade is pivotally attached to the handle and selectively positioned by the position device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Chin-Pao Liu
  • Publication number: 20020059731
    Abstract: A movable handle for a power tool. The power tool comprises a housing, a motor supported by the housing and operable to drive a tool element about an axis, and a handle supported by the housing for rotation relative to the housing about the axis. Preferably, the power tool is a circular saw. The circular saw further comprises a switch assembly supported on the handle for movement with the handle and means for connecting the switch to the motor to accommodate movement of the switch relative to the motor. The switch assembly is electrically connectable to the motor and selectively connects the motor to a power source, and the connecting means includes a wiring arrangement. The circular saw further comprises a locking assembly for locking the handle in a position relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michael Zeiler, Scott George Ahlswede, Richard Paul Brault, Jeffrey Scott Holly, Jeffrey Charles Hessenberger, Thomas Paul James
  • Patent number: 5979065
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle body formed with a longitudinal blade receiving space, a coupling member mounted on the handle body within the blade receiving space and confining an insert slit aligned and communicated with the blade receiving space, and a locking unit extending movably and transversely through the handle body and having wider and narrower sections. The locking unit extends through the coupling member to permit pivoting of the coupling member relative to the handle body. The insert slit is adapted to permit extension of a saw blade thereinto via a front opening of the coupling member. The locking pin is movable between an unlocking position, in which the narrower section is registered with the insert slit to permit movement of the locking unit into and out of a locking hole of the saw blade, and a locking position, in which the wider section is registered with the insert slit for engaging the locking hole of the saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: An-Sun Hsu
  • Patent number: 5946990
    Abstract: A drain assembly removal tool and method are disclosed for removing a drain assembly, including providing a hand grip, two prongs extending from the hand grip, and cutting means attached to at least one prong for cutting into a strainer plug body of a drain assembly. In one aspect, an adjustable saw blade includes a multi-position slot for mounting the saw blade to the prong for providing adjustment to contact the saw blade to the strainer plug body of the bathtub drain. In one aspect, a serrated helical wheel provides adjustment to contact the saw blade to the strainer plug body of the bathtub drain. In another aspect, an adjustable cutter wheel includes a serrated helical wheel for providing adjustment to contact the cutter wheel to the strainer plug body of the bathtub drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Anthony S. Bonacci
  • Patent number: 5940977
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a reciprocating saw 21, 154 comprises a housing 23, 154 pivotable about a first axis 29. A blade holder 49 is mounted for reciprocation along a second axis 53 perpendicular to the first axis. An angular blade drive train 61 is directly connected between a motor 43 and the blade holder. The angular blade drive permits the blade axis of reciprocation 55 to be adjusted in a plane parallel to the saw sidewalls 177. Drive train 61 consists solely of a rotary section 63 and a reciprocating section 65. The rotary section is connected directly between the motor and the reciprocating section. The reciprocating section is connected directly to the blade holder. According to a second aspect of the invention, a reciprocating saw 21,154 comprises a housing 23, a drive train 61, a blade holder 49, and a connector 59. Blade holder 49 is rotatably mounted in connector 59 for rotation about an axis 53 parallel to and spaced from an axis 55 of reciprocation of output bar 57.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. Moores, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5926962
    Abstract: A saw includes a saw blade pivotally connected to the handle which is an enclosed handle having a curved top portion to which the user's hand holds and a bottom portion consists of two frames between which a slit is defined so that the saw blade is received between the two frames via the slit. Each of the frames has a slot defined there through which communicates with the slit so that the toothed side of the saw blade is accessed via the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Wen-Ger Chen
  • Patent number: 5924210
    Abstract: A saw includes a handle and a saw blade pivotally coupled to the handle and having two or more orifices. The handle has a spring-biased projection for engaging with the orifices and for securing the saw blade at a selected angular position relative to the handle. A knob is slidably engaged in the handle for disengaging the projection from the orifices and for allowing the saw blade to rotate relative to the handle. The handle has an arch for forming an opening and for engaging with a hand of a user. A panel is slidably engaged in the arch for shielding the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Shen Chi Hung
  • Patent number: 5873170
    Abstract: A saw is described as having an adjustable handle wherein the angle of the handle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the saw blade and blade holder is rotatably adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventor: John Stanley
  • Patent number: 5778649
    Abstract: A power-driven hedge trimmer includes an engine housing (10) which is attached to a base (11) having a cutting tool (12) and a front handle (13) at one end and a rear handle (14) including a gas control (17) at its other end. The rear handle is rotatable relative to the base to enable adjustment to different operating positions. The axis of rotation of the rear handle is inclined at an angle of about 25.degree. relative to the longitudinal axis of the cutting tool (12). The rear handle can be latched in three predetermined operating positions by a latch device (19, 21, 22, 24). The gas control is connected to a rotatable pawl (19) cooperating with the latch device in order to prevent releasing thereof during actuation of the gas control and to prevent actuation of the gas control during adjustment of the rear handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget Electrolux
    Inventors: Claes Losdahl, Stefan Stark, Richard Skogward
  • Patent number: 5722173
    Abstract: A saw includes a handle having a channel formed in the upper portion for slidably receiving a beam. An arm is secured to one end of the beam. Two rotary members are pivotally secured to the handle and the arm for supporting a saw blade. A knob is slidably engaged in the handle and has a key for engaging with one of the rotary member and for securing the rotary member to the handle. The arm includes a stop for engaging with and for positioning the other rotary member to the arm. The beam and the arm are moved away from the handle for stretching and for securing the saw blade in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventor: Yin Han Huang
  • Patent number: 5687483
    Abstract: An electric hand tool guided with both hands has a tool housing, a stationary handle, and an additional movable handle, the additional handle being turnable about a turning axis and being also displaceable longitudinally substantially along the turning axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Neubert, Joachim Schadow, Joachim Mueller, Manfred-Otto Staebler, Manfred Dohr, Heinz Warkentin
  • Patent number: 5661908
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a foldable saw. It includes a main body, an upper cover disposed on an upper wall of the main body, a lower cover disposed on a lower wall of the main body and a rear cover. This foldable saw has receptacles for receiving spare saw blades which can be taken out to replace the original one. Also, this foldable saw can store several saw blades and these saw blades can be changed for different purposes when it is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventor: Tsai-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 4630368
    Abstract: A flush cut handsaw has a generally planar handle oriented in a plane perpendicular to and parallel to the saw blade axis, or saw tooth edge, and on one side of the blade so that the saw may be manually used in a conventional sawing mode with the saw blade riding on and parallel with the floor surface. The saw is particularly useful in cutting off plastic plumbing pipes flush with the floor surface and in other circumstances where a smooth, even cut without slant or skew is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Plastic Oddities, Inc.
    Inventor: Lewis B. Izzi, Sr.