Hand Tool (e.g., Knife, Drill) Patents (Class 362/119)
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Publication number: 20110222268Abstract: A wall light system including a single piece wall mount extrusion having a vertical rear mounting surface and a horizontally extending light shield. The interior of the vertical rear mounting surface has first and second projections extending therefrom defining a first slot, while the interior of the light shield has a downwardly extending vertical projection and a horizontal projection formed thereon, which together define a second slot. A lampholder has lower and upper tongues positioned to snap fit into the first and second slots, respectively, and mounts a circuit board which carries one or more LEDs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Dennis Pearson, Guang Jin
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Patent number: 8016048Abstract: An electrical power tool includes a housing, an electrical motor, an end-bit holding section, a transmitting mechanism, a cap, and a lighting section. The housing has one end. The electrical motor is accommodated in the housing and is configured to generate a rotational driving force. The end-bit holding section is provided at the one end and is rotatable about a rotational axis. The transmitting mechanism transmits the rotational driving force to the end-bit holding section. The cap is attached to the one end. The lighting section allows an entirety of the cap to be luminous.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Ueda, Takao Aradachi, Junichi Toukairin
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Patent number: 7993023Abstract: A hand tool with an illuminating device includes a handle having a receiving space defined therein. A holding seat is received in the receiving space. The holding seat has a battery chamber defined therein, a shank chamber defined therein, and a plurality of bit holders formed thereon. A tool set is received in the holding seat. The tool set includes a plurality of tool bits detachably held in the bit holders and a tool shank detachably received in the shank chamber. The tool shank has a coupling portion extending therefrom and a connecting portion formed thereon for detachably connecting to any one of the tool bits. An illuminating device is received in the receiving space and electrically connected to the holding seat. The illuminating device has a coupling slot defined axially therein for engaging with the coupling portion of the tool shank.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Chien-Kuo Wang
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Publication number: 20110188232Abstract: A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Brian E. Friedman, Stephen P. Osborne, Eva J. Dixon, Eric E. Hatfield, Daniel Krout, Robert Kusmierski, Corey G. Robertson, Jeffrey Delcamp, Daniel Puzio, Robert S. Gehret, Stuart Garber, Joerg Zellerhoff, Joao Norona, Aris C. Cleanthous, Amanda Miller
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Publication number: 20110182058Abstract: A tool capable of turning on/off a light automatically comprises a body including a fitting area in response to a fitted tool and a receiving groove disposed therein to communicate with a font end thereof; a light module installed in the receiving groove and including at least one bulb and a cell set, a first electrode of the cell set connecting with a first connecting leg of the bulb, and a second electrode of the cell set connecting contacting with the fitting area of the body, and when the fitting area of the body is fitted to a fitted tool, a second connecting leg of the bulb conducting to the second electrode of the cell set.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Cheng-Chien Tsai
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Patent number: 7984564Abstract: Apparatus and methods associated with a center finder and marking tool are disclosed. A center finder and marking tool device includes a base that is configured to be positioned on a work piece surface. The base includes a bore hole. A body is disposed inside the bore hole and rotationally coupled to the base, wherein the body includes a first bore tunnel and a second bore tunnel. An optical center finder is disposed inside the first bore tunnel, and a marking tool is disposed inside the second bore tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Matthew J. Weigel
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Patent number: 7980722Abstract: A light assembly for an inspection tool having a mirror, the assembly having a mounting bracket attached to the mirror; a light member attached to the mounting bracket; and a power source for the light member.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Publication number: 20110170281Abstract: A pick up tool with illuminating and magnet attracting functions comprises a cylindrical member including cells provided therein, a control member disposed at the rear end of the cylindrical member and including a bolt for fitting a spring thereon, as the bolt is pressed to move, it may contact with the electrode output end of the cells, a sleeve mounted at the front end of the cylindrical member for confining the cells and including a spring fitted thereon and a string fixed at the front end thereof, the string including an expandable claw attached at the front end thereof, a tube secured at the front end of the sleeve for inserting the string and positioning the claw, a bulb affixed on the tube and including anode and cathode output wires, the anode output wire fixed on the tube, while the cathode output wire passing through the sleeve and contacting with the cathode output end of the cells, thereby simultaneously obtaining the picking and illumining purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Leo Shih
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Publication number: 20110170312Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool which in one embodiment includes a head portion including a head housing configured to articulate with a main housing, a bit holder rotatably positioned within the head housing, and a lighting assembly configured to emit a first elongated beam pattern from the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GmbHInventor: Jon Parrinello
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Patent number: 7954870Abstract: A tweezers includes two joined metal legs comprising a forward gripping end and a force exertion portion extending from a rear end of the leg to the gripping end wherein a projection is formed on an inner surface of a head part joining the legs; a battery powered light source having a forward portion pivotably secured to the legs and comprising an on/off switch; a magnet disposed in a rear end of the light source and adapted to attach to the projection; and a plastic member covered the head part and the force exertion portions of the legs. An angle of light emitted from the light source can be adjusted to illuminate an area being worked therewith.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
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Patent number: 7954972Abstract: A light attachment for an inspection tool having a mirror, the attachment having: a mounting bracket configured for releasable attachment to the mirror; a light member attached to the mounting bracket; and a power source for the light member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Publication number: 20110122602Abstract: A tool with quick pop-up tool head includes a body. The body has a handle, a telescopic portion telescopically mounted in the handle, and an operational portion mounted on the telescopic portion such that the operational portion is able to telescopically move relative to the handle. The operational portion has a shoulder disposed on an interior thereof. The telescopic portion has a tool head means mounted therein. The tool head means is selectively engaged with the shoulder and is extendable from the telescopic portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Scott WANG
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Publication number: 20110108298Abstract: An auto hammer includes a housing having a grip, a head assembly arranged on one end of the housing, a motor mounted within the housing, a switch arranged on the housing for controlling the motor. The head assembly includes a striking device having a receiving cavity which comprises a locking mechanism. When the receiving cavity is retracted into the housing and locked by pressing the locking pin downwardly, with the striking rod being revealed to increase the visibility of the striking rod. During operation, the objects to be processed, such as tenons and bricks, may be impacted by the striking rod in a linear reciprocating manner, so that the function of the tool can be expanded, without being limited to knocking the fastening pieces into the objects to be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: CHERVON LIMITEDInventor: Hongtao Zhou
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Publication number: 20110108299Abstract: The invention provides an auto hammer being used between two surfaces perpendicular to each other and closer to the intersecting line of the two surfaces. To this end, the auto hammer comprises a housing having an upper portion, a motor contained in the housing, and a switch arranged on the housing for controlling the motor. When the auto hammer is used between two surfaces perpendicular to each other with opposite sides of the upper portion of the housing abutting against the two surfaces respectively, the distance from the central axis of the striking rod to the intersecting line of the two surfaces is between 10 mm and 40 mm, preferably 28 mm. This distance is arranged very small for allowing the auto hammer to be used closer to the intersecting line of the two surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: CHERVON LIMITEDInventor: Gan Wei
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Publication number: 20110100661Abstract: An auto hammer includes a housing having a grip, a head assembly arranged on one end of the housing, a motor mounted within the housing, a switch arranged on the housing for controlling the motor. There are at least two hand-holding positions on the housing where the switch can be triggered. The auto hammer may therefore be held by hands at a plurality of positions and will thereby be suitable for use in various circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: CHERVON LIMITEDInventor: Gan Wei
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Publication number: 20110100663Abstract: An auto hammer includes a housing having an upper portion, a head assembly arranged on one end of the housing, a motor mounted within the housing, a switch arranged on the housing for controlling the motor. The head assembly of the auto hammer additionally comprises a striking rod. The distance between the central axis of the striking rod and the top portion of the head assembly is between 5 mm and 26 mm, preferably 10.7 mm. This distance is arranged very small for allowing the auto hammer to be used closer to a base wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: CHERVON LIMITEDInventor: Shuming Wu
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Publication number: 20110100662Abstract: An auto hammer includes a housing having a grip, a head assembly arranged on one end of the housing, a motor mounted within the housing, a switch arranged on the housing for controlling the motor. The hardness of the material utilized for the head assembly of the auto hammer is lower than that of the housing. During operation, the material utilized for the head assembly makes the device feel more comfortable when held by hands. The hardness of the material utilized for the grip of the auto hammer is lower than that of the housing. During operation, the material utilized for the grip makes the device feel more comfortable when held by hands. The material utilized for two opposite sides of an upper portion of the housing is different from that of the remaining portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: CHERVON LIMITEDInventor: Gan Wei
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Patent number: 7934847Abstract: A power tool includes a motor as a drive power source, a body housing the motor and having an end output unit for chucking an end tool, a handle grip connected to the body; and a light unit disposed to one of the handle grip and the body, and having a light-emitting element for providing illumination near the end tool. The light unit comprises switch means for switching the light-emitting element on and off, and an off circuit for automatically turning the light-emitting element off at a predetermined time after the light-emitting element turns on.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuhiro Oomori, Chikai Yoshimizu, Hidekazu Harada, Nobuhiro Takano
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Publication number: 20110090673Abstract: A multi-function illuminating device comprises a body including a light member disposed on a front end thereof and a button and a cell assembly, both of which electrically connect with the light member, and the switch being used to start and stop the light member, the body also including a cover mounted on a rear end thereof, characterized in that: the cover includes a fitting portion extending from a rear end thereof, and the fitting portion is formed in a polygonal shank shape to be fitted to a tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Leo Shih
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Patent number: 7914167Abstract: Disclosed are surface modifying apparatus, such as non-motorized and motorized sanding tools, with an illumination system providing an intensity and incidence angle on the working surface that facilitates visual inspection of defects and blemishes on the surface being modified in a safe, low cost, and convenient manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John G. Petersen
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Patent number: 7905624Abstract: A sturdy compact flashlight has a front castellated crown portion having a series of recessed sharp cutting edges spaced between a series of axial projections which protect the flashlight lens. The cutting edges can be used to stun an assailant in an emergency situation. A rear castellated crown portion has a series of sharp pointed striking corners designed to break through automotive glass in an emergency. The flashlight is designed for ergonomic one-handed operation with a slip-resistant hand grip.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventors: Glenn Bushee, Jonathan Neal
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Publication number: 20110058356Abstract: A power tool including an end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar non-rotatably coupled to the housing, an annular printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Brian E. Friedman, Stephen P. Osborne, Eva J. Dixon, Eric E. Hatfield, Daniel Krout, Corey G. Robertson
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Publication number: 20110049216Abstract: A wire guide apparatus for a powered staple gun is adapted to be housed in a low-profile housing at the front end of the staple gun, forward of the safety and staple driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: ARROW FASTENER CO., LLCInventors: Steven J. Mandel, Pei-Chang Sun
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Patent number: 7887211Abstract: A glass breaking cap for flashlights, batons and the like is provided. The glass breaking cap has a cylindrical sidewall and a conical top portion. The conical top portion has an apex having an included angle between 86° and 136°. More preferably, the apex has an included angle of 106° to 126° with a preferred included angle of about 116°. Preferably, the glass breaking cap has male or female threads for replacing threaded end caps found on traditional flashlights and batons.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Todd Summers
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Patent number: 7878090Abstract: A handheld power tool, in particular a power drill or power screwdriver, has a tool holder, which is displaceably received in a housing and which can be driven via a drive unit; a microswitch that can switch the drive unit on and off is provided, which is switchable upon an axial displacement motion of the tool holder via an actuating element. The actuating element is joined axially solidly to the tool holder, so that the axial displacement motion of the tool holder at the same time acts as the displacement motion of the actuating element, which motion actuates the microswitch.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Markus Leupert
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Patent number: 7874694Abstract: A digital tool with a light display comprises at least one light display assembly. The light display assembly includes four or more light-emitting elements to cooperate with a light-transmitting element. The light display assembly can be the whole or a part of a handle sleeve. Therefore, by cooperating with a compare unit and a control unit, under the predetermined condition, the light-emitting elements can emit light through the light-emitting area synchronously or alternately.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Eclat-torQ Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Hua Li
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Patent number: 7870666Abstract: A wire routing tool includes a guiding tip, a malleable shaft having a first end operatively connected to said guiding tip and a second end, and a guiding head having a first end operatively connected to said second end of said malleable shaft and a second end including a connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Scosche Industries, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Michael McSweyn
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Patent number: 7871177Abstract: A light mounting apparatus is being proposed herein. The light mounting apparatus is formed to as to allow for versatile usage, in connection with a wide variety of tools, structures, and surfaces. Furthermore, the light mounting apparatus includes suitable connection structures to a light source in order to provide multiple degrees of freedom, thereby allowing a user to easily direct light beams to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventor: Neville Blake Hanchett
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Patent number: 7866840Abstract: A flashlight and tool combination comprises a flashlight having a body, an illumination member, a power source and a switch for switching the illumination member on and off. The flashlight body has on one portion thereof a tool connector. The combination further comprises a tool assembly comprising a tool component and a connector component, the connector component being received by the connector member on the body of the flashlight. A fastener for releasably securing the connector component to the connector member is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: SOG Specialty Tools & Knives, L.L.C.Inventor: Stephen J Padden
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Patent number: 7866839Abstract: A hand tool with illuminating device includes a hollow handle with a battery unit and an illuminating unit received therein. A transparent seat is fixedly connected to a first end of the handle and includes a ratchet mechanism received therein and a tubular member is fixed to the transparent seat. A driver bit is removably inserted in the tubular member. A switch unit is connected to the second end of the handle and includes a switch member and an end cap is connected to the handle to avoid the switch member from dropping from the handle. A control device is located between the switch member and the end cap so as to control the operation of the illuminating unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Ming-Chuan Chien
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Publication number: 20100328929Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing with a tool fitting for receiving an insertion tool, and at least one illuminating element for illuminating the working area of the hand-held power tool; wherein the at least one illuminating element is located in the region of the tool fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Manfred Lutz, Sim Teik Yeoh, Florian Esenwein
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Publication number: 20100321021Abstract: An excavation apparatus for locating and separating an object from a medium comprising a handle, an excavation tool, a metal detector circuit, at least one coil connected to the metal detector circuit, and at least one output signal device connected to the metal detector circuit. The handle and the excavation tool share a unitary structure. The metal detector circuit is disposed within the handle, and has the at least one coil disposed inside of the excavation tool configured to produce a search field around the excavation tool from within the excavation tool, and the metal detector circuit is configured to notify user with the at least one output signal device when a metallic object is in proximity of the search field.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Jack Alexander Siegel
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Publication number: 20100315804Abstract: An electric power tool can include a switch and a lamp that is another member are incorporated in the housing, and the lamp is coupled to the case of the switch and assembled in the grip part integral with the switch,Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Junichi Nishikimi, Kazuo Muramatsu, Akira Naito
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Patent number: 7850325Abstract: A power tool includes a motor, a lighting power source, and a housing assembly defining an axis that supports the motor and the lighting power source. The power tool also includes a lighting assembly with a light and an energy line that transmits energy to the light to thereby provide illumination. The light and the lighting power source are disposed in spaced relationship from each other relative to the axis. Furthermore, the power tool includes a light holder supported by the housing assembly. The light holder supports the light and a portion of the energy line such that an end of the energy line unsupportedly extends beyond the light holder and electrically couples to the lighting power source.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel Paxton Wall, Craig A. Carroll, Kevin Maurice Alston
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Publication number: 20100296271Abstract: A hand tool with illuminating device includes a hollow handle with a battery unit and an illuminating unit received therein. A transparent seat is fixedly connected to a first end of the handle and includes a ratchet mechanism received therein and a tubular member is fixed to the transparent seat. A driver bit is removably inserted in the tubular member. A switch unit is connected to the second end of the handle and includes a switch member and an end cap is connected to the handle to avoid the switch member from dropping from the handle. A control device is located between the switch member and the end cap so as to control the operation of the illuminating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Ming-Chuan Chien
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Patent number: 7837346Abstract: An illumination tool fixture is generally provided. The fixture comprises an illumination tool receiving sleeve and a clamping assembly operatively received at an end thereof. The sleeve is generally characterized by first and second sleeve segments, each having first and second sleeve ends. The second sleeve end includes an interior circumferential wall segment characterized by a taper, and a thread bearing outer surface segment. Manipulation of a portion of the clamping assembly, namely a clamping ring thereof, establishes a wedged interference engagement for an illumination tool within the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: R/M Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Todd Griffin
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Publication number: 20100290213Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a personal illumination tool having a removable end cap is provided. The apparatus generally includes a sleeve for receipt and retention of the personal illumination tool, more particularly, a ring or ring-like member depends from an interior surface of the sleeve for receipt and retention between portions of the illumination tool in furtherance of forming an interference fit therebetween. The sleeve further includes and end portion adapted for affixation to a mount. A combination of the apparatus and illumination tool is likewise provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Todd Griffin
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Patent number: 7832311Abstract: An extension bar includes an elongate body, a conductive unit, a control unit and an illumination unit. The conductive unit includes a non-conductive first piece, a non-conductive second piece and a conductive third piece which is separated from the body. A conductive bead is engaged with one end of the third piece. The control unit includes a first control member and a second control member which has an opposite conductivity to the first control member. The first control member is mounted to the body and includes a first recess and a second recess. The second control member is securely engaged with the first recess and in contact with the exterior of the body. The illumination unit includes an illumination part and a power supply unit which contacts between the illumination part and the third piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
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Publication number: 20100277897Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool having working field illumination disposed in a housing, having an illumination mechanism and a transparent element which allows the light from the illumination mechanism to be led out toward the working field. A light beam can be deflected between the illumination mechanism and the transparent element. According to the invention, the transparent element forms a region of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Joachim Hecht, Jens Brennenstuhl, Heiko Roehm
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Publication number: 20100263132Abstract: A fisherman's tool includes a housing having front and rear ends, a finger side having a plurality of channels for receiving a user's fingers, a thumb side opposite the finger side, and opposed proximal and distal sides. A knife is coupled to the housing for movement between a storage position stowed in the housing and a use position outside the housing. A user input is in data communication with the motor for selectively activating the motor. The fisherman's tool includes a rotatable actuator operatively coupled to the motor whereby the actuator rotates relative to the housing when the motor is activated, the actuator having a distal end with opposed arcuate walls to engage a fishing reel. A battery is in electrical communication with the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Chester S. Anderson
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Patent number: 7815356Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing with a tool fitting for receiving an insertion tool, and at least one illuminating element for illuminating the working area of the hand-held power tool; wherein the at least one illuminating element is located in the region of the tool fitting.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Manfred Lutz, Sim Teik Yeoh, Florian Esenwein
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Patent number: 7806548Abstract: A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventor: Sergio Ayala
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Publication number: 20100237796Abstract: The invention relates to a compact light module (1), that is eye-safe as far as possible, comprising an electrical power source (2), a voltage converter (3) and a radiation source for electromagnetic radiation (4), wherein a power limiter (5) is provided for controlling the emitted electromagnetic radiation. The invention also relates to a pocket tool, in particular a pocket knife (26) or board-like tool card (31) with a light module (32) for emitting electromagnetic radiation which is arranged in the housing (27) and can be operated by means of an activating element (30), whereby the light module (32) is designed to emit monochromatic electromagnetic radiation with limited radiation output.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Martin Kuster
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Publication number: 20100214768Abstract: A power tool including a end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar rotatable with respect to the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool. A method of providing light for a workpiece being machined by a power tool including locating lighting elements around a spindle of a power tool, aligning the lighting elements to shine light on a workpiece being machined by the power tool, operatively connecting the lighting elements to a PCB, containing and supporting the PCB with a guide, supporting wires configured to provide power to the PCB with the guide, locating the lighting elements, PCB and guide in a rotatable collar, and preventing the lighting elements, PCB and guide from rotating when the collar rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Eva J. Dixon, Daniel L. Krout, Robert G. Kusmierski, Stephen P. Osborne, Amanda Miller, Jeff Delcamp, Corey G. Robertson
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Patent number: 7780307Abstract: An illumination control apparatus for being applied to a hand tool has a modulized structure and easy to be assembled and operated. The illumination control apparatus primarily comprises a modulized switch circuit, and a housing for enclosing the modulized switch circuit. By pressing a pressing switch of the modulized switch circuit, a light emitting element electrically connected to the modulized switch circuit can be controlled to provide or shut illumination thereof. Besides, the illumination control apparatus is firmly affixed to the hand tool by a screwing method.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Shin Yueh Handtool Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hung Wen Lin
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Patent number: 7758201Abstract: A light energy collection hand tool comprises a handle; a driving portion at one end of the handle; and an energy collection plate installed on the handle. The energy collection plate includes a solar energy plate on a surface of the handle, an energy storage unit; and a conductive unit connected to the energy storage unit. A light emitting unit is connected to the conductive unit; and thus electric power flows through the conductive unit will flow through the lighting emitting unit to light up the lighting emitting unit. The light emitting unit is one of a halogens bulb and a light emitting diode device. A slideable cover covers upon the electric power storage area. The metal conductive unit is arranged to be around an inner periphery of the handle; not only transferring electric energy, the conductive unit also generate heat.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
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Publication number: 20100178856Abstract: A power gasket scraper with cordless capability (12) for ease of maneuverability, work in confined spaces, and reduced time for completion of surface preparation. LED light (1) to illuminate work area, interchangeable attachments (FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) for different surfaces to be removed or cleaned, spring release (2) with 15° roll on spring blade clamp for attachments, stationary or interchangeable rechargeable battery (11) with button release (16). A variable speed option (4,5) gives the user the ability to control different intensities of oscillation with minimal physical exertion, while a locking trigger switch (18) can maintain a constant speed when desired. A non-slip rubber coating is applied for stability and safety (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Omar Jesus Cruz
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Patent number: 7744238Abstract: The present invention relates to an input device having a multi-stage indicating lamp. The input device includes a case and an electronic lighting module. The electronic lighting module includes a printed circuit board, a first electronic lighting element, a second electronic lighting element, a light guide post member, a light-shielding member, a lamp cover and a button. By means of the light guide post member and the light-shielding member, the possibility of scattering the light beams is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: A-Ming Chang, Chou-Liang Liu, Chih-Wen Su, Chien-Pang Chien, Ying-Che Tseng
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Patent number: 7740369Abstract: A handheld power tool has a tool holder, which is received displaceably in a housing and is drivable via a drive unit that can be switched on and off upon an axial adjusting motion of the tool holder. A lighting unit on the handheld power tool can be switched on and/or off via the adjusting motion of the tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Thomas Gabriel, Markus Leupert
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Publication number: 20100149790Abstract: A hand-held power tool comprising an output shaft rotatable around a tool axis of rotation, a tool housing portion radially disposed relative to the output shaft, an illuminating element for illuminating a work area of the tool, a lens positioned adjacent the illuminating element, and a cover that secures the lens and the illuminating element to the tool housing portion. At least a portion of the cover is closer to the axis of rotation than the lens is to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Chi Hoe LEONG