Hand Tool (e.g., Knife, Drill) Patents (Class 362/119)
  • Publication number: 20110222268
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Dennis Pearson, Guang Jin
  • Patent number: 8016048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Ueda, Takao Aradachi, Junichi Toukairin
  • Patent number: 7993023
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo Wang
  • Publication number: 20110188232
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20110182058
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Cheng-Chien Tsai
  • Patent number: 7984564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Matthew J. Weigel
  • Patent number: 7980722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Ullman Devices Corporation
    Inventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
  • Publication number: 20110170281
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Leo Shih
  • Publication number: 20110170312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GmbH
    Inventor: Jon Parrinello
  • Patent number: 7954870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
  • Patent number: 7954972
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Ullman Devices Corporation
    Inventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
  • Publication number: 20110122602
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Scott WANG
  • Publication number: 20110108298
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: CHERVON LIMITED
    Inventor: Hongtao Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110108299
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: CHERVON LIMITED
    Inventor: Gan Wei
  • Publication number: 20110100661
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: CHERVON LIMITED
    Inventor: Gan Wei
  • Publication number: 20110100663
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: CHERVON LIMITED
    Inventor: Shuming Wu
  • Publication number: 20110100662
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: CHERVON LIMITED
    Inventor: Gan Wei
  • Patent number: 7934847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Oomori, Chikai Yoshimizu, Hidekazu Harada, Nobuhiro Takano
  • Publication number: 20110090673
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Leo Shih
  • Patent number: 7914167
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: John G. Petersen
  • Patent number: 7905624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Glenn Bushee, Jonathan Neal
  • Publication number: 20110058356
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Friedman, Stephen P. Osborne, Eva J. Dixon, Eric E. Hatfield, Daniel Krout, Corey G. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20110049216
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: ARROW FASTENER CO., LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Mandel, Pei-Chang Sun
  • Patent number: 7887211
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Todd Summers
  • Patent number: 7878090
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Leupert
  • Patent number: 7874694
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Eclat-torQ Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Hua Li
  • Patent number: 7870666
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Scosche Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Michael McSweyn
  • Patent number: 7871177
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Neville Blake Hanchett
  • Patent number: 7866840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Tools & Knives, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Stephen J Padden
  • Patent number: 7866839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Ming-Chuan Chien
  • Publication number: 20100328929
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Manfred Lutz, Sim Teik Yeoh, Florian Esenwein
  • Publication number: 20100321021
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jack Alexander Siegel
  • Publication number: 20100315804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi Nishikimi, Kazuo Muramatsu, Akira Naito
  • Patent number: 7850325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Paxton Wall, Craig A. Carroll, Kevin Maurice Alston
  • Publication number: 20100296271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ming-Chuan Chien
  • Patent number: 7837346
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: R/M Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Griffin
  • Publication number: 20100290213
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Todd Griffin
  • Patent number: 7832311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100277897
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Joachim Hecht, Jens Brennenstuhl, Heiko Roehm
  • Publication number: 20100263132
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Chester S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7815356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Lutz, Sim Teik Yeoh, Florian Esenwein
  • Patent number: 7806548
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Sergio Ayala
  • Publication number: 20100237796
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Kuster
  • Publication number: 20100214768
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Eva J. Dixon, Daniel L. Krout, Robert G. Kusmierski, Stephen P. Osborne, Amanda Miller, Jeff Delcamp, Corey G. Robertson
  • Patent number: 7780307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Shin Yueh Handtool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hung Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 7758201
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20100178856
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Omar Jesus Cruz
  • Patent number: 7744238
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: A-Ming Chang, Chou-Liang Liu, Chih-Wen Su, Chien-Pang Chien, Ying-Che Tseng
  • Patent number: 7740369
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Gabriel, Markus Leupert
  • Publication number: 20100149790
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Chi Hoe LEONG