Hand Tool (e.g., Knife, Drill) Patents (Class 362/119)
  • Patent number: 7736009
    Abstract: This invention describes a hinged dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Richard J. Quattrini
  • Patent number: 7736008
    Abstract: This invention describes a dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Richard J Quattrini, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100139007
    Abstract: A tool assembly primarily for illuminating a work space having a plurality of tools each of which having both a proximal and distal end for providing rotational movement of each of the tools for extension to at least one functional position and a distal end for use of the tool in the work space, and a stored position when not in use; in which one of said tools means is a flashlight means for illuminating at least the work space and at least one other said tools at the proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Wayne Anderson, Warren Anderson
  • Patent number: 7726863
    Abstract: A medical handle device having an illumination apparatus with at least one optical semiconductor component and a method for manufacturing such a hand-held device are displayed. It is proposed that in order to adapt the hand-held device to the specific requirements of a medical application such as uniformly high light emission, high mechanical resistance, sterilizability and electric safety, the illumination apparatus is provided with a base body, at least one blind hole arranged in the base body, a light-emitting window which is formed by the part of the base body extending from the bottom of the blind hole to the first end of the base body and is connected to a cover device which is connected to the base body and with which the blind hole forms a hermetically sealed interior, whereby the at least one optical semiconductor component is arranged in the hermetically sealed interior and the base body and the cover device are made of an electrically non-conducting material that can withstand sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Brandstaetter, Anton Schalda, Wolfgang Wendtner
  • Patent number: 7722206
    Abstract: A tool assembly primarily for illuminating a work space having a plurality of tools each of which having both a proximal and distal end for providing rotational movement of each of the tools for extension to at least one functional position and a distal end for use of the tool in the work space, and a stored position when not in use; in which one of said tools means is a flashlight means for illuminating at least the work space and at least one other said tools at the proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventors: Wayne Anderson, Warren Anderson
  • Patent number: 7712179
    Abstract: A convenient ticket scraper is comfortable for use in scraping various surfaces and consists of a main body with a guitar pick shape and an arcuate protruding blade. The main body has a banana shaped key ring hole in one end and the arcuate protruding blade with the thickness of a coin in the other end. There is an even beveled area covered by rubber on each side of the main body for a thumb and a forefinger. An appealing version of this scraper is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick Timothy Lemke
  • Patent number: 7712914
    Abstract: A device is provided to apply make-up (10) in low-light situations. The device has a body tube (14), with a first and a second and a intermediate portion therebetween. The first end has a radial cross-section with an inner portion and an annular outer portion. Mounted in the inner portion of the first end is a make-up (10) applying means (16). Surrounding the make-up applying means (16) is an illuminating means (22) for illuminating, positioned in the annular outer portion of the first end. It is adapted to project the illumination axially outwardly. The illuminating means (22) is power by a powering means (24) is activated by a switch (621).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventors: Bradford Levy, Robert DuGrenier
  • Publication number: 20100079982
    Abstract: The present invention discloses devices and methods that facilitate the safe and efficient manipulation and illumination of objects. More specifically, the present invention discloses devices and methods for non-invasive inspection of the clothing, pockets, purses, backpacks and other personal items of individuals apprehended and/or held by law enforcement, military or emergency medical personnel. The present invention facilitates safe visual inspection of hiding places such as pockets, gaps between seat cushions, and the like, in order to avoid needle pricks or other injury during such inspections. Embodiments of the invention include a rigid, flat-handled lighted adjustable probe for insertion into such spaces to pry or open them for visual inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Michael E. Aceves
  • Patent number: 7686472
    Abstract: A self-defense flashlight includes sharp edges positioned around the head end. A sharp edge protector can be positioned so as to surround and protect the sharp edges, when the flashlight is not being used for self-defense purposes. When needed, the sharp edge protector can be moved so as to expose the sharp edges, allowing the flashlight to be used as a weapon. The protectable sharp edges can also be positioned around the tail end of the self-defense flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: PentagonLight
    Inventor: John Huang
  • Patent number: 7682035
    Abstract: A housing device for a hand-held power tool has at least one see-through region composed of a transparent plastic, and having an interior side configured as a carrier for an element selected from the group consisting of an information element, a signal element, and both; and also a hand-held power tool is provided with such a housing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Wuensch, Wolfgang Hirschburger, Manfred Lutz, Sim Teik Yeoh
  • Patent number: 7677752
    Abstract: A power tool includes a main housing, a motor, a hammer case, an end-tool holding part, a driving-force transmitting mechanism, a light-unit mounting part, a light unit, and a cover. The motor is accommodated in the main housing and is configured to generate a driving force. The hammer case has an outer peripheral surface. The end-tool holding part is configured to hold an end tool. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is accommodated in the hammer case. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is configured to transmit the driving force to the end-tool holding part. The light-unit mounting part is formed integrally with the hammer case. The light unit is mounted to the light-unit mounting part. The cover covers the outer peripheral surface of the hammer case and accommodates the light-unit mounting part and the light unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Tadokoro, Takuma Saito, Takuya Teranishi, Katsuhiro Oomori, Kazuhiko Funabashi
  • Publication number: 20100053940
    Abstract: A work light assembly for use with a hand drill or like rotary tool having a work light, a side handle assembly, and an attachment assembly, where the work light is removably secured to a portion of the rotary tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: JACOBS CHUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Theodore G. Yaksich
  • Publication number: 20100038103
    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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Ueda, Takao Aradachi, Jinichi Toukairin
  • Patent number: 7658501
    Abstract: A cutoff/milling device with a motor-driven cutoff/milling element, a work support surface or a guide surface, and a light projection device, the light projection device projecting a light beam onto a workpiece which is located on the work support surface or under the guide surface such that the light beam marks the cutting/milling position or cutting/milling path on the workpiece. The light projection device has a switch for activation of the light projection in response to mechanical vibration produced either by operating of the device or manual knocking on the cutoff/milling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Metabowerke GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard Niemann
  • Publication number: 20100027246
    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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: John G. Petersen
  • Publication number: 20100000557
    Abstract: A handheld device for performing motorized filing with illumination of the filed surface at the point of contact is disclosed. The device is comprised of a translucent file attached to a shaft that contains a light-emitting diode disposed to transilluminate the file. The device also contains a motor to rotate said shaft and file as well as a power source. The device will provide more effective and efficient trimming of the nails of an infant, filing and shaping of the nails of an adult, and sanding, filing, or polishing of other surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Adam Barnett Keene
  • Patent number: 7641354
    Abstract: An assembly that combines a flashlight with at least one secondary tool element. The flashlight has an elongated casing. At least one tool element is provided. The tool element is coupled to the elongated casing of the flashlight, wherein the tool element is capable of moving reciprocally with respect to the elongated casing between a retracted position and an extended position while remaining coupled to the casing. The tool element lays parallel to the central axis of the flashlight and protrudes beyond the front of the flashlight when in its extended position. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively locking the tool element into its extended position. As such, the tool element can be locked into an extended position in front of the flashlight or retracted back into a stored position along the casing of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventors: A. Daniel Valois, M. Joy Valois
  • Publication number: 20090313831
    Abstract: A power saw including a body housing enclosing a motor, a saw blade operatively coupled to the motor, and a cutting head at least partially covering the saw blade, wherein the cutting head is rotatable relative to the body housing and is configured to be set relative to the body housing in at least two different fixed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Scientific Molding Corporation Ltd.
    Inventor: Chetan Patel
  • Patent number: 7631981
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable medical-examination light. Specifically, the invention relates to a disposable light for use with a speculum. Generally, the disposable light includes a casing with an interior and an exterior. The casing interior may be adapted to hold at least one battery. The casing exterior may include a proximal surface and a distal surface. A protrusion may extend from the proximal surface, and at least one light-emitting diode (“LED”), such as a white and/or green light producing LED, may be substantially disposed at a proximal end of the protrusion. Additionally, a gripping mechanism may extend from the casing's proximal surface. The disposable light may also comprise electrical components for connecting at least one battery to at least one LED. Furthermore, the disposable light may also include a switching mechanism that may be configured to close an electrical circuit between an LED and a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Utah Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Miller, Ben Shirley, Mark Fox
  • Publication number: 20090303699
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a lighting element integrated into a handle or hand-grip of a tool is disclosed, including at least one, but preferably two lighting fittings which have a modular constructions such that a lamp holder and a lens holder can be mounted in diverse positions relative to the longitudinal axis, and with which the direction of the light beam can be adjusted to the shape and size of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Cornelis Johannes Jacobus Antonius Van Gestel
  • Patent number: 7628503
    Abstract: An illuminated key casing assembly includes a light transmissive casing having a top and bottom side, a key ring hole, and a slot between the top and bottom side extending to the key ring hole that is configured to receive a key. The light transmissive casing includes a first cavity holding a single battery, and a second cavity that receives a light emitting device. Disposed between the first and second cavities are first and second protrusions, wherein light that is transmitted from within the second cavity through the first protrusion is dispersed through the light transmissive casing. The second protrusion has a mounting hole and an arcuate-shaped slot. The light emitting device has a first leadwire force-fit between a sidewall of the first cavity and battery so as to secure the battery, and a second leadwire received within the arcuate-shaped slot to provide a free end positioned over and spaced apart from the battery. A cover is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Kevin M. Pumm
  • Patent number: 7618152
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting structure of a flexible extension bar, which is assembled only the actuating end of the flexible extension bar. The lighting structure includes a coupling seat, a lid, a slip controller and LED light. The slip controller is assembled into an accommodating space of the coupling seat. The slip controller is provided with a fuel cell accommodating portion that defines two openings. The dialing portion of the slip controller is protruded from the lid. The light-emitting portion of LED light is protruded from the coupling seat. Two conductive pins are extended alternatively into the accommodating space of the coupling seat. The ends of the two conductive pins are formed into shapes of irregular length, and placed opposite the two openings of the fuel cell accommodating portion. The flexible extension bar lighting structure presents simple construction, cost-effectiveness, space-saving and ease-of-operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Kuo-Hua Tsung
  • Publication number: 20090277313
    Abstract: A cordless motor assisted torque wrench. In an example embodiment, the torque wrench includes an elongated housing adapted to enclose an elongated battery pack, a drive head pivotably connected to a first end of the elongated housing at a pivot connection, an electronic torque setting device operable to receive a desired torque setting from a user, a torque sensing device for sensing a level of torque applied by the wrench to a workpiece, a motor disposed within the head, and a torque limiter configured to limit the torque applied by the wrench to a workpiece based on the desired torque setting and the level of torque sensed by the torque sensing device. The elongated housing preferably includes a first segment and a second segment slidably coupled to form a telescopic elongated housing that is configurable into at least two lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Robert W. Wise
  • Patent number: 7611256
    Abstract: An illuminator for medical instruments includes a first body part having, at one end, an instrument coupling head and a lighting element and, at its other end, a first electrical connector releasably attachable to a second, compatible electrical connector of a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Medic.NRG Ltd.
    Inventors: Arie Becker, Simon Rothenstein
  • Publication number: 20090263754
    Abstract: A utility lighter includes a lighter casing having a casing body and an extension arm, a gas releasing valve provided in the lighter casing, an ignition nozzle provided at an upper end of the extension arm to communicate with the gas releasing valve; a piezoelectric unit, an actuation unit and an illumination arrangement. The illumination arrangement includes an illumination holder mounted on the lighter casing; and an illumination unit mounted on the illumination holder, in such a manner that the illumination unit is arranged to provide illumination primarily toward the ignition zone so that a user is able to accurately apply the ignition of the utility lighter to a target spot as clearly visualized by illumination of the ignition zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Boqi Wang
  • Patent number: 7604368
    Abstract: An extension bar with built-in light includes an elongate body having an open first end and an engaging recess in a second end of the elongate body. A switch member extends through a transverse hole of the elongate body and includes first and second conductive members connected thereto. A power supply unit and a light bulb are received in the passage. The second conductive member is in contact between the power supply unit and a conductive hand tool inserted into the engaging recess to activate the light bulb. The light bulb is also activated when rotating the switch member to contact directly the first conductive member, the second conductive member and the power supply unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Patent number: 7600885
    Abstract: A multiple function tool comprising a tool housing is disclosed. An electrically powered tool is contained within the tool housing. At least one electrical tool contact is associated with the housing. A battery housing mates with and is secured to the tool housing when the battery housing is positioned on the tool housing in a use position. A rechargeable battery is contained within the battery housing. At least one battery contact is positioned to be connected to the electrical tool contact when the battery housing is mounted on the tool housing in the use position. A light emitting device is positioned at one end of the battery housing. The light emitting device is electrically connected to the battery. A switch couples the battery to the light emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: ICC Innovative Concepts Corporation
    Inventors: Serafino Canino, Scott Gelormino
  • Patent number: 7588341
    Abstract: An illuminative jack includes a lighting device disposed in a top plate and connected to a switch. When the user switches on the switch, the lighting device will be radiated by the power supplied by a power source, thus providing an illumination effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Kai Hsiang Enterprise Co Ltd.
    Inventor: Lai-Shun Lin
  • Patent number: 7581846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat sink material that can more efficiently remove or divert heat from a light source or sources with a given weight of heat sink material when compare to a heat sink made of a solid block of thermally conductive material such as metal. It further relates to a heat sink that can more efficiently remove or divert heat from a curing light device when a reduced weight of heat sink material is used. The inventive heat sink has at least one suitable phase change material including organic materials, inorganic materials and combinations thereof. These materials can undergo substantially reversible phase changes, and can typically go through a large, if not an infinite number of cycles without losing their effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Discus Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Younes Shabany, Eric P. Rose
  • Patent number: 7575335
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving local illumination of a nail-cutting implement, such as clippers for human or animal nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Go Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret S. Neal, Phillip H. Neal, Michael J. Liebowitz
  • Patent number: 7568288
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the preferred invention comprises a right angle attachment for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool. The attachment has a housing with a mounting end that fits on the nose end portion of the tool housing, with the housing having an input shaft and an output shaft that are operably coupled together by bevel gears attached to each shaft. A magnet is mounted on the output shaft near an electric circuit located within the housing for producing current that drives the LED's. Since the magnet and the circuit are inside the housing, a lens is provided in the housing adjacent the light producing device for emitting light to the exterior of the housing and toward the tool attached to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy Baker
  • Publication number: 20090154145
    Abstract: The tool has a handle and a rigid shaft that extends from the handle. The shaft has an end. It also has a bore that extends from the handle to the end of the shaft. A LED is situated in the bore, proximate the end of the shaft. The handle has a recess. A battery is situated within the recess. The LED is electrically connected to battery by a wire extending through the bore, between the LED and the handle. In the screwdriver embodiments, the end of the shaft is designed to engage a screw. Interchangeable heads are provided in the screwdriver embodiment for use with screws of various configurations. In another embodiment, the end of the shaft is planar such that light from the bore can illuminate hard to reach areas or focus on a small area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Donald Nevin
  • Publication number: 20090147503
    Abstract: The illuminated washable spoon includes a main spoon body having a concave distal portion and a handle portion. The handle portion is hollow and has a motion sensor and switch therein with connection to an illumination mechanism and adapted to turn the switch on in response to detected motion. An illumination mechanism is located within the handle portion. The illumination mechanism includes a power source, connection to the on/off switch and at least one light. When the spoon is moved and motion is sensed by the motion sensor, the motion sensor turns on the switch which illuminates at least one light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Patricia A. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20090141482
    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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: The Black & Decker Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll, Kevin Maurice Alston
  • Patent number: 7531197
    Abstract: Illuminated tongs include a pair of arm members joined together at a hinged end for relative moment to grasp an object such as a translucent confectionary item. A battery compartment is connected to at least one of the arm members, and a spring is mounted in the battery compartment to bias the tongs to an open position. A light source is hidden within one of the arm members adjacent the grasping end. A switch member, associated with the battery compartment, is automatically closed when the grasping end is moved to grasp a confectionary member whereby light will glow from the interior of the confectionary member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Kandy Kastle, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20090097236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable medical-examination light. Specifically, the invention relates to a disposable light for use with a speculum. Generally, the disposable light includes a casing with an interior and an exterior. The casing interior may be adapted to hold at least one battery. The casing exterior may include a proximal surface and a distal surface. A protrusion may extend from the proximal surface, and at least one light-emitting diode (“LED”), such as a white and/or green light producing LED, may be substantially disposed at a proximal end of the protrusion. Additionally, a gripping mechanism may extend from the casing's proximal surface. The disposable light may also comprise electrical components for connecting at least one battery to at least one LED. Furthermore, the disposable light may also include a switching mechanism that may be configured to close an electrical circuit between an LED and a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Utah Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Miller, Ben Shirley, Mark Fox
  • Publication number: 20090094843
    Abstract: Escape cap is a flashlight tail cap that comes to a conical point for use as a poking weapon for delivering a concentrated bruising striking force to a flesh-covered body and for breaking glass, or glass-type, windows for access into or egress from a vehicle or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: James Keith Brannam Brannam
  • Patent number: 7510296
    Abstract: The screwdriver has a handle and a rigid shaft that extends from the handle. The shaft has an end for engaging a screw. It also has a bore that extends from the handle to the screw-engaging end of the shaft. A LED is situated in the bore, proximate the screw-engaging end of the shaft. The handle has a recess. A battery is situated within the recess. The LED is electrically connected to battery by a wire extending through the bore, between the LED and the handle. Interchangeable heads are provided for use with screws of various configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Donald Nevin
  • Patent number: 7510295
    Abstract: A multi-function penlight structure comprises a body provided with a cell, a power button and an illuminative casing, in the outer front periphery of the illuminative casing being mounted a magnetic collar, and at the rear end of the body being formed a grip portion in which an extendable and retractable stem is received, and at the front end of the stem being attached a flexible member for connecting with the body, such that the penlight body can be extended, retracted and bent to any desired angle so as to attract a metal object by using the magnetic collar, and after retracting the stem and the flexible member back to the grip portion, the present invention can be simply used as a penlight, thereby achieving the multi-function purposes thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Leo Shih
  • Publication number: 20090059569
    Abstract: This invention comprises a push cleaning tool comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front or behind the tool for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Richard J. Quattrini, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090059570
    Abstract: This invention describes a dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Richard J. Quattrini, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090046448
    Abstract: A saw includes a handle and a blade which is fixed to the handle. The handle includes a recess defined in a side thereof and an illumination device is rotatably connected to the recess of the handle. The illumination device includes a light emitting member and a switch connected thereto. The user may rotate the illumination device to adjust the direction of the light beam from the light emitting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Hung-He Huang
  • Publication number: 20090034240
    Abstract: An extension bar with built-in light includes an elongate body having an open first end and an engaging recess in a second end of the elongate body. A switch member extends through a transverse hole of the elongate body and includes first and second conductive members connected thereto. A power supply unit and a light bulb are received in the passage. The second conductive member is in contact between the power supply unit and a conductive hand tool inserted into the engaging recess to activate the light bulb. The light bulb is also activated when rotating the switch member to contact directly the first conductive member, the second conductive member and the power supply unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20090034239
    Abstract: A pneumatic tool having a lighting fixture includes a main body, a driving unit, a working unit and an illumination unit. A tool head is provided on the main body. The driving unit and the working unit are disposed in the main body. The working unit is driven by the driving unit. The main body further includes a holder integrally formed with the main body. The holder comprises a socket adapted to receive the illumination device therein. The illumination device includes a bulb holder, an illumination unit, an insulating ring, a battery and a switch. The switch includes a push button exposing outwardly from the socket for controlling lighting when the user is working at a dark place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Chin-Ho Hsu
  • Patent number: 7452097
    Abstract: Illuminating nail scissors for trimming nails of infants and toddlers. There is: nail scissors, including: a first cutting member, having: a first handle portion; and a first blade portion; and a second cutting member, having: a second handle portion; and a second blade portion, wherein the first blade portion and the second blade portion have rounded blunt tips; a light module, coupled to the nail scissors; and a power module, in communication with the light module. The first handle portion and the second handle portion comprise rubber. The light module comprises an LED light. The power module comprises a lithium battery. There is also: a control module, in communication with the power module. The control module comprises an On/Off button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Teresa E. Dunbar
  • Publication number: 20080278931
    Abstract: A tool structure with illumination comprises a tool body; a light source group mounted on the front end of the tool body; and at least one battery. The light source group is composed of at least one electrical socket and at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting device is mounted on the electrical socket. The battery supplies electric power for the light source group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Ching-Huei Wu, Ching-Mo Wu
  • Publication number: 20080264212
    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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Markus Leupert
  • Publication number: 20080266840
    Abstract: A surgical illumination device is disclosed. The device has a light source mounted at the end of a flexible boom. The boom is attached to a housing containing a battery and an electronic controller. A switch actuator on the housing allows a user to turn the device on and off through the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ENGINEERED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Nordmeyer, Eric David Serafin, Glenn William Ruhf, Raymond Louis Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 7438428
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent glow spike includes a hand tool having a transparent plastic tube portion as a shell container for a first agent of a liquid chemiluminescent material and for a glass vial containing a second agent of the liquid chemiluminescent material. A distal end of the transparent plastic tube portion is formed with a penetrating spike portion to mount a comestible article by a user. Application of an external force to the transparent plastic tube containing the glass vial breaks the glass vial to cause the first and second agents to intermix to activate the liquid chemiluminescent material to provide a fluorescent/luminescent effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Filtrex Holdings Pte, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, David Boone
  • Patent number: 7434952
    Abstract: A driver head, including a body with a connecting end, a control member, a light emitting element and a power supply element; a control member is pivotally installed in the transversal groove of the body; an electrically conducting plate is contained in the conducting groove of the control member; the outer circumferential surface of a light emitting element is in contact with the body; a plurality of power supply elements are installed in the third groove; a resilient element is installed in the third groove; the control member has a conducting groove, such that the electrically conducting plate can be installed in the conducting groove, and the control member can be turned to drive the electrically conducting plate or the control plane to contact the power supply element, for controlling an electric connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Shyh-Ming Wang