With Screwdriver Patents (Class 7/108)
  • Patent number: 9138880
    Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle. A wire stripping component is arranged inside the handle; an opening corresponding to a working portion of the wire stripping component is provided on the handle. Owing to the built-in wire stripping component, the screwdriver has the wire stripping function. Also disclosed is a handle applied to the screwdriver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignees: HANGZHOU GREAT STAR TOOLS CO., LTD, HANGZHOU GREAT STAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    Inventor: Weiyi Wang
  • Patent number: 8966690
    Abstract: A multi-tool apparatus includes a frame having at least one opening and at least one gate element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. The apparatus includes at least one cutting element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable into the opening so that the at least one gate element and at least one cutting element come into contact for wire stripping, crimping, and cutting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Elemental Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas R. Stokes, Launce R. Barber
  • Publication number: 20140366278
    Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle. A wire stripping component is arranged inside the handle; an opening corresponding to a working portion of the wire stripping component is provided on the handle. Owing to the built-in wire stripping component, the screwdriver has the wire stripping function. Also disclosed is a handle applied to the screwdriver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicants: HANGZHOU GREAT STAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD, HANGZHOU GREAT STAR TOOLS CO., LTD
    Inventor: Weiyi WANG
  • Patent number: 8856994
    Abstract: A hand tool with a handle with an inner cavity, a tool bit holder removably secured within the inner cavity and having a first end adapted for receiving a first reversible tool bit and a second end adapted for receiving a second reversible tool bit, wherein a first reversible tool bit may be removably secured within an inner cavity positioned within the first end of the tool bit holder using a circular spring clip extending around an outer surface of the first end of the tool bit holder, wherein a second reversible tool bit may be removably secured within an inner cavity positioned within the second end of the tool bit holder, wherein the first reversible tool bit has a first punch down blade and a second punch down blade, and wherein the outer diameter of the first end of the tool bit holder is 0.532 inches or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Powers
  • Publication number: 20140123397
    Abstract: A hand tool with a handle with an inner cavity, a tool bit holder removably secured within the inner cavity and having a first end adapted for receiving a first reversible tool bit and a second end adapted for receiving a second reversible tool bit, wherein a first reversible tool bit may be removably secured within an inner cavity positioned within the first end of the tool bit holder using a circular spring clip extending around an outer surface of the first end of the tool bit holder, wherein a second reversible tool bit may be removably secured within an inner cavity positioned within the second end of the tool bit holder, wherein the first reversible tool bit has a first punch down blade and a second punch down blade, and wherein the outer diameter of the first end of the tool bit holder is 0.532 inches or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: Konrad Powers
  • Publication number: 20140082850
    Abstract: A multi-tool apparatus includes a frame having at least one opening and at least one gate element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. The apparatus includes at least one cutting element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable into the opening so that the at least one gate element and at least one cutting element come into contact for wire stripping, crimping, and cutting operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas R. Stokes, Launce R. Barber
  • Patent number: 8650988
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a casing, a press cutting mechanism, a switching wheel and stripping mechanism. The casing has a hollow chamber in its interior. The press cutting mechanism is installed inside the hollow chamber. The press cutting mechanism includes a ram component and a sleeve that sheathes the ram component. The external periphery of the sleeve has a first positioning surface. The switching wheel has a through hole that corresponds to and selectively connects to the sleeve. The inner wall of the through hole has a second positioning surface. The stripping mechanism has a lock connected to the casing through a soft belt. By turning the switching wheel, the second positioning surface and the first positioning surface can be aligned or misaligned. As a result the hand tool can be switched between two or more functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Chao-Chin Yen
  • Patent number: 8621961
    Abstract: A tool handle includes a handle body having a first end, a second end, an exterior surface and a bore configured to receive a shaft. A wire stripper is integrated into the exterior surface of the handle and configured to cut and remove the insulating layer of a conductive wire. The wire stripper includes a first sharp edge and a second sharp edge intersecting the first sharp edge to form a v-shaped notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Wade Burch, Michael S. Steele, Jason R. Crowe
  • Patent number: 8443508
    Abstract: A punch down tool, a receiver for a punch down tool, and a work end adapter for a punch down tool, for terminating electrical conductors and turning fasteners, are disclosed. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The punch down tool is adapted to receive standard blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the punch down tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the punch down tool, and will not rotate independently of the punch down tool. The punch down tool has an impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: T3 Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Ron Vogel, Garrick Sillers
  • Patent number: 8220135
    Abstract: There is disclosed an impact termination tool, a receiver for an impact termination tool, and a work end adapter for an impact termination tool. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The impact termination tool is adapted to receive standard impact termination blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the impact termination tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the impact termination tool, and will not rotate independently of the impact termination tool. The impact termination tool has a spring-loaded impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: T3 Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Ron Vogel, Garrick Sillers
  • Publication number: 20100306990
    Abstract: There is disclosed an impact termination tool, a receiver for an impact termination tool, and a work end adapter for an impact termination tool. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The impact termination tool is adapted to receive standard impact termination blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the impact termination tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the impact termination tool, and will not rotate independently of the impact termination tool. The impact termination tool has a spring-loaded impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Ron Vogel, Garrick Sillers
  • Publication number: 20100269263
    Abstract: A tool handle includes a handle body having a first end, a second end, an exterior surface and a bore configured to receive a shaft. A wire stripper is integrated into the exterior surface of the handle and configured to cut and remove the insulating layer of a conductive wire. The wire stripper includes a first sharp edge and a second sharp edge intersecting the first sharp edge to form a v-shaped notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Wade Burch, Michael S. Steele, Jason R. Crowe
  • Patent number: 7409736
    Abstract: A strip length scale for a wire stripper has a receiving portion, a channel aligned with the receiving portion and gradation markings along the length of the channel. Numerical markings next to the gradation marking correspond with the length of the channel. The channel receives the bare conductor portion of a stripped insulated wire. The receiving portion of the strip length scale receives the insulated wire portion of the stripped insulated wire. An abutment at the junction of the channel and receiving portion locates the end of the insulation accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce P. Konen
  • Publication number: 20080028537
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tool comprising a handle, and a safety tube having a connecting end coupled to the handle and a working end that receives a spring element. Wall edges at the working end define an outer rim. The safety tube has a bit assembly housing at the working end that secures a bit assembly within the safety tube. The tool further comprises a wire rotation means for rotating a wire clockwise and counterclockwise around a fastener shank. The working end of the safety tube surrounds a fastener head thus providing additional rotational support. The present tool is able to tighten and loosen a fastener such as a screw, and optionally and simultaneously hook and unhook the wire around the fastener shank. The tool may also be used for tightening and loosening the fastener without engaging the wire rotation means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Victor Miles Tripp
  • Patent number: 7174667
    Abstract: A tool to facilitate the removal of a barrel bushing on a handgun such as the 1911 automatic pistol. The tool has a handle which foldably receives a wrench having an aperture conforming to the shape of bushing. In the extended position, the wrench is provided with ridges or serrations to frictionally engage the fingers or hands of the user. Additional accessory items such as knife blades or other tools may be foldably secured to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Pete Connal
  • Patent number: 7171712
    Abstract: A strip length scale for a wire stripper has a receiving portion, a channel aligned with the receiving portion and gradation markings along the length of the channel. Numerical markings next to the gradation marking correspond with the length of the channel. The channel receives the bare conductor portion of a stripped insulated wire. The receiving portion of the strip length scale receives the insulated wire portion of the stripped insulated wire. An abutment at the junction of the channel and receiving portion locates the end of the insulation accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce P. Konen
  • Patent number: 7114825
    Abstract: The invention is a multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a cover plate and a back plate connected by a plurality of rivets, as a unit, a plurality of implements connected to a housing, wherein the plurality of implements include a flashlight, a chip puller, a first screwdriver having a small Phillips head, a second screwdriver forming a small flat head, a continuity tester with an indicator light, a wire stripper, a crimper, and a laptop case cracker, wherein the plurality of implements are pivotably coupled to the plurality of rivets and the flashlight is positioned on the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Evan George Bauman
  • Patent number: 7114208
    Abstract: A tool of the manual pliers type has a pair of levers pivotally joined for moving the levers into abutment wherein terminal ends of the levers form a continuous screwdriver blade, a stripping aperture, a cutting enablement, a crimping enablement, and further provides a pair of opposing gripping notches, one of the notches terminating in the screwdriver blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Randall W. Borst
  • Patent number: 7073918
    Abstract: The invention is a compact multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a front plate and a back plate and an overall length of less than three inches, separated by interior plates connected by pivots and a unit of numerous implements including a miniature flashlight, a chip puller, a first screwdriver having a small Phillips head with a length less than two inches, a second screwdriver forming a small flat head with a length less than two inches, a continuity tester with a miniature indicator light, a miniature wire stripper, a miniature crimper, and a laptop case cracker, wherein the implements are pivotally coupled to the housing and the miniature flashlight is positioned on the front plate of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventor: Evan George Bauman
  • Patent number: 6915540
    Abstract: The invention provides bayonet or survival knife 100 that insulates the user from electric shock. With the insulated bayonet or knife, the user can safely cut a wire regardless of whether the wire is electrified or not. As a further improvement, the invention provides the soldier with an indicator to warn the soldier or user that the wire that is being cut is also electrified. In one of its embodiments the invention provides a voltage indicator circuit that includes, in series, blade 102 and hand guard 104 of bayonet or knife 100, resistor 106, light bulb 108 such as a neon bulb, and electrical thumb terminal 110 embedded in insulating handle 112. Metal blade 102 and metal butt or bayonet latch 114 on the end of handle 112 are electrically isolated from each other by insulating extension rod 116.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: The Ontario Knife Company
    Inventors: Nick Trbovich, Jr., Kathlyn Susan Green
  • Publication number: 20040025259
    Abstract: A tool handle structure comprises a fixation part at a front side and a movable part at a rear side. The fixation part terminates in a front end that includes a fixation slot for fixedly attaching a tool element. The movable part is pivotally assembled with an upper cover in a manner to be capable of being opened and closed relative to each other. A spring element and at least a peeling tool is mounted between the movable part and the upper cover, and a switch is mounted through the movable part and the upper cover to securely close the upper cover on the movable part. With this tool handle structure, different types of tool elements can be mounted to tool handle for adequate utilization. Furthermore, the peeling tool is adapted to peel off and cut the insulating layer of differently sized wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Chao Chin Yen
  • Publication number: 20030150062
    Abstract: A wire stripper with integral screwdriver has a pair of levers pivotally connected at a fulcrum point to each other. Each lever has a handle and a jaw on opposite sides of the fulcrum point. The jaws have a plurality of notches of different curvatures, which come together in a closed state for stripping insulation from electrical wires of different gauges, and also have a scissors area for cutting electrical wires. One of the jaws is extended and includes an integral screwdriver tip. In a preferred embodiment, when the tool is in a closed position, the handles are closed together to form a single integral screwdriver handle. The tool can be used for stripping wire and screwing down electrical connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne Muirhead
  • Patent number: 6505399
    Abstract: An improved cable preparation tool and an accompanying method which, when utilized concurrently, prepare fully shielded cables for termination into connecting devices. A preferred embodiment of the tool has hinged first and second tool handles biased together about a hinge by a resilient member. One end of a tool handle is fitted with a receptacle to receive and mount a detachable blade cartridge assembly which cuts the cable jacket and shielding metallic foils wrapped around individual pairs of insulated wires. A second receptacle is provided in either tool handle to receive a detachable template cartridge assembly which is used to properly position wires for termination into a connector. An exemplary method of cable preparation using the tool includes removing a cutting a cable jacket, cutting a plurality of foils and aligning wires using a single cable preparation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Siemon Company
    Inventors: Denny Lo, David Valentukonis
  • Patent number: 6081953
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle with a tool attached thereto. The handle includes a compartment defined by a bottom wall and two side walls. A press block includes two ends in guided sliding engagement with the side walls to thereby allow the press block to be slidable relative to the side walls of the handle upon manual operation on the press block. A first wire stripping member is provided on the bottom wall of the compartment and includes a number of first notches of different curvatures. A second wire stripping member is provided on the press block and includes a number of second notches of different curvatures for stripping insulation from electrical wires of different gauges when the first notches and the second notches come together in a closed state as a result of manual operation on the press block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Paul Chou
  • Patent number: 6023804
    Abstract: A tool for stripping insulation from wire has a handle and a knife blade extending therefrom. The knife blade has a flat surface and a sharp edge. A secondary blade is provided on the knife blade, offset therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Tony J. Azar
    Inventors: John P. Desjardins, Tony J. Azar
  • Patent number: 5956789
    Abstract: A screwdriver has a handle provided with a spring-biased press block secured within a recess of the handle for movement towards and away from a bottom of the recess. The press block and bottom of the recess are each provided with cooperating wire clamping and terminal clamping bodies for respectively stripping insulation from the wire and securing a terminal to a stripped end of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Paul Chou
  • Patent number: 5918337
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tool comprising a fish hook screwdriver is provided to quickly and accurately trace electrical wires. The user-friendly fish hook screwdriver has a screwdriver blade to move, separate or spread a bundle or harness of wires and has a hook which can conveniently slide along the wire being traced. Advantageously, the hook can also hook, pull and lift the wires being traced, as desired. The hook can be an internal hook which extends into the blade or shank. The hook can also be an external hook which extends outwardly from the blade or shank. The hook can have different configurations and sizes to accommodate different size wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Jens Evling
    Inventors: Jens Evling, Isaac Silvas
  • Patent number: 5893185
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool comprises first and second body members pivotally connected for movement between an open and a closed position. The body members include handle portions, and define first and second opposed cutting sections positioned between the pivotal connection and the handle portions. A bit retainer extends from the second body member and is adapted to receive a plurality of different tool bits. A clip is provided on one of the body members for retaining the various tool bits. The multi-purpose hand tool also includes a hammer section extending from the second body member perpendicular to the first body member, thereby defining a square. A plurality of apertures corresponding to a plurality of standard wire gage sizes, as well as a plurality of sharpened apertures for stripping differently sized wires are also defined by the first and second body members. The multi-purpose hand tool further includes a crimping tool, wire cutter and wire stripper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventors: Joseph Okrepkie, Ralph Okrepkie
  • Patent number: 5604948
    Abstract: The slide element of a termination tool is modified to include an outer torque/slide body portion, thereby forming a combination--torque and slide--element, which provides the auxiliary capability of imparting torque to an engageable hardware element, such as slotted end or cross-point end screwdriver bit, thereby enabling the tool used to drive commonly used hardware fasteners. The interior bore of the handle in which a slide element is normally axially translatable is modified to capture respective halves of a protective sleeve element. The protective sleeve element is shaped to conform with the shape of a torque/slide body portion of the torque/slide element. The torque/slide element is preferably metallic (e.g. steel) and is generally cylindrically shaped, having a longitudinal axis that is alignable with the longitudinal axis of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth L. McMahon, Robert W. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5590432
    Abstract: A tool for driving a fastener and uncoiling a spool of wire. The inventive device includes a handle for being grasped and manipulated by an individual. A driving assembly extends from the handle for engaging a fastener to permit manual rotation of the fastener. A wire engaging assembly extends through the handle for engaging an end of a spool of wire, whereby the driving assembly can be engaged to a drill to permit powered rotation of the handle to effect uncoiling of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Aaron R. Taskey, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5520227
    Abstract: A tool for forming a controlled bend in a wire to be positioned around a terminal screw or post. The tool has a wire bending head at one end of a shaft which has a handle at the opposite end, the wire bending head including a post coaxial with the shaft and an arcuate flange outwardly of the shaft. A second flange is spaced from the first flange, and the two flanges provide stops. The end of a wire is placed adjacent to the post and is inserted between the flanges; in an alternate embodiment, there is a single flange with a transverse opening in which the end of the wire is placed. The tool is rotated while the wire is held, or the wire may be moved with or without tool rotation, so that the wire is bent around the post. Bending continues until the wire engages a second stop, which is located to position the two legs of the bent wire in a desired relative position, which may be substantially parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: The Electrician's Buddy
    Inventor: Ronald G. Kelley
  • Patent number: 5205006
    Abstract: A tool for use by Electricians, as well as by wireman in general, which includes a handle body, a moveable handle portion which is pivotally mounted within a recess of the handle body, and attached to an arm extending forwardly of the pivot and carrying a cutting blade extending towards and opposed to a blade on a screwdriver shaft or base. Each of the wire cutting blades has one or more opposed recesses dimensioned to serve together as wire stripers. A screwdriver shaft having a base end is secured to the front end of the handle body. Extending forwardly of the screwdriver shaft base and spaced slightly laterally therefrom is a dowel shaft for bending wire into eyelets in cooperation with the screwdriver shaft. Replaceably secured to the base of the screwdriver is a cable cutting blade with its cutting edge extending rearwardly from the base of the screwdriver shaft towards the front of the handle body but spaced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Alfred J. Panasuk
  • Patent number: 4680996
    Abstract: A screwdriver having its blade end rotated slightly about its longitudinal axis and also provided with arcuate cutouts at the rotation, so that the combination of these two structural features provides an aligning edge that remains in the observation of the user and facilitates placement of the screw-turning edge in the slot of a screw head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Inventor: Peter N. Gold
  • Patent number: 4257159
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for securing a wire to a screw terminal. A wire is inserted within an aperture of a hollow shaft, and a loop is formed by turning either the wire or the shaft. The loop will have a substantially straight end portion when formed in this matter. The loop is placed about the shank portion of a screw terminal, after which it is closed by a notch of an appropriately shaped tool. The screw may then be tightened in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1981
    Inventor: Louis E. Wingert