Pocketknife Type Patents (Class 7/118)
  • Publication number: 20110179581
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tool includes a tool handle and any combination of a bottle opener, a corkscrew, a zester, a lemon/lime peeler, a cutting blade and a wine bottle opener provided on the tool handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Hunkele
  • Publication number: 20110173759
    Abstract: A bicycle tool assembly includes a base having two base plates and a bar is connected between the two base plates. A tool set is pivotably connected to the bar. A chain tool assembly includes a first chain tool set and a second chain tool set, wherein the first chain tool set is pivotably connected to the bar and includes a clamp portion to clamp a chain. The second chain tool set is a board having a bent portion so as to be mounted to the tool set. The second chain tool can be removed from the base and is engaged with the first tool chain set. A push member is movably connected to the first chain tool set so as to reach the clamp portion to access the pins of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CROPS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: KEIJI TAIGA
  • Publication number: 20110162149
    Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Publication number: 20110145997
    Abstract: A foldable tool kit for positioning the tool, comprising a case, a plurality of tools and a plurality of orientation rings. The case includes two lateral sideboards and at least one pivot shaft interconnected the two sideboards. The tools pivotally connected to the pivot shaft to rotate thereabout; a lateral face of a pivot end of each tool is formed with at least one retaining portion. At least one lateral face of each orientation ring has at least one engaging portion. The orientation rings sleeves on the pivot shaft but fails to rotate, and are arranged among the tools. The retaining portion of each tool mates with the engaging portion of the adjacent orientation ring so as to block the relative movement between the tool and the orientation ring, whereby the tool is capable of positioning while in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Shu Te WU
  • Patent number: 7913591
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided that includes a carabiner and that is designed to fold into a closed position that is relatively compact. As such, the carabiner of the multipurpose tool can be utilized to secure the multipurpose tool to a user, such as to a belt loop or the like, while permitting the multipurpose tool to be folded into a compact form. A handle that includes a carabiner and that can be utilized by such a multipurpose tool as well as a method of forming the handle are also provided. Still further, a multipurpose tool is provided that includes a handle defining a pocket for storing at least one bit in instances in which the bit is not engaged by the bit driver, thereby reducing the likelihood that the bit will be lost or otherwise separated from the multipurpose tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventor: John Nenadic
  • Publication number: 20110041255
    Abstract: A foldable tool kit including a case having two sideboards and several tools side by side arranged between the two sideboards. Each of the tools has a rod body, a pivoted end formed with a pivot hole and an operation end for driving a threaded member. The tools are pivotally disposed at least one end of the case via a pivot shaft. The foldable tool kit is flattened and lightweight and has beautified appearance. The volume of the foldable tool kit is minimized so that it is easy to carry and store the foldable tool kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Wu Shu Te
  • Publication number: 20110023238
    Abstract: A multi tool with a handle arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis. The handle has a first end and a second end and a housing for containing a first tool. The multi tool also has a prop which interoperates with the first handle and provides stability against overturning of the multi tool when supporting a device. The multi tool also has a mount which is interoperable with either the handle or the prop. The mount will maintain a device in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: TOREN ORZECK, Matthew Jellett
  • Publication number: 20110010866
    Abstract: A multi-purpose utility tool for hockey equipment includes a handle and a plurality of devices pivotally attached to the tool by a plurality of pivot pins. Each device has a storage position within the handle. The tool comprises the following devices: a combination flat screw driving blade and bottle opener; a lace pulling tool; a lanyard mount; a scissor; a pliers; a screwing tool; a pick; and, tweezers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: WILLIAM R. GREEN, SCOTT R. STRONG, MICHAEL D. KLINCK
  • Publication number: 20110000024
    Abstract: A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20110000025
    Abstract: A biaxial foldout tool includes a body with opposing ends and one or more sets of tool drivers. The opposing ends are rotated 90° from each other. A first set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a first end and rotates about a first hinge; a second set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a second end and rotates about a second hinge. A first portion of the first set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the first set of tool drivers. A first portion of the second set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the second set of tool drivers. When tool drivers are in an open position, internal stops prevent the tool drivers from opening past a predetermined angle. The tool drivers are contained within channels of the body when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20100319138
    Abstract: A portable tool kit comprising a self-releasing clasp such that the clasp is released as a main body is rotated about a handle axle from a closed position to an open position with reference to a handle assembly. The main body and handle assembly cooperate to wholly enclose a set of tools when in the closed position. When in an open position, the tools of the main body are exposed to selection and rotation about a rivet of the main body cooperating with a biasing device of a biasing rivet of the main body to hold the tool in place. When fully extended, the main body and handle assembly permit the selection of a plurality of tools such as Phillips head and flat head screwdrivers of different sizes for extension from within the main body for use. Moreover, lamps may be provided on either end of the handle assembly for illuminating a work area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Adamany, Bennett S. Rubin
  • 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: 7770249
    Abstract: A tooling device configured to manipulate an electrical connector is disclosed. The tooling device has a body and a first pair of prongs pivotally mounted to the body. Each of the prongs of the first pair of prongs is spaced apart. The prongs pivot independent of each other and have an identical configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: K & S Wiring Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos Rafael Rodriguez Araiza
  • Patent number: 7739799
    Abstract: A combination utility and sporting knife includes a longitudinal knife handle, a utility blade carrier disposed within the handle and linearly movable within the handle, a utility blade carried by the blade carrier, a manual movable blade moving member operatively connected with the blade carrier, and a pivotally movable blade pivotally connected to the handle. The utility blade and the pivotally movable blade are extendable from opposite ends of the handle. The utility blade edge and the pivotally movable blade edge both are exposed towards the bottom portion of the handle when the pivotally movable blade and the utility blade are in operative positions thereof so that the bottom and top portions of the handle retain their relative bottom and top orientations for use of either the utility blade or the pivotally moveable blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventor: Gary E. Van Deursen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100132125
    Abstract: A bike tool assemblage includes a first tool assembly and a second tool assembly. The first tool assembly has at least one first tool pivoted thereto, and the first tool is capable of rotation in a first plane. The second tool assembly has at least one second tool pivoted thereto, and the second tool is capable of rotation in a second plane. The first and the second tool assemblies are detachable to each other, which are characterized in: the first and second planes are not paralleled to each other, while the first and second tool assemblies are in combination. Thus, the first and second tools rotate in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Shu Te WU
  • Patent number: 7725969
    Abstract: A novel tool and process, primarily useful for assisting ice climbers in creating a “V-thread” anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Ian Andrew Osteyee
  • Patent number: 7721448
    Abstract: A folding knife comprises a blade and a handle, wherein the handle is formed by bending a metal sheet into a shape of inverted U-section for clamping an item (e.g., a lighter) therein and comprises a latch formed by punching on one side thereof adjacent to the receiving space in a direction opposite to the receiving space. The blade has one end pivotably secured to one end of the other side of the handle having the latch and the one end of the blade is lockingly fastened by the latch when the blade is in its opened position. The blade is unfastened when a predetermined pressing force is exerted on the latch toward the receiving space such that the blade may pivotably retract onto the other side of the handle. Thus, the folding knife can be mounted with the item (e.g., the lighter) for the functions of cutting and lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Chih-Chen Kao
  • Patent number: 7676930
    Abstract: An improvement for a dual handle fighting knife having interlocking handles when in open position and multiple spring blades stabilization in open and closed position. The handle blade spring engagement provides for a safe, straight-forward interlocking blade position and spacing of said cutting edge engagement with said handle when in closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Cold Steel
    Inventor: Andrew Demko
  • Patent number: 7676982
    Abstract: A tool for saving the lives of captured fish that are swollen by expanded gases when brought to the surface includes an elongate hollow tube of rigid construction having a sharp cutting edge formed in a distal free end of the tube. A user grasps a proximal end of the tube and punctures a fish at a predetermined location in its body with the sharp cutting edge to allow gases to flow out of the body of the fish until the body returns to a substantially unswollen condition. The fish is conventionally resuscitated prior to release after the gases have been vented. The tube folds into a handle for storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: San Fu Lee
  • Patent number: 7637049
    Abstract: A multitool for a firearm provides a frame adapted for storage within a handgrip cavity of a firearm and a plurality of tools rotatably mounted to the frame to move from within the frame to extending from the frame as a result of being rotatably mounted, wherein the plurality of tools are adapted for use to rehabilitate the firearm under predetermined malfunction conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Samson, David Beaudet
  • Patent number: 7634956
    Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selected position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Rivera, Nathan E. Knight, Hollan E. Tsuda
  • Patent number: 7607231
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes bypass shears with handles that fold around the shears into a compact configuration in which the blades of the shears are hidden. A sharp-edged cutter is removable from the shears for resharpening or replacement, in one version of the tool. A blade safety lock holds the blades closed and is automatically engaged as the handles are folded. The handles are comfortably shaped and may include overmolded elastomeric cushioning portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Klecker, John P. Nenadic
  • Patent number: 7596870
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes bypass shears with handles that fold around the shears into a compact configuration in which the blades of the shears are hidden. A sharp-edged cutter is removable from the shears for resharpening or replacement. A blade safety lock holds the blades closed and is automatically engaged as the handles are folded. The handles are comfortably shaped and may include overmolded elastomeric cushioning portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Klecker, Benjamin C. Rivera
  • Publication number: 20090199941
    Abstract: A combination wallet tool includes a pair of hinged, mating shells which define a closed chamber when closed and latched. The chamber is partitioned to provide areas in which currency, cards and papers may be kept. The mating surfaces of the shells are sealed, for example, by an O-ring to keep water from entering the chamber. A variety of useful tools having identical bases may be interchangeably seated in respective apertures provided in the shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: TONER MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Carl Toner, Garry Brandon Hensley
  • Publication number: 20090199345
    Abstract: A firearm servicing tool comprises a hinge piece, a fixed size wrench head, and first and second handle portions. The wrench head is attached and fixed in position relative to the hinge piece. Each of the first and second handle portions is pivotally connected to the hinge piece. The handle portions are movable relative to each other and relative to the wrench head in a manner such that the tool can be selectively reconfigured into at least first and second alternative configurations. The first and second handle portions engage each other and surround the wrench head when the tool is in the first configuration. The first and second handle portions engage each other with the wrench head extending outwardly therefrom when the tool is in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: CJ WEAPONS LLC
    Inventor: Jon Morgan
  • Publication number: 20090188049
    Abstract: A modular tool system includes a plate for carrying a tool, a top plate coupled to an upper side of the tool-carrying plate, and a base plate coupled to a lower side of the tool-carrying plate. A pair of locking members is disposed at two opposite ends of the tool-carrying plate. Each lock member is rotatably mounted in an opening of the tool-carrying plate, and has an axis of rotation perpendicular the tool-carrying plate. Each locking member has a keyway facing the upper side for receiving and locking a corresponding key of the top plate, and a key facing the lower side for inserting and locking in a corresponding keyway of the base plate. Turning of the keys of the top plate relative to the keyways of the tool-carrying plate locks the top plate and the tool-carrying plate together, and further turning of the keys of the top plate turns the keys of the tool-carrying plate relative to the keyways of the base plate and locks the tool-carrying plate and the base plate together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Yu Kwong Savio Tang, Yury Vinokurov
  • Publication number: 20090142127
    Abstract: A hand-held instrument comprising a writing utensil and associated handles interconnected to each other to allow a user to selectively position the writing utensil in either an extended position of use or a closed position of storage, as well as a variety of positions there between. The writing utensil may take a variety of forms, and the handles may incorporate additional devices or tools. The rotation of the handles about the writing utensil allows a user to manipulate the handles in a variety of ways, similar to that of a “butterfly knife” or similar device comprising balisong style openings. In one aspect of the invention, the writing instrument may be used to perform moves or tricks as a novelty device to provide entertainment and enjoyment to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventors: Louis S. Glesser, Eric G. Glesser
  • Publication number: 20090119926
    Abstract: A folding tool and an associated locking mechanism are provided in order to securely and reliably retain an implement, such as a knife blade, in an open position. The folding tool may include a handle, an implement pivotally connected to the handle and a lock. The lock, in turn, may include an engagement member for movement with the blade and a pivotable member, such as a cam member, configured to pivot relative to the handle between first and second positions. As a result of controlled interaction between the engagement member and the pivotable member, such as a result of camming action provided by the cam member, the rotatable implement can be secured in the open position. If desired, the rotatable implement may be released and folded into the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Nenadic
  • Publication number: 20090106909
    Abstract: A multi-purpose utility tool which may include an elongated body member configured to slidably house a tool bit mounting device inside of the body member. The body member may be operable to receive the tool bit from within the body member and to expose the tool bit for use outside of the body member. The tool may also include a support device slidably cooperating within the body member. The support device may cooperate with the mounting device for rotatably holding the mounting device within the body member. In addition, the tool may include a locking device which also slidably cooperates within the body member. The locking device may also slidably mate with the support device and lock the support device within the body member at a desired location within the body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: David TYERS
  • Publication number: 20090094840
    Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing, multiple tools mechanically coupled to the housing, at least one of the tools including a cutting device, and a slider and lock wheel mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to selectively release only one of the tools at a time from being secured within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Glen Kanemoto, John Andrew Duval
  • Publication number: 20090094756
    Abstract: A tooling device configured to manipulate an electrical connector is disclosed. The tooling device has a body and a first pair of prongs pivotally mounted to the body. Each of the prongs of the first pair of prongs is spaced apart. The prongs pivot independent of each other and have an identical configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: K & S WIRING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Carlos Rafael Rodriguez Araiza
  • Patent number: 7481137
    Abstract: A folding hand tool containing a plurality of elongated tools mounted on a predetermined sized lug and pivotally held in a handle. Shaped complementary sidewalls on the lugs placed adjacent one another provide locking means for positively positioning the plurality of elongated tools in an open or used position. The shaped complementary sidewalls on adjacent lugs may be selectively disengaged with a release or by overcoming a bias of an engaging force. The predetermined sized lugs provide improved transmission of forces and easier manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Robyn Marie Johnson
  • Patent number: 7458124
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hearing aid cleaning device including a housing that includes a pair of housing members that are supported for relative hinging therebetween and that defines open and closed positions. A plurality of cleaning pieces are supported in the housing with each cleaning piece pivotable from a storage position in which the cleaning piece is stored in the housing to a use position in which at least a portion of the cleaning piece extends out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Health Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Leman
  • Publication number: 20080271255
    Abstract: A wire stripping folding knife having at least one surface defining an opening extending in the lateral direction of the handle portion, whereby when the knife is in a closed position, the laterally positioned opening is operatively orientated to partially in engage a portion of the knife blade to allow a certain amount of depth into an object, such as an insulated wire passing through the opening for incising the outer insulating layer of the wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Patent number: 7437822
    Abstract: A safety mechanism that protects against inadvertent closure of the blade of a folding knife. In one embodiment, the safety mechanism is implemented in a folding knife having a liner lock with a flexible, resilient locking element. The safety mechanism is movable between a safety position in which the safety mechanism interferes with movement of the flexible locking element to its unlocked position and a release position in which the locking element can be moved to its unlocked position for closing the blade. The safety mechanism is resiliently biased toward the safety position and is retained in this position unless sufficient pressure is applied to the safety mechanism to overcome the biasing force. A biasing mechanism, such as a spring, can be used to apply the required biasing force to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: GBII Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Flagg, Pat Haudbine, Tong Chiu
  • Patent number: 7421751
    Abstract: A knife comprises a handle and a blade movably attached to the handle and having a sharpened side and an unsharpened side. The sharpened side has a first sharp portion and a second sharp portion. The blade is operable to move from an engaged position to a disengaged position and to move from the disengaged position to the engaged position. When the blade is positioned in the engaged position, the first sharp portion is uncovered by the handle and the second sharp portion is covered by the handle. When the blade is positioned in the disengaged position, the first sharp portion is covered by the handle and the second sharp portion is uncovered by the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: John V. Ruggiero
  • Patent number: 7409766
    Abstract: A hand tool such as a multi-bladed folding knife incorporates a lock back mechanism t hat is interconnected with springs extending parallel to the knife body and with pins that interconnect the springs. The springs apply biasing force via the pins to the lock back mechanism associated with the primary blade, and also on secondary blades if used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Mentor Group LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Steigerwalt
  • Publication number: 20080148490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact tool set which is hollow tube can jointed with a turning body for accommodating different hand tool component sets and a hemisphere screw nut for different functions on both sides respectively. Different components such as hand tool or components for first aid, mountain-climbing and camping could be assembled in the tube can, and different geometrical pattern concaves are set on the edge of the turning body. Suitable components and hemisphere screw nut can be pre-equipped for different occasions to procure the purpose that the carried tool set is applicable and the tool set can offer self-help effect in an emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Cheng-Ho Chen
  • Publication number: 20080141464
    Abstract: A pocket multitool that includes a knife and non-knife tools, and a set of interchangeable replacement parts for at least one of the knife and non-knife tools, wherein at least one of the interchangeable replacement parts may include a tool face with a different hardness than at least one of the knife and non-knife tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Dov Pikielny
  • Patent number: 7373681
    Abstract: The invention specifies a pocket tool, particularly a pocket knife (1) or plate-like tool card, comprising a housing (2) with at least one receiving area (10), and at least two functional components (11) movable from a storage position within the receiving area (10), into a working position outside of the receiving area (10). The first functional component (11) is designed as a tool, particularly a pair of scissors (16) or knife (1). The second functional component (11) has a support casing (25) and is equipped with a recordable and readable, nonvolatile memory, as well as with an interface (24). A releasable locking device and a longitudinal guide or pivot bearing are arranged between the support casing (25) of the second functional component (11) and the housing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Victorinox AG
    Inventor: Carl Elsener
  • Publication number: 20080086822
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket tool with a housing, a compartment region, pins (11a, 11b) and an implement (13) interchangeably mounted on one of the pins (11a, 11b) by means of a coupling mechanism (22) and which can be moved by means of a pivot bearing (18) between an inwardly pivoted transport position and an outwardly pivoted functional position, which is mounted against a spring element and can be moved relative to the pin (11a, 11b) into an uncoupling position and removed from the pocket tool. The coupling mechanism (22) has a guide track guiding the implement (13) in the uncoupling position at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis (68) of the housing (2) during its uncoupling movement along the compartment region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Carl Elsener
  • Patent number: 7353736
    Abstract: A multi-function hand tool with a pivotally collapsible jaw-type tool that has a jaw lock which mechanically prevents the jaw-type tool from collapse is disclosed. The jaw lock mechanism is contained within the jaw pivot joint of the jaw-type tool, and may be partially extended as a push button to prevent unwanted handle collapse. A plurality of blades are pivotally attached to the opposite end of the multi-function tool and has a blade locking mechanism wherein the blade lock is pivoted about an axis located distal to the blade fastener/pivot axis. Each handle of the multi-function tool may be made of two individual handle halves that unite to form the handle, but that provide very precise tensioning, or the handles may be of a single channel shape using an infinitely adjustable threaded fastener and sleeve to provide precise adjustment of the multiple blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Poehlmann
  • Patent number: 7347128
    Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selection position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Rivera, Hollan A. Tsuda, Nathan E. Knight, Melissa C. Yale, Glenn Klecker, Reinhard Srajer
  • Patent number: 7326228
    Abstract: A medical instrument especially suited for the HALS operating technique that can be entirely inserted together with one of the surgeon's hands into the operating area for operating purposes and includes a housing [(1)] and at least one tool [(2)] arranged in the housing [(1)], where the tool [(2)] can be moved between a rest position arranged in the housing [(1)] and a working position extending out of the housing [(1)].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfred Cuschieri, Timothy Graham Frank
  • Patent number: 7325312
    Abstract: A folding knife having a handle, a pivoting blade guard, and a pivoting blade. Both the guard and the blade pivot on a common pivot pin that is secured to or within the handle. Both the handle and the guard feature at least one arcuate slot that extends in an arc around the pivot pin. A tang pin located in the tang of the blade rides in the arcuate slots and serves as a stop for both the handle and the guard, limiting the range of their rotation on the pivot pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Janich
  • Patent number: 7296354
    Abstract: A combination utility and sporting knife includes a longitudinal knife handle, a utility blade carrier disposed within the handle and linearly movable within the handle, a utility blade carried by the blade carrier, a manual movable blade moving member operatively connected with the blade carrier, and a pivotally movable blade pivotally connected to the handle. The utility blade and the pivotally movable blade are extendable from opposite ends of the handle. The utility blade edge and the pivotally movable blade edge both are exposed towards the bottom portion of the handle when the pivotally movable blade and the utility blade are in operative positions thereof so that the bottom and top portions of the handle retain their relative bottom and top orientations for use of either the utility blade or the pivotally moveable blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Gary E. Van Deursen, Stephen Rowlay, Craig Roberts
  • Patent number: 7284557
    Abstract: A hair styling tool for performing weaves without leaving a bulky and unkempt look and without damaging hair including a housing having a plurality of compartments formed therein. The hair styling tool includes a plurality of hair styling tools each having interior ends and exterior ends. The interior ends are pivotally coupled with the housing whereby each of the hair styling tools being removably positionable within the plurality of compartments in a closed orientation. Each of the plurality of hair styling tools have a styling tool portion disposed on the exterior ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Vickie Williams
  • Patent number: 7226181
    Abstract: A combination housing that includes a unique segregated compartment to hold a standard, popular sized pocketknife. The housing is constructed to slideably receive a standard pocket type knife. The housing has a channel molded into its wall with the top of the channel being open, allowing the side of the pocketknife to be visible when received in the channel on the housing. This allows the user to verify that the knife is in place. At the rear of the housing is a small closure device that is pivotally mounted to the rear of the housing. The closure device pivots into place flush with the bottom of the housing to retain the pocketknife once it is fully inserted into the channel in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 7146667
    Abstract: The invention specifies a pocket tool, particularly a pocket knife (1) or plate-like tool card, comprising a housing (2) with at least one receiving area (10), and at least two functional components (11) movable from a storage position within the receiving area (10), into a working position outside of the receiving area (10). The first functional component (11) is designed as a tool, particularly a pair of scissors (16) or knife (1). The second functional component (11) has a support casing (25) and is equipped with a recordable and readable, nonvolatile memory, as well as with an interface (24). A releasable locking device and a longitudinal guide or pivot bearing are arranged between the support casing (25) of the second functional component (11) and the housing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Victorinox AG
    Inventor: Carl Elsener