Wrench Patents (Class 7/138)
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Patent number: 12042911Abstract: A tool storage assembly, including a container assembly, and at least a multi-tool assembly, removably connected to said container assembly, wherein said container assembly and said multi-tool assembly comprise respective sliding connection portions that engage each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: CRANK BROTHERS, INC.Inventors: Carl Winefordner, Frank Hermansen
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Patent number: 11833577Abstract: Methods, systems and tools for securing to a panel an expandable fastener having a threaded component and a mushrooming component, the tool including a sleeve having a cylindrical body with a hollow inside portion and an internal spline configured to match a splined shoulder of the mushrooming component, a drive shaft having a driving portion configured to engage and rotate the threaded component, the driving portion positioned within the hollow portion of the sleeve, and a driven portion configured to be driven by an arbor, the arbor having a first shaft portion configured to engage with the driven portion and drive the drive shaft, and a second shaft portion configured to connect to a drill or nut driver to drive the drive shaft to turn the threaded component relative to the mushrooming component and collapse the mushrooming component.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Scott Horton
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Patent number: 11661757Abstract: Demolition tools are presented including: a handle having a proximal end and a distal end; a prying head disposed along the distal end of the handle, the prying head including at least two tines mechanically coupled with a substantially cylindrical cross frame, where the at least two tines each includes: an upper surface forming a width, a proximal end and a distal end; a tapered base including a first end forming a profile complementary to the substantially cylindrical cross frame, the tapered base mechanically coupled to the cylindrical cross frame at the proximal end of the upper surface along the profile, the tapered base tapering upward towards the upper surface from the first end towards the distal end of the upper surface, where the at least two tines each form a fulcrum point where the tapered base is coupled with the cross frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventor: Corey R. Kostman
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Patent number: 11518011Abstract: A bicycle tool according to the disclosure comprises a valve connection means. A tool element is connected with the valve connection means. The tool element is connected with the valve connection means in its longitudinal direction such that an elongated bicycle tool is formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbHInventor: Dominik Klampfl
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Patent number: 11439214Abstract: A wallet includes a first metal shell with one or more openings on a shell perimeter adapted to clip one or more objects to the one or more openings; a second metal shell coupled to the first shell with a storage compartment therebetween; and securing a soft material to the first and second metal shells, wherein the soft material comprises compartment to store cards or money therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Dango Products, LLCInventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
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Patent number: 11324277Abstract: An all-in-one footwear spike wrench and dirt removal tool includes a footwear spike wrench key and also a footwear dirt removal prong. The prong is adjustable between a stored position in which the prong is inoperative and a deployed position in which the prong is operative. The tool may include a compartment configured and dimensioned for storing running spikes. A tool kit includes the tool, a separate wrench key bit and a separate dirt removal prong bit, the latter two being selectively retained in a base member of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventors: Luke T Thomas, Thomas K Thomas
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Patent number: 11311983Abstract: A tool, for opening a variety of valves associated with gas cylinders, includes an elongated body. One end of the body defines a hook. The body has a generally square cut-out extending through the thickness of the body. The body also includes two or three threaded holes which enable a set of threaded pins to be screwed into the holes. The body also includes an opening defining regions of distinct widths. The tool can be used to remove or insert a cap or cover on a gas cylinder, to operate a valve of a welding gas cylinder, to open or close a nut or fitting associated with a gas cylinder, and to open or close a valve wheel associated with a gas cylinder. The tool thus simplifies the management of gas cylinders, by reducing or eliminating the need for auxiliary tools such as wrenches and hammers.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventor: Sudhir R. Brahmbhatt
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Patent number: 11268629Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating water meter valves is disclosed herein. A water meter tool includes a body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The body includes a water meter valve key at the first end and a hole formed through the body between the first and second ends, where a center line of the hole is in a transverse plane of the body. The water meter tool includes a movable cross arm disposed through the hole, where the movable cross arm extends along a longitudinal axis from a first arm end to a second arm end, and where the movable cross arm includes a first box key proximate the first arm end.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Olympia Tools International, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan S. Beckwith, Roger Dale Hurley, Jr.
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Patent number: 11135702Abstract: A tool adapted to be driven rapidly includes a driving portion which has a first jaw and a second jaw and an opening between the first and the second jaws configured to receive an object to be driven. The first and the second jaws have first and second engaging sides configured to grip the object to be driven. The opening has a closed end, an open end, and two opposite sides respectively delimited by the first and the second engaging sides. The first engaging side extends along a linear line. The second engaging side extends along a curved line. The closed end of the opening has a smaller width than the open end of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Hong Ann Tool Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
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Patent number: 11125535Abstract: An optic tool used for adjusting sights. The optic tool has several features, at least one of which can be used to adjust windage, elevation, and other variables on a sight. The optic tool is a single integrally made piece, which provides decreased manufacturing cost, decreased complexity, and decreased opportunity to malfunction. The option tool has a box wrench, two nubs, and a flat-head.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventor: Freddie Blish
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Patent number: 10940908Abstract: A tool assembly includes a connector and a tool device. The connector has a main member and a driving member, wherein the main member has an expanding portion, and the expanding portion is driven by the driving member. The tool device, which is connected to the connector, has a tool. The connector and the tool device are intended to be received in a handlebar of a bicycle, and the expanding portion presses the handlebar when the expanding portion is enlarged by the driving member to fix the tool assembly to the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CYCLINGDEAL USA INC.Inventor: Haidong Gu
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Patent number: 10898991Abstract: Techniques for lifting hammer union accessories (17) and securing hammer unions (2). A hammer union accessory (17) may be lifted with the accessory lift portion (11) of the working end (5) of a hammer union securement tool (1). An arcuate surface portion (6) may be configured to mate with a complimentary arcuate surface (7) of a hammer union (2), receive a lug (9) through a hammer union lug opening (8), torque a lug (9) with a lug torque member (10), and secure a hammer union (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Mountain Valley Supply, LLCInventors: Bernard P. Hunt, Brett Harris, Thomas Wilson
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Patent number: 10797459Abstract: A tool for connecting and disconnecting a pair of connectors is provided. The tool has a body. The body includes a first edge that is spaced from a second edge. A first portion of the body that includes the first edge is positioned at a first angle in relation to a second portion of the body that includes the second edge. The first edge has a first pair of spaced guide grooves and the second edge has a second pair of spaced guide grooves. The first pair of spaced grooves and the second pair of spaced grooves are configured to selectively receive portions of a cable and portions of component connectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Luca Donati, Lorenzo Albonetti
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Patent number: 10524480Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank, and a finger loop. The grip can further comprise a series or flattened portions configured to engage the gaps in a choke tube in order to remove the choke tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventor: David Maestas
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Patent number: 10478958Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a first tool defining a first aperture, a second tool defining a second aperture, and a connecting mechanism formed of a resilient material and including a first coupling portion sized to engage the first aperture and a second coupling portion sized to engage the second aperture. The connecting mechanism passes through the first tool and the second tool, and engages the first aperture and the second aperture in a storage configuration. The first tool provides a first mode of operation when used independently, the second tool provides a second mode of operation when used independently, and the tool system provides a third mode of operation when arranged in the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark Neubauer, Hal Hardinge
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Patent number: 10427286Abstract: A multi-use ax may comprise a head and a handle, each comprising multiple functionalities. In various embodiments, the head and the handle may comprise functionalities such as an anchor and attachment point, or belay loop, to allow a user to bail out of a hazardous environment. In various embodiments the head and/or the handle may comprise functionalities to provide a means by which a user may shut off gas and/or water at various sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Scott McCann
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Patent number: 10017100Abstract: The current invention concerns a method and device for securing cargo load in a container. In an embodiment of the current invention, such method comprises: providing a wall securement device comprising two or more apertures allowing the passage of securing means such as straps, which wall securement device is attached to an inner rigid structure of the wall; and lashing the cargo load with securing means by use of the wall securement device, whereby the wall securement device is located at the corner post of said container. In a second aspect, the current invention provides for a wall securement device for securing loads.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: CORDSTRAP B.V.Inventors: David John Parrin, Remco Cornelis Willemse, Scott D. Loudon, II
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Patent number: 9975234Abstract: A pocket hand tool having an elongate handle portion and a tool carrier plate rotatably mounted on the exterior of the elongate handle portion, the tool carrier plate having a peripheral array of tool heads, the tool carrier plate having a first rotary position in which the tool heads are in a stowed configuration and having one or more further rotary positions in which one or more of said tool heads are in a deployed configuration, said tool carrier plate having an exposed major surface portion which in use is capable of being manipulated by the thumb of the hand holding the elongate handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: True Brands LimitedInventor: Lee Berman
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Patent number: 9956672Abstract: A screw tightening tool includes a case body, a tool member, and a switching portion. The case body includes a guide portion configured such that a head portion of a screw is inserted therein. The tool member includes an engaging portion including a bit portion configured to engage with the head portion. The switching portion supports the tool member. The switching portion is configured to switch a position of the tool member among a first position, a second position, and a third position. The first position is a position in which the bit portion protrudes to an outside from the case body. The second position is a position in which the bit portion protrudes to the outside from the case body and that is different from the first position. The third position is a position in which the case body houses the bit portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Akie Shimizu, Nobuhiko Funato, Hideyuki Takahashi
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Patent number: 9884414Abstract: A socket for gripping a reservoir cap and rotating the reservoir cap for easy removal. The socket can grip a variety of differently shaped reservoir caps, for example, reservoir caps associated with reservoirs of different automobiles. The socket can be made of nylon and can be glass-reinforced so as to be lightweight and chemically resistant.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventor: Marco DeVecchis
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Patent number: 9862075Abstract: A multi-fastener wrench for simultaneously or concurrently holding a plurality of fasteners, wherein the wrench comprises a handle having a distal end and a proximal end, and two sets of jaws at or new the distal end. The jaws may be movably coupled to the handle, allowing the user to vary the distance between the jaws.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: DEB, LLCInventor: Deidra Bowman
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Patent number: 9670042Abstract: A multifunctional tool includes a tool head including first, second, third jaws, and first and second engaging spaces. The first engaging space extends between the first and second jaws. The second engaging space extends between the third jaw and a surface facing the third jaw. The first engaging space has first, second, and third lengths defining a maximum space between first sections, a minimum space between second sections, and a minimum space between third sections of the first and second jaws, respectively. The second length is shorter than the first length. The third length is longer than the second length but shorter than the first length. The second engaging space has a fourth length defining a space between the third jaw and the surface. The fourth length is not shorter than the third length.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Inventor: Mou-Tang Liou
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Patent number: 9636816Abstract: A removable universal stake puller providing a working tool with a removable stake puller member for pulling a concrete foundation stake from the ground. A first and second plate with at least one pair of apertures to receive a fastener such as a set screw therethrough are provided and secure the present device to a working tool body. A stake puller member with a plurality of teeth is disposed on the second plate to pull concrete foundation stakes from the ground when attached to the working tool body and is removable allowing the present device to be used on a plurality of working tools such as a hammer, a crow bar, or a mallet.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Inventor: James Lopez
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Patent number: 9463558Abstract: A hand tool has a tool shaft, an inner sliding sleeve, an engagement module, and an outer sliding sleeve. The inner sliding sleeve is mounted around the tool shaft and is selectively engaged with the tool shaft. The engagement module has a spring mounted around the inner sliding sleeve. The outer sliding sleeve is mounted around the inner sliding sleeve, abuts the spring and selectively engaged with the inner sliding sleeve. The hand tool is applied for connecting with an inner polygonal bolt or an outer polygonal bolt.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventor: Hsin-Hung Yang
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Patent number: 9452519Abstract: A tool includes a handle that defines an axis, a stabilizer mounted along a length of the handle and a hook mounted to the handle, the hook angled with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Kerry S. Moniz, Curtis V. Cushing
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Patent number: 9322193Abstract: The present invention is to provide a structure of key part having hideable lock cylinder, which comprises a base unit having an end able to be fixed on an object body; a lock cylinder unit mounted at the other end of the base unit and provided with a cylinder column at an end thereof; and a key unit provided with a locking piece at a side edge of an end thereof, having the other end pivoted on the lock cylinder unit at a position near the cylinder column, and having a groove axially provided thereon for accommodating the cylinder column; whereby the cylinder column can be inserted into a lock adjusting slot of a handcuff, or can be hidden in the key unit while not in use. Thus, a user needs not to worry that pocket of his or her clothing will be hooked and damaged by the cylinder column.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventor: Shun-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 9227315Abstract: Multi-tool, including at least one pivot (2, 3, 202, 302) on which are articulated a plurality of implements (4, 5, 6, 104, 204, 205, 304, 305) each rotatable from a minimum size inactive position to at least one operating position, characterized in that said pivot (2, 3, 202, 302) comprises elastic retaining means (9) of at least one of these implements (4, 5, 6, 104, 204, 205, 304, 305) in operating position and/or in the minimum encumbrance position.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Crank Brothers, Inc.Inventors: Frank Hermansen, Carl Winefordner
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Patent number: 9060571Abstract: This invention provides a combined fashion accessory and key. The fashion accessory includes a decorative head having front and back sides, an elongate shaft having first and second opposed ends. The first end of the elongate shaft is attached to the back side of the decorative head, and an elongate bar is pivotally connected to the second end of the elongate shaft. The elongate bar has at least one key feature at a first end thereof so that the elongate bar is a key. When the elongate bar is longitudinally aligned with said elongate shaft in a second locking position, the decorative head, in combination with the elongate shaft and the elongate bar provides a key functionality such that when the key feature is inserted into a lock and a user grips a grippable peripheral portion of the decorative head and rotates it, torque is applied to the elongate bar thus rotating it and the key feature to unlock the lock.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: DB Imports Inc.Inventor: Mikael Alexander Hykamp
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Publication number: 20150122090Abstract: A hand tool for servicing a power tool or other host tool is adapted to be readily mountable to and dismountable from the host tool via magnetic coupling. The hand tool includes a handle body, and a nut driver supported on the handle body. The handle body may define a bifurcated support, and the tool may include a pivot pin extending through the bifurcated support and the nut driver to support the nut driver on the tool. The nut driver defines at least one socket region dimensioned to receive a nut, and further is magnetized for magnetic coupling with a nut positioned within the socket region. In one embodiment, the nut driver houses a discrete magnet for this purpose. A second magnet may be supported on the handle body toward its central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Kurt OTT
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Patent number: 9003932Abstract: A combination tool of the locknut wrench type, which includes a leveling device and a screwdriver blade on the opposite end. The locknut head and screwdriver ends may be interchanged depending on the size locknut wrench needed and the type of screwdriver needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Jerry Broussard
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Publication number: 20150059101Abstract: An example of a portable multifunctional tool for a skateboard is provided and the tool comprises a multi-head wrench, a wrench locking spring to locks the multi-head wrench in a plurality of positions, a rotating screwdriver arm, and an internal housing to hold the rotating screwdriver arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Daniel R. Talbot
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Publication number: 20150026899Abstract: A multi-tool is provided having a first end having a socket wrench, a second end having a retractable blade, a plurality of interchangeable wrench heads that are affixable over the second end of the tool when the blade is retracted, a screwdriver that is pivotally deployable from the body of the tool, an extendable magnet that is pivotally deployable from the reverse side of the tool, and at least one level. An alternative embodiment of the present multi-tool further includes a light to be used to illuminate dim work environments. The interchangeable wrench heads include an open-ended wrench head, an adjustable open-ended wrench head, a box end wrench head, and other such wrench head attachments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Glenford Lawrence
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Patent number: 8935972Abstract: A firefighter tool has pivotably connected handles and jaws, and one handle has an outer generally sinusoidal surface and the handle end is formed with a hook facingly disposed to the generally sinusoidal surface. The handles open fully so that the user grips the other handle and the sinusoidal surface hook alternately operably contactingly engages differently sized and configured fire hose couplings.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Patent number: 8915168Abstract: A socket for driving a threaded fastener into a material has teeth spaced around a fastener opening. The teeth cut out a counterbore hole that receives the head of the fastener as the fastener threads into the material.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Robert Gale Jeter, Jr.
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Patent number: 8918292Abstract: An angle measuring device or system can include a wrench and a digital angle meter. The wrench can include a head for engaging a fastening device, a central axis about which the wrench or bracket rotates during use, and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the central axis. The digital angle meter can be attached to the wrench or bracket and include a housing, a processor, and at least one gyrometer. The at least one gyrometer including a first axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for determining the rotational orientation of the wrench or bracket relative to a reference position. A sensor of the digital angle meter allows for an automated and accurate calculation of a total angle of rotation of the nut or bolt about the central axis using a ratcheting wrench.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: James Wener
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Patent number: 8826776Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose hand tool. The hand tool includes a substantially planar body, a continuity tester, and at least one triple-stacked socket wrench. The continuity tester has a single test lead connected to an indicator means connected to a power means connected to the substantially planar body.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Robert W. Junk
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Publication number: 20140238503Abstract: A tool for resetting a gas regulator valve after an over-pressure event.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Michael W. Gurule
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Publication number: 20140189958Abstract: An integrated tool system that includes various interchangeable implements and attachments to provide functionality of pliers, wrenches, hammers, ratchets and screwdrivers. Many of the attachments are secured to rectangular jaws at the upper portion of the device. The lower portion of the device includes an ratcheting gear for accepting sockets, socket adaptors, ratchet extensions and so forth. The upper and lower portions are separable to reveal a receiver for hexes that is stored within the handle, thereby facilitating screwdriving and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: MARVIN CARROLL MARTIN, SR.
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Patent number: 8752223Abstract: A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable completion of jobs or tasks requiring such functions without acquisition, storage, and/or maintenance of a plurality of specialized tools.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Pull'R Holding Company, LLCInventor: Jared W. Hanlon
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Patent number: 8752456Abstract: Device for deployment of alternate tool heads having a tool bar, bias element, tool bar case, tool bar case removable cap, and tool bar locking pin.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventor: William Andrew Turnbo
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Publication number: 20140157523Abstract: A multifunctional manual tool, of the type comprising a plurality of portions of keys of tools, the tool comprising a first element and a second element, each of which supports the portions of keys, the elements having an elongated shape to be associated transversely with each other so as to form at least one possible cross-shaped configuration for use for the tool, the first element having, between its two end portions, at least one slot designed to be crossed by the second element during their assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: DAB PUMPS S.P.A.Inventors: Stefano Tazioli, Francesco Sinico
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Publication number: 20140143958Abstract: Disclosed are compact and portable devices comprising a combination of tools and that are shaped to facilitate being conveniently carried by a user in an unobtrusive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Caffeinate Labs, Inc.Inventor: Nathan G. Barr
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Patent number: 8713735Abstract: Compact survival tool made for use in hostile environments that may include a spanner wrench, a castellated or slotted nut wrench, one or more hexagon nut wrenches each optionally having a threaded port to hold threaded accessories or for use as lashing points, bottle opener, cutting edge and/or wire strippers optionally formed in jimping, a button compass port and semi-circular faceted square/hex wrench or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: DPX Ventures LimitedInventor: Robert Young Pelton
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Patent number: 8707489Abstract: A tool for removing lids from in-ground service boxes includes an elongated shaft having first and second ends, the first end including and open wrench socket. A first bar is rigidly connected to and extends from the second end of the shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the shaft and ends in a pry tip. A second bar is also rigidly connected to and extends from the shaft at a position intermediate the two ends thereof. The said second bar extends in the same direction as and parallel to the first bar so that the device resembles the capital letter “F.” The shaft, and the first and second bars lie in the same plane so that the pry tip and the distal end of the second bar are can be simultaneously inserted into spaced apart openings in the lid to rotate the lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Raymond A. Huhn
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Patent number: 8671805Abstract: A ceiling panel suspension system includes a tapered anchor installing head driver for use in a ceiling anchor pole system for installing anchors and associated support wires from a ceiling or other support structure to be used to support a suspended ceiling. The tapered body of the head driver enables an installer to better visually align the anchor with a previously drilled pilot holes.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: David Henderson, Michael Feron, So Nguyen Lam
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Publication number: 20140059782Abstract: Provided herein is a multipurpose tool configured to provide multiple tools and functions for a user according to a specific activity or sport. Embodiments may provide a tool including a frame configured to define a plurality of tools disposed about a perimeter, where the frame defines at least one recess disposed about the perimeter, where at least one recess is configured to hold an earbud headphone. The frame of the tool may define a cavity at least partially surrounded by the perimeter, where the cavity may be configured to removably engage a separable and independently operable device. The cavity may be configured to removably receive a multipurpose tool. The tool may further include a gate biased into engagement with the frame, where the cavity is fully encircled by the frame and the gate, and access to the cavity through the frame is provided by opening the gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Duncan, Blair Scott Barnes
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Publication number: 20130333118Abstract: A hand tool includes a bar, a first head, and a second head. The first head is located at a first end of the bar and includes a curved surface and a flattened edge. The second head is located at a second end of the bar and includes at least one socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Thorsen Tools, Inc.Inventor: DAVID MEHOLOVITCH
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Publication number: 20130328330Abstract: A latch mechanism system for earthquake and child proofing cabinet door is disclosed. The latch mechanism can be connected to a preexisting cabinet door and either a preexisting or a new door handle. The latch mechanism system can be set with a preferred frictional resistance to increase or decrease the difficulty of turning the door handle in order to open the cabinet door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Dennis McKenzie
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Patent number: 8595874Abstract: A combined oxygen tank key, glass breaker and bottle opener includes an elongated handle portion defining a first plane and having first and second ends that define the length thereof and first and second side edges that define the width thereof. A socket is integrally formed within the handle portion and is adapted to fit onto the rectangularly shaped end of an oxygen tank valve control stem. A hardened point is formed at the first end of the handle portion and is capable of breaking vehicle glass. A bottle opener is carried by the first side edge of the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Joshua Knapp
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Patent number: RE44675Abstract: A foldable tool kit having a body constructed of a single elongate member to which is secured a plurality of individual tools pivotally movable about a pin between a folded position and a working position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Bicycle Tools IncorporatedInventors: Eric H. Hawkins, Pierre A. G. Oster