Plural Sockets Patents (Class 81/124.4)
  • Patent number: 11478905
    Abstract: Devices or sockets having multi-sided outer surfaces are disclosed herein. An exemplary device can include an outer surface comprising multiple outer sides; an inner surface comprising multiple inner sides; a first end portion; a second end portion opposite the first end portion; a first recess extending from the first end portion toward the second end portion; and a second recess extending from the second end portion toward the first end portion. The second recess can include a cross-sectional dimension smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the first recess. The device can be a hexagonal socket. In some embodiments, individual sockets are stackable on and within one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Herman William Janzen, III
  • Patent number: 11358269
    Abstract: A hand tool system comprises a first driver, a second driver, and a driver adapter. The first driver and the second driver each comprises a driver handle having an external configuration and a driver component secured to the driver handle. The driver adapter is selectively fittable over the driver handles of the first and second drivers. The driver adapter comprises an elongate body, a first socket formed in a first end of the elongate body, a second socket formed in a second end of the elongate body, and a plurality of through holes formed through and distributed longitudinally along a length of the elongate body. Each socket has an internal configuration sized and shaped to receive a driver handle of either the first or second driver and to transfer torque to the driver upon rotation of the driver adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Alan Ngo
  • Patent number: 11292109
    Abstract: A multi-size tool bit holder includes a first sleeve having a first bit holding bore extending along an axis, and a second sleeve coupled for co-rotation with the first sleeve and movable relative to the first sleeve between a first position and a second position. The second sleeve includes a second bit holding bore. A first bit shank of a first nominal size is insertable into the first bit holding bore when the second sleeve is in the second position to secure the first bit shank within the first sleeve. A second bit shank of a second nominal size different than the first nominal size is insertable into the second bit holding bore when the second sleeve is in the first position to secure the second bit shank within the second sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jonathan E. Abbott
  • Patent number: 11081309
    Abstract: Light bulb removing and installing assemblies are provided that can be easily configured for use with light bulbs different sizes and/or shapes. The assembly can include at least two different types of bulb holding devices that are removably connected to one another in a nested manner. The assembly can include bulb holding devices of different sizes that have an open bottom, which is removably connectable to a common base. The assembly can include a resilient finger holder and a common base, where the common base includes a number of upstanding, radially directed flexible members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, Robert F. Smith, James M. Buckley, Paul Adams, James Markland
  • Patent number: 10933515
    Abstract: A tool adapter to aid in the removal of a threaded fastener from an article using a drive insert, the tool adapter comprising: (i) a housing comprising a plurality of faces interconnected along one or more respective edges of the plurality of faces to form the housing; and (ii) one or more holes recessed into one or more of the plurality of faces, the one or more holes adapted to receive one or more tools, wherein a first mating end of the drive insert is received into one of the one or more holes of the tool adapter and a second mating end of the drive insert is connected to the threaded fastener; and wherein one or more tools are inserted into at least one of the remaining holes to provide sufficient torque to remove the fastener from the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: BIG AL'S TOOLS LLC
    Inventor: Alfred Gunther
  • Patent number: 10898990
    Abstract: A pin spanner tool for use with a driver having a center of rotation, the pin spanner having a driven arm, a floating arm, and a bolt connecting the driven arm and the floating arm, where the bolt has a center of rotation which is co-centric with the center of rotation of the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Motion Pro, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Wilson, Steven Richard Scott
  • Patent number: 10836022
    Abstract: A multiple tool, including at least one tool body provided with a central portion and radial portions departing from said central portion, each of said radial portions carrying a respective tool. The multiple tool further includes at least a frame provided with at least an opening for removably housing said at least one tool body, and with peripheral seats for removably housing respective implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SELLE ROYAL S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carl Winefordner, Frank Hermansen
  • Patent number: 10753452
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adjustable drive gear assembly. In one example, the adjustable drive gear assembly includes a first gear rotatably coupled with a second gear with a spring positioned therebetween. A length of the spring is adjustable by rotating pins engaged with the spring in order to adjust a position of the gears relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony Demots
  • Patent number: 10470852
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screw, a tool and a system for dental implantology, forming a fixing system and the components thereof to be used in a dynamic pillar assembly. Said dynamic pillar assembly is used in the production of prostheses on dental implants in human implantology in order to fix screws at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Esteban Xam-Mar Mangrane
  • Patent number: 10456901
    Abstract: A torque driving tool is provided, including a grip portion and at least one receiving device. The grip portion has at least one receiving groove. Each said receiving device includes a cover and a receiving portion for at least one said driving bit to be received therein, the cover is pivoted to the grip portion, and the receiving portion is swingably pivoted to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: WILLIAM TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shui-Lai Chiang
  • Patent number: 9956670
    Abstract: A tool accessory includes a first portion defining a drive end and a second portion defining a working end. At least one flat or planar side surface is defined on the first portion, and a tipping point is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The tool accessory has a center of mass that is defined closer to the drive end than to the working end such that, when the tool accessory is rested on a surface, the center of mass causes the tool accessory to rest on the planar side surface and the tipping point to prevent rolling. The tool accessory may be included in a tool kit including a container and a tool including a handle and a tool head. The container includes a first portion having a first retainer that supports the tool, a second portion, and a middle portion that divides the first portion and the second portion. The middle portion includes a second retainer that supports the tool accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob Feuerstein, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 9903118
    Abstract: A method for installing a truss-wall stud unit includes coupling a set of bottom plates with a foundation, coupling a set of hinge brackets with the set of bottom plates, coupling a first partial truss with a second partial truss to form a truss-wall stud unit, coupling the truss-wall stud unit with the bottom plates and hinge brackets, and hoisting the truss-wall stud unit into a substantially vertical position. A system includes truss-wall stud units which are connected to bottom plates using hinge brackets. Once connected to the hinge brackets and bottom plates, the truss-wall stud units are hoisted upright into a substantially vertical position using a cable system with a cable support system. Temporary interlocking spacer bars are used to brace the truss-wall stud units at predetermined intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: TRUSSLOX LLC
    Inventor: Steve Ventling
  • Patent number: 9649752
    Abstract: A combination fire hydrant ratcheting wrench and hook spanner is disclosed that incorporates a wrench body having a number of interchangeable ratchet sockets, hook spanners, spanner indentations and an extendable handle. Such that the wrench sockets may loosen or tighten a pentagonal shaped implement such as a hydrant cap, cover, or valve. Utilizing the hook spanners or spanner indentations the wrench may remove or replace fittings such as reducers and increasers, further the wrench may loosen when connected on a wrench top surface and tighten when connected on a wrench bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Dennis T. Garrison
  • Patent number: 9517549
    Abstract: A socket tool set having a plurality of individual sockets with varying diameters and lengths coaxially nested within one another and a key which is slidably engaged with said sockets during storage of the tool set. During use the key operationally engages an individual socket and serves as an extension to said socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Gordon H. East
  • Patent number: 9457438
    Abstract: A system and method for automating an assembly process of threading a tube-nut onto a threaded connector. The system includes a robot having a force sensor and a tube-nut runner tool coupled to the robot and having a tool head with a rotatable socket therein. The method includes engaging the socket to the tube-nut under force control using the force signal from the force sensor. The tool controller causes the socket to rotate the tube-nut where the tool controller controls the torque and/or angle displacement of the tool head to tighten the tube-nut on the threaded connector. The method also includes disengaging the tool head from the tube-nut after the tube-nut is properly tightened onto the threaded connector under force control to ensure that the end member is properly disengaged from the tube-nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Muhammad E. Abdallah, Gary L. Villeneuve, Sreten Zakula, Srinivas Chilpuri, Michael S. Cochran
  • Patent number: 9410859
    Abstract: A biaxial torque measuring device includes a base and two torque sensing shafts. The torque sensing shafts are disposed on the base, wherein one of the torque sensing shafts is axially parallel to a surface of the base, the other torque sensing shaft has an angle relative to the surface of the base, the angle is greater than 0 degree and smaller than 180 degrees, and each of the torque sensing shafts has a sensing portion for sensing a torque value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: KABO TOOL COMPANY
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9381629
    Abstract: A ratchet assembly for applying additional torque to a clamping pliers includes a ratchet coupled to a clamping pliers. The ratchet has an adjustable rotation. A handle is coupled to the ratchet. The handle may be gripped by a user so the user rotates the clamping pliers. A drive is coupled to the clamping pliers. The drive may insertably receive an end of a wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Bonilla, Diana Bonilla
  • Patent number: 9352455
    Abstract: A fastener driver configured for use with a rotary power tool having a chuck. The fastener driver includes a drive including a shank, an elongated extension including an aperture that extends through the elongated extension, and the drive is removably coupled to the elongated extension. The fastener driver further includes a driver including an aperture that extends through the driver and a drive to engage a fastener to rotate the fastener, and the driver is removably coupled to elongated extension to allow the fastener to pass through the aperture of the driver and into the aperture of the elongated extension. The fastener driver further includes a connector that couples the driver to the drive for co-rotation without the elongated extension when the elongated extension is not utilized and the connector couples the driver, the elongated extension, and the drive for co-rotation when the elongated extension is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael S. Steele, Steven G. Melnyk, Thomas G. Simeone
  • Patent number: 9308627
    Abstract: A wrench device with a plurality of driving holes includes a wrench body having two first through holes, each first through hole having an opening end and a positioning end which having two positioning grooves defined thereon, the two positioning grooves corresponding to each other, two actuating member having two driving holes and a positioning block, each driving hole having a first ratchet ring and a second ratchet ring, each positioning block passing through each corresponding first through hole, each positioning block having a positioning slice, a flexible assembly received into the positioning block. Under this arrangement, a user rotates the actuating member relative to the wrench body so as to change the driving hole, so that the user unlocks the screws with different size rapidly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Yi-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 9272395
    Abstract: A multiple-in-one socket includes a socket body having a first gradational cavity recessed in a first end of the socket body, and a second gradational cavity recessed in a second end of the socket body opposite to the first gradational cavity; each gradational cavity including a plurality of polygonal holes gradationally contracted in sizes inwardly from an outermost hole towards an innermost hole; whereby a plurality of polygonal holes having plurality of hole sizes may be conveniently chosen for fastening a bolt or nut by correspondingly matching the bolt (or nut) size with the polygonal-hole size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: David Hui
  • Publication number: 20150135504
    Abstract: A socket tool set having a plurality of individual sockets with varying diameters and lengths coaxially nested within one another and a key which is slidably engaged with said sockets during storage of the tool set. During use the key operationally engages an individual socket and serves as an extension to said socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Gordon H. East
  • Patent number: 8978522
    Abstract: A wrench includes a handle, a first driver and a second driver. The first driver and the second driver are integrally connected to the ends of the handle respectively. One opening end of the first driver and one opening end of the second driver are horizontally connected to two ends of the handle respectively. The second driver is hollow tube-shaped and has a plurality of first teeth and a plurality of second teeth located on an inner wall thereof. Two angles are between two opening ends of the second driver and the first teeth and the second teeth respectively, and the angles are from 75 degrees to 105 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kabo Tool Company
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8955416
    Abstract: A hand tool for holding a plurality of wrench head tools on the end of a handle, comprising a handle with a handle hinge paw and at least two pivotal wrench head tools pivotally mounted to the handle hinge paw, at least one pivotal wrench head tool defining a second hinge paw and at least one pivotal wrench head tool defining a pivotal arm post. Wherein the pivotal arm post is pivotally mounted within the second hinge paw which is pivotally mounted within the handle hinge paw. The wrench handle may also comprise a folding hinge to allow both a smaller stowed position and a larger unfold or extended operational position for the hand tool. The handle may also comprise a central hub and/or further include additional non-wrench tools. The hand tool may also comprise a hinge locking mechanism for each folding and/or pivotal hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Gary Dean Ragner
  • Patent number: 8939049
    Abstract: A socket set which includes a first socket, a second socket and a combination mechanism is provided. The first socket and the second socket can be combined together. The combination mechanism can retain the first socket and the second socket in a corresponding position, such that the first socket and the second socket are in a cooperative-motion relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: An-Li Li
  • Publication number: 20150013504
    Abstract: A multiple size socket is provided with a base, a socket body, and a positioning unit. The base is provided with a connecting portion, two pivot portions and a pivot hole formed in each of the pivot portions. The socket body is pivoted between the two pivot portions and includes a plurality of engaging cavities and an inserting hole aligned with the two pivot holes. The positioning unit is inserted in the two pivot holes and the inserting hole. The engaging cavities are different in size and shape from one another, so that the socket is capable of driving different sized fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Ander CHEN
  • Patent number: 8919226
    Abstract: A tool for torquing a regulator onto a cylinder of a portable cylinder assembly. The tool includes a nut and a socket. The nut is configured to fit around a body of a regulator of a portable cylinder assembly. As such, the nut has a first set of grooves that avoids one or more valve assemblies on the body of the regulator. The socket has a cavity extending therethrough such that the cavity consists of three sections: a top section, a middle section and a bottom section. The top section of the socket is configured to be coupled to a device that applies a torque force on the socket. The middle section of the socket is configured to avoid a case of the regulator which is disposed above the body of the regulator. The bottom section of the socket is configured to be coupled to the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: American Airlines, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal L. Attebury, Tommy D. Teague, Hiramn B. Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140260824
    Abstract: A tool having a body that includes at least one aperture is provided. The aperture has a closed perimeter of side walls and a plurality of spaces. The plurality of spaces include a central space and a plurality of auxiliary spaces disposed radially outward from the central space. Each space is configured to receive a multi-sided component therein. The multi-sided component can be a hexagonal nut or bolt head or other polygonal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Invacare Coporation
    Inventor: Robert Bekoscke, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140251091
    Abstract: A multiple-in-one socket includes a socket body having a first gradational cavity recessed in a first end of the socket body, and a second gradational cavity recessed in a second end of the socket body opposite to the first gradational cavity; each gradational cavity including a plurality of polygonal holes gradationally contracted in sizes inwardly from an outermost hole towards an innermost hole; whereby a plurality of polygonal holes having plurality of hole sizes may be conveniently chosen for fastening a bolt or nut by correspondingly matching the bolt (or nut) size with the polygonal-hole size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: David Hui
  • Publication number: 20140251092
    Abstract: A hollow shaped socket insert adapter rotatively driven by a single socket driver for tightening, loosing, and removing various sizes of nuts/bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES W. TAYLOR, JR.
  • Patent number: 8826776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Robert W. Junk
  • Patent number: 8820195
    Abstract: A tool includes a first bit receiving socket, a second bit receiving socket, and an angled metal structure. The angled metal structure includes a first end connected with the first bit receiving socket and a second end connected with the second bit receiving socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Daniel Chang
  • Publication number: 20140196580
    Abstract: A tool having a main barrel with an inner cavity, a tool bit holder adapted to be removably secured within the inner cavity, the tool bit holder having a first inner cavity adapted for receiving a first reversible tool bit and a second inner cavity adapted to receive a non-reversible tool bit, wherein the inner cavity of the main barrel serves as a first sized nut driver, the first inner cavity of the tool bit holder serves as a second sized nut driver, and the second inner cavity of the tool bit holder serves as third sized nut driver, where first, second, and third sized nut drivers each have a different size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Klein Tools Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Duitsman, Jonathan D. Ginsberg, Ismet M. Marinovic
  • Publication number: 20140144295
    Abstract: A driving wrench device includes an adaptor for engaging with a non-circular compartment of a wrench member, the adaptor includes a non-circular outer peripheral portion for engaging with the non-circular compartment of the wrench member, and the adaptor includes an upper portion having an upper engaging hole, and a bottom portion having a bottom engaging hole communicating with the upper engaging hole of the adaptor, the engaging holes of the adaptor include an inner diameter different from each other for engaging with the fasteners or tool members of different outer diameters. The adaptor includes an outer notch for engaging with a retaining ring of the wrench member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: Hung Wen CHANG
  • Publication number: 20140102262
    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: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: WAGIC INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20140096654
    Abstract: An impact socket includes a socket body having a first end configured to mount to a drive shaft of an impact wrench and an opposing second end, the socket body defining at least one socket body fastener driving structure at the second end. The impact socket includes a collar assembly carried by the socket body, the collar assembly defining at least one collar assembly fastener driving structure. The collar assembly is configured to move linearly between (i) a first position relative to the socket body where a distal end of the collar assembly extends beyond a distal end of the socket body and (ii) a second position where the distal end is disposed at least equidistant to the second end of the socket body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Lowell Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Cummings, Derek Silsby, Paul Carnes
  • Publication number: 20140069237
    Abstract: A tool kit for operating any one of a plurality of different underchassis spare tire storage systems for motor vehicles which operate by lowering to make a stored spare tire manually accessible. The tool kit comprises a cranked manual handle, at least one extension for modularly varying effective length of the tool, and a plurality of sockets for engaging the terminus of the drive system of many different motor vehicles having underchassis spare tire storage systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Aurelio A. Vigil
  • Patent number: 8667870
    Abstract: A torque driver includes a driver arm with a pivot mounting hole formed adjacent one end, a driver spindle mounting slot or sockets spaced from the pivot mounting hole providing multiple mounting positions for retaining the driver spindle, and a locking detent. A locking element engages the locking detent, a load applicator generates a selected load onto the locking element, and a handle is pivotally attached to the driver arm at the pivot mounting hole and has finger groove for applying a tightening force. The locking detent, the locking element and the load applicator cooperate to permit relative movement between the driver arm and the handle when the tightening force applied at the finger groove is at a pre-determined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Boris R. Teper
  • Patent number: 8640574
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20140013905
    Abstract: A socket set which includes a first socket, a second socket and a combination mechanism is provided. The first socket and the second socket can be combined together. The combination mechanism can retain the first socket and the second socket in a corresponding position, such that the first socket and the second socket are in a cooperative-motion relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: An-Li LI
  • Publication number: 20130269489
    Abstract: A wrench includes a handle, a first driver and a second driver. The first driver and the second driver are integrally connected to the ends of the handle respectively. One opening end of the first driver and one opening end of the second driver are horizontally connected to two ends of the handle respectively. The second driver is hollow tube-shaped and has a plurality of first teeth and a plurality of second teeth located on an inner wall thereof. Two angles are between two opening ends of the second driver and the first teeth and the second teeth respectively, and the angles are from 75 degrees to 105 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: KABO TOOL COMPANY
    Inventor: Chih-Ching HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8544366
    Abstract: A spark plug removal tool apparatus and method for a spark plug having components of an extended smooth spark arc producing terminal portion, an adjacent helical threaded portion, an adjacent hex drive, an adjacent insulator portion, and a terminal electrical interface extension. The tool apparatus includes a non rotating collet extension having a plurality of fingers to removably engage the electrical interface and an inner surrounding sidewall that threadably engages the collet, also an outer surrounding sidewall rotatably engaged to the inner surrounding sidewall not having one-way axial movement as between the inner and outer surrounding sidewalls, wherein the collet, inner, and outer surrounding sidewalls are all co-axial. Operationally, when the tool starts to unscrew the spark plug from an engine head, an axial non-rotating force is applied to the electrical interface extension that helps prevent separating damage between the spark plug components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Hugo Oswaldo Castan Leyva, Daniel J. Cisneros
  • Patent number: 8516640
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Patent number: 8479616
    Abstract: A driving device includes a driving shank, a magnetic member mounted in the driving shank, a stop ring secured in the driving shank to stop the magnetic member, and an elastic member biased between the driving shank and the magnetic member. The driving shank has a first end provided with a mounting post and a second end formed with a mounting hole and a receiving chamber. The stop ring has an inner wall formed with a through hole and an outer wall provided with a toothed portion engaging a peripheral wall of the receiving chamber. The magnetic member has a peripheral wall formed with a stop flange that is movable to abut the stop ring. Thus, the elastic member provides a buffering effect to the magnetic member to reduce the pressure applied on the magnetic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Meng Rui Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Tsai
  • Patent number: 8479617
    Abstract: A tool for torquing a regulator onto a cylinder of a portable cylinder assembly. The tool includes a nut and a socket. The nut is configured to fit around a body of a regulator of a portable cylinder assembly. As such, the nut has a first set of grooves that avoids one or more valve assemblies on the body of the regulator. The socket has a cavity extending therethrough such that the cavity consists of three sections: a top section, a middle section and a bottom section. The top section of the socket is configured to be coupled to a device that applies a torque force on the socket. The middle section of the socket is configured to avoid a case of the regulator which is disposed above the body of the regulator. The bottom section of the socket is configured to be coupled to the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: American Airlines, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal L. Attebury, Tommy D. Teague, Hiramn B. Fernandez
  • Patent number: 8448548
    Abstract: A tightening head (1) is provided with at least two sockets (4i, 4ii) which are alternatively connected to an output shaft of a nut runner (3), a socket replacing mechanism (6) and a bolt supplying mechanism (7). The socket replacing mechanism (6) is provided with a moving mechanism (61) and a posture changing mechanism (64). The moving mechanism (61) moves each socket (4i, 4ii) between a using position where the socket (4i, 4ii) agrees with an axis of the output shaft of the nut runner (3) and a waiting position which is distant from the axis. The posture changing mechanism (64) changes a posture of each socket (4i, 4ii) to an upward posture corresponding to the waiting position and to a tightening posture corresponding to the using position. The bolt supplying mechanism 7 is provided with bolt magazines (8i, 8ii) and bolt holding mechanism (9i, 9ii). During a bolt tightening step is executed by one socket in the using position, the bolt (B) is supplied to the other socket in the waiting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinobu Kobayashi, Tetsuo Ishii
  • Publication number: 20130047792
    Abstract: A spark plug removal tool apparatus and method for a spark plug having components of an extended smooth spark arc producing terminal portion, an adjacent helical threaded portion, an adjacent hex drive, an adjacent insulator portion, and a terminal electrical interface extension. The tool apparatus includes a non rotating collet extension having a plurality of fingers to removably engage the electrical interface and an inner surrounding sidewall that threadably engages the collet, also an outer surrounding sidewall rotatably engaged to the inner surrounding sidewall not having one-way axial movement as between the inner and outer surrounding sidewalls, wherein the collet, inner, and outer surrounding sidewalls are all co-axial. Operationally, when the tool starts to unscrew the spark plug from an engine head, an axial non-rotating force is applied to the electrical interface extension that helps prevent separating damage between the spark plug components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Hugo Oswaldo Castan Leyva, Daniel J. Cisneros
  • Patent number: 8365640
    Abstract: An anti-slip wrench includes a handle having two opposite grip surfaces, and at least one slant slot formed on at least one of the grip surfaces of the handle. The slant slot is through the grip surface from one lateral surface of the handle to the other. The slant slot is a concave surface with two side edges, which meet the grip surface respectively. The slant slot is positioned at an included angle located between a slot axis of the slant slot and a longitudinal axis of the handle. The concave surface of the slant slot accommodates a thumb of a user when gripping the handle. The slant slot on the handle is provided to prevent the thumb from sliding longitudinally and transversely when gripping the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8359954
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Patent number: 8307742
    Abstract: A hand tool adapter of the present invention includes a wheel shaped main body and at least four sockets. The main body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral surface. The sockets are firmly disposed in the main body, locating annularly on the peripheral surface. Each socket has a non-circular bore. The main body is formed with no hole which has a dimension larger than the dimension of the largest bore. As such, the structure of the adapter is strengthened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Chang Hsueh-O Hsu
  • Publication number: 20120234141
    Abstract: A tool for assembling and disassembling the front and the rear wheel axle of a motorcycle includes a nut holding base having one side formed with a ratchet recessed groove provided therein with a projecting member having a hexagonal recessed groove formed in the interior. The nut holding base has another side provided with an extension projecting post having an interior bored with a square hole communicating with the hexagonal recessed groove. A connecting holder to be assembled on the nut holding base has one side formed with a hexagonal projecting connector matching with the hexagonal recessed groove of the nut holding base and having an interior disposed with a square insert hole. The connecting holder has another side formed with a hexagonal recessed groove provided with a projecting member bored in therein with an insert hole that communicates with the square insert hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa KANG