Handle Or Shank Patents (Class 81/177.1)
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Patent number: 12127541Abstract: A reel body for a spinning reel includes a foot portion configured to attach to a fishing rod, a housing having a accommodating portion, a leg portion extending from the housing toward the foot portion, and an insert element disposed in the housing and the leg portion. The foot portion, the housing, and the leg portion are integrally formed by injection molding, and the insert element includes a first portion that is disposed in the accommodating portion such that at least a part thereof is exposed, and a second portion that is integrally formed with the first portion and at least a part of which is disposed in a proximal end part of the leg portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Takashi Kawabata, Hirotaka Nagashima, Muhd Syukri Nazry Bin Mustapha
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Patent number: 11958172Abstract: A torque tool includes multiple bits, a handle, a pointer and a scale ring. Each of the bits includes a colored area. In use, the handle is connected to a selected one of the bits. The handle is operable to set multiple maximum values of torque transferable to the bit from the handle corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The pointer is formed on the handle. The scale ring includes multiple colored areas corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The scale ring is rotated around the handle as the handle is operated to set the maximum values of torque, thereby aligning the pointer with one of the colored areas of the scale ring corresponding to the colored area of a selected one of the bits.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
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Patent number: 11944587Abstract: There is featured a grasping facilitator that has one or more of a) to c) as set forth below: a) a combination having an annular core and a plurality of gripping ribs spaced about the annular core, with the core and gripping ribs being formed of an elastomeric material and the ribs extending about an upper part, outer part and bottom part of the core so as to leave an interior region of the core that is aligned radially with respective ribs exposed; b) a pliable collar having a main body with a plurality of ridges separated by concave recesses and a central aperture; c) a tray holder having an aperture or projection that has a configuration designed to conform with at least one of a) and b). There is further featured kit combinations of a) to c) above as well as methods of using and assembling one or all combinations of a) to c).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: SCALPAL LLCInventors: Eliot Robert Gitman, Tuvia Gitman
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Patent number: 11931877Abstract: An assembly includes a side handle for a hand-held power tool and includes an eyelet device which includes an eyelet portion which is configured to be connected to a safety belt, wherein the side handle includes a clamping ring which is configured to attach the side handle to a round portion of the hand-held power tool, and wherein the eyelet device is configured to be attached to the clamping ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Daniela Lachica Koch, Olaf Koch
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Patent number: 11897115Abstract: A striking hand tool includes a grip component where an external surface has a front arc half and a rear arc half, wherein an area of the grip is smaller in a first cross sectional plane further from a head of the tool than a second plane closer to the head portion. A ? value of the front arc half in the first cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.45. A measurement from a first axis to a frontmost point in the first cross sectional plane is between 17.5 mm and 19 mm. A ? value of the front arc half in the second cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.5. A measurement from the first axis to a frontmost point in the second cross sectional plane is between 18.5 mm and 20 mm. Methods of manufacturing and striking hand tools having desirous durometer measurements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Allen Vogado Cate, Robert Ian Stein
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Patent number: 11890729Abstract: A tool head with an anti-slip structure includes a combination segment formed on one side of the tool head, a driving segment formed on another side of the tool head, a groove segment formed the tool head and positioned between the combination segment and driving segment, and an anti-slip structure configured on the tool head and positioned between the groove segment and driving segment. With the anti-slip structure of a high friction coefficient and the groove segment, the friction can be increased so as to allow users to easily and quickly draw the tool head out of the hole of a removal tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: YUN CHAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Fu-Jui Hsiao
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Patent number: 11871938Abstract: A keyless coupling for a tool shaft and a handpiece of a surgical instrument having a first coupling section, which is provided on a proximal section of the tool shaft, a second coupling section, which is provided on a distal section of a shaft holder of the handpiece, and a locking/unlocking element. The locking/unlocking element is arranged on the tool shaft and forms a latching section, and the shaft holder has an undercut for receiving the latching section in a locking position of the two coupling sections such that the latching section and the undercut are in latching engagement with one another and secure the two coupling sections against a relative axial movement with respect to one another at least in the pulling direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Uwe Schaz, Roland-Alois Högerle
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Patent number: 11857238Abstract: A click system. Also, a screwdriver that includes a ratchet system. The ratchet system includes at least one handle, at least one rod with a male distal end and a proximal end, an element of cooperation that includes at least two lugs and at least two grooves, each of the at least two grooves include a helical portion. The at least two lugs each cooperate in a predetermined rotation direction with one of the at least two grooves so as to allow the driving of the rod. The ratchet system may be used in mechanics, carpentry or surgery.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: INNOPROD MEDICALInventors: Philippe Alain Lucien Fernand Legay, Frédéric Peyre
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Patent number: 11833647Abstract: A bushing handle for use with a renewable bushing. The bushing handle facilitates a quick-change configuration by using a liner bushing disposed in a through bore. The liner bushing can accept a plurality of different renewable bushings having various inner diameters and other characteristics, eliminating the need to stock and store a multitude of different bushing handles. The liner bushing may be a lock liner, which facilitates the quick-change function, and provides a ground inner diameter, which is more resistant to wear and tear than the light metal construction of the handle itself.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Nancy Jerrell Ruth Shepard, Joshua Matthew Herschbach, Colin Walker Frost
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Patent number: 11745319Abstract: A torque wrench may include a head having a driving member configured to be operably coupled to a socket, a handle, a lever arm operably coupled to the head and the handle at respective opposing ends thereof, and a torque adjuster configured to enable a torque setting of the torque wrench to be adjusted. The torque adjuster may include a fixed member affixed to the lever arm and a movable member operably coupled to the fixed member. The handle may include a first end cap at a distal end thereof relative to the head and a second end cap at a proximal end thereof relative to the head, the second end cap being disposed proximate to the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Ian Cunningham, Brian Butler, Paul Stephen Steinweg
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Patent number: 11660738Abstract: A striking hand tool includes a grip component where an external surface has a front arc half and a rear arc half, wherein an area of the grip is smaller in a first cross sectional plane further from a head of the tool than a second plane closer to the head portion. A ? value of the front arc half in the first cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.45. A measurement from a first axis to a frontmost point in the first cross sectional plane is between 17.5 mm and 19 mm. A ? value of the front arc half in the second cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.5. A measurement from the first axis to a frontmost point in the second cross sectional plane is between 18.5 mm and 20 mm. Methods of manufacturing and striking hand tools having desirous durometer measurements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Allen Vogado Cate, Robert Ian Stein
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Patent number: 11633178Abstract: A hand grip system for a surgical retractor includes a grip region of a rigid surgical retractor tool having at least two holes passing there through. The hand grip system also includes a monolithic hand grip encasing the grip region and filling the holes. The monolithic hand grip includes a first elongate region having a convex cylindrical shape adjoining a second elongate region having a concave cylindrical shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: JIFFY KNEE, LLCInventor: Manish A. Patel
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Patent number: 11618134Abstract: The present invention surrounds to a ratchet apparatus, system and use thereof. The invention is presented to provide additional mechanical advantage and added angular engagement of a ratcheting wrench. In particular the present invention provides increased torque and angular engagement within a compact space without requiring an extended handle, wherein an extended handle reduces portability and further restricts access and movement within confined spaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Bruce A. Crawford
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Patent number: 11602825Abstract: A boat motor propeller wrench with metallic motor nut fastener is described. The wrench includes a polymer handle including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the second end including a tethering aperture. The wrench also includes a socket formed as one piece with the handle and extending from the first end of the handle substantially perpendicular thereto, the socket defining an aperture. The wrench further includes a metallic insert disposed within the aperture of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Michael L. Roller
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Patent number: 11534282Abstract: A multi-component housing having a length and comprising at least a first component comprising a first plastic material, a second component comprising a second plastic material, and a third component comprising a third plastic material. The housing includes at least one tolerance-elimination element made of the second plastic material and longitudinally attached to the first component along the housing's longitudinal axis. The tolerance-elimination element has an average length extending parallel to the housing's longitudinal axis, which average length is at least ten times less than the length of the housing. The third component at least partially forms an outer surface of the housing, so that the tolerance-elimination element is at least partially overmolded by the third plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Marc Kunz, Werner Huebscher, Kris Lueckel, Sven Schäfer, Stefan Gehard Triebig
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Patent number: 11517386Abstract: The invention provides a dual-purpose handle, comprising a body, wherein mounting holes are provided in the body and are used for connecting to functional members; the mounting holes are provided in the body in both an axial direction and a radial direction; axial and radial mounting holes provided in the body can enable the handle and the functional members to easily and quickly switch between two connection forms, i.e. straight and T-shaped; and torsional torques that are different in magnitude can be output by means of different connection manners under the action of the same operation force. Clamping devices fitted with the functional members are arranged in the mounting holes; and when the functional members are connected to the handle, the clamping devices can fix the functional members and prevent same from rotating in a cavity of the body of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignees: SHANGHAI REACH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD., THE FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMYInventors: Zhuojing Luo, Xiaomin Huang
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Patent number: 11420307Abstract: A wrench for tightening and loosening lug nuts may include a head disposed on a distal end of a handle. The head defines a curved inner surface facing an axis and an opening configured to receive a portion of a lug. One or more supports are formed on the curved inner surface, extending toward the axis. The supports are spaced from the opening and are configured to contact an outer surface of the lug with the portion of the lug received in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Nickolas Jay Gretz, Scott Alan Thomas
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Patent number: 11395437Abstract: Examples herein relate to faceplates with filters. In some examples, an apparatus can include a faceplate, where the faceplate includes a plurality of perforations through a thickness of the faceplate, a filter attached to the faceplate, and a magnet to generate a magnetic attraction force between the faceplate and the filter such that the filter is magnetically attached to the faceplate.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David Quijano, Tom J. Searby, Adolfo A. Gomez
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Patent number: 11376720Abstract: A high strength wrench includes a head portion, a shaft and a handle. A length of the shaft is multiple times of a length of the handle. At least one slot extends along a longitudinal direction of the shaft and is formed at a circumferential surface of the shaft. A cross section shape of the shaft has a structural profile of an outer side with a relatively greater thickness and an inner portion of a relatively smaller thickness. Accordingly, the shaft has a greater structural strength to allow the wrench to bear operations of high torque.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: KABO TOOL COMPANYInventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
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Patent number: 11207772Abstract: An insulated screwdriver includes: an insulator, a first metal sleeve, a second metal sleeve, an insulated sleeve, and a handle. The insulator has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first metal sleeve is disposed on the first connecting portion of the insulator. The second metal sleeve is disposed on the second connecting portion of the insulator, and the second metal sleeve and the first metal sleeve are insulated. The insulated sleeve covers the insulator, the first metal sleeve, and the second metal sleeve. The handle has an accommodating hole for accommodating the insulated sleeve. According to the insulated screwdriver of the present invention, because the first metal sleeve and the second metal sleeve are insulated, there is no electric shock danger for a user, and safety in use of the insulated screwdriver of the present invention may be improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Gong Fong Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheng-Te Hu
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Patent number: 11191580Abstract: The present application relates to an implantation set including a tool or an aid, and at least one bone contact member adapted thereto, therefore a device designed for direct contact with a bone, the bone contact member having a greater hardness in a region intended for contact by the tool or aid than the tool or aid in a region intended for contact with the bone contact member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHIKGMBH & CO. KGInventors: Adem Aksu, Frank Reinauer, Tobias Wolfram
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Patent number: 11103985Abstract: A grip device includes a tubular body, an adjustment member, a left slide and a right slide. The body includes a passage, a guiding slot, a recess and a groove. The adjustment member includes threaded portion. The left slide is slidably located in the groove and includes threads which are engaged with the threaded portion of the adjustment member. When the adjustment member is rotated relative to the pin, the threaded portion of the adjustment member drives the threads of the left slide to move the left slide toward the right slide so as to clamp the hexagonal wrench.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: Chung-Yu Tsai
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Patent number: 11072056Abstract: A grip bar for a hexagonal wrench includes a grip, a middle sleeve, an outer sleeve and a rotary member. The grip has an elongate body, a raised portion, multiple first recesses, a head, an elongate slot and a first threaded portion. The middle sleeve includes a first chamber, a first opening, a shoulder and an end hole. The outer sleeve is mounted to the middle sleeve. The rotary member is rotatably inserted in the end hole of the middle sleeve. The first and second threaded portion are connected to each other. The first recesses and the elongate slot respectively accommodate the first section and the second section of a hexagonal wrench. The grip and the rotary member respectively restricted by the shoulder and cannot slip within the middle sleeve so that the hexagonal wrench is firmly combined with the grip and operated efficiently.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Inventor: Chung-Yu Tsai
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Patent number: 10926382Abstract: An electric ratchet wrench includes a body receiving a driving device for driving a fastener. A first transmission device is connected to the driving device. A second transmission device is connected to a power device. A clutch device is mounted between the first and second transmission devices and is normally in a coupling state for driving the fastener. When the clutch device switches to the disengagement state due to a resistance larger than a torque outputted by the power device, the body can be manually driven to overcome the resistance, forcibly driving the fastener through the large-resistance position. The clutch device returns to the coupling state after the fastener passes the large-resistance position.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Patent number: 10773371Abstract: A tool handle has a trilobular configured grip portion, with three outwardly extending generally arcuate lobes. Each lobe has an arcuate surface that subtends an arc of about 45° to 90°, and preferably about 60°. The grip portion has two upper surface lobes and one bottom surface lobe. The bottom surface lobe has spaced oval configured finger engaging recesses. A fixedly disposed metal end cap has a rotatably disposed tang for receiving a lanyard for free movement of the tang and lanyard with operation of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John Jannitto, Jr., John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 10458205Abstract: A removable hand guard is provided for installation on drilling rig hand tongs and used to protect the hands of workers from being accidentally crushed when gripping the tong handle. The hand guard can include resilient body and tabs, which allow the guard to be positioned on the tong handle. The hand guard can be locked into place using locks and fasteners. The hand guard can include a slot, which can form a secondary handle to be used by a second worker to maneuver the tongs.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: KATCH KAN HOLDINGS LTD.Inventors: Quinn A. J. Holtby, Dallas Laird Greenwood
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Patent number: 9969063Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a first body made of light material and has a first recess, a closed bottom, a first hole, a first groove, a second recess and a shoulder formed between the first and second recesses. A second body made of strong material and has a first portion and a second portion so as to be respectively received in the first and second recesses. The first portion is rested on the shoulder. A ratchet wheel and a pawl respectively received in the second body, and a switch unit is connected to the second body to operate the pawl to be engaged with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet wrench has simple structure and easily assembled and manufactured. The ratchet wrench is light and durable.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Yi-Yong Liu
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Patent number: 9969076Abstract: A connection device for a hexagonal wrench and includes a first part and a second part. The first part has an insertion section through which multiple hexagonal first recesses are defined, and an operation portion formed on one end thereof. The operation portion has multiple second hexagonal second recesses. The second part has a reception hole in which the insertion section is inserted and is positioned relative to the second part. The second part has an opening and the first recesses are exposed. The second part has another operation portion on one end thereof. The operation portion has multiple third hexagonal recesses. The first, second and third hexagonal recesses have different sizes and are Metric system and English system.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Chung-Yu Tsai
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Patent number: 9962872Abstract: A tool and a coating method thereof are provided. The tool includes: a main body including connected head and grip portions, an end of the grip portion being a tail portion; a first coating layer coated on the main body; a second coating layer, coated on the first coating layer continuously corresponding to the grip portion and protrudingly formed with a pattern portion, formed with a first flange formed radially corresponding to the tail portion; a third coating layer, at least coated on the second coating layer, the pattern portion being at least partially exposed. The coating method includes the following steps of: manufacturing a main body into a first product having the first coating layer; manufacturing the first product into a second product having the second coating layer; and manufacturing the second product into a tool having the third coating layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventor: Yu-Hua Ou
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Patent number: 9844899Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: 9550285Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle with a shank and a fixing member is connected to the shank. An isolation layer is coated on the outside of the shank and an annular groove is defined between the isolation layer and the fixing member. A socket has a lip having a positioning member to be engaged with a notch of the fixing member. A guide member is located beside the positioning member. A ring-shaped locking member is connected to the socket and has a recess with which the guide member is engaged. The locking member has two flexible blocks. A positioning member has a protrusion inserted into the through hole of the locking member and has a ridge contacting the lip of the socket. The protrusion has two passages, which are engaged with the two blocks. A bit is inserted into the reception hole of the positioning member.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventor: Jin-Tsai Lai
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Patent number: 9409287Abstract: A tool handle for releasably receiving a tool including a core portion having a base portion and a cylindrical shaft portion extending outwardly therefrom, the base portion including a first surface, a second surface, and an outer wall extending therebetween, the outer wall defining a first bore therein, and a grip portion rotatably disposed about the shaft portion of the core. The first bore is configured to releasably receive a first portion of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Broadaway, Ian L. Gresham, Zhihong Fu
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Patent number: 9336960Abstract: A method is disclosed of manufacturing a push rod for switching a vacuum interrupter by moulding the push rod with a plastic material. The push rod can include a core component configured for receiving a spring element. The push rod can also include a rod component which may include another second material, wherein a core component is embedded in the rod component to form the push rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: ABB TECHNOLOGY ABInventor: Dietmar Gentsch
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Patent number: 9272401Abstract: Disclosed is a spanner tool for mounting or dismounting components, which comprises a control piece (2), a connecting piece (1) and a rotating piece (3). The connecting piece (1) is hinged with one end of the control piece (2) and one end of the rotating piece (3) respectively. An angle ? formed between the control piece (2) and the connecting piece (1) is less than an angle ? formed between the rotating piece (3) and the connecting piece (1) when the control piece (2) and the rotating piece (3) respectively rotate to limit positions at different sides of the connecting piece (1). The spanner tool is practical and reliable. The spanner tool is convenient and rapid-in-use. The spanner tool can be folded for portability when not in use. Additionally, locking tightness of the tool can be adjusted by adjusting a nut.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Dahon Technologies, LTD.Inventors: David Tak-Wei Hon, Jingfeng Li, Yiping Mo, Guangji Deng
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Patent number: 9174334Abstract: A handle for a screwdriver including a body having a first open end and a second open end and also provides an intermediate member which connects the one end to the other end. A space is defined in the body and located between the first and second open ends such that space communicates with the first and second open ends. Multiple first connection portions are formed in inside of the first open end and connected with a stop formed in inside of the space.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: GONG FONG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Yu-Lum Chen
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Patent number: 9038691Abstract: An extendable handled tool may include: a shaft; a hollow shaft extension encompassing the shaft and configured to move axially on the shaft so that the shaft moves in and out of the hollow space in the shaft extension; a locking collar attached to the shaft extension, the locking collar configured to rotate on the shaft; a tooth connected to the locking collar such that the tooth rotates with the locking collar; and a locking ring mounted on the shaft, the locking ring configured to fit with the tooth to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locked position prevents the shaft extension from moving axially with respect to the shaft and the unlocked position permits the shaft extension to move axially with respect to the shaft. A method of exting a handle on a tool may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Michael White, Robert Jensen
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Publication number: 20150000476Abstract: A drive tool device includes a drive handle member having three barrels attached to the end portions and the middle portion, the two end barrels each include a non-circular engaging opening communicating with the bore of the handle member, and the drive handle member include one or more non-circular engaging orifices formed in either of the barrels, and a driving shank element includes a non-circular cross section for engaging with the non-circular engaging orifices of the drive handle member and for allowing the drive handle member to be driven by the driving shank element selectively and for allowing the driving shank element to be driven by the drive handle member selectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Yi Cheng Li
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Publication number: 20140326110Abstract: A hand tool includes a body having first and second surfaces spaced from each other in a height direction. A marking unit is formed on the first surface and includes a groove formed in the first surface of the body. The groove includes a bottom face spaced from the first surface of the body in the height direction. An embossed character protrudes from the bottom face towards the first surface and has a stepped portion to provide a clear indication effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Patent number: 8869659Abstract: A hand tool includes a shank, a sleeve, a control member, a pressing member, an end piece and a resilient member. The shank has multiple annular grooves. The control member and the resilient member are located in the chamber of the sleeve and the end piece closes the sleeve. The shank extends through the control member and the end piece. When the pressing member is not applied by a force, the sleeve can only rotate relative to the shank and cannot move relative to the shank. When the sleeve is applied by a force, the sleeve can move relative to the shank.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Man-Chi Chang
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Patent number: 8839698Abstract: A wrench includes a generally elongate shaft defining an axis and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The wrench also includes a handle assembly that is attached to the shaft. The handle assembly terminates in a magnetic mount that is configured to magnetically engage a working surface. The magnetic mount has a passage for receiving the shaft therethrough. The passage is sized and dimensioned to allow the shaft to pivot within the passage and with respect to the magnetic mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Melesio Sidón Hernández
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Patent number: 8806990Abstract: A handtool includes a first element and a second element. A pivot end of the first element is pivotably disposed on a pivot trough of the second element wherein the pivot trough having a lateral breach. The pivot end is able to slide in the pivot trough between a restriction position and a pivotable position along a longitudinal direction of the second element. When the pivot end is located at the restriction position, the pivot end is hindered by the bottom of the pivot trough so as to fail to pivot with respect to the pivot trough. When the pivot end is located at the pivotable position, the pivot end is away from the bottom of the pivot trough so as to be pivotable via the breach. As a result, the present invention is easy to bend for use.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Hui-Chien Chen
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Publication number: 20140202288Abstract: A grip assembly for a tool bit has a grip, a driving device and an axle. The driving device is inserted into the grip and has a holding member, a gear unit and a sleeve. The gear unit has multiple gears and a ring. The gears are rotatably mounted in the holding member. The ring is mounted around and engages the gears. The sleeve is mounted around and engages the ring. The axle is rotatably mounted in the holding member and is engaged by the gears. When the sleeve is rotated, the gears are rotated. Accordingly, the axle is rotated by the gears such that a tool bit loosens a screw in continuous motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: A-TINA TOOLS CO., LTD.Inventor: Kun-Chen CHEN
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Publication number: 20140196579Abstract: A tool having segments forming a triangle wherein a connecting bolt segment moves the other two segments together, thus rotating a valve nut, is disclosed. The tool can be attached and easily operated without the disadvantage of having to apply physical strength in an awkward position. Different embodiments are provided that are adaptable to various valve body types.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Harold H. Overton
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Patent number: 8776643Abstract: A tool may be configured, in various embodiments, with a handle capable of housing house a gear in an aperture. The gear can have at least a predetermined number of facets and an orbital ring. A securing feature can have a first notch that is adapted to engage the orbital ring to allow rotational movement while securing the gear within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: DentCraft Tools Limited PartnershipInventor: Sonya Emmert
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Publication number: 20140182422Abstract: A spark plug installation tool includes to a grip handle, a coaxial, flexible shaft extending from the handle and a co-axial socket receiver assembly for engaging a spark plug socket. The distal end of the socket receiver assembly includes a magnet. The socket receiver assembly further includes a peripheral rim to limit the insertion of the socket receiver assembly into a socket drive opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Lisle CorporationInventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
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Patent number: 8763223Abstract: A tile spacer punch device 10 comprises a rigid elongate body 12, which has a punch element 16 at one end and a grip 18. The punch element 16 has at least three arms 24, each arm 24 is at right angles to an adjacent arm 24. Preferably the arms 24 intersect and may also be in a common plane. More preferable, for of the said arms 24 are provided. Furthermore, the arms may form part of plates, and the plates may taper inwardly away from the grip. An upper surface 22 of the punch head 14 is preferably convexly domed and suitably resilient to accept repeated striking, for example, from a hammer or palm of a user's hand.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Gregg Robert Flanegan
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Patent number: 8701524Abstract: The present invention discloses a complex wrench composed of a strip-shaped shank which includes a front section, a middle section and a rear section along its length direction in order thereof, the front section and the rear section connecting a first driving head and a second driving head respectively, the middle section being a twisted section which makes the axis lines of the first driving head and the second driving head on different planes, and the middle section having at least one sunken area where is covered with a plurality of embossed patterns.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Chiou-Mai Chang, Yueh-Li Wang
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Publication number: 20140090524Abstract: A hand tool includes a shank, a sleeve, a control member, a pressing member, an end piece and a resilient member. The shank has multiple annular grooves. The control member and the resilient member are located in the chamber of the sleeve and the end piece closes the sleeve. The shank extends through the control member and the end piece. When the pressing member is not applied by a force, the sleeve can only rotate relative to the shank and cannot move relative to the shank. When the sleeve is applied by a force, the sleeve can move relative to the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Man-Chi Chang
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Publication number: 20140090520Abstract: A holding sleeve and a rod tool including the same and fabrication methods thereof are provided. The holding sleeve is adapted to dispose around a body portion of a main body and can rotate relative to the body portion. A blocking member is disposed in at least one through hole of a first sleeve. A second sleeve is movable relative to and disposed around the first sleeve. The blocking member is controllably pressed by the second sleeve to be partially received in an annular groove of the body portion. An elastic member is disposed around and between the first sleeve the first and second sleeves. Before the second sleeve is mounted to the first sleeve, a part of the elastic member corresponds to the blocking member in a radial direction of the first sleeve and can limit the blocking member to locate in the through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Larry Lee
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Patent number: 8671806Abstract: This invention is a new beginning for AN wrench users. No more uncomfortably thin AN or Bonney wrenches are needed. This wrench/tool system with separate, ergonomic handle is loaded with features designed for comfort. The separate handle is specifically designed with contoured finger grips, and gently radiused back edge resting against the palm of the user's hand. These are features that will provide the user all-day comfort. In addition, with the common blade of the wrench/tool ends, fitting the matching receiving groove of the handles, wrench/tool ends and handles of differing styles can be added, and upgraded to build a set of wrench/tool ends and handles to meet every need.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Peter Dorn Lindblom