Having Storage Compartment Patents (Class 81/490)
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Patent number: 11950791Abstract: A coracoid drill guide assembly includes a body having a cylindrical channel on each side of the body for receiving a drill guide sleeve. The sleeves of the assembly have a 1.4 mm inner diameter to guide a 1.3 mm (or smaller) K-wire through the sleeve. An aimer arm extends from the body at a non-intersecting angle with the drill sleeve. The assembly also has a self-locking ratchet mechanism to lock the sleeve in place once the assembly has been secured to bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC, SMITH & NEPHEW'ORTHOPAEDICS AG, SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITEDInventors: Roberto Castricini, Simone Bizzotto, Alexander I. Seidl
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Patent number: 11518020Abstract: A pair of screwdrivers each having a handle, a nondetachable outer shaft, a detachable inner shaft, and at least two detachable double-ended screwdriver bits. Each screwdriver handle is formed having a hollow space configured to substantially house the outer screwdriver shaft, the inner screwdriver shaft, and the at least two double-ended screwdriver bits of the other screwdriver, whereby, the pair of screwdrivers may be assembled together when not in use so that the outer shaft, the inner shaft, and the at least two double-ended screwdriver bits of both screwdrivers are substantially non-exposed to prevent the potential for accidental user injury.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Proprietary Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Macor
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Patent number: 11020847Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank with a handle connected to a collar rotatably and a base is located in a room of the handle. At least one resilient extending from the underside of the collar is inserted in at least one recess of the handle. The base connected to the outside of the collar has a rod connected to a positioning member. The positioning member is defined with multiple slots able to hold bits in position in the room. One side of the base is sealed by a cap. Therefore, the bits are received inside of the handle so as to carry with the screwdriver.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Inventors: Chia Wei Lai, Min Hung Lai
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Patent number: 10513013Abstract: A finger ratchet tool includes a body having a top part on the top thereof, and a ratchet device connected to the underside of the body. The top part includes a tapered face in the outer periphery thereof. Two flanges extend radially from the top part. A connection portion extends from the body. A mounting member has a C-shaped collar which has an opening, and a rod is connected between two ends of the opening. A matching face is defined in the inner periphery of the C-shaped collar. Two recesses are defined in the C-shaped collar and each have two ends. The rod is pivotably connected to the connection portion, and the C-shaped collar is mounted to the top part to match the matching face with the tapered face. The flanges are engaged with the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventors: Zi-Yan Huang, Yao-Lin Cho
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Patent number: 10442074Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing for use an item selected and retrieved from an opening in a storage device configured for storing one or more items, includes a tubular shaft extending from the opening in the storage device for receiving the selected item from the storage device. A passageway is defined within the tubular shaft for facilitating travel of the selected item from the opening in the storage device to an end of the shaft opposing the opening. At least one locking block and stop is configured for securing the selected item at the end of the tubular shaft opposing the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Wheelfloat, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Fulbright, Jonathan D. Snook
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Patent number: 9724817Abstract: A driver with two operating positions has a handle with a first shell and a second shell connected that can open with respect to each other. Attached to one of the handle portions is a working end that is configured to rotate substantially, generally ninety degrees between a first position with a working end extending along an axis that is longitudinal with the handle and a second position with the working end extending along an axis that is transverse to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhang Hongquan
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Patent number: 9289894Abstract: A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Wagic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Anders Scot Hudson, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart, Howard Allen Wilson, Eric M. Colton
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Patent number: 9272375Abstract: A manufacturing process of a foldable repairing tool bit includes a material preparing step, an unnecessary material removing step and a material bending step. Wherein, a stick with a designated length is prepared firstly, where one end of the stick is a bending portion, and another end of the stick is an embodying portion; and then, at least one side of the bending portion is partially removed so as to form a smooth surface thereof; finally, the bending portion are bent so as to form a tool bit with a pivoting hole. Under this arrangement, said tool bits are pivotally assembled in a tool base so as to form a foldable repairing tool set.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignees: Winride International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tuo-Jen Chen
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Publication number: 20150096414Abstract: A locking, reversible blade, screwdriver is provided. The screwdriver incorporates a reversible blade; one end is a flat blade for latches or any application that requires a durable flat blade screwdriver, the opposing end is a drive bit holder which could be a magnetic bit holder, C clip bit holder, ball type bit holder etc., or any combination which will accept a variety of drive bit types. The blade can be inserted into the handle with the desired end exposed, where it is secured in place with a ball lock. One hand digital intervention releases the blade. A threaded removable end cap at the opposite end of the handle exposes a selector. This selector, when rotated allows access to one of several tubes holding drive bits for the bit holder end of the blade. The end cap has a wide comfortable flat base with a perimeter recess which acts as a finger grip and the flat base allows the screwdriver to sit on its end for one handed fastener loading on a drive bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Ronald James Geibel
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Patent number: 8960090Abstract: This application relates to a baren 100 comprising a base 20 having a substantially flat surface 21 adapted for applying pressure to a work piece and a handle 10 removably connected to the base 20, wherein the handle 10 has an end that is adapted to receive a craft blade 60. the application also relates to a stamp 200 comprising a base 20? having a stamping surface 50 adapted for transferring a marking medium from the stamping surface 50 to a substrate and a handle 10? removably connected to the base 20?, wherein the handle 10? has an end that is adapted to receive a craft blade 60.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: John Frank Yeomans
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Publication number: 20140366279Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera
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Patent number: 8869662Abstract: An implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel includes one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first pre-determined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further include one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second pre-determined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Combined Products Co. #1 IncInventor: Burton Kozak
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Publication number: 20140310882Abstract: According to one aspect, there is provided a bit tool having a bit storage member for housing a plurality of bits. The member includes an exterior which is at least partially transparent. A light assembly extends around the bit storage member and selectively illuminates the bit storage member to reveal the bits. According to another aspect, the tool has a pushrod for operatively selecting bits and a locking assembly that may be actuated for selectively coupling the pushrod and a respective one of the bits together to operate the tool. According to a further aspect, there is provided a ratcheting handle assembly which includes at least one catch member operatively connected to and linearly moveable relative to an inner core. A selector member actuates respective ones of the catch members for selectively causing the handle assembly to ratchetly drive the inner core in forward and reverse positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Sicom Industries Ltd.Inventor: Mark F. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8833214Abstract: A tool handle includes a handle receiving a bit seat movable between a storage received in a compartment of the handle and an extended position partially outside of the handle. The bit seat includes a pivotable seat, a reciprocating member, a coupling seat, and an end cap. The reciprocating member includes a resilient arm abutting against an abutment wall of the pivotable base to constrain movement. The end cap includes a tongue extending through and engaged in a central hole of the coupling seat and a receiving hole of the reciprocating member. The end cap covers an opening of the compartment when the bit seat is in the storage position. The coupling seat receives screwdriver bits. The coupling seat is located outside of the compartment when the bit seat is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8820197Abstract: A hand tool includes a body having a first space in which a first threaded portion and a non-circular positioning portion are located. A handle is threadedly connected to the body and has a pivotal member pivotably connected thereto. The pivotal member has a second threaded portion which is connected to the first threaded portion. A slot is defined in the second threaded portion and a push member is located in the slot. The push member has a non-circular positioning member which is in contact with the positioning portion. The handle further has a room to which an end cap is threadedly connected.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Gong Fong Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Chia Wu
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Patent number: 8813613Abstract: An exemplary screwdriver includes a handle unit, head units for operating different kinds of fasteners, a head reception unit fixed on the handle unit and receiving the head units therein, and a pole unit fixed on the handle unit. Each of the head units is removably attachable on the pole unit so that the screwdriver can operate the different kinds of fasteners as required.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yan-Yu Chen
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Patent number: 8783138Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to tool bit holders that generally include a tool bit cartridge defined by side walls located opposite and facing away from each other, and at least one end wall that defines a curved, angled or staggered geometry. The exemplary tool bit holders generally include a pivot point located on the side walls of the tool bit cartridge. The tool bit cartridge includes tool bit storage holes in the at least one end wall. The tool bit cartridge generally rotates about the pivot point within a cavity of a device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventor: Robyn Marie Johnson
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Publication number: 20140173910Abstract: A folding knife includes a handle assembly, a blade, and a secondary tool. The blade is pivotally connected to the handle assembly and is configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position. The secondary tool is pivotally connected to the handle assembly and is configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position. The secondary tool includes a locking member that traps the blade in the closed position when the secondary tool is in the opened position but allows the blade to pivot to the opened position when the secondary tool is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Kai U.S.A., Ltd.Inventors: Craig Donald Kemp Green, James MacNair
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Publication number: 20140102262Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: WAGIC INC.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
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Publication number: 20140102267Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: CRANK BROTHERS, INC.Inventors: Frank Hermansen, Carl Winefordner
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Patent number: 8640574Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Wagic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
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Patent number: 8628436Abstract: A lacrosse stick screwdriver assembly contained within a removable lacrosse stick butt end. The assembly comprises a drive head and a cavity to removably hold a screw all of which is adapted for containment within the butt end of the stick. When the lacrosse head is removed from the lacrosse stick, the screw holding them together is unscrewed and can be stored within the cavity of the assembly. The screw and screwdriver are thus stored with the lacrosse stick and are always available whenever needed, even on the playing field.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Ryan Powell
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Patent number: 8590432Abstract: A handle for a hand tool includes a body, a guider, and a movable assembly. The body has a chamber, a connecting portion, and an opening. The chamber is defined in the body. The connecting portion is defined in the body for assembling a tool bit. The opening is defined in the body and communicating with the chamber. The guider is inserted into the chamber. The guider has a spindle, a first positioner, a second positioner, and multiple guiding fins. The movable assembly includes a clamping seat movably received in the chamber and a puller mounted on the clamping seat. The clamping seat has a through hole, a shoulder, and multiple clamping units. The through hole is defined through the clamping seat for receiving the guider.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8561507Abstract: A screwdriver contains a front part including a connector and a number of ribs, between each two ribs being defined a chamber; a middle part including a central block and a plurality of extending wings, the central block including an orifice, each extending wing including a slot; a rear part including a cover, a shaft, and a plurality of pegs; a plurality of seats axially connected between the two extending wings and the two pegs and located at the chamber of the front part, and each seat being moved between a storing position and an operating position by an external force; a number of bits, each including one end to be inserted into the seat when the screwdriver is operated, the seat is moved toward an operating positions so that another end of the seats extends out of the chamber of the front part to take out a desired bit.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Yung-Hsu Huang
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Patent number: 8534166Abstract: A screwdriver for an inherent tool bit set includes a screwdriver device, a cover member and at least one control set. The screwdriver device has an accommodating portion at one end. A plurality of accommodating rooms is formed on the accommodating portion for receiving a tool bit set. At least one spring room is deposited on the accommodating portion. The screwdriver device has a working shaft at another end. The cover member has a receiving space. At least one through hole is opened on the cover member. The through hole corresponds to the spring room. The control set is assembled between the spring room and the through hole. Thus, a user presses the control set into the spring rooms for separating the cover member from the screwdriver device and takes a tool bit to assemble to the working shaft for screwing or loosing bolts.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
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Publication number: 20130180054Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. Such a hand tool provides a locking member configured to lock to prevent translation of the first and second jaws from the retracted position. Another example hand tool includes a tool member carried by a handle and rotatable between an open position and a stowed position. Such a hand tool provides a ramp defined on the tool member to facilitate easy rotation of the tool member to the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera
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Patent number: 8479612Abstract: A hammer device is provided for facilitating the driving, countersinking, and removal of relatively small fasteners, such as penny nails. A hammer includes a handle that can define an on-board tool storage area. A nail start accessory can include a tool portion and a nail holder portion. The tool portion can have a first end and a second end, with the nail holder portion being arranged at one of the first end and the second end. The on-board tool storage area of the hammer can be configured to removably store the nail start accessory substantially within the handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, David Keith Wheeler
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Patent number: 8474615Abstract: A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Richard Vernon Kernodle, Jr.
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Patent number: 8443973Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
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Publication number: 20130104313Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: WAGIC, INC.Inventor: WAGIC, Inc.
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Patent number: 8430003Abstract: A compact folding hand tool system wherein the storage of replaceable tool driver bits in a multi-chambered tool bit cartridge and/or extended tools are contained within the confines of the tool handle in high density organized multiple rows along stepped planes defined by an X, Y and Z axis. The storage of driver bits and/or extended tools does not exceed beyond the physical width, height and length or contour design of the tool handle and can be accessed from one or two sides of the tool handle. The use of compact multi-chambered tool bit fixed or pivoting cartridge and/or pivoting extended tools equipped with multiple locations including a home position with semi secure positioning features or positive locking position features. Folding hand tool driver(s) either equipped with a singular or multiple locations including a home position with semi secure positioning features or positive locking position features.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Robyn Marie Johnson
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Publication number: 20130061479Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing, a blade holder coupled to the housing, and a blade storage assembly including blade storage compartments, one of the blade storage compartments being configured to serve as a cover for another of the blade storage compartments. The housing includes a hood and the blade storage assembly is coupled to the hood (e.g., secured to the underside of the hood) such that the blade storage assembly is made accessible to a user of the cutter apparatus by repositioning the hood in relation to another portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Joseph L. Lutgen, Markus E. Gropl, Brandon L. Spoelstra, Joseph P. Garavaglia
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Publication number: 20130055861Abstract: A tool handle includes a handle receiving a bit seat movable between a storage received in a compartment of the handle and an extended position partially outside of the handle. The bit seat includes a pivotable seat, a reciprocating member, a coupling seat, and an end cap. The reciprocating member includes a resilient arm abutting against an abutment wall of the pivotable base to constrain movement. The end cap includes a tongue extending through and engaged in a central hole of the coupling seat and a receiving hole of the reciprocating member. The end cap covers an opening of the compartment when the bit seat is in the storage position. The coupling seat receives screwdriver bits. The coupling seat is located outside of the compartment when the bit seat is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130042729Abstract: A handle for a hand tool includes a body, a guider, and a movable assembly. The body has a chamber, a connecting portion, and an opening. The chamber is defined in the body. The connecting portion is defined in the body for assembling a tool bit. The opening is defined in the body and communicating with the chamber. The guider is inserted into the chamber. The guider has a spindle, a first positioner, a second positioner, and multiple guiding fins. The movable assembly includes a clamping seat movably received in the chamber and a puller mounted on the clamping seat. The clamping seat has a through hole, a shoulder, and multiple clamping units. The through hole is defined through the clamping seat for receiving the guider.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien WANG
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Patent number: 8359954Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Wagic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
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Publication number: 20120291598Abstract: An implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first pre-determined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second pre-determined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Burton Kozak
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Publication number: 20120227552Abstract: A tool apparatus comprises an operative member and a handle connected to the operative member. The handle comprises a core element having an elongated body, an outer surface and first and second ends opposite to each other. At least the second end is connected to the operative member. The tool handle also comprises at least one cavity extending inwardly from the outer surface of the core element and a plurality of insert blocks selectively receivable in the cavity. The tool handle further comprises an overlay disposed on the core element, wherein a height of the projection on exterior surface of the insert block is no less than a thickness of the overlay, thereby exposing the upper surface to an external environment so as to be visible to a viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: WARNER MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: David HENKE, Steven L. Thompson
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Patent number: 8245607Abstract: A combination of an implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first predetermined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second predetermined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Combined Products Co. #1Inventor: Burton Kozak
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Publication number: 20110303056Abstract: A lacrosse stick screwdriver assembly contained within a removable lacrosse stick butt end. The assembly comprises a drive head and a cavity to removably hold a screw all of which is adapted for containment within the butt end of the stick. When the lacrosse head is removed from the lacrosse stick, the screw holding them together is unscrewed and can be stored within the cavity of the assembly. The screw and screwdriver are thus stored with the lacrosse stick and are always available whenever needed, even on the playing field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Ryan Powell
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Patent number: 8074541Abstract: A portable tool kit comprising a self-releasing clasp such that the clasp is released as a main body is rotated about a handle axle from a closed position to an open position with reference to a handle assembly. The main body and handle assembly cooperate to wholly enclose a set of tools when in the closed position. When in an open position, the tools of the main body are exposed to selection and rotation about a rivet of the main body cooperating with a biasing device of a biasing rivet of the main body to hold the tool in place. When fully extended, the main body and handle assembly permit the selection of a plurality of tools such as Phillips head and flat head screwdrivers of different sizes for extension from within the main body for use. Moreover, lamps may be provided on either end of the handle assembly for illuminating a work area.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Adamany, Bennett S. Rubin
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Patent number: 8037577Abstract: A handle for hand tools, the handle comprises a grip member including a first end having a first receiving section and a second end, with the first receiving section opened to the distal of the first end; a storage unit including a storage member slideably received in the first end of the grip member and a shifted member pivotally connected to the storage member and fitted on an opening of the first receiving section so that the shifted member is adapted to be gripped to draw the storage unit out from the grip member; wherein when the shifted member in an original position, it hooks both of the first end of the grip member and the storage member as to prevent the storage unit detaching from the grip member; and a shank member tightly coupled to the second end of the grip member.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Infar Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tai Hung Chen
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Patent number: 8038004Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The front end includes a driving groove for receiving a shank in an operative position. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening. The force-receiving portion includes an insertion groove for receiving the shank in a storage position. The insertion groove is in communication with the driving groove of the body. The body further includes a first opening extending from one of the lateral walls through the insertion groove and a second opening extending from the other lateral wall through the insertion groove, allowing access to the shank in the storage position for manual removal of the shank from the insertion groove. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Patent number: 8033199Abstract: Nail set hammer with a hand held hammer, a nail set tool, a cover panel, a compression spring and a magnet. The hammer handle has a recessed portion capable of storing the nail set tool. The recess portion is enclosed by the cover panel which is flush with the outside surface of the hammer handle. The cover panel includes a downwardly disposed magnet that holds the nail set tool in place within the recess. The cover is attached to the handle by a hinge pin so that when a person presses on the end of the cover panel, the nail set tool is lifted from within the recess so that it can be removed by the user. The nail set tool can be easily removed and replaced from the recess by the user without undue interruption of the nailing or nail setting operations being performed by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventor: Martin G. Noble
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Patent number: 8020473Abstract: The present invention discloses a handle of a hand tool, which comprises a handle body and grinding members. The grinding member is mounted on the handle body, and the grinding member contains abrasive particles and has at least a grinding face, so that the user can grind the sharp edge of articles straightly by grinding member possessed by the handle. Also the user can easily replace a new grinding member when the old one is out of use. Furthermore, the abrasive particles of grinding members have average diameter being different from each other so as to grind the article to have different fine degrees.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Chiung-Chang Tsai
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Patent number: 8011048Abstract: A multi-tool attachment having a configuration that is well-suited for incising material and performing various operations where two incising members are positioned on a main portion of the tool and the cutting-edge surfaces are in close engagement with one another at an interface point where the two blades meet in forceful engagement with one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLCInventor: Spencer Frazer
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Patent number: 8011277Abstract: A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Wagic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Anders Scot Hudson, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart, Howard Allen Wilson, Eric M. Colton
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Patent number: 7993023Abstract: A hand tool with an illuminating device includes a handle having a receiving space defined therein. A holding seat is received in the receiving space. The holding seat has a battery chamber defined therein, a shank chamber defined therein, and a plurality of bit holders formed thereon. A tool set is received in the holding seat. The tool set includes a plurality of tool bits detachably held in the bit holders and a tool shank detachably received in the shank chamber. The tool shank has a coupling portion extending therefrom and a connecting portion formed thereon for detachably connecting to any one of the tool bits. An illuminating device is received in the receiving space and electrically connected to the holding seat. The illuminating device has a coupling slot defined axially therein for engaging with the coupling portion of the tool shank.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Chien-Kuo Wang
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Patent number: 7938045Abstract: A driving tool including a guide groove shaped as a long hole receives a driver bit such that a portion thereof excluding its support is projectable outside of the handle body. The base material has the outline shape of the supporter of the driver bit and is formed so that it might project to the inner side in the inside wall of the circumference wall by the side of the central part of the guide groove of the top plate of the cap. The locking piece is formed in the inner wall of the open end of the cap so that it can stop the rotation part which can prevent a plurality of driver bits from entering the guide groove of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Marushin Hong Kong LimitedInventor: Takashi Itoh
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Publication number: 20110005358Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a screwdriver handle having a storage compartment. The screwdriver handle may comprise a connecting rod, a handle body and a rear cap connected in series; the connecting rod includes rod body, which is equipped with hollow plug hole inside, and the other end of the rod body is connected to the handle body. The handle body is provided with a storage compartment that can hold precision screwdriver and spare sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: SHANGHAI EASY-USE TOOLS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Shiyu Sun
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Publication number: 20100313717Abstract: A multi-functional tool handle comprises a handle main body, a fixing seat, and a set of head tips. The handle main body is provided with a receiving groove therein for locating the head-tip set. The rear end of the handle main body is provided with a recessed groove for connection with an engaging part of the fixing seat. The engaging part is provided with and engaging groove and a fixing hole that are in communication with each other. Besides, the rear end of the handle main body is provided with an arm that is located in the recessed groove. One end of the arm passes through the engaging groove and extends into the fixing hole. Consequently, when a head tip is inserted into the fixing hole, the head tip can be pressed by the arm and thus positioned in the fixing hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Chun-Yong CHEN