Having Cap Or Reinforcing Means Patents (Class 81/492)
  • Patent number: 11684127
    Abstract: A plastic product disposed on a strap is provided. The strap is a soft string type textile. The plastic product includes a first injection molding portion and a second injection molding portion. The second injection molding portion is combined with the first injection molding portion to form the plastic product. An end portion of the strap protrudes out of the first injection molding portion and is completely covered by the second injection molding portion. A length of the first injection molding portion along a longitudinal direction of the strap is less than a length of the plastic product along the longitudinal direction of the strap. A protruding length of the end portion of the strap protruding out of the first injection molding portion along the longitudinal direction of the strap is less than half of a thickness of the second injection molding portion along a radial direction of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Trim Supply Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Sheng Yang, Yen-Po Chuang
  • Patent number: 11679475
    Abstract: An electrically isolated coupler may include a driven body, a drive body and an insulating member. The drive body is made of first metallic material and has a driven end configured to interface with a fastening component. The driven body includes a first interface portion and the drive body includes a second interface portion. The drive body is made of a second metallic material and has a drive end configured to interface with a driving tool. The insulating member is disposed between the drive body and the driven body to electrically isolate the drive body and the driven body from each. The first interface portion includes at least one axially extending portion that extends toward the drive body, and the second interface portion includes at least one axially extending portion that extends toward the driven body. The insulating member is disposed between the respective at least one axially extending portions of the first and second interface portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: James Richard Raskin, Matthew Paul Keller
  • Patent number: 11110585
    Abstract: A hand tool comprising a head portion, a shaft, and a grip component is provided. The grip component and the shaft form a handle of the hand tool. The grip component is a reverse-molded component formed by: forming the external portion of the grip component by molding a first thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material or thermoplastic urethane (TPU) material into a shell that surrounds a first cavity; after forming the external portion; placing the shaft into the first cavity; and, after the external portion is formed and the shaft is placed into the first cavity, forming the inner portion of the grip component by injecting a second TPE material or TPU material into the first cavity and onto the shaft. The first TPE or TPU material has a first level of hardness, and the second TPE or TPU material has a second level of hardness lower than the first level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lombardi, Aliaksei Chernyshou, Thomas Pelletier, George Soria, Antony Orsini
  • Patent number: 8650993
    Abstract: A fixing device for a tool member includes a handle having a receiving space opened at one end thereof for receiving a connector, the tool member having an operation head defined at one end thereof, a connecting end defined at another end of the tool member for connecting to the connector, the connector having two flat bodies which are pivoted with each other, a fixing unit defined between the two flat bodies for fixing the connecting end of the tool member to the connector, the connector having at least one engaging rib defined at one end thereof for engaging with a wall of the receiving space. Therefore, the tool member is easily detachable from the handle via the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Shou-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20140000116
    Abstract: A hand tool (100, 200, 300) includes a working head (102), a handle (104) connected to the working head (102), and a handle protector (110, 302, 502) attached to the handle (104) proximate the working head (102). The handle protector (110, 302, 502) is manufactured from a metal sheet. Further, at least one portion of the handle protector (110, 302, 502) extends into the handle (104) to facilitate attachment of the handle protector (110, 302, 502) to the handle (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Achim Brobeil, Patrick Missel, Wolfgang Arndt
  • Publication number: 20130333530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: GONG FONG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MING-CHIA WU
  • Publication number: 20130145909
    Abstract: Provided herein is an ergonomic device for gripping a tool handle and an assembly comprising the tool handle grip and the tool handle. The ergonomic device comprises, on an elongate gripping body,means for receiving a gripping end of a tool handle and means for gripping the tool handle. Particularly, the elongate body has a receiving end, a knob gripping end and a gripping portion disposed there between. The gripping portion forms an inclined S-like curved shape with the receiving end and a knob gripping end and comprises in an ergonomic disposition a raised thumb grip, side grips and a plurality of finger grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: William Rogers
  • Publication number: 20130104704
    Abstract: A handheld work machine comprises a main body comprising a prime mover and a handle fixed to the main body and configured to be gripped by a user. The handle is formed by pipe material and at least one reinforcement member is disposed at a longitudinal portion of the handle that configures a part of the handle. The reinforcement member may be formed by pipe material and preferably disposed inside the handle. The longitudinal portion where the reinforcement member is disposed may preferably include a fixed portion of the handle that is fixed to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masayoshi Okumi, Masaki Kondo
  • Patent number: 7958804
    Abstract: A handle for a tool which provides for simultaneously providing a downward force and a rotating force on the work piece. By providing a cap assembly attachable to the end of the tool having a rotatable top which permits the top to remain fixed while the tool is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Custom Spec Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Badiali
  • Patent number: 7931544
    Abstract: An implement grip assembly with an open ended tubular flexible grip assembled over a tubular implement handle. An end cap with deflectable portions is inserted in the open end of the handle and the deflectable portions frictionally engage the tubular handle for retention. The cap may also have surfaces detentably engaging corresponding surfaces on the flexible grip. A decorative medallion may be received on the cap and frictionally or magnetically retained thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: David Keith Gill
  • Patent number: 7922726
    Abstract: A surgical tool handle and separate disposable orthopedic tool head assembly is disclosed. The surgical tool handle has a reinforcing member extending from it. The reinforcing member is receivable in an internal bore of the disposable orthopedic tool head and provides structural reinforcement for the tool head. This reinforcement allows the use of disposable materials in the construction of the tool head that otherwise could not be use (e.g., plastic and resin materials) because of an increased risk of breakage or failure relative to metallic tool heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Patrick White
  • Patent number: 7895923
    Abstract: A wrench with a reinforced hollow handle includes a head portion, a hollow handle portion, and a neck portion between the head portion and the handle portion. The handle portion includes a front portion having a wall thickness greater than a wall thickness of a rear portion and includes a necking portion between the front and rear portions having a wall thickness greater than the wall thickness of the rear portion and smaller than the wall thickness of the front portion. The handle portion further includes an open rear end defining a rear end opening at the rear portion thereof. Furthermore, in order to avoid depression of the handle portion resulting from a holding force, the handle portion is made having hardness above 30 HRC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20100107418
    Abstract: A hand tool for a craft knife has a handle, a blade tray and a connector. The handle has a mounting chamber, a mounting tube, a cap, a socket bit and an ejector tube. The blade tray is mounted in the mounting chamber and the mounting tube of the handle and has a base and a casing. The base has two mounting protrusions formed on an internal surface of the base. The casing is pivotally mounted in the base and has two mounting holes and a blade chamber. The connector is detachably connected to the handle and has a socket bar, a clamping tube and a pressing tube. The socket bar is detachably mounted in the socket bit. The clamping tube is mounted securely in the socket bar. The pressing tube is mounted around the clamping tube and presses against the socket bar and the clamping tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Kung-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 7694380
    Abstract: A modular trowel handle device comprises a handle section to provide a handle interface for a user of the trowel handle and a post extending from the handle section. A mounting surface is coupled to the post and extends generally parallel to the handle section. The mounting surface includes a plurality of fasteners extending therefrom or formed therein. A trowel blade receiving plate includes engaging structure configured to engage a connector of a trowel blade and a plurality of corresponding fasteners extending therefrom or formed therein. The trowel blade receiving plate is coupled to the mounting surface by the fasteners and is formed from a different material than the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Beno J. Gundlach Company
    Inventor: Lawrence G. Meyers
  • Publication number: 20100064865
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a shank having a first end provided with a drive portion and a second end provided with a handle portion, and an antislip structure including an antislip member mounted around the handle portion of the shank. The antislip member of the antislip structure includes a bonding glue bonded onto an outer surface of the handle portion of the shank and a woven wool layer mounted on a surface of the bonding glue. Thus, the woven wool layer of the antislip member has a high friction, so that when the antislip member is mounted on the handle portion of the shank, the handle portion of the shank has a greater antislip feature, thereby facilitating a user holding the handle portion of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jack LIN
  • Publication number: 20090229428
    Abstract: 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 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: COMBINED PRODUCTS CO #1, INC.
    Inventor: Burton Kozak
  • Publication number: 20090229427
    Abstract: A handle for a tool which provides for simultaneously providing a downward force and a rotating force on the work piece. By providing a cap assembly attachable to the end of the tool having a rotatable top which permits the top to remain fixed while the tool is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: CUSTOM SPEC ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: John A. Badiali
  • Patent number: 7587778
    Abstract: A tool includes a blade with a working end and a handle end opposite the working end, a handle secured to the handle end and having a blade end and a hammer end, a hammer secured to the hammer end and having a body made of a relatively hard, lightweight polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventors: Aaron Charles Rosso, Matthew Earle Myers, Scott Fong
  • Patent number: 7555972
    Abstract: A safe tool assembly comprises an assembly part including a body, on the two ends of which is disposed at least one connecting tab having tools attached thereon, provided at least two through apertures at the side surfaces thereof individually and each having two small-diametered insertion bores fixed on the two sides thereof, wherein the two insertion bores are opposite to each other, and between each of the insertion bores and each of the through apertures is provided a stopping rim; two protective covers assembled to the two sides of the assembly part and including at least one pillar affixed therein, at the front end of which is mounted a locking tab having recesses secured therein, and including two gaps arranged on the two sidewalls thereof, hence by engaging the locking tabs with the stopping rims, the protective covers may be opened and stored stably, operating the desired tool safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Shu-Hui Chen
  • Publication number: 20090107307
    Abstract: This invention is generally directed to a new connecting structure for connecting the bodies of hand-operated tools to their handles. It solves the technical difficulty in standardizing the connection of hand-operated tools and handles. The technical strategy involves separating the connecting structure to the connecting segment and handle fix segment. The axial opening of the handle fix segment fits the shape of handle, and handle is installed into the handle fix segment. The present invention has the advantages of simple design, convenience for mass manufacture, ease and reliability in connecting, assembling, and adjusting standardized connection process, and cost-efficiency in production and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Changzhi Fu
  • Publication number: 20090078090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recoilless hammer which comprises a hammer head (2) having a handle seat (4) and a hammer handle (3) to be inserted in said handle seat (4). The handle seat (4) is completely covered in the peripheral direction by an elastic material (5). The end of the hammer handle (3) facing the handle seat (4) is provided with a metal sleeve (7) which is seated with its sleeve end (8) in the material (5) and which is provided with a sleeve collar (12) and, at its free end, with a chamfered section (13) for insertion between securing webs of the handle seat (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Stefan Halder, Dieter Hummel
  • Publication number: 20090031869
    Abstract: This invention relates to an ax or hammer with firm connection including an ax or hammer head (1) and a grip (2). The ax or hammer head (1) has a fitting hole (11), the grip (2) has a fitting end (21). Characterized in that the outer surface of the fitting end (21) of said grip (2) has a longitudinal flute (23), the surface of the fitting hole (11) of the ax or hammer head (1) has a longitudinal convex arris (24), and after the fitting end (21) of the grip (2) is fitted into the mounting hole (11) of the body of the ax or hammer, the convex arris (24) is embedded into the flute (23). The ax or hammer with firm connection according to this invention has advantages of simple fitting process, firm fitting and high security in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Shusen Luo
  • Patent number: 7434318
    Abstract: A tool includes a blade having a working edge and an attachment edge opposite the working edge, a handle with distal and proximal ends and a body having at least one diameter. The proximal end is associated with the attachment edge. A hammer element is associated with the distal end, and a periphery of the hammer element extends in a radial direction greater than the at least one diameter of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventors: Ricardo Perez, Jason Lind, Matthew Earle Myers, Scott Fong
  • Patent number: 7398712
    Abstract: A rotary impact tool comprises a driving portion; an axial portion; a handle enclosing the axial portion; and an impact portion being pivotally installed to the axial portion and rotatable with respect to the axial portion; wherein the rotatable impact portion causes that the tool is an impact tool and a rotation tool. A magnetic unit is installed in the impact portion for absorption. A bottom end of the driving portion has a resisting portion which is an elliptical cylinder with two ends being cut. A body extended from the axial portion and the body is formed with a plurality of holes. The axial portion is formed with a through hole. A C ring encloses the axial portion; the axial portion is connected to the impact portion by using the C ring; and thus the impact portion is rotatable with respect to the axial portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080127788
    Abstract: A tool with a leather cover enclosing a handle of the tool, comprises a tool body having at least one driving portion and a handle; a leather cover enclosing the handle as a holding section. The driving portion is selected from one of an opened driving portion, an adjustable driving portion, a ratchet driving portion, or a socket driving portion. The holding section is combined to the handle by high frequency combination, supersonic combination, seaming, gluing or high pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080083306
    Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a tool shaft includes a tubular handle having an opening for receiving a tool shaft; an air bladder disposed within the tubular handle for selectively constricting the opening; and a valve in pneumatic communication with the air bladder for inflating the air bladder, thereby causing the air bladder to grip a tool shaft inserted therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Laura Castrale, Rebecca Smith, Todd Volkman
  • Publication number: 20080047074
    Abstract: A tool includes a blade with a working end and a handle end opposite the working end, a handle secured to the handle end and having a blade end and a hammer end, a hammer secured to the hammer end and having a body made of a relatively hard, lightweight polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Aaron Charles Rosso, Matthew Earle Myers, Scott Fong
  • Patent number: 7255028
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a screwdriver having interchangeable bit bodies with permanently affixed bit heads is provided. In another embodiment, at least one transparent end cap is provided to display a bit head in an engaged position ready for use. In another alternative embodiment, transparent end caps are provided at two ends of the screwdriver. In still another embodiment, two end caps are provided that may nest with each other. In yet another embodiment a rotatable end cap is provided. The various embodiments of the precision screwdriver may be utilized independently or in combination. One combination provides a screwdriver comprising two transparent, nesting, and rotating caps. A user can apply pressure to an end cap top (whether nested or not) to stabilize the screwdriver for a particular job while rotating the screwdriver independent of the nesting cap top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Di Bitonto, Anton Ljunggren, Paul Katz, Michael Circosta, Boris Kontorovich
  • Patent number: 7156002
    Abstract: A tool shaft and tool bit arrangement is disclosed to include a hollow shaft, which has a hexagonal through hole through the two ends to accommodate a number of tool bits in a line, a locating block held down by a clamp in a radial through hole near the front end of the shaft to hold down the first tool bit, a steel ball held down by a clamp in a radial through hole near the rear end of the shaft to hold down the last tool bit, and a grip fixedly fastened to the periphery of the rear end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Fu-Yi Chan
  • Patent number: 7093523
    Abstract: A tool handle having a core (2) adapted to be secured to a screwdriver blade (1), and a sleeve (3) of plastics material placed around the core. The core and the sleeve have portions in relief (9, 20) for mutual positioning in rotation, and mutual positioning devices (5, 10, 11, 14, 17, 21, 22) for mutual positioning in axial translation. The sleeve (3) is a part that is distinct from the core, and is made of a semi-rigid plastics material and is engaged on the core (2) from in front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Bost Garnache Industries
    Inventors: Catherine Gamba, Fabrice Brocard
  • Patent number: 7093524
    Abstract: A screwdriver structure includes a handle having a projecting section at rear end, a circumference of the projecting section being formed with a predetermined number of holes extending into the interior of the projecting section; a stem disposed at front end of the handle; and a rotary cap having a cavity inward extending from a bottom end of the rotary cap, an outer circumference of the rotary cap being formed with several through holes communicating with the cavity. The rotary cap is rotatably disposed on the projecting section which is accommodated in the cavity with the through holes. When operating the screwdriver, the palm of a user's hand can attach to the rotary cap. When turning the rotary cap, at least one through holes is align with at least one holes. A rod can be inserted through the hole and the through hole to elongate the application force arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7086109
    Abstract: A screwdriver is equipped with a striking surface. The striking surface is partially embedded within the screwdriver handle and includes an exposed face portion which is offset from a longitudinal axis. A shank protrudes from the handle along the longitudinal axis and includes a receiving end for a bit. The screwdriver functions as both a screwdriver and a hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: The Faucet Queens, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen Fisher, Jeffrey A. DeBoer, Michael Nellenbach
  • Patent number: 7082864
    Abstract: A protective sheath for tools to prevent marring of finished surfaces when the tool is being used. The sheath is integrally formed as a one-piece elastomeric body that is applied to the exterior surface of the tool, with at least one end of the sheath projecting slightly beyond an end of the tool. In one embodiment the sheath projects at both ends beyond the ends of the tool. One of the projecting ends functions to contact the finished surface and prevent contact between the tool and finished surface, and the other projecting end functions to span the coupling between the tool and another tool. The elastomeric body is freely rotatable relative to the tool and fixed axially relative thereto, and provides a non-rotating surface that may be grasped by a user to support and guide the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: Joseph C Weber
  • Patent number: 6976413
    Abstract: Hand tool handle with rotary cap, including: a handle having a seat section at rear end; a rotary cap having a cavity and rotatably disposed on the seat section with the seat section accommodated in the cavity; and at least one projection having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the rotary cap or the rear end of the handle. The projection is positioned between top wall of the cavity and an end face of the seat section. The top wall of the cavity via the projection contacts with the end face of the seat section. When the rotary cap rotates on the handle, the projection serves as a support point for the rotary cap so as to facilitate rotation of the rotary cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6968760
    Abstract: A precision screwdriver having a turning head includes an accommodation space provided inside a longitudinally extended handle of the precision screwdriver, the accommodation space being open at a wider diameter end of the handle, a holder in the accommodation space, a plurality of ribs each with a locking trough formed in the holder to hold a plurality of tips. A pivot is formed on one end of the holder and an opposing end has a fender formed thereon. The pivot is pivoted to the center of the turning head. A circular protrusion and a groove are provided at where the turning head contacts the accommodation space of the handle with both connected to each other for free pivoting and the turning head functioning as a support axle for the handle. The holder is exposed by pulling the turning head linked to the pivot, and is restricted in the circular trough of the accommodation space by the fender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Cheng-Tsan Hu
  • Patent number: 6860180
    Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle and a shank. The handle is provided at a head end with a percussion block. The shank is put through the interior of the handle such that one end of the shank is fastened with the percussion block, and that other end of the shank is extended out of other end of the handle. The shank is provided on the other end thereof with a percussion-rotation mechanism which is in turn fastened with a tip. The mechanism enables the tip to turn instantaneously at the time when the percussion block is impacted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Chien-Hsia Liao, Pei-Shan Li
  • Patent number: 6858286
    Abstract: In a soft grip element for hand-operated electric machine tools which have a machine housing (10) with a molded-on or attached handle, which has a stiff shell body (18) which is detachably placed machine housing (10) and/or the handle (11), and a coating (19) of soft elastic material which covers the shell body, to form an air reservoir under the surface of the user's hand, in the free surface of the coating (19) a host of recesses (20) is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Simm, Urs Ruepp, Mihail Stefanopulos
  • Publication number: 20040123705
    Abstract: A screwdriver handle is disclosed that facilitates storage and organization of screwdriver bits by supplying individual compartments for bits of different sizes and functions within the screwdriver handle. An operator may easily access a particular bit by rotating a cap and aligning its opening with the compartment containing the desired bit. The cap need not be removed from the body of the handle to remove a desired bit. A ratchet mechanism allows for selective and precise rotation of the cap. After the bit is selected, the operator returns the cap to a closed position so that all of the bits are securely stored inside the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventor: Westley W. Howard
  • Publication number: 20040094001
    Abstract: Screwdriver structure including: a handle having a projecting section at rear end, a circumference of the projecting section being formed with a predetermined number of holes extending into the interior of the projecting section; a stem disposed at front end of the handle; and a rotary cap having a cavity inward extending from a bottom end of the rotary cap, an outer circumference of the rotary cap being formed with several through holes communicating with the cavity. The rotary cap is rotatably disposed on the projecting section which is accommodated in the cavity with the through holes corresponding with the holes. When operating the screwdriver, the palm of a user's hand can attach to the rotary cap. When turning the rotary cap, at least one through holes is align with, at least one holes. A rod can be inserted through the hole and the through hole to elongate the application force arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20040094002
    Abstract: Hand tool handle with rotary cap, including: a handle having a seat section at rear end; a rotary cap having a cavity and rotatably disposed on the seat section with the seat section accommodated in the cavity; and at least one projection having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the rotary cap or the rear end of the handle. The projection is positioned between top wall of the cavity and an end face of the seat section. The top wall of the cavity via the projection contacts with the end face of the seat section. When the rotary cap rotates on the handle, the projection serves as a support point for the rotary cap so as to facilitate rotation of the rotary cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20030084759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a precision screwdriver comprising a handle and a cylindrical cap that idles on the top of the handle (2), which ends with a pin (2a). The cap and pin are moulded with hard plastics and have anti-friction smooth coupling surface. The pin is moulded from a single piece with the handle body, which is entirely covered by an anti-slip soft plastics moulded sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: PIERGIACOMI SUD - S.R.L.
    Inventor: Enrico Carini
  • Patent number: 6511386
    Abstract: A hand grip attachment has, a generally cylindrical member with an enhanced gripping surface on the exterior surface and an inner surface defining a mounting bore extending end to end through the cylindrical member to enable the hand grip attachment to be mounted on the handle end of a piece of sporting equipment, a wall of selected thickness is formed between the exterior surface and the interior surface and at least one or more elongated bores are formed in said wall for operative coaction with a filler such as hollow or solid stiffening rods made of any suitable material to establish the firmness and feel of the hand grip attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: D.B. Consolidated Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Paulino Cacicedo
  • Patent number: 6295904
    Abstract: A fastener driving assembly or tool includes a metal handle having opposite ends with an elongated driver shaft projecting from one end and a swivel knob installed on the other end. An electrical insulator is installed between the handle and the driver shaft and an insulating filler secures the shaft, insulator and handle together. The handle includes a recess for storing a lever arm or breaking bar adapted to outwardly pivot with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle and driver shaft. A pivot rotatably connects one end of the lever arm with the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: James Webb
  • Patent number: 6196088
    Abstract: The novel hammer of the invention is a hammer having a reinforced handle, wherein the handle includes a grip and an integrally attached striking cap at least partially embedded in the grip. The striking cap is of a material harder than the grip, and provides the hammer with a striking surface at the butt end of the handle. The striking cap may further have at least one rib or groove, which serve to more strongly affix the striking cap to the hammer. The invention also includes a reinforced grip, and a method of manufacture of the hammer of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Estwing Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Robert Harold Youngren
  • Patent number: 6151999
    Abstract: A folding hand tool set comprises a multiple piece plastic handle and a plurality of hand tools pivotally mounted to the handle. The handle includes first and second elongated side walls and a third side wall, or bridge wall. The side walls are arranged generally parallel to each other. The bridge wall is arranged generally perpendicular to the first and second side walls and joins them to each other. The side walls and bridge wall define an internal tool channel, and first and second tool-set mounts. The tools are pivotally mounted to the mounts and in a closed position, are generally in the tool channel. The side walls also each define an external side wall recess for a hereinafter-identified grip. The grip is mounted in the side wall recesses. The grip has the property of yielding resiliently to human hand pressure to provide a gripping action between the hand and grip during usage. The grip is supported by the side walls for strength and force transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Eklind Tool Company
    Inventor: Howard A. Eklind
  • Patent number: 5832791
    Abstract: A tool handle assembly includes a barrel having a bore and a cap having a hole. An element has a front tube for engaging through the bore of the barrel and has a rear protrusion for engaging in the hole of the cap. The tube includes an annular rib for engaging with and for rotatably supporting the barrel on the tube, and for allowing the barrel and the element and the cap to be assembled together without additional tool. The element includes a curved upper and bottom portions for allowing the user to grasp comfortably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Ching Chou Lin
  • Patent number: 5823078
    Abstract: A precision screwdriver having a handle with a rotatable portion consisting of a shaft, a handle, a thrust ring and a rotatable cap. The handle has a cylindrical portion with a raised edge formed on its outer surface, and an internal cavity. The rotatable cap is equipped with a hole therethrough for holding a bearing in the form of a single ball. An internal groove disposed at near the hole serves a securing function when the raised edge of the cylindrical portion of the handle is fitted to the rotatable cap internal groove. A concave securing plate with a hole therethrough is disposed on the outer edge of the rotatable cap hole. The securing plate serves to position the bearing with suitable surface exposed through the securing plate hole. Thus, the rotatable cap can be fitted onto the cylindrical portion of the handle and properly secured by mating the raised edge with the internal groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Patent number: 5683542
    Abstract: A handle is carried upon a frame at a balanced point thereof for supporting the hand held masking in a generally balanced orientation when lifted. The handle includes an open free end accessing a chamber for removably storing selected items. The handle also includes a capping member detachably engageable with the open end for selectively closing the open end, and may include a lanyard attached thereto. A roll of tape or paper is releasably retained upon a roll holder by a flexible retention member, carried by the holder and normally outwardly biased to engage the core of the roll. More specifically, the retention member includes a mandrel having normally extending biased segments which engage the bore of the roll. A pivotally connected tensioning member is biased to urge a free end thereof against the outer surface of the paper roll to check uncoiling of the paper sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Blackhawk Metals
    Inventor: Dan B. Poole
  • Patent number: 5526724
    Abstract: A tool having a palm knob that is joined to a handle with a connector. The connector allows the tool to be rotated without rotating the knob. The connector has a split head that fits into a countersunk recess to hold the knob in assembled relation with the handle. This allows the knob to be readily assembled on the handle without the use of any tools or additional structures. A washer coated with a friction resistant resin is located between the knob and the handle to laterally and longitudinally stabilize the knob relative to the end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Homer F. Bruggeman
  • Patent number: RE38093
    Abstract: A mason's hand tool includes a blade, a handle, and a head cap. The blade is fastened with one end of the handle. The handle has a head end opposite to the one end of the handle. The head cap is fastened with the hand end. The handle and the head cap are made integrally of a plastic material by injection molding. The head cap has a plurality of protruding which are anchored in the head end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Ding Wei Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Lian-Jen Chiou