141 |
Tool system with replaceable heads and offset handle |
US11769451 |
2007-06-27 |
US08578563B2 |
2013-11-12 |
Perry S. Bagley |
A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. |
142 |
Tool system with replaceable heads and offset handle |
US12783201 |
2010-05-19 |
US08321987B2 |
2012-12-04 |
Perry S. Bagley |
A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. |
143 |
Offset weight bars |
US12838030 |
2010-07-16 |
US08079940B2 |
2011-12-20 |
Chris Roney |
An offset weight bar is provided which operates with the lifter's neuro-fascial connections to increase muscle activation and recruitment of muscle groups. The offset weight bar includes a grip portion that is shaped in accordance with the neuro-fascial connections in the lifter's hands and arms. The offset weight bar also offsets the weight of the bar from the lifter's palm to a point out along the lifter's unfolded fingers. The shape of the offset weight bar operates with the offset of the weight from the palm to increase the lifter's muscle activation and muscle group recruitment in accordance with the lifter's neuro-fascial physiology. |
144 |
Apparatuses and methods relating to tool attachments that may be removably connected to an extension handle |
US12496463 |
2009-07-01 |
US07956711B2 |
2011-06-07 |
Larry W. Fullerton; Mark D. Roberts |
Tool attachments and extensions handles may be removably connected to each other. In an example embodiment, a tool attachment is capable of being connected to an extension handle having an extension handle connector, which includes a first field emission structure. The tool attachment has a tool implement and a tool attachment connector, which includes a second field emission structure. The tool attachment connector is adapted to be mated to the extension handle connector with the second field emission structure in proximity to the first field emission structure such that the first and second field emission structures have a predetermined alignment with respect to one another. Each of the first and second field emission structures include multiple Field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to a predefined spatial force function that corresponds to the predetermined alignment of the first and second field emission structures within a field domain. |
145 |
Multi-function tool apparatus and system |
US12022623 |
2008-01-30 |
US07818843B2 |
2010-10-26 |
Terrence P. Kinskey; Matthew G. Williams |
A multi-function tool apparatus and system formed from a handle and a utility blade having a structure that facilitates completion of a plurality of functions, thus, reducing the number of ancillary tools required. The handle may include a butt end with a screwdriver in releasable engagement with the handle. The screwdriver can be removed to expose a shaft and several screwdriver bits. The butt end includes a bolt that can be removed to attach and extension pole to allow the apparatus to reach remote areas. The structure of the utility blade allows functions including but not limited to: scraping; putty spreading; caulk stripping; can opening, can closing; roller wiping; cutting; torquing hex nuts on spray guns; nail pulling, nail driving and the like. In other embodiments, other heads may be substituted for the utility blade. |
146 |
Push broom bracket |
US11555667 |
2006-11-01 |
US07721380B2 |
2010-05-25 |
Robert J. Libman; Marco Bizzotto; Fernando Santos |
A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block. |
147 |
Apparatuses and Methods Relating to Tool Attachments that may be Removably Connected to an Extension Handle |
US12496463 |
2009-07-01 |
US20090288528A1 |
2009-11-26 |
Larry W. Fullerton; Mark D. Robert |
Tool attachments and extensions handles may be removably connected to each other. In an example embodiment, a tool attachment is capable of being connected to an extension handle having an extension handle connector, which includes a first field emission structure. The tool attachment has a tool implement and a tool attachment connector, which includes a second field emission structure. The tool attachment connector is adapted to be mated to the extension handle connector with the second field emission structure in proximity to the first field emission structure such that the first and second field emission structures have a predetermined alignment with respect to one another. Each of the first and second field emission structures include multiple Field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to a predefined spatial force function that corresponds to the predetermined alignment of the first and second field emission structures within a field domain. |
148 |
Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle |
US12492543 |
2009-06-26 |
US20090255076A1 |
2009-10-15 |
Perry S. Bagley |
A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. |
149 |
Push Broom Bracket |
US11555667 |
2006-11-01 |
US20070226930A1 |
2007-10-04 |
Robert Libman; Marco Bizzotto; Fernando Santos |
A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block. |
150 |
Method of attaching metal and plastic parts of an implement handle |
US11307633 |
2006-02-15 |
US07216414B2 |
2007-05-15 |
Robert Schaefer |
A method of connecting a hollow handle having deformable sections to a tool supporting end piece having one ore more indentations. The deformable sections of the handle are deformed into the indentations of the tool supporting end piece. The handle and the end piece include visual indicia that allow for the deformable portion of the handle and the indentation of the tool supporting end piece to be aligned. The end piece includes a shoulder at the juncture of the first section with a second section limiting the extent of insertion of the end piece into the handle and the indentations are formed, preferably on diametrically opposite sides of the first section, at a known axial distance from the shoulder. Visible indicia are placed on the outer surface of the second section in axial alignment with the indentations. |
151 |
Cuticle cutter |
US10522531 |
2003-07-10 |
US07210230B2 |
2007-05-01 |
Paulo Roberto Wurzel |
A cuticle cutter of the like is described which is of the scissors type. Instruments of this type, especially in beauty salons, require constant cleaning, sharpening and sterilisation. The cutter of the invention facilitates such procedures by permitting the handles (2, 21) to be separate from the blades (1, 1′). In the preferred embodiment the blades are snap fitted into the handles and the arrangement is such that on opening the cutters to a maximum surfaces on the handles enter into abutment with the blades in the region of the pivot (6) and further opening cams the blades away from the handles, releasing them without any necessity for manual contact. The blades can then be submitted to the above mentioned procedures and stored for further use. |
152 |
Hand tool with replaceable and rotatable function head |
US11228404 |
2005-09-19 |
US07204175B2 |
2007-04-17 |
Chih-Ching Hsieh |
A hand tool includes a handle having a connection end which includes a receiving recess defined axially therein. A function head has an insertion which is removably inserted into the receiving recess and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the connection end. A positioning device is located between the insertion and an inner periphery of the receiving recess to prevent the function head from dropping from the receiving recess axially. The function heads can be easily replaceable as needed. |
153 |
HANDLES FOR HAND TOOLS |
US11462126 |
2006-08-03 |
US20070028727A1 |
2007-02-08 |
Richard Schiller |
A handle for use in conjunction with wrench heads comprises apertures for receiving a user's fingers enabling a user to use the wrench head without having to exert constant pressure on the handle and a shorter length than conventional wrench handles thereby enabling access hard to reach areas. The handle further comprises a more ergonomic grip as compared with conventional tool handles. Additional embodiments of the handle provide alternative shapes which enable a user to apply more force at the tool while applying less force to the handle. |
154 |
Attachment of metal and plastic parts of an implement handle |
US11019573 |
2004-12-22 |
US07028375B1 |
2006-04-18 |
Robert Schaefer |
A hollow, cylindrical, handle is substantially permanently connected to a end piece by insertion into the distal end of the handle of a first axial section of the end piece and inwardly deforming portions of the handle wall inwardly into indentations formed in the outer surface of the end piece. The end piece includes a shoulder at the juncture of the first section with a second section limiting the extent of insertion of the end piece into the handle and the indentations are formed, preferably on diametrically opposite sides of the first section, at a known axial distance from the shoulder. Visible indicia are placed on the outer surface of the second section in axial alignment with the indentations. The positions at which the handle wall is inwardly deformed is determined by the known distance from the shoulder (distal end of the handle) and in axial alignment with the indicia on the second section. In the disclosed embodiment, the indentations are elongated in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the end piece and the visible indicia comprise flat surfaces in planes parallel to the central axis in an otherwise generally cylindrical outer surface of the second section. An O-ring provides a seal between the handle and end piece and the latter is formed with a through bore in applications where a liquid is to be supplied to an applicator or other tool mounted on the end piece. |
155 |
Single locking collar and sprocket hub apparatus and method |
US11169544 |
2005-06-29 |
US20060037791A1 |
2006-02-23 |
Jonathan DeLong; Jesse Exler |
An apparatus and assembly method including a sprocket hub and a locking collar for go kart vehicles and other land vehicles with drive axles is provided. The present invention eliminates the need for two locking collars on either side of the sprocket hub. The invention further provides a lightweight sprocket hub with a hub neck portion adapted to receive a single locking collar. The sprocket hub fits loosely on the drive axle. The fin-like sprocket hub arms and sprocket hub extensions each have sprocket connection holes used to connect the sprocket hub to a drive sprocket. The locking collar engages the sprocket hub neck portion by means of two flanges located on the sprocket hub. As assembled, the sprocket hub and locking collar float and oscillate on the drive axle to compensate for chassis flex and chain bind such that acceleration of said kart vehicle is enhanced. |
156 |
Multi-purpose tool |
US10842415 |
2004-05-11 |
US06996868B1 |
2006-02-14 |
Paul Milano; Randy Gurski |
A tool includes a handle and a sleeve on the handle. A multi-component slot is defined in the handle and the sleeve is attached to the handle by a set screw. A plurality of different screwdriver units can be mounted on one end of the handle and a plurality of different tools can be releasably mounted on the other end of the handle. The tools are held in place by a projection on the tool being received in a hole on the handle and the screwdriver units are held on the handle by the set screw. Biasing elements are accommodated in the handle and bias the tool and the screwdriver units outwardly of the handle. |
157 |
Gardening tool transport and storage device |
US10620660 |
2003-07-16 |
US06964337B2 |
2005-11-15 |
Patrick A. Engle |
A case for storing and carrying gardening tools including gardening tool heads that can have be interchangeably connected to a handle. The handle can be stored along with the gardening tool heads in the suitcase, or can be used as a handle for the suitcase. The tool heads and the tool handle connect via various suitable connection methods. |
158 |
Interchangeable drywall tool extension system |
US10193650 |
2002-07-10 |
US20030011204A1 |
2003-01-16 |
Randall
Grizzle |
A drywall extension system which is able to be used with commonly existing drywall tools. The system has a telescoping pole outfitted with a bushing which is inserted into the first end of the pole. The bushing is attached therein through use of at least one crimp. This bushing is threaded so as to receive common drywall tools containing threaded ends, such as sanders, nail spotters, and the like. |
159 |
APPLICATION OF GRIPS TO HANDLES |
US09180085 |
1998-12-10 |
US20020010992A1 |
2002-01-31 |
JOHN PATRICK
CAREY; OLIVER
HOOD |
A grip such as a golf club grip (2) is applied to a handle (3) by initially engaging it with a guide (10) which embraces the handle (3). The guide (10) is pushed down over the handle (3), causing teeth (I ) to be pushed outwardly and engage the mouth of the grip (2) and its inner bore. Air is injected into the grip (2) by a pump (27) via a cap hole valve to cause the grip (2) to expand. The grip (2) is simultaneously pulled onto the handle (3) by pulling the guide (10) down the shaft. The guide (10) is then removed by pulling a tab (15) which causes a part to be torn off. |
160 |
Gripp for hand strike tools |
US775936 |
1997-01-03 |
US5848453A |
1998-12-15 |
Gerald Racodon |
A grip contains a profiled membrane (1) made of flexible material with two lips (1c) (1d) forming an interior collar, leaving the passage for the introduction of a tool shaft with any cross section free and which, when used and handled, allows the collars to fulfil the function of sealing lips and in that the profiled membrane forms at least one air chamber (1a) on the inside, and when the grip is handled by the user the membrane is deformed and creates a vacuum in the interior chambers (1a) (1b), forming suction pads on the tool shaft. |