| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 007125000 | PLIER TYPE | 40 |
| 20100122419 | Multi-Function Tool for Healthcare Professionals - A multi-function tool designed for the needs of healthcare professionals. The multi-tool may include individual tools that a healthcare professional uses on a regular basis, including a gas cylinder wrench, an integrated pill slicer, a set of EKG calipers, a sharp/dull neurological response tester, and a gripping device for I.V. caps. Additional features may include a penlight or laser pointer and a fold out ruler. A tool carrier includes features that healthcare professionals also regularly use, such as a tape roll holder and dispenser and retractable ring for keys and security badges. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100293720 | Crimping tool with an electronic counting device - A crimping tool with an electronic counting device includes a head, a handle and a counting device, wherein the head comprises a left jaw and a right jaw, the handle comprises a left handle and right handle, the head is connected with the handle via a pin and the left and right handle form a U-shaped groove, wherein a counting device is disposed inside the U-shaped groove at the upper portion of one handle, which comprises a housing, a cover, a circuit board, a LCD display and a dry reed tube, wherein the counting device is connected with the handle via a screw. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110010867 | SPECIALIZED COMPRESSING AND OPENING TOOL FOR CHARM BRACELET - Charm bracelets utilizing new dimensions have specialized clasps that are difficult to open and close without ruining a woman's manicure, at best, and are difficult to manage with arthritis or any other physical impediment. Disclosed is a specialized compressing and opening tool for charm bracelets including a pair of handles distal from a crimper head, a crimper head having a set of nipper teeth for adjustably and releasably securing and closing a charm bracelet barrel clasp, wherein the nipper teeth define an opening to receive said barrel clasp, and a pry end opening tool integral with and manufactured from the compressing and opening tool. With this tool, the barrel clasp of the charm bracelet can be opened easily by the pry end opening tool, the charms can be added, subtracted, or rearranged, and then the crimper head of the tool can be used to close the clasp to re-secure the clasp about the bracelet, thereby securing the charms onto the bracelet in a positive and secure manner. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110083281 | TENSION LOCKING TOOL - A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20150101128 | MULTI-PURPOSE ARCHERY TOOL - A multi-function archery tool includes first and second handle members, and first and second sets of jaws. The first set of jaws includes first and second jaw members movable toward each other to clamp a nock point upon moving the first and second handle members toward each other. The second set of jaws includes third and fourth jaw members movable away from each other to tighten a bowstring string loop upon moving the first and second handle members toward each other. | 04-16-2015 |
| 007126000 | With receptacle opener or closure remover | 3 |
| 20090044343 | MULTI-USE HAND TOOL - A pipe-cutting tool includes first and second scissor members pivotally connected to one another where the first scissor member has both a first distal cutting portion with a distal polyvinyl-chloride-pipe cutting blade shaped and of a material for cutting a polyvinyl-chloride pipe and a first proximal grasping portion that has a first outer side shaped to support at least one finger of a user's hand a second inner side having an intermediate portion with a first concave gripping surface having gripping protrusions. The second scissor member has both a second distal cutting portion with a distal concave surface opposing the cutting blade and shaped to support a PVC-pipe therein between ½ inch and 2 inches in diameter and a second proximal grasping portion that has a first outer side shaped to support a palm of a user's hand and a second inner side having an intermediate portion with a second concave gripping surface having gripping protrusions, the second concave gripping surface disposed directly opposite the first concave gripping surface and, together, operable to securely grip a lid therebetween when the first and second proximal grasping portions are moved towards one another. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100186173 | RESCUE TOOL - A rescue tool includes a fully pivotally opened handle in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped and then a force transmitted through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A high torque force is readily exerted through the handles on the seized fire hose coupling. The elongate handles and pivotally disposed jaws having elongate arcuate cutting edges corporately provide rapid cutting of aluminum sheath hybrid car battery cables in a further rescue operation. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20140026329 | FIREFIGHTER TOOL - A firefighter tool has pivotably connected handles and jaws, and one handle has an outer generally sinusoidal surface and the handle end is formed with a hook facingly disposed to the generally sinusoidal surface. The handles open fully so that the user grips the other handle and the sinusoidal surface hook alternately operably contactingly engages differently sized and configured fire hose couplings. | 01-30-2014 |
| 007127000 | With tool or plier handle | 28 |
| 20080256718 | TENSION LOCKING TOOL - A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090211034 | Firefighter pocket tool - A firefighter pocket tool achieves its objectives by combining the functional features of several traditional tools (slip groove pliers of the curved jaw type, 6 in 1 screwdriver, spanner wrench, gas shut off tool and a striking tool) onto a shared single structure. The structure of the firefighter pocket tool comprises a pair of slip groove plier members each having a jaw portion, a joint portion and a handle portion, a pivotal bolt, nut and spring member. The upper jaw of the slip groove pliers is of the curved jaw type. Upon the “upper” rear portion of the pliers' “upper” jaw's head there is formed a protrusion that forms a striking surface and a hook and claw. The hook and claw is located so as to allow it to be used as a spanner for rocker lug type and similar fire hose couplings. As this same plier member crosses over the other plier member, it forms a plurality of arcuate adjustable channels with which the arcuate protuberance from the other plier member is engaged. Protruding from the top or rear handle (just above the gripping area) is another protrusion. This protrusion is of a rectangular shape. In the middle of this protrusion is a loop in the shape slightly larger than standard natural gas shut off valves. Two independently sized hexagonal open shafts that form the handles and nut-driver/bit holders. The spanner hook and claw could also be used to operate valves (such as smaller gas supply shut offs). The gas shut off loop can also be used as a guard for fingers when the tool is being used as a striking implement. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110067184 | LOCKING PLIERS FOR CONTROLLED MANIPULATION - An improved locking pliers is provided with an attachment member having a threaded aperture fixed on the handle of the locking pliers. In one embodiment, the attachment member is in the form of a coupling nut or other extended wide nut welded to the handle. In another embodiment, the attachment member is integrally formed as part of the handle during the manufacture of the pliers. In another embodiment, the attachment member is concentrically attached to the end of the handle so that a pulling, pushing or twisting force is applied along the plane of the handle without torque. The attachment member does not interfere with the normal locking operation or any other normal operation of the pliers. In another embodiment, a quick connection attachment member, such as a locking pin or quick disconnect joint, is used in place of a threaded portion. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120036647 | Compact Ergonomic Rescue Tool - A compact readily pocket stowable ergonomic grip rescue tool includes pivotally fully opened handles in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped with hand and thumb conforming functionality. A leverage force is transmitted from the gripped handle through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed generally sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A resultant high torque force is generated by the compact pocket stowable tool to readily uncouple seized fire hose coupling. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120317728 | SOFT LOCK WIRE TWISTING PLIERS - A plier having a wire twisting mechanism mounted on one handle with the opposing handle providing a multi tooth lock bar. A slide lock which actuates a spring retractable lock pawl is mounted on the twisting mechanism support. This arrangement allows locking of the plier handles when the proper jaw pressure is applied to varying thickness' of safety wire or any other item held in the pliers grip. A squeeze of the handles retracts the law pawl and releases the pliers grip. | 12-20-2012 |
| 007128000 | With tool pivoted to plier | 17 |
| 20080201861 | Enhanced multi-function hand tool - A multi-function hand tool with a pivotally collapsible jaw-type tool that has a jaw lock which mechanically prevents the jaw-type tool from collapse. The jaw lock mechanism is contained within the jaw pivot joint of the jaw-type tool, and may be partially extended as a push button to prevent unwanted handle collapse. A plurality of blades are pivotally attached to the opposite end of the multi-function tool, which has a blade locking mechanism wherein the blade lock is pivoted about an axis located distal to the blade fastener/pivot axis. Each handle of the multi-function tool may be made of two individual handle halves that unite to form the handle, but that provide very precise tensioning, or the handles may be of a single channel shape using an infinitely adjustable threaded fastener and sleeve to provide precise adjustment of the multiple blades. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080263777 | Tool Frame Member Including Spring - A frame member for the handle of a folding knife or multipurpose tool includes an integral flange with an integral leaf spring. An internal frame member has an upper flange and an oppositely facing lower flange. Each flange includes an integral leaf spring. The leaf springs bear upon the base portions of folding tool blades that are pivotably pinned to the frame. Attaching side scales to the frame creates upwardly and downwardly facing tool pockets. Other frames are shown in the form of a channel with an integral external flange extending outwardly from the top of a channel wall in a direction away from the channel. Pivot pins extending through the channel and out the channel wall carry pivoting tool blades. An integral leaf spring on the external flange bears against the base of a blade pivotably connected to the frame outside of the channel. Other tool blades are carried inside the channel and pivot about the pivot pin. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080271256 | ACCESS HANDLE FOR MULTITOOL M&A - A multitool having an orientation of the handles in such a manner to allow access of various tools while the multitool is in a closed orientation and the plier region is contained within a central channel region of the first and second handle members. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090000038 | Plier tool combination - A foldable plier combination tool comprises a foldable plier having a working head portion and a handle portion having a pair of arms which are operable to manipulate the working head portion to open and close. At least one of the arms is pivotably connected to the foldable plier so as to move between an extended position where the plier is unfolded and a retracted position where the plier is folded. The arm receives at least a part of the working head portion when in the retracted position. The combination also includes an associated tool for connection to the foldable plier. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100122420 | MULTI-FUNCTION TOOL WITH LOCKING PLIERS - One embodiment of the invention relates to a locking pliers. The locking pliers include a pair of handles and a pair of interconnected jaws coupled to the handles. The jaws are movable between a retracted position within the handles and an extended position extending from the handles. The jaws are slidably coupled to the handles and configured to slide between the retracted position and the extended position without opening the handles. When the jaws are in the extended position, the jaws have an unclamped configuration in which the jaws are adjustable by a user to permit the jaws to lock onto objects of various sizes and clamped configuration in which the jaws are releasably locked onto an object. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100242183 | MULTI PURPOSE TOOL WITH A DETACHABLE TOOL HANDLE - A multi purpose tool includes a pivotally joined pair of lever arms. The first lever arm includes both a first jaw portion having an elongate aperture and a first handle portion. The second lever arm includes both a second jaw portion having a pivot member and a second handle portion. One of the first and second handle portions comprise a detachable tool that attaches to the multi purpose tool by connecting with an elongate joining portion. The elongate joining portion fits inside a first end of the detachable tool. A second end of the detachable tool includes a bit retainer. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110041256 | MULTI-FUNCTION TOOL ASSEMBLY - A multi-function tool assembly for coupling with a users belt including a belt attachment apparatus detachably engaged with a multi-function tool. The belt attachment apparatus includes coupling structure for coupling with a user's belt and engagement structure for detachably engaging the multi-function tool. The multi-function tool is provided with belt attachment engagement structure on its rear surface for detachably engaging the engagement structure of the belt attachment apparatus. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110119834 | Tool Having An Integral Carabiner - A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that includes a carabiner having a spring that is configured to be sufficiently rugged to withstand the anticipated utilization of the carabiner. The tool may include at least a first handle, including a carabiner defining an opening thereto, and at least one tool carried by the first handle. The tool may also include a spring connected to the first handle proximate the carabiner and a gate urged by the spring to extend at least partially across the opening defined by the carabiner. The first handle may also include a tab, and the spring may include a corresponding engagement member configured to engage the tab such that the tab resists movement of the spring relative to the first handle. A corresponding handle assembly may also be provided. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120151681 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL CONFIGURED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL TOOL MEMBERS - A multipurpose tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the tool may facilitate the identification and selection of a respective tool member and the subsequent unfolding of the tool member. The tool is also provided that has a structurally secure guard for one or more of the tool members, such as a knife blade. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120227187 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL - A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while remaining compact. The multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130000051 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOOL FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE AND RELATED METHODS - A multifunctional tool includes first and second handle members, first and second jaw members operatively connected to the first and second handle members and movable between a first open position and a second closed position, and first and second removable collar attachment members configured to be removably installed in the first and second jaw members, respectively, to provide different sizes of compressing and/or cutting diameters when the first and second jaw members are in the second closed position. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130097786 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL HAVING REMOVABLE HANDLE FOR USE AS A HAND TOOL - A multi-purpose tool includes a jaw head, a first handle removably coupled to the jaw head and a second handle coupled to the jaw head. The first handle includes a body and a hand tool pivotably coupled to the body. The hand tool is moveable between a closed position in which the hand tool is disposed within the body and an open position in which the hand tool extends out of the body. The first handle can be removed from the jaw head to be utilized separately from the jaw head. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130180054 | HAND TOOL - 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. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140283311 | DUAL FUNCTION TOOL - Various embodiments of a dual function tool are disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140338133 | Multi-Function Tool - A multi-function hand tool is provided. The multi-function hand tool includes a first member and a second member pivotally connected to the first member such that the hand tool is pivotable between an open orientation and a closed orientation. The first member includes a first cutting element and a second cutting element disposed proximal to the first cutting element. The first cutting element has a first cutting blade and the second cutting element has a second cutting blade and a first at least one groove. The second member extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the second member includes a third cutting element corresponding to the second cutting element. The third cutting element has a third cutting blade corresponding to the second cutting blade and at least one second groove corresponding to the first at least one groove. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140366279 | HAND TOOL - 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. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150336258 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL CONFIGURED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL TOOL MEMBERS - A multipurpose tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the tool may facilitate the identification and selection of a respective tool member and the subsequent unfolding of the tool member. The tool is also provided that has a structurally secure guard for one or more of the tool members, such as a knife blade. | 11-26-2015 |
| 007129000 | With cutter | 6 |
| 20080250569 | Fisherman's pliers - Pliers for removing paint from a jig-eye hole, including a first plier having a first handle and first jaw. The first jaw includes a tooth extending from the end. A second plier is connected to the first plier and has a second handle and a second jaw including an invagination at the end. When the jig-eye hole is registered with the invagination, and the first handle and second handle are rotated closer together, the tooth is inserted into the jig-eye hole for paint removal. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090188050 | MULTITOOL INCISING ATTACHMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - 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. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110145998 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL - A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20160008967 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160052120 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL WELDING APPARATUS - Multifunctional welding apparatuses and methods of operating multifunctional welding apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a multifunctional welding apparatus is provided and includes a first handle, a first head member moveably coupled to the first handle, a second handle, a second head member movably coupled to the second handle, a first tool unitarily formed with one of the first head member and the second head member, and a plurality of tools moveably coupled to at least one of the first handle and the second handle. The first head member and the second head member are rotatably coupled to each other. The first tool is one of a pliers, a nozzle removing tool, a tip removing tool, a wire cutting tool, a hammer and a cleaning tool. The plurality of tools includes at least one of a thickness gauge, a scratching tool, and a picking tool. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160176035 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL | 06-23-2016 |
| 007132000 | With cutter | 4 |
| 20110154578 | HAND-OPERATED PLIERS - The invention relates to hand-operated pliers for piercing an irrigation pipe and fitting such an irrigation pipe with a drip emitter, these pliers comprising two jaws and a means for piercing the pipe as these two jaws are brought closer together. These pliers are characterized in that they further comprise a means for fitting a drip emitter onto the pierced pipe, and for doing so under the effect of the two jaws being brought closer together and with a view to fitting such a pipe with such a drip emitter. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20150298310 | SNAP RING PLIERS WITH REMOVABLE AND ADJUSTABLE TIPPED PARTS - Snap ring pliers include pivotally attached first section and second sections having first and second respective jaw portions, a first tipped part having a first minor tip and a first major tip, and a second tipped part having a second minor tip and a second major tip. A pivot pivotally couples the first section to the second section for movement of the first and second jaw portions between closed and open positions. The first and second tipped parts are removably connectable to the respective first and second jaw portions in first orientations for forming a minor snap ring gap tongue by the first and second minor tips in the closed position of the first and second jaw portions, and for forming a comparatively larger major snap ring gap tongue by the first and second major tips in the closed position of the first and second jaw portions. | 10-22-2015 |
| 007133000 | Nipper | 1 |
| 20160184980 | PINCHING TOOL - There is provided a pinching tool capable of reliably pinching an object by a pair of pinching teeth each having a continuous mountain-valley shape and accurately performing a secondary operation on the object pinched between the pinching teeth. A first arm | 06-30-2016 |
| 007134000 | Shear | 1 |
| 007135000 | Scissors | 1 |
| 20110000026 | RETRACTILE-FIXING STRUCTURE FOR SCISSORS - A retractile-fixing structure for a scissors comprises an inner tube having recessions and an outer tube allowing the inner tube to slide thereinside and having a handle and a fixing hole. One end of the retractile-fixing structure has a connection member connected with a blade. A switch is arranged in the handle, and a rolling pin is arranged inside the fixing hole. The rolling pin rolls on the inner tube or snap-fits to one recession. A pull rod is arranged between the inner and outer tubes with one end connected to the switch and another end engaging with the rolling pin. When the switch opens, the pull rod is separated from the rolling pin and driven to compress a spring; the rolling pin leaves the recession and slides on the inner tube simultaneously. When the switch closes, the spring makes the pull rod engage with the rolling pin; the rolling pin snap-fits to the recession; the inner tube securely engages with the outer tubes. | 01-06-2011 |
