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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Knife With Light

Номер: US20120081886A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed is a knife that includes a knife blade and a tang configured for cutting a material. The tang of the knife includes a slot configured therewithin. Further, the knife includes a first handle plate. The first handle plate includes a protruding member configured therewithin. The first handle plate also includes a first cavity portion configured therewithin. Furthermore, the knife includes a second handle plate. The second handle plate includes a second cavity portion therewithin. Further, the knife includes an integrated circuit board mounted within the second cavity portion of the second handle plate. The knife also includes a holding member. The holding member is configured to receive at least one power source therewithin that is electrically coupled with the integrated circuit board. Further, the knife includes a micro-switch disposed within the first cavity portion of the first handle plate. The knife also includes at least one light-emitting member.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Knife With Carabiner

Номер: US20120272534A1
Автор: Anthony Lee
Принадлежит: JPJ Investment Holding Corp

A knife is disclosed. The knife comprises a handle having carabiner loop integrally formed with an arm extending from one end of the handle and a gate extending from a second end, the gate pivotally attached to the handle whereby the carabiner loop can be opened or closed.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-TASKING UTILITY TOOL

Номер: US20130104314A1
Принадлежит: WAGIC, INC.

A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. 124-. (canceled)25. A removable blade cartridge in combination with a corresponding blade cartridge bay , the blade cartridge comprising:a. a removable blade cartridge body having a recess slot within and a knife slot in communication with the recess slot;b. a knife blade positionable within the recess slot and configured to slidably move between an open position and a closed position; andc. a guide assembly coupled with the knife blade, wherein the guide assembly drives the knife blade between the closed position and the open position, wherein the knife blade is restricted from moving to the open position when the blade cartridge is outside of the blade cartridge bay, and wherein the knife blade is always biased towards a retracted position when the blade cartridge body is positioned within the blade cartridge bay.26. The removable blade cartridge in combination with a corresponding blade cartridge bay of further comprising an engaging mechanism which is engaged when the blade cartridge body is positioned within the blade cartridge bay and disengaged when the blade cartridge body is outside of the blade cartridge bay27. The removable blade cartridge in combination with a corresponding blade cartridge bay of further comprising a leaf member for engaging and disengaging the blade cartridge to the blade cartridge bay.28. The removable blade cartridge in combination with a corresponding blade cartridge bay of wherein the blade cartridge body further comprises:a. a first blade member; andb. a second blade member in communication and positioned substantially parallel to the first blade member, wherein the recess slot is located between the first blade member and the second blade member, the ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING BUILT-IN INDICATOR FLAGS

Номер: US20130118016A1
Принадлежит: PDQ MAZOO, LLC

Certain embodiments provide an apparatus for integrating an indicator flag into an item. The apparatus includes an upper portion and a base. The upper portion includes a cutting blade and a first attachment. The cutting blade is operable to cut the indicator flag into the item. The base includes a second attachment and one or more cutting grooves. The second attachment is operable to couple with the first attachment such that upper portion is movable towards the base. The one or more cutting grooves are operable to mate with the cutting blade when the upper portion is depressed and the upper portion moves towards the base. 1. An apparatus for integrating an indicator flag into an item , the apparatus comprising: a cutting blade operable to cut the indicator flag into the item, and', 'a first attachment; and, 'an upper portion comprising a second attachment operable to couple with the first attachment of the upper portion such that upper portion is movable towards the base, and', 'at least one cutting groove operable to mate with the cutting blade when the upper portion is depressed and the upper portion moves towards the base., 'a base comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises at least one notch and a distance stop claim 1 , wherein the at least one notch is operable to receive the distance stop for selecting a position of the indicator flag on the item.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cutting groove is integrated into an upper surface of the base.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a cutting base claim 1 , wherein the at least one cutting groove is integrated into the cutting base claim 1 , and wherein the cutting base is detachably coupled to an upper surface of the base.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cutting blade comprises one of a plurality of cutting blade configurations claim 1 , and wherein the at least one cutting groove comprises a plurality of cutting grooves configured to mate with the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Multipurpose Tool for Mixologists

Номер: US20130160213A1
Автор: Salles Joshua
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A multipurpose tool includes a handle with a plurality of tool arms connected with the handle. In one embodiment, one tool arm includes a muddler/reamer that includes an end portion that is rounded with a fluted outer periphery and that tapers in transverse cross-sectional dimension in a direction toward a distal end. In another embodiment, one tool arm includes at least one jigger including a cup configured to receive and retain a volume of liquid. In still another embodiment, the muddler/reamer is pivotally connected with the handle so as to extend between two jiggers when in a storage position and to be pivotally moved away from the two jiggers and from the space in relation to the handle when deployed in an operational position. 1. A multipurpose tool comprising:a handle including a plurality of tool arms connected with the handle, wherein one tool arm comprises a muddler/reamer having an end portion that is rounded with a fluted outer periphery and that tapers in transverse cross-sectional dimension in a direction toward a distal end.2. The multipurpose tool of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the tool arms are pivotally connected with the handle so as to at least partially fit within a space defined within the handle when in a storage position and to be pivotally moved from the space in relation to the handle when deployed in an operational position.3. The multipurpose tool of claim 1 , wherein one tool arm comprises at least one jigger claim 1 , each jigger comprising a cup configured to receive and retain a volume of liquid.4. The multipurpose tool of claim 1 , wherein the multipurpose tool further comprises two jiggers extending from an end of the handle claim 1 , each jigger comprising a cup configured to receive and retain a volume of liquid.5. The multipurpose tool of claim 4 , wherein one jigger cup is configured to receive and retain a larger volume of liquid than the other jigger cup.6. The multipurpose tool of claim 4 , wherein the muddler/reamer ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

FOLDING KNIFE HAVING SEAT BELT CUTTER ON BLADE TANG

Номер: US20130174351A1
Автор: Carson Harold

The present invention relates to embodiments of a folding knife having a seat belt cutter on the blade tang. In one embodiment, a folding knife comprises a handle and a knife blade. The knife blade comprises a tang pivotably connected to the handle, and the blade is operable to pivot relative to the handle about a pivot axis extending through the tang between a closed position and an open position. The tang comprises an enlarged tang portion that extends outwardly from the handle when the blade is in the closed position, and the enlarged tang portion comprises a cutting portion. 1. A folding knife comprising:a handle; anda knife blade comprising a tang pivotably connected to the handle, the blade being operable to pivot relative to the handle about a pivot axis extending through the tang between a closed position and an open position, the tang comprising an enlarged tang portion that extends outwardly from the handle when the blade is in the closed position;wherein the enlarged tang portion comprises a cutting portion.2. The folding knife of claim 1 , wherein the enlarged tang portion extends from the tang on the same side of the blade as a cutting edge of the blade.3. The folding knife of claim 2 , wherein the enlarged tang portion extends from the tang on the same side of the blade as an opposing edge opposite the cutting edge.4. The folding knife of claim 1 , wherein the enlarged tang portion extends through the handle when the blade is in the closed position.5. The folding knife of claim 1 , wherein the tang comprises a first enlarged tang portion on the same side of the blade as a cutting portion of the blade and a second enlarged tang portion on the same side of the blade as an opposing edge opposite the cutting edge.6. The folding knife of claim 5 , wherein the first and second enlarged tang portions each comprise a cutting portion.7. A folding knife claim 5 , comprising:a handle; anda knife blade pivotably connected to the handle and comprising a cutting ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE TOOL

Номер: US20130180053A1
Принадлежит: InterDesign, Inc.

The present application discloses a portable tool. In one embodiment, the portable tool comprises a body portion, a tool portion, and an attachment member for fastening the portable tool to a second device. The tool portion is coupled to the body portion and has one or more tools. The tool portion is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and relative to the body portion. The attachment member is operatively coupled to the tool portion and rotates with the tool portion about the axis of rotation and relative to the body portion. Rotating the tool portion relative to the body portion exposes a space between the attachment member and the tool portion that permits release of the second device from the portable tool. 1. A portable tool , comprising:a body portion having a cavity;a tool portion coupled to the body portion and having one or more tools, wherein the tool portion is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and relative to the body portion from a first position in which the tool portion is stored within the cavity of the body portion to a second position in which the longitudinal axis of the tool portion is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body portion; andan attachment member for fastening the portable tool to a second device, wherein the attachment member is operatively coupled to the tool portion and rotates with the tool portion about the axis of rotation and relative to the body portion; andwherein rotating the tool portion relative to the body portion exposes a space between the attachment member and the tool portion that permits release of the second device from the portable tool and attachment of the second device to the portable tool.2. The portable tool according to claim 1 , wherein rotating the tool portion relative to the body portion retracts the attachment member into the body portion such that the second device is automatically released from the portable tool.3. The portable tool according to claim 1 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Rescue punch for diver knife

Номер: US20130205511A1
Автор: Scott E. Dixon
Принадлежит: Individual

A diver's rescue knife including a handle with a threaded stud at the butt end, a hammer screwed onto the stud and mounting a hard pin with a sharp point.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

UTILITY KNIFE MULTI-TOOL

Номер: US20130255002A1
Принадлежит: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.

A tool includes a housing and a slidable blade assembly configured to slidably move between first and second positions. The slidable blade assembly includes a blade stored within the housing when the blade assembly is in the first position, but has at least a portion thereof extending outwardly from the housing when the blade assembly is in the second position. The tool also includes a pivotable tool pivotally movable relative to the housing that is configured to pivotably move among a first locking position where a work end of the pivotable tool is received adjacent to the housing, a second locking position where the pivotable tool extends from the housing in a fully extended position, and a third locking position intermediate the first and second locking positions. A releasable lock assembly is arranged to selectively lock the pivotable tool in the first, second, or third locking positions. 1. A tool comprising:a housing;a slidable blade assembly configured to slidably move between a first position and a second position, the slidable blade assembly including a blade, wherein the blade is stored within the housing when the slidable blade assembly is in the first position, and wherein the blade has at least a portion thereof extending outwardly from the housing when the slidable blade assembly is in the second position;a pivotable tool pivotally movable relative to the housing, the pivotable tool configured to pivotably move among a plurality of locking positions including a first locking position where a work end of the pivotable tool is received adjacent to the housing; a second locking position where the pivotable tool extends from the housing in a fully extended position; and a third locking position intermediate the first and second locking positions; anda releasable lock assembly arranged to selectively lock the pivotable tool in the first, second, or third locking positions.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the releasable lock assembly comprises a locking ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

BIAXIAL FOLDOUT TOOL WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS ON A SIDE AND A ROTATIONAL STOP

Номер: US20130263703A1
Принадлежит: WAGIC, INC.

A biaxial foldout tool includes a body with opposing ends and one or more sets of tool drivers. The opposing ends are rotated 90° from each other. A first set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a first end and rotates about a first hinge; a second set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a second end and rotates about a second hinge. A first portion of the first set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the first set of tool drivers. A first portion of the second set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the second set of tool drivers. When tool drivers are in an open position, internal stops prevent the tool drivers from opening past a predetermined angle. The tool drivers are contained within channels of the body when in a closed position. 123-. (canceled)24. A utility tool comprising:a. a first end comprising a first hinge and one or more tool drivers configured to rotate about the first hinge; andb. a second end comprising a second hinge non-parallel to the first hinge and one or more tool drivers configured to rotate about the second hinge.25. The utility tool of wherein the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end are grouped according to size.26. The utility tool of wherein the tool comprises an internal stop configured to prevent the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end from opening past an angle.27. The utility tool of wherein the second hinge is rotated 90° in orientation from the first hinge.28. The utility tool of wherein the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end are stored in one or more channels of the utility tool when not in use.29. The utility tool of wherein the first end and the second end each comprise one or more tool drivers on a first side and a second side opposite the first side.30. The utility tool of ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Combinatorial objects formed by parts folding into pocket-knife like enclosures

Номер: US20130283539A1
Автор: Suhami David
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The invention describes objects that may be formed by unfolding and combining in space several parts, initially folded into a pocket-knife-like enclosure. 1. An enclosure , containing retrievable parts , attached at one of their ends internally to said enclosure , wherein some of said retrievable parts when unfolded to extend to outside said enclosure , form together with the attached enclosure , various combinatorial objects.2. An enclosure as in wherein said retrievable parts may be shaped so as to also serve as useful utensils claim 1 , said useful utensils comprising claim 1 , and not limited to claim 1 , a knife claim 1 , a letter opener claim 1 , a nail file claim 1 , a screwdriver claim 1 , a wine bottle opener claim 1 , a beer bottle opener and a magnifying glass.3. An enclosure as in wherein said retrievable parts resemble animal limbs claim 2 , heads and tails such that claim 2 , combinatorial objects resembling animal figurines may be formed out of said unfolded parts.4. An enclosure as in claim 3 , where same retrievable parts may serve as limbs of different animal figurines.5. An enclosure as in claim 1 , wherein said retrievable parts resemble airplane wings of various shapes and sizes such that combinatorial objects resembling airplane figurines may be formed out of said unfolded parts. This utility application claims benefit of provisional application No. 61,640,065 titled “Combinatorial objects formed by parts folding into pocket-knife like enclosures” filed on Apr. 30, 2012.This invention relates to the field of ToysThe invention is an assortment of parts folded in a common pocket-knife like enclosure, that when unfolded in different combinations, form different objects.For example, when the parts folded into the common enclosure, are animal body parts, the user may unfold out of the common longitudinal enclosure, an animal head, a tail and two legs. They are all attached at one of their ends to said common enclosure that serves as the animal body, ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

COMBINED OXYGEN TANK KEY, GLASS BREAKER, BOTTLE OPENER AND CUTTER

Номер: US20140090180A1
Автор: KNAPP JOSHUA
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A combined oxygen tank key, glass breaker, bottle opener and cutter includes an elongated handle portion defining a first plane and having first and second ends that define the length thereof and first and second side edges that define the width thereof. A socket is integrally formed within the handle portion and is adapted to fit onto the rectangularly shaped end of an oxygen tank valve control stem. A hardened point is formed at the first end of the handle portion and is capable of breaking vehicle glass. A bottle opener is carried by the first side edge of the handle portion as is a blade for cutting a seat belt. 1. A combined oxygen tank key , glass breaker , bottle opener and cutter comprising:an elongated handle portion defining a first plane and having first and second ends that define the length thereof and first and second side edges that define the width thereof;a socket integrally formed within said handle portion and being adapted to fit onto the rectangularly shaped end of an oxygen tank valve control stem;a hardened point at said first end, said hardened point being capable of breaking vehicle glass;a bottle opener carried by said first side edge of said handle, anda knife blade carried by said handle adapted to cut through the seat belt of a vehicle.2. The oxygen tank key as claimed in wherein said socket is located intermediate said ends of said handle portion.3. The oxygen tank key as claimed in further including an elongated slot passing through said handle portion claim 1 , said slot extending in the direction of the length of said handle portion.4. The oxygen tank key as claimed in wherein said slot is adapted to fit over the lever of a regulator for said oxygen tank to help release the regulator from said tank.5. The oxygen tank key as claimed in wherein said slot includes champhered ends. This application is a Continuation-in-Part of application Ser. No. 13/200,624, filed Sep. 27, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,595,874 which claims the benefit of ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Safety Device

Номер: US20200001122A1
Автор: Patlan Jim
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A safety device with a blade for severing a seatbelt during an emergency. The blade is movably affixed to a blade bar of the safety device, such that the blade can slide along a width of the seatbelt to cut through the seatbelt during an emergency. The safety device includes a housing configured to protect an individual from the blade when the safety device is not in use. The safety device is useful for escaping emergencies, such as automobile collisions and the like. 1. A safety device for cutting a strap , comprising:a housing with a base plate removably affixed to a cover, wherein the housing is configured to receive the strap therethrough;a blade structure affixed to the base plate, such that the blade bar extends a length of the base plate;a blade slidably affixed to the blade bar, wherein the blade is configured to cut the strap when the blade is slid across a length of the blade bar.2. The safety device of claim 1 , wherein the blade structure is removably affixed to the base plate.3. The safety device of claim 1 , further comprising a glass breaker affixed to an outside edge of the cover.4. The safety device of claim 1 , wherein the blade is a flip out blade.5. The safety device of claim 1 , wherein the blade is a push out blade.6. The safety device of claim 1 , wherein the base plate and blade structure are configured to allow the device to slide over the strap while still being attached.7. The safety device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to allow the strap to freely move between the cover and the base plate when the cover is attached. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/693,014 filed on Jul. 2, 2018. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.In a vehicle accident, an individual may become trapped inside a vehicle. An individual may be required to quickly escape the vehicle due to an emergency, such as an engine fire. ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

TOOL COMBINATION

Номер: US20180001465A1
Автор: WANG Lo Pin
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A tool combination includes two housings each having a chamber formed by a base panel and two side panels, an axle and a shaft are secured between end portions of the housings, a tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the axle and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, another tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the shaft and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, and one or more tool assemblies are selectively and pivotally attached to either of the housings. 1. A tool combination comprising:a first housing including a first end portion and a second end portion, said first housing including a chamber formed therein and defined by a base panel and two side panels, and said first housing including a spindle disposed thereon,a second housing including a first end portion and a second end portion, said second housing including a chamber formed therein and defined by a base panel and two side panels, and said second housing including a pivot rod disposed thereon,said first end portions of said first and said second housings being secured together with an axle, and said second end portions of said first and said second housings being secured together with a shaft for separating said first and said second housings from each other and for forming a space between said first and said second housings,a first tool assembly including a first tool member and at least one second tool member, said first and said at least one second tool members each including a ring member engaged with said axle for pivotally attaching to said first and said second housings with said axle and for allowing said first and said at least one second tool members to be selectively pivoted and rotated out and to be selectively folded and engaged into said space that is formed between said ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Scrapper knife/scrapper knife adaptor

Номер: US20160008992A1
Автор: RUSSELL RICKY D.
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The scrapper knife has multi-purpose abilities utilized as a cutting tool used in food preparation. There are two edges or blades on the scrapper knife. The sharp blade and the dull or scrapper blade. On the sharp or cutting blade employs differential sharpening along the length of the blade. The fine tip,is used for precision work such as mincing, and might be ground with a very sharp, acute cutting bevel, the midsection or belly of the blade receives a moderately sharp edge for general cutting, chopping and slicing, while the heavy heel or back of the cutting edge is given a strong thick edge for such heavy-duty task like disjointing beef. 1. I Ricky D. Russell , claim the new and useful utility invention for the scrapper knife shown in drawing .2. I Ricky D. Russell , claim the new and useful utility invention for the scrapper knife adapter shown in drawing . I RICKY D. RUSSELL, have invented a scrapper knife and scrapper knife adapter for use in kitchens and restaurants. These knifes will help save time,money and the cutting edge as well as transport food product during food processing.The scrapper knife is a one piece combination knife, one edge is a dull transporting knife and the other edge is a sharp cutting knife. This knife will be made of food grade knife making material.The scrapper knife adapter with a dull straight transporting edge will accommodate the dull edge of a sharp cutting food processing knife This knife will be made of food grade knife making material.A scrapper knife or scrapper knife adapter is a fantastic food processing and transporting knife for use in kitchens and restaurants, it not only will save time but will save the sharp cutting edge. You simply cut the food with the sharp edge and transport the food with the dull edge of the knifeThe inspiration for the scrapper knife and scrapper knife adapter inventions came to me after watching cooking programs on PBS TV. The chefs use there food processing chefs knife to scoop up the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

CLIP FOR BAG PACKAGES

Номер: US20180009120A1
Автор: LEIBOVITCH ARIEL
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The present invention relates to a cutter clip for closing a bag package, said clip comprising: (a) a first arm having a clipping hook, at the front end, thereof; (b) a second arm, connected at its back side to the back side of said first arm, having a closing hook, at its front end, thereof, wherein said clipping hook closes on said closing hook, when said clip is in a closed position, for closing said bag package; (c) a cutting slot formed within said clip; and (d) a cutting blade, mounted within said cutting slot. 1. A cutter clip for closing a bag package , said clip comprising:a first arm having a clipping hook, at the front end, thereof;a second arm, connected at its back side to the back side of said first arm, having a closing hook, at its front end, thereof, wherein said clipping hook closes on said closing hook, when said clip is in a closed position, for closing said bag package;a cutting slot formed within said clip; anda cutting blade, mounted within said cutting slot.2. A clip according to claim 1 , where an integral bow connects the back ends of the first and second arms along their outer walls.3. A clip according to claim 2 , where the bow has a thickness in the range of between 0.5-5 mm.4. A clip according to claim 2 , where the bow is a smooth bow.5. A clip according to claim 2 , where the bow is a ridged bow.6. A clip according to where a hinge connects the back ends of said first and second arms.7. A clip according to where two hinges connect the back ends of said first and second arms.8. A clip according to claim 1 , wherein the clipping hook claim 1 , of the first arm claim 1 , covers the blade when the hook is in the closed position.9. A clip according to claim 1 , where the cutting blade is installed within a blade station.10. A clip according to claim 9 , wherein plastic may be injected directly onto the metal of the blade before the blade is placed into the blade station.11. A clip according to claim 9 , wherein the blade station may be ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Packing Tape Dispenser Insert Apparatus, Systems and Methods of Using the Same

Номер: US20190009400A1
Принадлежит: Creator's Stained Glass Inc

Packing tape dispenser insert apparatuses comprise a housing having a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side, a storage area within the housing, and a tab for engaging at least one slot within a handle of a packing tape dispenser. Systems and methods are further provided.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Multiple Size Socket

Номер: US20150013504A1
Автор: CHEN Ander
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A multiple size socket is provided with a base, a socket body, and a positioning unit. The base is provided with a connecting portion, two pivot portions and a pivot hole formed in each of the pivot portions. The socket body is pivoted between the two pivot portions and includes a plurality of engaging cavities and an inserting hole aligned with the two pivot holes. The positioning unit is inserted in the two pivot holes and the inserting hole. The engaging cavities are different in size and shape from one another, so that the socket is capable of driving different sized fasteners. 1. A multiple size socket comprising:a base with a connecting portion and two pivot portions; anda socket body pivoted between the two pivot portions and including a plurality of engaging cavities.2. A multiple size socket comprising:a base with a connecting portion, two pivot portions and a pivot hole formed in each of the pivot portions;a socket body pivoted between the two pivot portions and including a plurality of engaging cavities and an inserting hole aligned with the two pivot holes; anda positioning unit inserted in the two pivot holes and the inserting hole.3. The multiple size socket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the connecting portion is a hole or a protrusion.4. The multiple size socket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the engaging cavities are located around the inserting holes.5. The multiple size socket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the engaging cavities are different in size and shape from one another.6. The multiple size socket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein one of the pivot holes is formed around an inner surface thereof with a plurality of shoulder portions claim 2 , around an inner surface of the inserting holes is formed an annular threaded portion claim 2 , the positioning unit includes a pin and a positioning assembly claim 2 , the pin includes a head portion to be abutted against one of the pivot portions claim 2 , a shaft portion connected to the head portion ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

BIAXIAL FOLDOUT TOOL WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS ON A SIDE AND A ROTATIONAL STOP

Номер: US20150013506A1
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A biaxial foldout tool includes a body with opposing ends and one or more sets of tool drivers. The opposing ends are rotated 90° from each other. A first set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a first end and rotates about a first hinge; a second set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a second end and rotates about a second hinge. A first portion of the first set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the first set of tool drivers. A first portion of the second set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the second set of tool drivers. When tool drivers are in an open position, internal stops prevent the tool drivers from opening past a predetermined angle. The tool drivers are contained within channels of the body when in a closed position. 123-. (canceled)24. A utility tool comprising:a. a first end comprising a first hinge and one or more tool drivers configured to rotate about the first hinge in a plurality of different directions; andb. a second end comprising a second hinge to the first hinge and one or more tool drivers configured to rotate about the second hinge.25. The utility tool of wherein the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end are grouped according to size.26. The utility tool of wherein the tool comprises an internal stop configured to prevent the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end from opening past an angle.27. The utility tool of wherein the second hinge is rotated 90° in orientation from the first hinge.28. The utility tool of wherein the one or more tool drivers of the first end and the one or more tool drivers of the second end are stored in one or more channels of the utility tool when not in use.29. The utility tool of wherein the first end and the second end each comprise one or more tool drivers on a first side and a second side opposite the first side.30. ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Folding Pocket Tool

Номер: US20180015604A1
Автор: BERMAN LEE
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A pocket tool (e.g. a key carrier) comprises two tool elements such as a bottle-opener/screwdriver blade and a carabiner clip pivotally deployable on opposite sides of a central handle plate. A spring bar mounted on one face of the central handle plate has a free end portion which engages diametrically opposed flats formed on camming surfaces of root portions of the carabiner clip and bottle-opener/screwdriver blade respectively in order to hold them in their retracted and deployed positions. The free end portion includes a transverse projection which extends through a cut-out or aperture to enable it to engage the camming surface of the carabiner clip, enabling control of two tool elements on opposite sides of the central handle plate. When one tool element is held in the deployed configuration the other tool element is held in the retracted configuration. 1. A folding pocket tool comprising;first and second tool elements mounted on opposite sides of a common mounting plate, each tool element being independently pivotally deployable about a common axis from a retracted configuration to a deployed configuration; anda spring element being carried by the common mounting plate and having a free end portion which extends transversely between opposite sides of said common mounting plate, said free end portion resiliently engaging respective camming surfaces of said tool elements to locate each of said tool elements in at least one of said retracted and deployed configurations.2. The folding pocket tool according to claim 1 , wherein said spring element is mounted on one side of said common mounting plate and said free end portion includes a transverse projection which extends to the opposite side of said common mounting plate and engages the camming surface of a tool element on said opposite side.3. The folding pocket tool according to claim 2 , wherein said transverse projection extends through an aperture or cut-out formed in said common mounting plate.4. The folding ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-TASKING UTILITY TOOL

Номер: US20190015997A1
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A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. 124-. (canceled)25. A utility tool having a removable blade cartridge which fits within a corresponding blade cartridge bay , the utility tool comprising:a. a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;b. a cutting tool positioned within the body, wherein the cutting tool is configured to extend out from the first end;c. a knife switch coupled to the cutting tool, wherein the cutting tool and the knife switch are removable, and wherein the knife switch allows the cutting tool to slidably move between an extended position and a retracted position; andd. a cartridge unit coupled to the body, wherein the cartridge unit includes a first tool, and further wherein the cartridge unit is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first tool extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the first position.26. The utility tool according to further comprising a spring mechanism coupled to the knife switch for biasing the cutting tool to the retracted position.27. The utility tool according to wherein the cartridge unit further comprises a second tool which extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the second position.28. The utility tool according to wherein the first tool is a writing instrument.29. The utility tool according to wherein the second tool is a measuring instrument.30. The utility tool according to wherein the measuring instrument is one of the group consisting of: a retractable tape measure claim 29 , level claim 29 , compass and bar code scanner.31. The utility tool according to further comprising a container integrally formed within the ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

MULTIPLE TOOL

Номер: US20140102267A1
Принадлежит: CRANK BROTHERS, INC.

Multi-tool, including at least one pivot () on which are articulated a plurality of implements () each rotatable from a minimum size inactive position to at least one operating position, characterized in that said pivot () comprises elastic retaining means () of at least one of these implements () in operating position and/or in the minimum encumbrance position. 131-. (canceled)32. A multiple tool , comprising:a pivot having a first end and a second end;a plurality of implements, each comprising an opening through which the pivot engages, wherein each of the implements is rotatable about the pivot from an inactive position to an operating position;a clamping means located at the first end of the pivot comprising a bushing screwed to the first end of the pivot, wherein the bushing comprises a compression surface; and a compression spring located at the second end of the pivot when engaged by the implements;', 'a first closing element interposed between an end one of the implements and the compression spring; and', 'a second closing element interposed between the end one of the implements and the compression surface of the bushing., 'an elastic retention means comprising33. The multiple tool of claim 32 , further comprising a collar at the second end of the pivot for engaging with the compression spring.34. The multiple tool of claim 32 , wherein the first closing element comprises a first bushing body having a resting surface for a terminal coil of the compression spring.35. The multiple tool of claim 32 , wherein the second closing element comprises a second bushing body having a lodging for the bushing on which rests the compression surface.36. The multiple tool of claim 32 , wherein for each of the implements claim 32 , the elastic retention means comprises:an anular body mounted along the pivot;a first face comprising a bump; anda second face opposed to the first face and comprising a plurality of recesses.37. The multiple tool of claim 36 , wherein the bump ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Skate Tool

Номер: US20170021487A1
Автор: Davis Reginald S.
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A skateboard tool system () may comprise a first arm (), a second arm (), a third arm () attached to a body () with each arm forming an overall “T” shape and each arm having a distal end attached to a useful implement. To gain mechanical advantage, the body () may contain or be integrated with a rethreading tool (). The centralized location of the re-threading tool in combination with the “T” shape allows for a superior purchase or grip while rotating the re-threading tool. The body may define various voids to comport with a unique “L” shaped screw driver (), the screw driver having a shorter () and a longer () longitudinal member giving additional leverage in rotating a Phillip head screw driver (). A cutting blade is retained within the body for ease of access and safety. 1100200300400500. A skateboard tool () , of a “T” shape , the tool comprising a first arm () , a second arm () , and a third arm () attached to a body ();the first arm and the second arm of a longitudinal shape and attached to the body in a horizontal orientation to the body;the third arm of a longitudinal shape attached in a vertical orientation to the body;{'b': 523', '600, 'the body defining a first void (), the first void comporting to the shape of an “L” shaped screw driver ();'}the “L” shaped screw driver contained within the first void; [{'b': 607', '610', '605', '630, 'i. a longer longitudinal member () having a distal end attached to a Philips screw head () and a proximal end attached at a right or near right angle to a proximal end of a shorter longitudinal member (), the shorter longitudinal member having a distal end attached to an Allen head ();'}, {'b': '620', 'ii. a metal file section ();'}], 'the “L” shaped screw driver comprising{'b': 580', '700, 'the body defining a blade void (), the blade void comporting to the external shape of a blade ();'}{'b': '710', 'the blade defining a pin void () configured to accept a pin, the pin inserted through the pin void and the pin retained ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Multi-Functional Safe-Touching Tool

Номер: US20220040837A1
Автор: Hunkins Zachary
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A multi-functional safe-touching tool allows a user to safely interact with door handles, touchscreen devices, or other objects. The multi-functional safe-touching tool includes a main shaft, a stylus, a door-handle claw, a bottle opener, and a user handle. The main shaft is an extension from a user's hand in order for the user to safely interact with objects. The stylus allows the multi-functional safe-touching tool to interact with a touchscreen interface. The door-handle claw allows the multi-functional safe-touching tool to engage a door handle in order to open the associated door. The bottle opener allows the multi-functional safe-touching tool to be used to open bottles. The user handle allows a user to efficiently grip the multi-functional safe-touching tool and provides leverage when opening doors using the multi-functional safe-touching tool. 1. A multi-functional safe-touching tool comprises:a main shaft;a stylus;a door-handle claw;a bottle opener;a user handle;the main shaft comprises a distal shaft end and a proximal shaft end;the door-handle claw comprises a fixed claw end and a free claw end;the stylus being mounted onto the distal shaft end;the user handle being mounted onto the proximal shaft end;the bottle opener being laterally integrated into and along the main shaft;the fixed claw end being laterally connected to the elongated main body, opposite the bottle opener;the fixed claw end being positioned adjacent to the distal shaft end; andthe free claw end being positioned offset to the distal shaft end.2. The multi-functional safe-touching tool as claimed in comprises:the door-handle claw comprises a claw body;the fixed claw end and the free claw end being positioned opposite of each other along the claw body; andthe claw body being oriented at an acute angle with the main shaft.3. The multi-functional safe-touching tool as claimed in comprises:the door-handle claw comprises a claw body and a plurality of gripping teeth;the fixed claw end and the ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

PROCESSING DEVICE FOR USE WITH FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES

Номер: US20200022523A1
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A processing device for processing fruit and/or vegetables. The processing device may have a lip and at least one blade. The processing device may be mounted on cup or bowl. A user of the processing device will move the fruit and/or vegetable against the lip of the processing device. The skin or rind of the fruit or vegetable will be removed via the motion of the fruit and/or vegetable against the lip of the processing device. When there are blades present the blades can also slice the fruit or vegetable during the same movement that removes the skin from the fruit and/or vegetable. 1. A processing device for fruits or vegetables comprising;a lip, wherein the lip is adapted to remove a skin from a fruit or vegetable when the fruit or vegetable is pressed on the lip; andat least one blade located proximate to the lip, wherein the at least one blade is positioned to slice the fruit or vegetable during the movement of the fruit or vegetable over the lip.2. The processing device of claim 1 , wherein the processing device is adapted to be secured to a glass.3. The processing device of claim 1 , wherein the processing device is adapted to be secured to a mason jar.4. The processing device of claim 1 , wherein the processing device comprises more than the at least one blade.5. The processing device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one blade is serrated.6. A method for processing a fruit or vegetable comprising:pressing a fruit or vegetable against a processing device, wherein the processing device comprises a lip and at least one blade;moving the fruit or vegetable in a direction that moves the fruit or vegetable against the lip of the processing device, wherein movement of the fruit or vegetable against the lip of the processing device removes the skin of the fruit or vegetable and movement against the at least one blade slices the fruit or vegetable.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein removal of the skin of the fruit or vegetable and slicing of the fruit or vegetable ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Multi-Tool Wrench

Номер: US20150026899A1
Автор: Lawrence Glenford
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A multi-tool is provided having a first end having a socket wrench, a second end having a retractable blade, a plurality of interchangeable wrench heads that are affixable over the second end of the tool when the blade is retracted, a screwdriver that is pivotally deployable from the body of the tool, an extendable magnet that is pivotally deployable from the reverse side of the tool, and at least one level. An alternative embodiment of the present multi-tool further includes a light to be used to illuminate dim work environments. The interchangeable wrench heads include an open-ended wrench head, an adjustable open-ended wrench head, a box end wrench head, and other such wrench head attachments. 1. A multi-tool , comprising:a body having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end;a ratcheting wrench head disposed on said first end;a retractable blade disposed on said second end;said first side having a screwdriver head pivotally affixed thereto;said second side having a magnet pivotally affixed thereto;a plurality of interchangeable heads removably affixable to said second end via an attachment mechanism when said retractable blade is in its retracted configuration.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said body is slidably affixed to said multi-tool.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one level disposed thereon.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said magnet is telescoping.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said attachment mechanisms comprises a spring-loaded pin that engages with a complementary portion disposed on said interchangeable heads.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a light disposed thereon.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said screwdriver comprises a head portion and an elongated member portion and wherein said head portion is rotatably affixed to said elongated member portion. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/857,338 filed on Jul. 23, 2013 entitled “Multi Wrench.” ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Utility Tool

Номер: US20150029702A1
Автор: Foley Richard
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The Utility Tool includes a handle, a blade holder, and blade with the blade offset from the handle to facilitate making corner cuts with one edge of the resulting cut being coplanar with one side of the corner. 1. A Utility Tool comprising:a. a handle having a longitudinal axis; andb. a blade container comprising a blade, the blade defining a blade plane, wherein the blade plane is offset from the longitudinal axis of the handle and the longitudinal axis and blade plane are non-intersecting.2. The Utility Tool of claim 1 , wherein the blade container pivots relative to the handle such that the cutting blade remains on a constant blade cutting plane.3. The Utility Tool of claim 2 , wherein a pair of washers claim 2 , having a set of interlocking grooves claim 2 , secure the blade in a fixed degree of rotation relative to the handle.4. The Utility Tool of further comprising a light claim 1 , the light attached to at least one of the handle and blade container.5. The Utility Tool of wherein the blade includes at least one at least partially tapered hole shaped for a flat head screw and the knife further comprises at least one of said flat head screws claim 1 , said one or more flat head screws attaching said blade to said blade holder.6. A utility blade comprising a first side claim 1 , a second side claim 1 , and an edge side claim 1 , said edge side and said second side intersecting to form a cutting edge.7. A utility blade comprising:a. a first blade portion; andb. a second blade portion, the first blade portion defining a first plane and the second blade portion defining a second plane, wherein the first plane is laterally offset from the second plane.8. The utility blade of further comprising a center portion defining a third plane laterally offset from said first plane and said second plane and located between said first plane and said second plane.9. The utility blade of wherein said first blade portion forms a first cutting edge along a first edge of said ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Multi-Tool Assembly

Номер: US20170028572A1
Автор: Raymond Daniel J.
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The multi-tool assembly includes a housing which is made of two pieces that are joined together with a screw. The housing extends between opposite longitudinal ends and has opposite lateral sides which extend between the longitudinal ends. The assembly also includes a blade which extends out of one of the longitudinal ends of the housing. At least one spirit level is attached with the housing and is oriented either perpendicular or parallel to at least one of the lateral sides. The blade allows a person to use the multi-tool assembly as a utility knife, and the orientation of the lateral side in parallel with or perpendicular to the spirit level allows a user to use the multi-tool assembly as a torpedo level. 1. A multi-tool assembly , comprising:a housing made of two pieces that are joined together with a screw, said housing extending between opposite longitudinal ends, and said housing having opposite lateral sides which extend between said longitudinal ends;a blade extending out of one of said longitudinal ends of said housing;at least one spirit level attached with said housing and oriented either perpendicular or parallel to at least one of said lateral sides.2. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in further including a magnet.3. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said magnet is incorporated into a head of said screw;4. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in further including a laser head oriented perpendicularly relative to said at least one spirit level.5. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said laser head is configured to project a spread laser beam.6. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said laser head is disposed adjacent one of said longitudinal ends of said housing.7. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said at least one spirit level is a pair of spirit levels oriented perpendicularly to one another.8. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said lateral sides are in parallel with one another ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

MAGNETIC KNIFE WEDGE ATTACHMENT

Номер: US20160031112A1
Автор: Nasrallah Jeffrey W.
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A magnetic knife wedge attachment for use with a knife has a spine-mounting portion carrying a permanent magnet adapted to be placed in magnetic contact on the spine of the knife blade, and a blade-mounting portion carrying another permanent magnet forming an L-shaped cross-section with the spine-mounting portion and adapted for magnetic attachment to the side surface of the knife blade. The blade-mounting portion has beveled surfaces tapering to sharp edges so as to form a wedge shape around the edges of the blade-mounting portion for forcing cut food material to tilt outward to prevent adhesion of the cut material to the knife blade. By its magnetic attachment onto two contiguous portions of the metal knife blade, the wedge device provides magnetic strength and holding forces to remain locked onto the knife blade during use for cutting food material. 1. A magnetic knife wedge attachment , for use with a knife of the type having a handle , a blade made of metal that is mounted to a mounting end of the handle and having a given blade height at a maximum proximate a hilt at the mounting end of the handle between an upper knife blade spine and a lower knife blade edge , opposite side surfaces tapering edgewise respectively from the upper blade spine to the lower blade edge , and a blade length that extends along the knife blade spine in a longitudinal direction of the blade from the hilt to a knifepoint on a distal end thereof , comprising:a unitary wedge attachment body having a spine-mounting portion with a linear length adapted to be placed in abutting contact on an intermediate portion of the spine of a knife extending in the longitudinal direction of the knife blade, and a blade-mounting portion coupled to the spine-mounting portion along an upper longitudinal edge thereof forming an L-shaped cross-section with the spine-mounting portion, said blade-mounting portion having a lower longitudinal edge spaced in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Seat Belt Buckle With Built-in Cutter

Номер: US20190031135A1
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A seat-belt buckle with built-in belt cutter is disclosed. The invention being comprised of four parts. A first part being a conventional locking latch assembly, a second part being a serrated blade slidably configured inside a third part comprised of a two-piece, buckle case. A fourth part being an easy-to-reach handle allowing the user to pull and sever a belt thereon. An object of the invention is to allow a user to escape a seat belt quickly during an emergency. 1. The Seat-belt Buckle with Built-in Belt Cutter in a emergency can save the life of a person(s) when the release mechanism jams and/or malfunctions due to an accident. The handle of the serrated blade easily cuts through the seat belt in one pull. It is most especially lifesaving when the vehicle has rolled over , and/or has been submerged in water and the person(s) can't remove their seat-belt , thus remaining trapped.1. The seat belt looped through the two openings in the middle of the buckle , rests flat at the center of the buckle. The handle of the serrated blade easily cuts through the seat belt in one pull , allowing the person(s) mobility from their seat(s).2. The unique construction of the Seat-belt Buckle with Built-in Belt Cutter is like no other in the market , Consisting of three pieces sandwiched together , the base , the blade handle in the center , and the top cover , completes the fundamental components of this invention. Additional plastic covers are added for aesthetic purposes.3. The buckle is designed to fit and/or accommodate to any car manufacturer brand by itself or adding the plastic covers from the car manufacturer brand. The present invention generally relates to seat belts. More specifically, it relates to a system of severing a seatbelt using a large handle device built into a seat belt latch.Seat belt restraints were first invented by an engineer named George Cayley to help keep pilots inside gliders. The first patented seat belt was created by Edward Claghorn 1885 in ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

MULTIPLE TOOL WITH INTEGRATED CASE

Номер: US20160039085A1
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A multiple tool with an integrated case is described. The multiple tool includes a tool assembly that includes a first pivot on which are articulated a plurality of implements, each implement rotatable from an inactive position of minimum encumbrance to at least a working position, and a carry case for housing the tool assembly. The carry case includes at least a grip portion for manually holding the tool assembly with at least one of the implements in a working position. 1. A multiple tool with an integrated case , comprising:a tool assembly comprising a first pivot, wherein the first pivot holds a plurality of implements and each of the implements are rotatable from an inactive position to a working position; anda carry case that houses the tool assembly and comprises at least a grip portion that facilitates manually holding the tool assembly when at least one of the implements is in its working position.2. The multiple tool of claim 1 , wherein the grip portion is disposed on an external surface of the carry case.3. The multiple tool of claim 1 , wherein the carry case further comprises a housing for the tool assembly and a first opening for selectively extracting the tool assembly from the housing.4. The multiple tool of claim 3 , wherein the first opening comprises a first cutout for pivoting at least one of the implements to the working position.5. The multiple tool of claim 3 , wherein the carry case further comprises a second opening that defines a seat for a separate implement.6. The multiple tool of claim 5 , wherein the second opening comprises a second cutout for operating the separate implement.7. The multiple tool of claim 6 , wherein the separate implement comprises a body provided with raised portions suitable to abut the second cutout.8. The multiple tool of claim 5 , wherein the separate implement comprises a chain breaker and/or a spoke wrench.9. The multiple tool of claim 5 , wherein the carry case further comprises a first retention means of the ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Sharpoon (Spoon with knife)

Номер: US20210045555A1
Автор: Green Stephanie Ann
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The purpose of this patent application is to obtain a patent on the Sharpoon (Spoon with knife). The main purpose for this invention is to benefit anyone who cuts round fruit such as cantaloupe or watermelon. It will also benefit anyone who scoops ice cream as the Sharpoon can be used to cut right through frozen solid ice cream with ease. No more using a warming spoon or any other fancy equipment. The product mimics a spoon that can come in any size and shape and made from any material that has one side that has been grinded down to mimic a blade or knife. A huge audience will also be kid chefs to help them prevent cutting themselves. Moms will love this invention as it provides a safer environment for their young chefs. Older generations will benefit as this spoon will help cut with ease, which requires less strength. 1(a) a spoon, in all different sizes, made from any type of material that has a sharp side.(b) the spoon is multipurpose and can be used to scoop and cut.(c) a spoon that has one side that looks like a knife with a blade.. A spoon that has one sharp side that mimics a knife or blade that is used to help cut round fruit (separate skin from fruit) or used to cut ice cream instead of scooping it. All uses for the Sharpoon are in scope. This section is non-applicable to this patent application.There are no rights to this invention under federally sponsored research and development programs.This section is non-applicable to this patent application.This invention is a new invention in which no patents or ideas already exist. This is a brand new product that will be brought to the market. It is a new product and that is standalone. The main impetus for the Sharpoon is to cut round fruit such as cantaloupe or watermelon with ease. It is also used for cutting ice cream instead of scooping ice cream. The product mimics a normal commercially available spoon, which has been augmented with a sharp razor/knife blade on one side.Stephanie Ann Green is a full time ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

KEY-SHAPED MULTI-TOOL DEVICE

Номер: US20170043467A1
Автор: Arakelian Narbeh
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A key-shaped multi-tool device is presented. The invention is a multi-tool device that incorporates several tools used in everyday functions into a simple sturdy key-shaped device. The key-shaped device comprises a head section and a tail section. The head section comprises an opening with at least one section shaped to operate as a Hex wrench. The device further comprises a first cavity on the front side which is preferably shaped for use as a hex wrench and as a bottle opener. The tail section comprises a semi-sharp cutting blade that is safe to the touch. The tail section further comprises a claw from its proximal end to an adjoining a second cavity near its mid-section. The claw is such that it could be used for multiple functions. The second cavity is shaped as a Hex wrench. 1. A key-shaped multi-tool device comprising:a head comprising an opening with at least one section shaped to operate as a Hex wrench;a tail comprising a semi-sharp cutting blade and a slot from its proximal end to an adjoining second cavity, wherein the second cavity is shaped as a Hex wrench; anda first cavity on a front side adjoining said head and said tail, wherein said first cavity is shaped for use as a Hex wrench and as a bottle opener.2. The key-shaped multi-tool device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one section in said opening is shaped to operate as a 10 mm Hex wrench.3. The key-shaped multi-tool device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one section in said opening is shaped to operate as an 8 mm Hex wrench.4. The key-shaped multi-tool device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one section in said opening is shaped to operate as a 6 mm Hex wrench.5. The key-shaped multi-tool device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one section in said opening comprises a first section shaped to operate as a 10 mm Hex wrench claim 1 , a second section shaped to operate as an 8 mm Hex wrench claim 1 , and a third section shaped to operate as a 6 mm Hex wrench.6. A key-shaped multi-tool device ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

MULTIUSE HAND TOOL

Номер: US20170043489A1
Автор: Hoffman Christopher
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A multi use tool that includes: a first end, where the first end includes a half hexagon shape; a second end, where the second end includes a cutting blade; and a stem connecting the first end with the second end. The stem may be used as a handle. 1. A multi use tool comprising:a. a first end, where the first end includes a half hexagon shape;b. a second end, where the second end includes a cutting blade, where the tool is flat from the first end to the second end;c. a flat edge extending from the first end;d. a stem connecting the first end with the second end; ande. a base, wherein the base extends at an angle from the flat edge forming a base for the stem.2. The multi use tool according to claim 1 , where the stem is used as a handle. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a multiuse hand tool that may be used for various purposes.Description of Related ArtIndividuals use multiple tools and instruments when camping, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. Many times individuals must have a small shovel, a cutting utensil such as a knife or even machete to cut, chop and dig various items to complete various camping or hiking activities. It is important to have various tools available to drive stakes, cut brush and to retrieve firewood as necessary. As a result it would be advantageous to have a multipurpose or all-in-one tool that allows the user to eliminate multiple instruments and to use a single instrument to address various tasks.The present invention relates to a multi use tool that includes: a first end, where the first end includes a half hexagon shape; a second end, where the second end includes a cutting blade; and a stem connecting the first end with the second end. The stem may be used as a handle.The present invention relates to a multiuse hand tool that provides unique edging and maneuverability to accomplish various tasks. The present invention includes a cutting tool that has a knifelike shape with a protruding half hexagon head. The tool can ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

WINGED CORKSCREW WITH ONE OR MORE SECONDARY UTENSILS

Номер: US20170043989A1
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A winged corkscrew with one or more secondary utensils. The winged corkscrew secondary utensils may comprise: a shaft, body, two levers, and two pins. The shaft may comprise: a handle portion, secondary utensils, a rack portion, and a helical portion. The handle portion may comprise an opening and a lip disposed along the inner edge of the opening. The blade may be hingedly disposed between the handle portion and the rack portion, which is positioned adjacent to the helical portion. The body may comprise: a through hole, base, and two shoulders. The two levers may pivotally engage with the two shoulders via the two pins. The shaft may engage and extend through the through hole of the body, such that the helical portion of the shaft is disposed within the body. The base may be substantially cylindrical and may be adapted to engage with a neck portion of a bottle. 1. A winged corkscrew with one or more secondary utensils , comprising:a shaft;a body; andtwo levers;wherein each of said two levers comprise a pin, such that there are two pins;wherein said shaft comprises: a handle portion, one or more secondary utensils, a rack portion, and a helical portion;wherein said handle portion is positioned at an upper end of said shaft;wherein said one or more secondary utensils are hingedly disposed between said handle portion and said rack portion;wherein said rack portion is disposed between said one or more secondary utensils and said helical portion;wherein said helical portion is positioned at a bottom end of said shaft and is configured to engage with and remove a cork from a bottle;wherein said body comprises a through hole, two shoulders, and a base;wherein said through hole is positioned approximately at said upper end of said body, between said two shoulders, and above said base;wherein said shaft engages with and extends through said through hole of said body;wherein a proximal ends of said two levers comprises a plurality of gear teeth;wherein said proximal ends of ...

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

THIN PROFILE KNIFE

Номер: US20180065259A1
Автор: Gibbs Philip
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The present invention is a folding knife having a minimal thickness while maintaining suitable strength and durability. The knife has a first elongated blade with a cutting edge and a tang of predetermined thickness through which a countersunk opening is formed; a knife handle to which the blade is attached for pivotal movement in a first blade plane between first and second terminal positions; and a first pivot mechanism pivotally connecting said first blade to said handle comprising first and second ends and that extends through the handle and the countersunk, the first end being substantially positioned within the first blade plane and the second end being positioned adjacent the handle. 1. A knife , comprising:a. a first elongated blade having a cutting edge and a tang of predetermined thickness through which a countersunk opening is formed;b. a knife handle to which said blade is attached for pivotal movement in a first blade plane between first and second terminal positions; andc. a first pivot mechanism comprising first and second ends and that extends through said handle and said countersunk opening formed through said tang, pivotally connecting said first blade to said handle, said first end being substantially positioned within said first blade plane and said second end being positioned adjacent said handle.2. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein said first pivot mechanism comprises a pivot screw and a pivot claim 1 , said pivot having a head that is positioned flush within said countersunk opening and said pivot screw passes through said handle.3. The knife according to claim 2 , wherein said head is faceted.4. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein said first pivot mechanism comprises a female compression rivet that passes through said tang and a male compression rivet that passes through said handle and mates with said female compression rivet.5. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein said first pivot mechanism comprises a semi-tubular rivet and ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

Pocket Hand Tool

Номер: US20170066118A1
Автор: BERMAN LEE
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A pocket hand tool having an elongate handle portion and a tool carrier plate rotatably mounted on the exterior of the elongate handle portion, the tool carrier plate having a peripheral array of tool heads, the tool carrier plate having a first rotary position in which the tool heads are in a stowed configuration and having one or more further rotary positions in which one or more of said tool heads are in a deployed configuration, said tool carrier plate having an exposed major surface portion which in use is capable of being manipulated by the thumb of the hand holding the elongate handle portion. 1. A pocket hand tool comprising an elongate handle portion and a tool carrier plate rotatably mounted on the exterior of the elongate handle portion , the tool carrier plate having a peripheral array of tool heads , the tool carrier plate having a first rotary position in which the tool heads are in a stowed configuration and having one or more further rotary positions in which one or more of said tool heads are in a deployed configuration , said tool carrier plate having an exposed major surface portion which in use is manipulated by the thumb of the hand holding the elongate handle portion.2. A pocket hand tool according to wherein at least one of said tool heads has a longitudinal axis that intercepts a longitudinal axis of the tool carrier plate on the same side of the rotary axis of the tool carrier as said at least one tool head.3. A pocket hand tool according to or claim 1 , further comprising a detent defining indexed rotary positions of said tool carrier plate.4. A pocket hand tool according to wherein in one of said indexed rotary positions claim 3 , one tool head is deployed on one of said sides and in another of said indexed rotary positions claim 3 , more than one tool head is deployed on said one side.5. A pocket hand tool according to any of to wherein said elongate handle portion and tool carrier plate are rotatably connected by a two-part snap-fit or ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

COMBINATION DOUBLE PEELER AND HOLDER DEVICE

Номер: US20150079258A1
Автор: Szymanski Aaron
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A combination kitchen device includes a double peeler having a substantially hollow handle having a forward end and a rearward end and a releasably engageable holding tool inserted within the rearward end of the hollow handle. The double peeler includes a head connected transversely to the forward end of the hollow handle. The head has at least one recess, and at least one means for cutting mounted within the recess. The head has an opening having an eye removal cutting edge. The holding tool has a handle portion and an elongated blade portion attached transversely to the handle portion. 1. A combination kitchen device , comprising:a peeler having a substantially hollow handle having a forward end and a rearward end, a head connected transversely to said forward end of said hollow handle and said head having at least one recess, and at least one means for cutting mounted within said recess of said head; anda holding tool releaseably engageable with said double peeler, said tool having a handle portion and an elongated blade portion attached transversely to said handle portion.2. The combination kitchen tool of wherein the cutting means includes a blade member having opposing longitudinal ends having means for connecting.3. The combination kitchen tool of wherein the connecting means includes a pair of pins claim 2 , each pin extending from one of the longitudinal ends of the blade member.4. The combination kitchen tool of wherein the head includes a blade member retaining means operatively associated therewith for retaining the pins of the ends of the blade member within the recess of the head.5. The combination kitchen tool of wherein the blade member of the cutting means may be from the group consisting of straight edge blades claim 2 , julienne blades claim 2 , and serrated blades.6. The combination kitchen tool of wherein said holding tool is inserted into the rearward end of the hollow handle.7. A combination food peeler and holder claim 1 , comprising:a ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTION FOLDABLE KNIFE

Номер: US20200070372A1
Автор: Sinkevich Dmitry
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A knife is disclosed having a handle with first and second half handles, a blade containing portion for securing a blade and an opening in a top surface of handle and first and second ends to contain the blade in a folded closed position. The knife includes a hook portion on a posterior end of the blade and a cutting surface portion on an anterior end; a nut and bolt system passing through the blade near the posterior end and both half handles terminating at on outside portion of each half handle enabling the blade to rotate between open and closed positions. A spring bar is integrated in a central portion of the first half handle, attached to the first half handle at a posterior end and including a ball pin on an anterior end of the spring bar, the ball pin enabled to engage the blade in various positions. 1. A folding knife comprising:a handle including a first half handle and a second half handle;a blade containing portion, in the handle, including an opening on a top surface and a first and second end to contain the flat blade in a folded closed position, a bottom surface of the handle being closed;a hook portion on a posterior end of the flat blade and a cutting surface portion on an anterior end of the flat blade;a post and cap system passing through the flat blade near the posterior end of the flat blade and further through the first and second half handle terminating at on outside portion of each of the first and second half handles enabling the flat blade to rotate between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position, in the partially open position the hook portion is exposed enabling the foldable knife to be attached to an object; anda spring bar integrated in a central portion of the first half handle having a space on three sides of the spring bar, attached to the first half handle at a posterior end of the spring bar and including a ball pin on an anterior end of the spring bar, the ball pin enabled to engage the flat blade in ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

Multi Function Hand Tool

Номер: US20150082551A1
Автор: Yehoshua Drai
Принадлежит: Individual

A multi function hand tool comprising: a body; an internal cavity having access on a first side of the body constructed within said body; a second cavity accessed in a second side opposite said first cavity; a cutting means fixedly placed within said second cavity and constructed in a manner to cut articles contacting said means within said second cavity; a rotational tool having a first retracted position within said cavity and a second extended position outside said cavity; a first contact tip formed on one end of said body; and a second contact tip formed on said rotational tool, whereby each of said first contact tip and second contact tip impart a configuration for simultaneous contact and use when said rotational tool is in a retracted position.

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

Multi-Tool Assembly

Номер: US20150082642A1
Автор: Raymond Daniel J.
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An improved multi-tool assembly which includes a housing that extends between opposing first and second longitudinal ends is provided. The multi-tool assembly further includes a blade which is partially disposed within the housing and which projects out of the first longitudinal end of the housing. The housing has a slot which opens to the second longitudinal end of the housing and at least one tool engaging element disposed at least partially within the slot of releasably securing a tool in the slot at the second longitudinal end of the housing such that the tool projects out of the second longitudinal end of the housing. 1. A multi-tool assembly , comprising:a housing which extends between opposing first and second longitudinal ends;a blade that is partially disposed within said housing and which projects out of said first longitudinal end of said housing;said housing having a slot which opens to said second longitudinal end of said housing; andat least one tool engaging element disposed at least partially within said slot for releasably securing a tool in said slot at said second longitudinal end of said housing such that the tool projects out of said second longitudinal end.2. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in further including a pencil and wherein said at least one tool engaging element secures said pencil within said slot.3. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said housing includes a pair of cover pieces that are joined with one another;4. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said cover pieces are joined together with a screw.5. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said screw extends through said housing and projects therefrom with a point for rotating said housing about said point.6. The multi-tool assembly as set forth in wherein said housing further includes a plurality of recesses that are spaced longitudinally from one another and from said screw for holding a writing utensil in a direction parallel to said screw ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

TOOL BRACELET

Номер: US20190075894A1
Автор: Hoffman Asher C.
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A jewelry article having a functional component that can be worn as a bracelet is provided. The bracelet includes a rigid portion that defines a portion of the circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A flexible band is removeably connected at one end of the rigid portion via a clasp and the flexible band is connected at the other end of the rigid portion to define the remaining circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A plurality of beads are disposed along the flexible band. Each bead includes a tool head and the bead can be engaged with the rigid portion while disposed on the flexible band so that a force applied to the rigid portion can be transmitted to the tool head on the bead to perform an operational function. One tool or more can also be pivotally connected to rigid portion and pivoted from a stored position to an extended position. 1. A jewelry article having a functional component , the jewelry article defining a circumferential perimeter that is sized and shaped to permit the jewelry article to be worn by a user , comprising:a rigid portion, the rigid portion defining a portion of the circumferential perimeter and having first and second ends;a head portion attached to the rigid portion at a first end thereof, the head portion having an engagement member;a clasp supported by the head portion;a flexible band, wherein one end of the flexible band is sized and shaped to be removeably connected to the first end of the rigid portion via the clasp, and wherein an other end of the flexible band is connected to a second end of the rigid portion;a plurality of beads disposable on the flexible band, each bead having an aperture sized and shaped to receive the flexible band therethrough so that each bead can rotate and translate with respect to the flexible band;each of the plurality of beads having a respective tool head, each tool head being capable of performing a tool function; andeach of the plurality of beads having a respective complimentary engagement ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

WIRELESS KNIFE FOR CUTTING AND SPREADING COLD FOOD

Номер: US20170080583A1
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The invention relates to a wireless knife for cutting and spreading cold food consisting of a knife equipped with a heating system that heats the blade at the moment of use thereof, characterized in that it comprises a blade, preferably consisting of stainless steel, titanium or the like, with a heating resistance insulated by sheets of mica, and a handle provided with a rechargeable battery that can be extracted by means of a screwed top arranged on the handle that has a hole that can be adjusted to the support projection of a charging base connectable to the mains by means of a cable and a plug. The handle has an electronic control plate, a secondary coil, a push button, a regulator and a tricolor light-emitting diode. The support projection has a primary coil which induces the secondary coil. The positions of the regulator correspond to the colours of the LED. 1439156141214131617. A wireless knife for cutting and spreading cold food consisting of a knife of standard appearance internally provided with a heating system that heats the blade at the time of use , characterized in that it comprises a blade () , preferably made of stainless steel , titanium or the like , inside which a heating element () is installed , insulated by sheets of mica () or any other similar material , a handle () , preferably made of plastic and anatomically shaped , internally provided with a rechargeable battery () that can be removed by means of a threaded cap () located at the at the handle () at its furthest end from the blade () where a cavity () is provided allowing the insertion of the knife in the supporting lug () of a charging base () connectable to the mains via a cable () and a plug ().211011278. A wireless knife for cutting and spreading cold food according to claim 1 , characterized in that inside the handle () an electronic control board () and a secondary coil () are installed having on the outside a push-button () claim 1 , a regulator () and a tricolor LED diode (). ...

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30-03-2017 дата публикации

Electronic Vapor Device Multitool

Номер: US20170086496A1
Автор: Cameron John
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Disclosed is an electronic vapor device multitool apparatus. The apparatus can comprise any vaping device including e-cigarettes, hybrid communication device electronic vapor devices, robotic vapor devices, modified vapor devices “mods,” electronic vapor devices, and the like. 1. An apparatus comprising:an air intake;a vapor output;a container for storing a vaporizable material;a mixing chamber coupled to the air intake for receiving air, the container for receiving the vaporizable material, and a heating element configured for heating the vaporizable material and the received air to generate a heated vapor;a housing configured to at least partially surround the mixing chamber; andone or more utility devices hingedly attached to the housing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more utility devices comprise at least one of a knife claim 1 , a corkscrew claim 1 , a compass claim 1 , a phone claim 1 , a toothpick claim 1 , a match claim 1 , a flint claim 1 , a networked communication device claim 1 , a saw claim 1 , a screw driver claim 1 , a flashlight claim 1 , a display screen claim 1 , aerial drone capabilities claim 1 , a camera and a vital sign readout and monitor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a power source coupled to the heating element.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the power source is coupled to at least one of the one or more utility devices.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the power source comprises a rechargeable battery.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the container for storing vaporizable material comprises a refill port configured to receive a fluid refill nozzle with an airtight seal.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to control the heating element.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a display screen connected to the processor9. An apparatus comprising:a reservoir for storing a vaporizable material;a vaporizer in fluid communication with the reservoir for ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE-SIZE WRENCH AND MULTI_TOOL

Номер: US20190084132A1
Автор: Dinihanian, JR. Vahan M.
Принадлежит: Eagle Holdings LLC

Adjustable-size wrench having an elongated case defining a chain-storing elongated channel, and with an anvil fixed at one end of the case, the wrench comprising a linked driver chain adjustable around the anvil and a tooth on the anvil so as to be adapted for driving any of a number of different drivable item, e.g., nut, sizes on the anvil, the linked driver chain being adapted for being stored with a portion thereof releasably retained within the elongated case by a plurality of nubs on pedestals at least partially housed within the case. A multitool portion may further comprise a plurality of tools of at least one of a flat-head screw driver, a phillips-head screw driver, and a knife blade, each of the plurality of tools pivotably housed at least partially within a partially-enclosed elongated channel opposing and divided from the chain storing channel by a central base member. 1. An adjustable-size wrench adapted for tightening and loosening any of a number of differently-sized nuts , bolts , pipes , or other drivable item , comprising:an elongated case having first and second ends and upper and lower portions;an anvil comprising a base portion and an extended portion, the base portion of said anvil being attached to the first end of said case;means for releasably securing fixed on the upper portion of said case;an elongated gripping member having first and second ends and an intermediate portion, the first and second ends and intermediate portion of the elongated gripping member together comprising a longitudinal length sufficient and adapted for wrapping in one plane around and engaging corners of a portion of a drivable item while the drivable item is lodged against the extended portion of said anvil and adapted for turning the drivable item for loosening and tightening of the drivable item, with a spare portion of the intermediate portion of said elongated gripping member that is closer to, and together with, the second end of said elongated gripping member ...

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30-03-2017 дата публикации

HAT WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL BILL PORTION

Номер: US20170086527A1
Автор: CORNER William, ODOR Glen
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A hat with multifunctional bill portion has a sheath portion and a top sheath attachment portion is fitted over bill of a hat that has been trimmed to fit. A plurality of screws attach the multifunctional bill portion to the bill. The sheath has two magnets and an alignment portion to removably hold a bill tool such as a knife in place. The alignment portion fits within a matching finger portion of the bill tool and helps stabilize the tool within the multifunctional bill portion during use. A variety of bill tool portions may be selected to match a specific use such as knife, bottle cap opener, divot tool, wrench, screwdriver, etc. 1. A hat with multifunctional bill portion comprising:a sheath portion;said sheath portion having an outside edge arcuate portion that is selected to match a shape of a portion of a bill of a hat;a top sheath portion;said top sheath portion having a shape selected to match an inside edge of said sheath portion;said top sheath portion adapted to fit over a cut out bill portion;a plurality of attachment means for securing said top sheath portion to said sheath portion and to an outside edge of said cut out bill portion;said sheath portion having a raised alignment portion on a top surface;at least one magnet disposed in said top surface; andsaid at least one magnet being embedded within said sheath whereby said magnet is flush with said top surface.2. The hat with multifunctional bill portion according to further comprising;a bill tool adapted to fit with said sheath;said bill tool having a finger portion and a bill tool portion; andsaid finger portion having a finger alignment portion adapted to fit over said raised alignment portion.3. The hat with multifunctional bill portion according to wherein said bill tool has an outer edge that follows the contour of said sheath wherein said sheath fills in said cut out bill portion of said hat wherein said hat has a full bill portion after installation of said sheath.4. The hat with ...

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19-03-2020 дата публикации

Hammer head and bit holder adapter for many tools

Номер: US20200086471A1
Автор: URRUTIA Jose
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An adapter for disposition in various tool handles to convert the single use tool into a multi-functional tool. The adapter can be added to a tool handle during or post manufacture. The adapter has a domed hammerhead on a threaded shaft, with a square shoulder beneath the head for rotation resistance, a threaded shaft, a normally disposed tubular portion having one or two hexagonal bit holders, one of which may be blocked off, and an optional lower threaded shaft portion. Suitable tools for addition of the adapter include folding knives, box cutters, taping tools, paint brushes, and others with a long single handle for one hand grasping. 1. An adapter for addition to tool handles either post or pre manufacture of the tool , to convert the tool to a multi-functional tool , which adapter comprises: a domed shaped head carriage bolt , having a square shoulder and a first threaded shaft , a tubular portion having from 1 to 2 hexagonal bit holders , said tubular portion being attached normal to and at the end of the threaded shaft distant from the shoulder.2. The adapter of wherein a lower threaded shaft is attached in alignment with the first threaded shaft claim 1 , spaced from said first threaded shaft by the tubular portion.3. The adapter of wherein there are two hexagonal bit holders in the tubular portion.4. The adapter of wherein there is one hexagonal bit holder in the tubular portion claim 1 , with the location of the second bit holder being walled off.5. The adapter of wherein there are two hexagonal bit holders in the tubular portion.6. The adapter of wherein there is one hexagonal bit holder in the tubular portion claim 2 , with the location of the second bit holder being walled off.7. A multi-functional cutting knife having a folding blade for retention within a handle of the cutting knife claim 2 , wherein the end distant from the blade houses an adapter to convert the said knife to a multi-functional tool claim 2 , which adapter comprises: a domed shaped ...

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19-03-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-TOOL AND STORAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20200086513A1
Автор: AMBIELLI John
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Multi-tool devices and methods of customizing multi-tool devices in a web-based ordering system are provided. One embodiment of a multi-tool device includes a plurality of compartments, wherein each compartment is configured to house one or more attached tools, one or more removable tools, and/or one or more storage ports. Each compartment includes a moveable portion that is configured to be moveable with respect to the other portions. The multi-tool device further includes at least one pin configured to connect the plurality of compartments together. Each of the moveable portions of the compartments is configured to move between a storage position and a deployed position. When the moveable portions are arranged in their respective storage positions, an outer surface of the multi-tool device has a disk shape, an ellipsoid shape, a truncated ellipsoid shape, a spheroid shape, a truncated spheroid shape, a sphere shape, a truncated sphere shape, an ovoid shape, or a truncated ovoid shape. 1. A multi-tool device comprising:a plurality of compartments, each compartment configured to house one or more attached tools, one or more removable tools, and/or one or more storage ports, each compartment including a moveable portion that is configured to be moveable with respect to the other portions; andat least one pin configured to connect the plurality of compartments together;wherein each of the moveable portions of the compartments is configured to move between a storage position and a deployed position; andwherein, when the moveable portions of the compartments are arranged in their respective storage positions, an outer surface of the multi-tool device has a disk shape, an ellipsoid shape, a truncated ellipsoid shape, a spheroid shape, a truncated spheroid shape, a sphere shape, a truncated sphere shape, an ovoid shape or a truncated ovoid shape.2. The multi-tool device of claim 1 , wherein the multi-tool device is a hand-held device.3. The multi-tool device of claim 1 , ...

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26-06-2014 дата публикации

FOLDING TOOL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140173910A1
Принадлежит: KAI U.S.A., Ltd.

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. 1. A folding knife , comprising;a handle assembly;a blade pivotally connected to the handle assembly and configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position; anda secondary tool pivotally connected to the handle assembly and configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position, the secondary tool including 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.2. The folding knife of claim 1 , where the locking member is a post extending from a tang of the secondary tool in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the secondary tool.3. The folding knife of claim 1 , where the secondary tool is a carabineer.4. The folding knife of claim 1 , where the handle assembly includes a gripping surface claim 1 , and where the secondary tool is substantially flush with the gripping surface when the secondary tool is in the closed position.5. The folding knife of claim 4 , where the secondary tool is a carabineer.6. The folding knife of claim 1 , where the handle assembly includes a liner lock to lock the blade in the opened position.7. The folding knife of claim 1 , where the handle assembly includes a liner lock to lock the secondary tool in the opened position.8. The folding knife of claim 7 , where the secondary tool is ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus Comprising A Plurality Of Different Tools

Номер: US20220143800A1
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Apparatus () comprising a plurality of different tools (), and the tools () being such that: (i) each tool () comprises a functional portion () configured for performing a task, and a mounting portion () by which the tool () is mounted to the apparatus (); (ii) the functional portions () of the tools () are different for performing different tasks, (iii) the tools () are rotatable relative to one another such that the tools () are able to be aligned with their functional portions () adjacent each other and pointing in the same direction; (iv) the tools () are usable in the apparatus () by rotating a required one of the tools () out of alignment with the other tools (); (v) the tools () are separable from the apparatus (); and (vi) the tools () are constructed for use as stand-alone tools whereby, when the tools () are removed from the apparatus () they are able to be used to perform their intended task without having to be connected to other tool parts. 1. Apparatus comprising a plurality of different tools , and the tools being such that:each tool comprises a functional portion configured for performing a task, and a mounting portion by which the tool is mounted to the apparatus;(ii) the functional portions of the tools are different for performing different tasks;(iii) the tools are rotatable relative to one another such that the tools are able to be aligned with their functional portions adjacent each other and pointing in the same direction;(iv) the tools are usable in the apparatus by rotating a required one of the tools out of alignment with the other tools;(v) the tools are separable from the apparatus; and(vi) the tools are constructed for use as stand-alone tools whereby, when the tools are removed from the apparatus, they are able to be used to perform their intended task without having to be connected to other tool parts.2. Apparatus according to in which the mounting portions are of the same shape and size claim 1 , and located in the same relative ...

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14-04-2016 дата публикации

Hand Power Tool having a Drum-Type Tool Change Magazine

Номер: US20160101494A1
Автор: Nagy Attila
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A hand power tool includes a tool receiver configured to receive a tool. The tool has an outer polygonal coupling and the tool receiver has an inner receiver including, at least portionally, a rotary driver profile. The tool receiver is provided on an associated tool housing, in which there is a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool. The tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the tool chamber. An alignment element is configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile. 1. A hand power tool comprising:a tool having an outer polygonal coupling;a tool housing including a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool;a tool receiver arranged on the tool housing and which is configured to receive the tool and which has an inner receiver provided, at least portionally, with a rotary driver profile, wherein the at least one tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the at least one tool chamber; andan alignment element configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile of the inner receiver,wherein the alignment element has a spring element configured to apply an associated spring force to the outer polygonal coupling, the spring element being embodied as a hoop spring having a circular cross-section.2. The hand power tool according to claim 1 , wherein the alignment element is ...

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

Food Bag Working Tool

Номер: US20180099772A1
Автор: Lee Jeffrey, Young Michael
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A kitchen utensil or tool that includes a cutter, a hook, and a squeegee and that is particularly usable for interaction with bulk single use bags. The utensil is defined by a generally elongate body such that the hook and the cutter are oriented at a common end thereof. The body defines a handle that is associated with the opposite longitudinal end portion of the body. The body includes a slot that extends in the longitudinal direction such that the squeegee is defined by portions of the body adjacent the slot. An open end of the slot is disposed proximate the handle such that, during emptying of an opened bag, the hand of the user associated with the handle can support a cantilevered portion of the body that defines one of the sides of the squeegee. 1. A bag working tool comprising:a body defined by a lateral axis that extends between opposing edges of the body and a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end portion and a second end portion of the body;a cutter associated with a first end portion of the body; anda slot formed in the body and extending along a portion of the longitudinal axis, the slot defined by a closed end that is disposed proximate the first end portion of the body and an open end that is disposed proximate the second end portion of the body.2. The bag working tool of wherein the open end of the slot is associated with one of the opposing edges of the body and is offset from a terminal end associated with the second end portion of the body.3. The bag working tool of further comprising at least one groove defined by the other opposing edge of the body and associated with the second end portion of the body.4. The bag working tool of wherein the slot extends a majority of the longitudinal axis of the body.5. The bag working tool of further comprising a hook associated with the first end portion of the body.6. The bag working tool of wherein the hook and the cutter face in opposite lateral directions associated with the opposing edges of ...

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21-04-2016 дата публикации

Spatula Knife Utensil

Номер: US20160106265A1
Автор: Holmes Jackie
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The disclosed technology comprises a single utensil used for cutting and serving food that has a common handle attached to a knife section and a separate spatula section. Levers and springs are used to separate these sections so that the utensil serves as tongs. 1. A combination knife spatula utensil comprising;a first body with an elongated handle and metal knife blade extended opposite of the handle in a lengthwise direction;a second body with an elongated lever and a flat protrusion spatula section opposite the elongated lever;spatula section extended in a length wise direction and at an angle less than 180 degrees from the elongated lever;said second body movably connected to said first body;and means for moving the spatula section and blade in relation to each other from a point where the spatula section and blade are separated to a second point where the blade and spatula section are adjacent.2. The utensil of wherein means for movably connecting the spatula and blade is pivot and said pivot is at a midpoint of the first body and connected at a midpoint of the second bodies; the pivot moves the first and second body in relation to each other from a point where the lever and handle are adjacent and the knife blade and flat shaped protrusion of the spatula are separated; and to a second point where the handle and lever are separated and the knife blade and flat shaped protrusion of the spatula are adjacent.3. The utensil of claim 2 , wherein pivot also has a spring using tension to keep blade and spatula section adjacent unless the lever is pushed towards the handle.4. The utensil of claim 2 , wherein a spring is between the lever and handle is a torsion spring using tension to keep the blade and spatula apart from each other unless the lever is pushed towards the handle.5. The utensil of claim 1 , wherein the blade and spatula section end in a matching slant shape.6. The utensil of claim 1 , wherein the flat protrusion spatula further comprising a narrow base ...

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

UTENSIL ENABLING TO HOLD AND CUT FOOD WITH ONLY ONE HAND

Номер: US20160113425A1
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This invention relates to a utensil enabling to hold and cut food with only one hand and which includes a fork () and a knife (); the fork () comprises a slot () along the entire holder or handle, two laterals () which develop downwards from the upper part of the holder or handle and a locking system of the knife's movement () over the fork (); one knife () inserted on the rear segment of the fork (), to which is attached a platform () comprising a V-shaped flap () which is arranged in the upper part of the handle; as well as two juxtaposed detents (), these being fixed to the knife () and located under the flap (). 26245. A utensil according to the previous claim , characterized in that the magnetic areas () , one of them located in the fork's holder or handle () and another one in the platform () , lock the knife () when it is in the retracted non-operating position.3254. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the locking system is provided by a half-sphere being attached to the fork's handle () and which will lock the knife () when entering in contact with the concavity located in the lower part of the platform ().448512. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the platform () claim 1 , the detents () and the area of the knife's handle () between the same claim 1 , have a “H” configuration claim 1 , sliding along the slot () of the fork ().52. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the fork's teeth () have angles which range from 45° to 65°.6. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tilt angles of the knife's blade (5) range from 94° to 154°.74625. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the platform () is magnetic and touches the magnetic area () of the fork () causing it to be locked when the knife () is in non-operating position.875. A utensil according to claim 1 , characterized in that the flap () is also the supporting element for the user's finger while manipulating the knife ...

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10-07-2014 дата публикации

Multi-Tool with Artificial Key and LED

Номер: US20140192519A1
Принадлежит: InterDesign, Inc.

A faux key tool and light device has a head assembly and a faux key blade assembly. The head assembly has a head housing with a battery compartment, a lens opening and an actuating button opening. The faux key blade assembly has a pair of flat, opposing spaced walls having opposing edges with faux key teeth, and a knife blade pivotally mounted between the spaced walls. 1. A faux key tool and illuminating device having a longitudinal direction and comprising: a set of housing walls defining relatively wide, generally flat key head housing exterior surfaces and a housing interior;', 'a battery compartment in said housing interior and being configured to hold at least one cell battery in a compact relationship, each of said at least one cell battery having opposing cell battery flat surfaces, said battery compartment holding said at least one battery with the opposing cell battery flat surface being parallel to said generally flat head housing exterior surfaces;', 'a lens opening for a lens for sending lumination in a lumination path;', 'an LED-with-lens compartment for holding an LED-with lens; and', 'an actuating button opening for rendering an actuating button accessible; and, 'a key head housing comprising, 'a key head assembly having a lateral direction transverse to the longitudinal direction and includinga faux key blade housing comprising;a pair of opposing, generally flat elongated walls extending longitudinally from said key head housing in the opposite direction of the longitudinal lumination path, in an opposing relationship, said elongated walls being spaced from each other defining a blade-receiving space therebetween, said elongated walls having a lateral dimension less than the lateral dimension of said housing walls to assist in making said device have the appearance of a motor vehicle key, said elongated walls each having opposing longitudinally extending edges with free ends distal from said head assembly and the opposing respective edges of one of ...

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

ASSISTED OPENING MULTITOOL METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140196218A1
Автор: Frazer Spencer
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An assisted opening multitool handle comprising a handle housing having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the handle housing having first and second longitudinal regions, the handle housing having an interior surface defining a channel region. The assisted opening multitool handle further comprises a tool member pivotally attached to the handle housing and operatively configured to be positioned in a closed orientation within the channel region and configured to rotate in an opening direction to an open orientation. 1. An assisted opening multitool comprising:a first handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the first handle having first and second longitudinal regions, the first handle having an interior surface defining a channel region,a second handle having an interior surface defining a channel region,a tool member pivotally attached to the first handle and operatively configured to be positioned in a closed orientation within the channel region and configured to rotate in an opening direction to an open orientation,an assisted opening system comprising a spring system operatively attached to the tool member where the spring system provides rotational resistance of the tool member for a first portion of rotation of the tool member from the closed orientation to the open orientation, and the spring system provides positive torque for a second portion of rotation between the closed orientation and the open orientation where the second portion of rotation is after the first portion of rotation from the closed orientation to the open orientation of the tool member with respect to the first handle.2. The assisted opening multitool as recited in where said tool member is a first tool member and a second tool member is positioned at an opposing lateral portion of the first handle housing with respect to the first tool member.3. The assisted opening multitool as recited in where the spring system comprises a positive opening spring member which is ...

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09-04-2020 дата публикации

Knife with Manual Syringe Hub Remover

Номер: US20200108208A1
Автор: Harman Scotty Hawkeye
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The invention may include a knife having a syringe hub remover. In one embodiment, the invention may include a hub slot that may be integral to the knife tang and that may further be configured to be positioned over a syringe hub and allow for an improved leveraged torque force to be applied thereby twisting and ultimately assisting in the removal of the syringe hub. 1. A modified knife comprising a handle configured to be coupled with a knife blade tang wherein said knife tang further comprises a syringe hub remover having at least one hub slot configured to be positioned over a syringe hub at the distal end of a syringe needle and allow for an improved leveraged torque force to remove said syringe hub.2. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is integral with said knife tang.3. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is detachable.4. The modified knife of wherein said hub slot further comprises two substantially parallel surfaces joined by a substantially horizontal surface configured to be positioned over a syringe hub.5. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is positioned facing the edge surface of the knife blade.6. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is positioned facing the edge surface of the knife blade.7. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover further comprises a guard.8. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub is from a syringe used to vaccinate large agricultural animals.9. A modified knife comprising a knife handle having at least one syringe hub remover having at least one hub slot configured to be positioned over a syringe hub at the distal end of a syringe needle and allow for an improved leveraged torque force to remove said syringe hub.10. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is integral with said handle.11. The modified knife of wherein said syringe hub remover is detachable.12. The modified knife of wherein said hub slot further comprises ...

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING TRITIUM

Номер: US20140198485A1
Принадлежит: CAMMENGA COMPANY, LLC

A module comprising: one or more vials containing tritium; one or more tritium covers; and an open space within the one or more tritium covers, wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, and wherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more. 1. A module comprising:one or more vials containing tritium;one or more tritium covers; andan open space within the one or more tritium covers,wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, andwherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more.2. The module according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more tritium covers are made of a thermoplastic material.3. The module according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more tritium covers have two or more of the following properties:high transparency, wherein the light transmission is in the range of about 80% or greater in the visible light range;high resistance to chemicals, wherein the high resistance to chemicals includes resistance towards polar media, non-polar media, or both;{'sup': '2', 'high impact resistance, wherein the impact resistance is measured using Charpy impact notched, and the results are in the range of about 10 kJ/mor greater;'}high resistance to stress cracking, wherein the flexural stress is in the range of about 10 MPa or greater in polar media and non-polar media;high heat deflection temperature, wherein the ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

Rotational Tool Bit

Номер: US20180117743A1
Автор: Pinckard Daniel L.
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An improved rotational tool bit used for operational engagement with a Phillips head style fastener that has alternating different height wings with alternating vertical and horizontal concavities, coupled with alternating grip geometric configurations at different heights on a hardened steel rotational tool bit. There is a bite edge and a bite corner formed on alternate bit wings that contact adjacent and alternate walls of the slots of a screw head, deforming the walls to create a grip for the bit. The design eliminates the four common slip planes from which Phillips head screw cam-out occurs. 1. A rotational tool bit compatible with a Phillips head screw , comprising:a blade body formed from a planar section of steel plate, said blade body having a distal end and a proximal end;a pair of identical, first height tall wings formed at said proximal end of said blade body;a pair of identical, second height short wings formed at said proximal end of said blade body;wherein said tall wings and said short wings are alternately arranged at a 90 radial degree spacing, andwherein said first height is greater than said second height.2. The rotational tool bit of wherein each of said tall wings have two of a first height side wall separated by a tall wing face claim 1 , and wherein said short wings have two of a second height claim 1 , non-concave claim 1 , side wall separated by a short wing face.3. The rotational tool bit of further comprising a concavity cut into said first height side walls so as to create a vertical concavity.4. The rotational tool bit of further comprising:a convex taper cut along said short wing faces so as to create a horizontal concavity.5. The rotational tool bit of further comprising:a long tapered leading edge formed at the proximal end of said tall wing face;a short leading tapered edge formed at the proximal end of said short wing face,wherein said long tapered leading edge has a length that exceeds a length of said short tapered leading edge.6 ...

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04-05-2017 дата публикации

Folding tool assembly

Номер: US20170120434A1
Автор: Chung-Yu Tsai
Принадлежит: Individual

A folding tool assembly includes a base, two sidewalls connected to two sides of the base, multiple pivotable members, multiple tools and two control units. The multiple pivotable members and the multiple tools are pivotably connected to two ends of the base. Each control unit has an engaging member and resilient members, and a button is connected to the engaging member. When the pivotable member together with the tools are pivoted relative the base, the engaging member is pushed by the resilient members to be engaged with the engaging portions of each pivotable member such that the tools can be set at the desired angle.

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12-05-2016 дата публикации

STRIPPING TOOL FOR LEAFY VEGETABLES AND HERBS

Номер: US20160129600A1
Автор: Jossem Adam A., Ryun Janet
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Devices and methods for use in removing the foliage from stems of leafy vegetables and sprigs of herbs are shown and described. The device has a body that is sized and shaped to fit comfortably into a one hand. The body can be generally flat and can have at least one edge following a convex curve. A trimming blade projects outwardly from at least a portion of the convexly curved edge of the body. A selection of apertures of different sizes extends through the body. The user can select an aperture large enough to allow the stem to pass through, but too small for the foliage to pass through. During use, a user can use the trimming blade to trim off unwanted parts from a sprig of herb or a piece of leafy vegetable, pass the sprig through a selected aperture sized to remove the foliage therefrom, and cut the foliage to the desired size by rocking the trimming blade along its length over the foliage. 1. A hand-operated device for use in removing foliage from the stems of leafy vegetables and herbs , the device comprising:a body sized and shaped to be held comfortably in a single hand, the body being generally flat and having at least one curved edge following a convex curve;a blade projecting outward from at least a portion of the convexly curved edge of the body;a plurality of apertures of different sizes extending through the body, the apertures being large enough to allow the stem to pass through, but too small for the foliage to pass through; wherebya user can use the blade to trim off unwanted parts from a sprig of herb or a piece of leafy vegetable, pass the sprig through a selected aperture sized to remove the foliage therefrom, and cut the foliage to the desired size by rocking the blade along its length over the foliage.2. The hand-operated device of wherein the body is slightly thicker in a middle portion than it is along an edge portion.3. The hand-operated device of wherein a thickness of the body tapers downward as it approaches the curved edge.4. The hand- ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

ATTACHABLE APPARATUS FOR FISHING HOOK DEPOT

Номер: US20190124905A1
Автор: Kong Myong Hee
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The disclosures of present invention (denoted as below, “Attachable Apparatus”) describes the improvement of currently marketed hook depot. The weakness of the currently marketed hook depot is that a fisherman cannot attach his hook depot to his body. The present invention is designed to overcome this weakness. 1. Attachable apparatus for fishing hook depot (denoted as below , “Attachable Apparatus”) comprises as follows:First, a magnetic button;Second, a magnetic knife;Third, a pullable plate with a fishing hook depot attached on; andFourth, a fishing hook depot with two connecting hooks and one magnetic set attached.2. The magnetic button of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic button is located in the upper back part of the Attachable Apparatus.3. The magnetic button of claim 1 , wherein it comprises a plus pole magnet and a minus pole magnet and a magnetic button permit a fisherman to attach it to his clothing or jacket by placing his clothing or jacket between the plus pole magnet and the minus pole magnet.4. The magnetic knife of claim 1 , wherein it is located inside the hole which is located in the front upper part of the Attachable Apparatus.5. The magnetic knife of claim 1 , wherein it comprises a knife and one magnetic set claim 1 , wherein one magnet is in the middle of the magnetic knife and the other magnet is in the squared space on the left wall inside the hole located in the front upper part of Attachable Apparatus.6. The magnetic knife of permits a fisherman to cut an used fishing line by putting it into the magnetic knife while he is fishing with the “Attachable Apparatus” attached to his fishing jacket.7. The pullable plate with a fishing hook depot attached on of claim 1 , wherein it is located in the lower front part of the “Attachable Apparatus” and it comprises a pullable plate and two flexible strings which are connected to the front upper part of Attachable Apparatus.8. The pullable plate with a fishing hook depot attached on of permits a ...

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07-08-2014 дата публикации

KNIFE WITH ILLUMINATION AND FLOATING MEANS

Номер: US20140218895A1
Автор: Pino Jose E.
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A knife with illumination and floating means is presented. In an embodiment, a knife is presented having a handle and blade. The handle has a waterproof battery compartment that acts as a floatation means. Also the handle has a waterproof battery compartment cover () and a waterproof on/off switch to turn a light that shines on the blade on or off. Also, a sheath is removably disposed to the blade via a locking arm. The sheath has a belt clip also. 1. A knife with illuminating means and floating means , comprising:{'b': 20', '140', '150', '150', '160, 'A handle () having a proximal end (), a distal end (), said distal end () terminating at a face ();'}{'b': 30', '160', '20, 'a blade () extending from said face () secured to said handle ();'}{'b': 20', '50', '70', '20, 'said handle () having a waterproof on/off switch () operably connected to a power source () removably disposed within the handle ();'}{'b': 20', '60', '140', '20, 'said handle () having a waterproof battery compartment cover () that is threadably engaged with a proximal end () of said handle ();'}{'b': 20', '200', '60', '70', '200', '60', '20, 'said handle () having a battery compartment () therein and accessible when the waterproof battery compartment cover () is removed so that battery () can be securely and operably disposed within said battery compartment () when the waterproof battery compartment cover () is tightly threaded with the handle ();'}{'b': 200', '210', '20', '30', '210, 'said battery compartment () also is a floating means () because the knife handle () and blade () displace more water than its weight due to the air in the floating means (); and'}{'b': 160', '40', '170, 'said face () having a light () disposed thereon and positioned to illuminate a cutting surface ().'}2. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:{'b': 100', '110', '100', '30', '120', '100, 'a sheath () having a belt clip () secured thereto so that a user can removably secure said sheath () to said blade (), said ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT EGRESS AND MULTIFUNCTION TOOL

Номер: US20170136635A1
Автор: JOHNSTON Thomas R.
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A multifunction hand tool is provided for mounting thereon a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade of the type having a rectangular tang portion extending from a blade and a registration tab extending from the rectangular tang portion. The multifunction tool has a handle body that includes: a first end portion extending in a first longitudinal direction; a second end portion extending in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction; and a recess formed in the second end portion and shaped to receive and engage a rectangular tang portion and a registration tab of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade. 1. A multifunction hand tool for mounting thereon a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade having a rectangular tang portion extending from a blade and a registration tab extending from the rectangular tang portion , the multifunction tool comprising: a first end portion extending in a first longitudinal direction;', 'a second end portion extending in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction; and', 'a recess formed in the second end portion and shaped to receive and engage a rectangular tang portion and a registration tab of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade., 'a handle body, the handle body comprising2. The multifunction hand tool of claim 1 , wherein the multifunction hand tool is non-powered.3. The multifunction hand tool of claim 1 , wherein the recess is defined between a longitudinally extending first bracing surface and a longitudinally extending second bracing surface.4. The multifunction hand tool of claim 3 , wherein the second bracing surface claim 3 , for engaging a rectangular rear tang portion and a registration tab of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade claim 3 , is longer than the first bracing surface claim 3 , for engaging a rectangular rear tang portion of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Personal Safety Device

Номер: US20190134830A1
Принадлежит: ALBL LLC

A protective device and a method of transmitting an alert from the device, in which the protective device is handheld and includes a flexible sheath disposed between an upper member and a lower member. When the device is compressed, elongated defensive components protrude through openings in the upper member. In some cases, the upper member also includes protruding portions extending upward from the upper member and/or an arm portion extending outward to a side of the device. A signal alert may be automatically transmitted upon device compression.

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR UTENSIL FOR HANDLING FROZEN FOOD ITEMS

Номер: US20180140140A1
Автор: WILSON REBECCA
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A modular utensil for handling frozen and semi-frozen food items is disclosed. The modular utensil includes a replaceable utensil portion having an anterior part and a posterior part and a handle portion detachably connected to the utensil portion. The anterior part is configured to collect and transfer the frozen food items and the posterior part extends from the anterior part forming an arm of the utensil portion. The handle portion further includes a heating means and a power supply means. A user can activate a control button provided on the handle portion to enable power supply from the power supply means to the heating means, which in turn heats the heating means and the utensil portion enabling localized melting of the frozen food item at a surface of contact of the frozen food item and the anterior part of the utensil portion leading to easy transferring of the frozen food item. 1. A modular utensil for handling a plurality of frozen food items , comprising:a utensil portion having an anterior part and a posterior part,wherein the anterior part is configured to interact with the frozen food items and the posterior part extends from the anterior part forming an arm of the scoop portion;a handle portion detachably connected to the posterior part of the utensil portion;at least one heating system associated with the handle portion to heat the utensil portion;a power supply positioned within the handle portion to power the heating system; andat least one control button provided on the handle portion to control power supply from the power supply;whereby activation of the control button by a user heats the heating system and the utensil portion enabling localized melting of the frozen food item at a surface of contact of the frozen food item and the anterior part of the utensil portion leading to easy removal of the frozen food item.2. The modular utensil of wherein the anterior part of the utensil portion is a scoop that is provided with a desired shape including ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-TASKING UTILITY TOOL

Номер: US20180141221A1
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A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. 124-. (canceled)25. A utility tool comprising: i. a blade cartridge body having a recess slot within and a knife slot in communication with the recess slot, wherein the blade cartridge body comprises a first section and a second section;', 'ii. a knife blade positionable within the recess and configured to slidably move between an open position and a closed position;', 'iii. a guide coupled with the knife blade, wherein the guide drives the knife blade between the closed position and the open position; and', 'iv. a tab for securing the first section and the second section of the blade cartridge body together., 'a. a removable blade cartridge configured to fit within a corresponding blade cartridge bay, the blade cartridge comprising26. The utility tool according to further comprising a leaf member for engaging and disengaging the blade cartridge to the blade cartridge bay.27. The utility tool according to wherein the blade cartridge body further comprises:a. a first blade member; andb. a second blade member in communication and positioned substantially parallel to the first blade member, wherein the recess slot is located between the first blade member and the second blade member, the blade cartridge body including a thin film of material configured over the knife slot such that the knife blade pierces the thin film when moving initially from the closed position to the open position.28. The utility tool according to wherein the blade cartridge bay further comprises a guide spring claim 25 , wherein the guide spring urges the knife blade to retract to a closed position.29. The utility tool according to wherein the knife blade is moveable between the closed position to the open position only ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MULTI-TOOL

Номер: US20190152040A1
Автор: Parks Dan
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An application-specific multi-tool is provided. The multi-tool includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a central portion extending between and connecting the first side portion and the second side portion. The central portion has a first central portion side and a second central portion side opposite the first central portion side. An axle extends between the first side portion and the second side portion. A plurality of tools is rotatably coupled to the axle. 1. A multi-tool comprising:a first side portion;a second side portion;a central portion extending between and connecting the first side portion and the second side portion, the central portion having a first central portion side and a second central portion side opposite the first central portion side;a first axle extending between the first side portion and the second side portion at a first end portion;a second axle extending between the first side portion and the second side portion at a second end portion;a first plurality of tools rotatably coupled to the first axle;a second plurality of tools rotatably coupled to the second axle;a first central portion side first tool surface; anda first central portion side second tool surface spaced from the first central portion side first tool surface and parallel to the first central portion side first tool surface.2. The multi-tool of claim 1 , further comprising a first central portion side third tool surface spaced from the first central portion side first tool surface and the first central portion side second tool surface and parallel to the first central portion side first tool surface and the first central portion side second tool surface.3. The multi-tool of claim 1 , further comprising a second central portion side first tool surface.4. The multi-tool of claim 3 , further comprising a second central portion side second tool surface spaced from the second central portion side first tool surface and parallel to the second central portion side ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-TASKING UTILITY TOOL

Номер: US20150165629A1
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A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. 124-. (canceled)25. A utility tool having a removable blade cartridge which fits within a corresponding blade cartridge bay , the utility tool comprising:a. a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;b. a cutting tool positioned within the body, wherein the cutting tool is configured to extend out from the first end;c. a knife switch coupled to the cutting tool, wherein the cutting tool and the knife switch are removable, and wherein the knife switch allows the cutting tool to slidably move between an extended position and a retracted position; andd. a cartridge unit coupled to the body, wherein the cartridge unit includes a first tool, and further wherein the cartridge unit is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first tool extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the first position.26. The utility tool according to further comprising a spring mechanism coupled to the knife switch for biasing the cutting tool to the retracted position.27. The utility tool according to wherein the cartridge unit further comprises a second tool which extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the second position.28. The utility tool according to wherein the first tool is a writing instrument.29. The utility tool according to wherein the second tool is a measuring instrument.30. The utility tool according to wherein the measuring instrument is one of the group consisting of: a retractable tape measure claim 29 , level claim 29 , compass and bar code scanner.31. The utility tool according to further comprising a container integrally formed within the ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

Knife having Tools in the Handle

Номер: US20160167240A1
Автор: Ronald W. Lake
Принадлежит: Individual

A knife having a tool in the handle has a blade at one end and a tang at an opposite end. A first handle has a receiving slot disposed and centered lengthwise on the interior surface. A second handle has a receiving slot disposed and centered lengthwise on its interior surface. The tool has two legs that are parallel, and have a thumb stud on one leg. First and second handles are attached to opposing sides of the tang. The tool is inserted into the knife by the legs entering the first and second receiving slots while straddling the tang.

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Hair tie extraction implement

Номер: US20180160787A1
Автор: Lauren Murray
Принадлежит: Individual

A hair tie extraction implement adapted to remove hair ties and/or elastomeric bands entangled with hair from the head of a wearer. The hair tie extraction implement comprises a grippable shank, a hook, a razor blade, and an outwardly rising bill.

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15-06-2017 дата публикации

MULTIPURPOSE HAND TOOLS AND TOOL HANDLES

Номер: US20170165825A1
Автор: Ross Kegan Douglas
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The present invention relates to tools with wrenches and sockets recessed into the sides of the tool handles. The handles can be of any shape and applicable to any tool that uses a handle. Each side of a handle can contain a socket or wrench of different size so that one tool can include a complete set of sockets or wrenches. 1. A tool handle having at least one socket recessed into at least one side of the handle and the socket is fixed.2. The tool handle of claim 1 , wherein two or more sockets are recessed and fixed into one or more sides of the handle.3. The tool handle of claim 1 , further comprising at least one wrench recessed into an end of at least one side of the handle claim 1 , wherein the wrench is fixed.4. The tool handle of claim 3 , wherein a wrench is recessed and fixed into an end of two or more sides of the handle.5. The tool handle of claim 1 , wherein the handle is attached to a hand tool.6. The tool handle of claim 5 , wherein the hand tool is a screwdriver claim 5 , hammer claim 5 , ax claim 5 , flashlight claim 5 , chisel claim 5 , knife claim 5 , utility knife claim 5 , or ratchet.7. The tool handle of claim 2 , wherein the sockets are of different sizes.8. The tool handle of claim 4 , wherein the wrenches are of different sizes.9. The tool handle of claim 1 , wherein the handle is an elongated shape.10. The tool handle of claim 1 , wherein the handle is an overall ovoid or spherical shape.11. The tool handle of claim 1 , wherein the handle has 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , 7 claim 1 , or 8 sides.12. A hand tool comprising a first section having a screwdriver and a second section having a handle claim 1 , wherein the handle has at least one socket recessed into at least one side and the socket is fixed.13. The hand tool of claim 12 , wherein the first section is retractable into the second section.14. The hand tool of claim 12 , wherein the handle has two or more sockets recessed and fixed into one or more sides of the ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

KNIFE ASSEMBLY HAVING A SPACER OR SWITCH BUTTON INCLUDING TRITIUM

Номер: US20220305683A1
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A knife assembly includes a handle having a first and second handle portion each extending in spaced relationship with one another between a first and second knife end to define a working gap. A knife blade is pivotably secured to the second knife end and pivotable between a closed and engaged position. A switch button is interconnected to the handle for releasing the knife blade from the closed or engaged positions. A spacer is disposed within the working gap and extends between the first and second handle portions. A vial of tritium is housed within the switch button for allowing tritium produced by the tritium vial to be viewable by a user of the knife assembly. 1. A knife assembly comprising:a handle having a first handle portion and a second handle portion extending in spaced and parallel relationship with one another from a first knife end to a second knife end to define a working gap;a knife blade pivotably secured to one of said knife ends and pivotable from an engaged position wherein said knife blade extends from said respective knife end to a closed position wherein said knife blade is at least partially disposed between said first and second handle portions;at least one spacer disposed within said working gap and extending between said first and second handle portions for spacing said first and second handle portions from one another; andat least one tritium vial housed within said at least one spacer for allowing illumination produced by said at least tritium vial to be viewable by a user of the knife assembly.2. The knife assembly as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said spacer defines at least one cavity and said at least one tritium vial is disposed within said at least one cavity.3. The knife assembly as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said at least one spacer extends longitudinally along the knife assembly from a first longitudinal spacer end disposed adjacent said first knife end to a second longitudinal spacer end to define a pair of opposing spacer ...

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

Multifunctional broom apparatus and related methods

Номер: US20140251373A1
Принадлежит: Quirky Inc

An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: a handle; and a body connected to the handle via a rotatable joint; the body comprising a bristle component on a first side and a cloth component on a second side, the bristle component comprising broom bristles and the cloth component configured to accept a cloth, the body rotatable with respect to the handle, between a first position and a second position, the first position placing the broom bristles in contact with a floor surface, and the second position placing the cloth in contact with the floor surface. One or more method embodiments comprise using the apparatus as a broom, with the body in the first position; rotating the body from the first position to the second position; and using the apparatus as a mop, with the body in the second position.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

WELDER MULTI-TOOL

Номер: US20140259437A1
Принадлежит: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.

A welder multi-tool is provided including a sleeve having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion. The sleeve extends along a central axis passing through the bridge portion and defines a space between the leg portions. A single axle is attached to the sleeve and spans, along an axis, the space defined between the leg portions. The axis of the axle does not intersect the central axis of the sleeve. The welder multi-tool further includes a plurality of tools rotatably attached to the axle. Each tool axis does not intersect the axis of the axle. The plurality of tools includes a fillet gauge tool and a thickness gauge tool. A further example of the welder multi-tool includes a fillet gauge tool, a thickness gauge tool, a soap stone, and a welding nozzle cleaner. 1. A welder multi-tool comprising:a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises a first leg portion and a second leg portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion at respective first ends of the leg portions, the sleeve extending along a central axis passing through the bridge portion and wherein the sleeve at least partially defines a space between the leg portions;a single axle attached to the sleeve and spanning, along an axis, the space defined between the leg portions, wherein the axis of the axle does not intersect the central axis of the sleeve; anda plurality of tools rotatably attached to the axle and movable to a home position between the leg portions, each of the plurality of tools having a tool axis, wherein each tool axis is substantially parallel with the central axis of the sleeve when the plurality of tools is in the home position between the leg portions, wherein each tool axis does not intersect the axis of the axle, a central column including at least one set of graduated measurements;', 'a measuring portion, wherein the measuring portion is slidingly engaged ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Pumpkin Carving Spoon with Nested Knife

Номер: US20140259684A1
Автор: Barber Tom
Принадлежит: BRADSHAW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A pumpkin carving tool has a knife nested within the handle of a scoop. The knife and scoop together serve as the only tools necessary to carve a simple or complex pattern into a pumpkin. The handle extends under the bowl of the scoop and has a hollow interior. The knife has a handle and blade and the dimensions of the handle closely approximate the interior dimensions of the handle. In this way, the knife is securely retained within the handle until removed by the handle. By providing a knife nested within the scoop, a user has all utensils needed to carve a pumpkin or similar item in a convenient, compact configuration. 1. A carving tool , comprising:a scoop having a handle and a bowl, the handle extending under the bowl, the handle having a hollow interior and an open end opposite the bowl; anda knife fitting within the hollow interior of the handle, the knife having a length greater than a distance from the open end of the handle to an edge of the bowl.2. The carving tool of claim 1 , further comprising serrations formed in an edge of the bowl.3. The carving tool of claim 2 , wherein the serrations extend over one third of a circumference of the bowl.4. The carving tool of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of notches formed in an edge of the open end of the handle.5. The carving tool of claim 1 , wherein an end of the knife extends beyond the open end of the handle when the knife is fully inserted in the hollow interior.6. The carving tool of claim 1 , wherein the knife has a handle and a serrated blade.7. The carving tool of claim 1 , wherein the hollow interior of the handle extends beyond the perimeter of the bowl such that the knife overlaps with the bowl when the knife is fully inserted within the handle.8. A carving tool claim 1 , comprising: a first section extending radially outwardly from a perimeter of the bowl;', 'a second section extending radially inwardly from the first section;', 'a compartment extending through the first section and the second ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

TOOL HAVING INTERCONNECTED LINKS THAT FORM AT LEAST A PORTION OF A WEARABLE ACCESSORY

Номер: US20150189956A1
Автор: Rivera Benjamin C.
Принадлежит: LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.

A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory. 1. A tool comprising:a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory,wherein the plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly and a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction,wherein the plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid, andwherein at least one link comprises at least two tool functions.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the links form at least part of a bracelet.3. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the links have a curved shape and are interconnected such that a concave surface of the links faces an interior of the bracelet.4. The tool of wherein at least one tool function is positioned so as to be substantially on a centerline defined by the plurality of links.5. The tool of claim 2 , further comprising a clasp operably connected to the plurality of links and ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING UTENSILS IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES, AND UTENSIL

Номер: US20190183134A1
Автор: HUBER Wagner
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a system for monitoring utensils () in slaughterhouses, comprising: at least one utensil () comprising at least one readable medium () identifying the at least one utensil (); at least one reading device () in at least one specific location of the slaughterhouse, reading the at least one readable medium () of at least one utensil () for collecting at least one data relative to said utensil (); wherein the data collected by the reading device () is stored in at least one of a hardware and a cloud database. 1100. A system for monitoring utensils () in slaughterhouses , comprising:{'b': 100', '110', '100, 'at least one utensil () comprising at least one readable medium () identifying the at least one utensil ();'}{'b': 210', '220', '230', '240', '250', '260', '270', '280', '110', '100', '100, 'at least one reading device (, , , , , , , ) in at least one specific location of the slaughterhouse, reading the at least one readable medium () of the at least one utensil () for collecting at least one data relative to said utensil ();'}{'b': 210', '220', '230', '240', '250', '260', '270', '280, 'characterized in that the data collected by the reading device (, , , , , , , ) is stored in at least one of a hardware and a cloud database.'}2. The system for monitoring utensils in slaughterhouses according to claim 1 , characterized in that the data stored is shareable with at least one among all slaughterhouse plants and the utensil factory.3100. The system for monitoring utensils in slaughterhouses according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one utensil () is at least one of: a knife claim 1 , preferably for deboning claim 1 , a protective glove claim 1 , a meat separating aid device claim 1 , an apron claim 1 , a cap claim 1 , a blade realignment device claim 1 , a retainer device for pieces of meat claim 1 , a user identification bracelet claim 1 , individual protective equipment and an individual storage device.4110. The system ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Multipurpose vehicular emergency tool

Номер: US20200180174A1
Автор: Zhang Xinyan
Принадлежит:

A multipurpose vehicular emergency tool has a power source and a plurality of electrical outputs sufficient to act as a jump-starter for a vehicle or to charge mobile electronic devices, in addition to powering a light source to act as a flashlight. A plurality of emergency tools are provided, including a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker, in order to facilitate one's safety and survival in an emergency vehicular situation. Additional features include an emergency flasher light, a plurality of reflective bands, a compass, an emergency alarm, and a thermometer. 1. A multipurpose vehicular emergency tool comprises:a housing;a power source;a light source;a controller;a plurality of emergency tools comprising a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker;a plurality of electrical outputs comprising a vehicle jump start output and at least one charging output;the power source being positioned within the housing;the plurality of emergency tools being connected to the housing;the housing comprising a body portion and a head portion;the body portion and the head portion being connected adjacent to each other;the light source being connected to the head portion of the housing opposite the body portion; andthe controller being electrically connected to the power source, the light source, and the plurality of electrical outputs, wherein the controller is configured to regulate electrical flow from the power source to the light source and the plurality of electrical outputs.2. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in comprises:an electrical cable;a first end of the electrical cable being removably engaged with the vehicle jump start output; anda second end of the electrical cable comprising a pair of battery terminal clamps.3. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in comprises:the body portion having cylindrical geometry, wherein the body portion comprises a central axis; andthe head portion being connected axially adjacent to the body portion, wherein ...

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

Spring Back Safety and Film Cutter

Номер: US20150202781A1
Принадлежит:

A cutter apparatus includes a housing shaped to be hand-held, a slider configured to support a front blade, the slider being mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be moved longitudinally along the housing, and a blade guard mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be extended and retracted adjacent to the front end of the housing, wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem. 1. A cutter apparatus comprising:a housing shaped to be hand-held;a slider configured to support a front blade, the slider being mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be moved longitudinally along the housing; anda blade guard mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be extended and retracted adjacent to the front end of the housing;wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem.2. The cutter apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem as the slider is deployed.3. The cutter apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem as the blade guard is deployed.4. The cutter apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade guard and the slider are independently spring biased.5. The cutter apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade guard includes a center grip portion and two adjacent side grip portions.6. The cutter apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the center grip portion extends above a top surface of the housing claim 5 , and the side grip portions extend wider than the housing.7. The cutter apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slider includes one or more symmetrical arranged support structures claim 1 , at least one of which faces an edge of the blade when the blade is oriented for right-handed cutting claim 1 , and at least one of which faces the edge of the blade when the blade is oriented for left-handed cutting.8. The cutter apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the one or more symmetrical arranged support ...

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

HANDHELD LIGHTING DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE KNIFE

Номер: US20180194021A1
Принадлежит:

A handheld lighting device is provided with a detachable knife assembly. In one example, the handheld lighting device may include a light source that generates a light beam to illuminate a scene, such as a work area. The knife assembly may be coupled to the lighting device using an attachment mechanism. The lighting device may include a slot that may receive a sleeve of the knife assembly such that the knife assembly may be secured to the lighting device. The lighting device may illuminate the work area such that a user may readily see the area that a knife of the knife assembly may cut. The light source of the lighting device may be activated using a multi-access user control that may be L-shaped and actuated from one or more locations on the user control. Additional features and related methods are also provided. 1. A lighting device comprising:a housing configured to be gripped by a user;a light source disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to project a light beam to illuminate an area of interest external to the housing; and a sleeve,', 'a knife at least partially enclosed by the sleeve and coupled thereto, and', 'wherein the knife assembly is configured to selectively decouple from the housing to permit the user to selectively operate the lighting device with the knife assembly and without the knife assembly., 'a knife assembly comprising2. The lighting device of claim 1 , further comprising a user control having primary and secondary actuation surfaces claim 1 , each configured to operate the light source in response to corresponding first and second user actuations.3. The lighting device of claim 2 , wherein the user control is a substantially L-shaped user control with the primary actuation surface disposed along a first axis and the secondary actuation surface disposed along a second axis.4. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the user control is configured to:receive the first user actuation and translate laterally in response ...

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

GOLF DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20200189132A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are multi-tool devices for golfing. In one aspect, an multi-tool device includes a plurality of tool elements contained within a housing, the tool elements comprising at least one cutting element and one divot tool element, a plurality of locking mechanisms, each locking mechanism in operable communication with a tool element and configured to retain the tool element within the housing in a locked state, an attachment element connected on an outer surface of the housing and a ball marker releasable secured to the housing. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices. 1. A multiple purpose device comprising:a plurality of tool elements contained within a housing, the tool elements comprising at least one cutting element and one divot tool element;a plurality of locking mechanisms, each locking mechanism in operable communication with a tool element and configured to retain the tool element within the housing in a locked state;an attachment element connected to the outer surface of the housing; anda golf ball marker releasably secured to a portion of the housing.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a plurality of plates connected by a plurality of members claim 1 , wherein connected plates define an interior space configured to contain the plurality of tool elements.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising at least one additional plate disposed between first and second outer plates; wherein the at least one additional plate is configured to create a plurality of compartments.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the attachment element comprises a labeling guide pivotably connected to the attachment element.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the attachment element further comprises a securing means for releasably securing the labeling guide to the attachment element such that the labeling guide element does not pivot.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein the labeling guide is connected to the attachment element ...

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL

Номер: US20210229252A1
Автор: Mojica Michael John
Принадлежит: Outdoor Element, LLC

The invention relates is a multi-purpose utility tool. More specifically, the present invention provides an attachable handle for gripping pots and pans used in outdoor cooking. The attachable handle can be configured to connect to a fuel canister and prepare the fuel canister for disposal or recycling. The attachable handle can have a puncture tool to pierce the fuel canister. The connection of the attachable handle to the fuel canister can aid in the evacuation of fuel from the canister. 1. A multi-use utility tool , comprising: a canister connector;', 'a puncture device;', 'at least one upper handle surface configured to contact a container;, 'an upper handle comprisinga lower handle having at least one lower handle surface configured to contact a container,wherein the multi-use utility tool has a closed configuration where the lower handle is pivotally connected to the upper handle and configured to releasably connect the at least one upper handle surface and at least one lower handle surface to a container, andwherein the multi-use utility tool has an open configuration where the canister connector is releasably attached to a fuel canister.2. The multi-use utility tool of claim 1 , wherein the puncture device is configured to puncture the fuel canister in the open configuration.3. The multi-use utility tool of claim 1 , wherein the canister connector is pivotally connected to the upper handle.4. The multi-use utility tool of claim 1 , wherein the canister connector is a threaded connector.5. The multi-use utility tool of claim 1 , wherein the canister connector comprises a center stem configured to release fuel from the fuel canister.6. The multi-use utility tool of claim 1 , further comprising a pin pivotally connecting the upper handle to the lower handle.7. The multi-use utility tool of claim 6 , wherein the pin is removed in the open configuration claim 6 , wherein the upper handle is separated from the lower handle in the open configuration.8. The multi- ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

CUTTING IMPLEMENT FOR HAMMER TACKER

Номер: US20180200898A1
Автор: KIERECKI EDMUND
Принадлежит:

A cutting implement for use with a hammer tacker is provided comprising an elongated plate for attaching to an elongated top surface of the hammer tacker; a pair of side walls extending upwardly from each side of the elongated plate and forming a slot for receiving a cutting blade; and an actuator for moving the cutting blade from a retracted position to an extended position through the slot such that when the cutting blade is in the extended position, a portion of the cutting blade extends past a front end of the hammer tacker without significantly obscuring a side to side sight line of the hammer tacker; whereby the elongated plate is sized and shaped such that when the elongated plate is attached to the elongated top surface it does not substantially increase the side to side dimensions of the hammer tacker. 2. The cutting implement of claim 1 , wherein each side wall comprises overturned edges to retain the cutting blade in the slot.3. The cutting implement of claim 1 , wherein the elongated plate comprises a raised lip at its front end to fix the cutting blade when it is in the extended position.4. The cutting implement of claim 1 , wherein both the cutting blade and the actuator can be moved through the slot.5. The cutting implement of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a cutting blade fastener to secure the cutting blade to the actuator.76. The cutting implement of claim claim 1 , wherein the actuator further comprises a dial for moving the cutting blade from the retracted position to the extended position.9. The hammer tacker and cutting apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the elongated plate is attached to the elongated top surface by means of a fastener.10. The hammer tacker and cutting apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of screws claim 9 , bolts claim 9 , nails claim 9 , nuts claim 9 , pins claim 9 , clips claim 9 , rivets claim 9 , and rods.11. The hammer tacker and cutting apparatus of claim 8 , wherein ...

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

LOCKBACK TOOL WITH REPLACEABLE WORKPIECE

Номер: US20170203428A1
Автор: Lo Yen-Fen
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The present invention is to provide a lockback tool, which includes a workpiece body having a workpiece portion adjacent to an end thereof and a positioning slot disposed thereon adjacent to the other end thereof; a handle defining an accommodating space therein and having a resilient plate and at least one positioning stud disposed inside accommodating space so that, when the other end of workpiece body is inserted into accommodating space, positioning stud can be engaged into positioning slot; and a lockback element pivotally connected in the handle and having one end adjacent to the workpiece portion and the other end being pushed by the resilient plate so that the workpiece portion can be locked by the end of the lockback element or, when the other end being pressed by an external force against the resilient plate, the workpiece portion can be released from the end of the lockback element. 1. A lockback tool , comprising:a workpiece body having a workpiece portion adjacent to an end thereof, and a first engagement part disposed at a lateral thereof;a handle defining an accommodating space inside and having a replacement opening disposed at an end thereof, cut therethrough and in communication with the accommodating space, wherein the accommodating space is configured to match with the other end of the workpiece body, the handle has a resilient plate disposed therein and adjacent to the other end thereof, and the resilient plate has a free end movably located in the accommodating space; anda lockback element having a second engagement part disposed at an end thereof and a press portion disposed at the other end thereof, wherein a middle section of the lockback element is pivotally connected in the handle so as to enable the second engagement part to be located in the accommodating space and adjacent to the first engagement part and enable the press portion to be located in the accommodating space adjacent to the free end of the resilient plate and exposed out of ...

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06-08-2015 дата публикации

Knife with removable scales and bottle opener

Номер: US20150217461A1
Принадлежит: Fiskars Brands Inc

A knife includes a knife body having two liners and a blade positioned between the two liners. The knife further includes two scales, each scale being removably coupled to one of the two liners. Each scale is configured for use as a tool separate from the knife body when removed from the knife body. A bottle opener may be formed in the knife body.

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

Combinatorial objects formed by parts folding into pocket-knife like enclosures

Номер: US20170209997A1
Автор: Suhami Davod
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The invention describes objects that may be formed by unfolding and combining in space several parts, initially folded into a pocket knife-like enclosure. The unfolded parts have their own specific utility, and may represent different animal limbs and when combined may form animal figurines in different postures; several of the figurines with different limb positioning may illustrate actions such as eating, sleeping or grazing. 1. A multi-functional folding tool comprising“an enclosure, and,“a plurality of retrievable parts each pivotally attached at one of end to said enclosure wherein some of said retrievable parts when unfolded to extend to outside said enclosure form together with the attached enclosure various combinatorial objects wherein,at least some of the retrievable parts are shaped so as to also serve as useful utensils, each of said useful utensils defining a tool from a list comprising a knife, a letter opener, a nail file a screwdriver a wine bottle opener a beer bottle opener and a magnifying glass'wherein said retrievable parts resemble animal limbs, heads and tails such that combinatorial objects resembling animal figurines are formed out of said unfolded parts and wherein,same retrievable parts serve as limbs of different animal figurines and wherein,said retrievable parts resembling animal limbs, when unfolded are positioned at different angular positions from the enclosure and whereinsaid figurines convey visually to the viewer dynamic postures comprising one of running, sleeping, and eating.2. A multi-functional folding tool comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an enclosure and a plurality of retrievable parts each pivotally attached at one of end to said enclosure wherein some of said retrievable parts when unfolded to extend to outside said enclosure, form together with the attached enclosure various combinatorial objects as in wherein'}said enclosures and the retrievable parts are of different sizes forming animal ...

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26-07-2018 дата публикации

COMBAT VEHICLE RESCUE TOOL

Номер: US20180207452A1
Автор: Fravor John P.
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A combat vehicle rescue tool for operating a combat lock to open a door of a combat vehicle by engaging an exterior mechanical rescue coupler includes a handle having a first end extending in to a first forked arm and a second forked arm. A selectable angle end wrench includes a box wrench which is sized to fit an exterior mechanical rescue coupler of a combat vehicle door. The selectable angle end wrench has a pair of face surfaces. A rectangular stem of the end wrench has at least three angled faces on a rectangular stem end opposite to the box wrench. A detent mechanism engages each of the at least three angle faces and the pair of face surfaces to set a predetermined angle of the selectable angle end wrench with respect to a long axis of the handle. 1. A combat vehicle rescue tool for operating a combat lock to open a door of a combat vehicle by engaging an exterior mechanical rescue coupler comprising:a handle of a combat vehicle rescue tool, said handle having a first end extending into a first forked arm and a second forked arm, an inside fork surface of both forked arms defining a substantially rectangular opening, both forked arms including a cylindrical wall defining through-holes perpendicular to a long axis of said handle and sized to accept a fastener pin;a selectable angle end wrench of a combat vehicle rescue tool, said selectable angle end wrench comprising a box wrench sized to fit an exterior mechanical rescue coupler of a combat vehicle door, said selectable angle end wrench having a pair of face surfaces, said selectable angle end wrench extending into a rectangular stem having a stem width sized to rotatingly fit into said substantially rectangular opening, said rectangular stem having an end wrench cylindrical wall parallel to a face plane of said pair of face surfaces, said end wrench cylindrical wall defining a hole through said rectangular stem sized to accept said fastener pin, said rectangular stem having at least three angled faces on a ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

Knife with Replaceable Blade

Номер: US20190202074A1
Принадлежит: Stanley Black and Decker Inc

A knife includes a handle portion and a cutting head portion. The cutting head portion includes a lid portion and a base portion configured to receive a blade therebetween. The lid portion is coupled to the base portion by a hinge. Rotation of the lid portion relative to the base portion away from the base portion opens a space above the base portion through which the blade may lifted. A method of removing a blade from a knife includes rotating a lid portion relative to a base portion about a hinge coupling the lid portion to the base portion, further rotating the lid portion until a protrusion fixed to the lid portion extends through the base portion and lifts up on the blade to create a gap between the blade and the base portion, and grasping the blade at the gap to pull the blade away from the base portion.

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04-08-2016 дата публикации

KNIFE HAVING AN RFID TRANSPONDER ARRANGED ON THE TANG

Номер: US20160221198A1
Автор: Loehnert Horst
Принадлежит:

A knife includes a knife blade having a tang and an RFID transponder which is fixed to the tang. A knife handle surrounds the tang and the RFID transponder. The knife blade is produced from metal, in particular steel. The RFID transponder has an antenna and at least a portion of the antenna of the RFID transponder is constructed in a planar manner and is arranged parallel with a planar lateral face of the tang. In another embodiment, the antenna of the RFID transponder is galvanically connected to the tang. The knife having the RFID transponder increases the reliability of the reading by an RFID reading device. 1. A knife comprising:a knife blade having a tang;an RFID transponder which is fixed to the tang; anda knife handle which surrounds the tang and the RFID transponder;wherein the knife blade is produced from steel metal;wherein the RFID transponder has an antenna and at least a portion of the antenna of the RFID transponder is constructed in a planar manner and is arranged parallel with a planar lateral face of the tang.2. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one planar portion of the antenna which is arranged parallel with the planar lateral face of the tang is arranged in front of the planar lateral face with a spacing of a maximum of 2 mm.3. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one planar portion of the antenna which is arranged parallel with the planar lateral face of the tang is arranged in front of the planar lateral face with a spacing of a maximum of 1 mm.4. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein the tang has one or more perforations which are engaged over by the antenna of the RFID transponder.5. The knife according to claim 1 , wherein all the portions of the antenna of the RFID transponder are constructed in the planar manner and arranged parallel with the planar lateral face of the tang.6. The knife according to claim 5 , wherein the antenna of the RFID transponder has two mutually galvanically separated antenna ...

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12-08-2021 дата публикации

Modular Tool Apparatus

Номер: US20210245352A1
Автор: ODonnell Michael
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A modular tool apparatus includes at least one handle, at least one utility tool, at least one attachment channel, at least one pivot pin, and at least one lever. The pivot pin includes a D-shaped cross section and rotatably connected to the handle thus enabling the foldable connection between the handle and the utility tool. The lever is terminally connected to the pivot pin and allows the pivot pin to be configured in between a locked position and an unlocked position. The attachment channel laterally traverses into the utility tool as the attachment channel is rotatably engaged around the pivot pin. The utility tool is foldably attached to the handle through the attachment channel and the pivot pin, wherein the D-shaped cross section of the pivot pin and a matching profile of the attachment channel allow the utility tool to be installed or removed from the pivot pin. 1. A modular tool apparatus comprising:at least one handle;at least one utility tool;at least one attachment channel;at least one D-shaped pivot pin;the D-shaped pivot pin being rotatably connected to the handle;the attachment channel laterally traversing into the utility tool;the attachment channel being rotatably engaged around the D-shaped pivot pin;the utility tool being foldably attached to the handle through the attachment channel and the D-shaped pivot pin;the attachment channel comprising a circular section and a rectangular section;the circular section being concentrically positioned onto a longitudinal axis of the utility tool;the circular section traversing through a main body of the utility tool;the rectangular section laterally traversing into the main body of the utility tool;the rectangular section being extended into the longitudinal axis;the circular section comprising a first half and a second half;the rectangular section comprising a first lengthwise edge and a second lengthwise edge;the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge being positioned parallel to each other; ...

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11-08-2016 дата публикации

KNIFE WITH SOUND EMITTING MEANS USING THE FLOW OF AIR

Номер: US20160229069A1
Автор: PORRET Denis
Принадлежит: Opinel

A knife with a handle and a blade, associated with means adapted to emit sound using an air flow, the said means being incorporated inside the body of the said handle, and being of the whistle type, and comprising a recess connected to a mouthpiece located upstream, through which the said flow of air is introduced, and connected to an exit window located downstream. An air compression chamber located downstream from the mouthpiece, opens through a hole into an expansion chamber (or pressure relief chamber) which is itself connected to the said exit window. The compression chamber is such that its section along a plane orthogonal to the air flow reduces, preferably in a linear manner, in the direction of the expansion chamber. The exit window has a bevelled edge on the side opposite the compression chamber. The compression chamber opens onto two parallel expansion chambers having different lengths. 18-. (canceled)9: A knife with a handle and a blade , associated with means of the whistle type adapted to emit sound using an air flow , the said means comprising a recess connected to a mouthpiece located upstream , through which the said flow of air is introduced , and connected to an exit window located downstream relative to the mouthpiece , and an air compression chamber , located downstream from the mouthpiece , the whistle means being schematically in the form of a tube with at one end said mouthpiece , said compression chamber having a prismatic shape with a trapezoidal transverse section , a block with a square or rectangular section and trapezoidal section being provided in the downstream part of said tube , said block having an oblique wall with an ascendant slope up to the hole and demarcating the compression chamber with the other walls of said tube , said compression chamber opening through a hole into an expansion chamber , which expansion chamber has a larger cross section than the compression chamber , and the expansion is connected to the said exit ...

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09-07-2020 дата публикации

CUTTING DEVICE

Номер: US20200215704A1
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An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a blade retaining member that is elongated in a longitudinal direction, a recess disposed in the blade retaining member, the recess having a first portion extending in the longitudinal direction and a second portion extending in a radial direction, a protruding portion that extends from the blade retaining member in the longitudinal direction, and a protrusion disposed on the protruding portion. The recess is a first attachment portion configured to removably attach the removably-attachable blade cartridge to a first cutting device. The protrusion is a second attachment portion configured to removably attach the removably-attachable blade cartridge to a second cutting device. 1. A removably-attachable blade cartridge , comprising:a blade retaining member that is elongated in a longitudinal direction;a recess disposed in the blade retaining member, the recess having a first portion extending in the longitudinal direction and a second portion extending in a radial direction;a protruding portion that extends from the blade retaining member in the longitudinal direction; anda protrusion disposed on the protruding portion;wherein the recess is a first attachment portion configured to removably attach the removably-attachable blade cartridge to a first cutting device; andwherein the protrusion is a second attachment portion configured to removably attach the removably-attachable blade cartridge to a second cutting device.2. The removably-attachable blade cartridge of claim 1 , further comprising a blade and a cover member that is removably attachable to the blade retaining member.3. The removably-attachable blade cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the cover member includes a cavity having an aperture.4. The removably-attachable blade cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the blade is configured to be received in the cavity of the cover member and a portion of the blade is configured to extend out of the aperture when the cover member is ...

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09-07-2020 дата публикации

Knife with integral sealed power source

Номер: US20200215705A1
Принадлежит: Spyderco Inc

A folding knife is provided with a power storage device that can be charged and recharged by a charge component that wirelessly receives power from a remote source. In some embodiments, the folding knife can have a device that consumes energy such as a light, a camera, a microphone, an audio speaker, etc. The power storage device and the charge component can be positioned in a scale of the handle where the substantially planar shapes of the scale, the power storage device, and the charge component are oriented in a common direction. In some embodiments, the cavities, recesses, and channels in the first scale that house these components and linking wires are strategically positioned to leave a reinforcing area that provides strength and stiffness to the handle. Various features are also described herein that improve safety of the charging system.

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

Utility Knife

Номер: US20190224861A1
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A utility knife with a lockable blade is provided. The blade is selectively extended from a housing with a sliding mechanism. The blade is interconnected to a blade carrier that includes a portion configured to lock the blade in a deployed configuration. The blade carrier includes a deflectable portion that is selectively biased by the release button to unlock the blade from the deployed state. Spring force associated with a biasing member interconnected to the blade carrier draws the blade into the housing when the release button is dispersed. 1. A utility knife with a selectively-deployable blade , comprising:a housing with a forward end and a rearward end, the housing further comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being selectively interconnectable;a sliding actuation member operatively associated with at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the housing, the sliding actuation member having a first position of use adjacent to the rearward end and a second position of use adjacent to the forward end;a release button operatively interconnected to the sliding actuation member and configured to move therewith;a blade carrier positioned within the housing, the blade carrier adapted to accept and maintain a blade, the blade carrier having a selectively-deflectable portion with a protrusion extending therefrom that is interconnected to the release button, and the selectively-deflectable portion having a first position of use wherein a portion of the release button is configured to be captured by a locking portion associated with an inner surface of the housing, and a second position of use wherein the selectively-deflectable portion is flexed such that the portion of the release button is removed from the locking portion;a biasing member associated with at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the housing and the blade carrier, the biasing member configured to move the blade carrier ...

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

CARVING KNIFE

Номер: US20190224862A1
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The invention provides a carving knife. The carving knife comprises a knife handle, a blade, a light-emitting structure and a switch structure, wherein the blade is inserted into the front end of the knife handle, the light-emitting structure is mounted on the knife handle and located near the blade, the switch structure is arranged on the knife handle, electrically connected with the light-emitting structure and used for controlling on-off of the light-emitting structure. The carving knife has the advantages of being high in integration level and comfortable in use. 1. A carving knife , comprising:a knife handle;a blade inserted into the front end of the knife handle;a light-emitting structure mounted on the knife handle and located near the blade;a switch structure arranged on the knife handle, wherein the switch structure is electrically connected with the light-emitting structure and used for controlling operation of the light-emitting structure.2. The carving knife according to the claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting structure comprises light-emitting elements separately arranged on the two sides of the blade.3. The carving knife according to claim 2 , wherein one light-emitting element is arranged on each side of the blade claim 2 , the front end of the handle is provided with mounting grooves in one-to-one correspondence with the light-emitting elements claim 2 , and the light-emitting elements and the blade are inserted into the front end of the knife handle in the same direction.4. The carving knife according to claim 3 , wherein the knife handle comprises a shell and a front cover detachably mounted at the front end of the shell claim 3 , wherein the blade is inserted into the middle of the front cover claim 3 , mounting grooves are formed in the front cover claim 3 , and the light-emitting elements are inserted into the front cover.5. The carving knife according to claim 4 , wherein a blade insert is arranged between the front cover and the shell claim 4 ...

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03-09-2015 дата публикации

CITRUS JUICER

Номер: US20150245726A1
Автор: Healy John, Henry Lou
Принадлежит: Robinson Home Products Inc.

A juicer comprising a reamer having a blade receiving aperture and a knife having a knife blade and a knife handle so that at least a portion of the knife blade may be received in the blade receiving aperture of the reamer. First and second cooperating elements releasably retain the knife and reamer in a fixed relationship. 2. The juicer of wherein the reamer further comprises a hollow handle.3. The juicer of wherein the hollow handle is unitarily formed with or permanently affixed to the reamer body for manipulating the juicer.4. The juicer of wherein the hallow handle has an inward facing surface which mates with an outward facing surface on the knife handle.5. The juicer of wherein the first and second cooperating retaining elements are taken from the group consisting of bayonet locks claim 1 , screw threads claim 1 , clamps claim 1 , clips claim 1 , pins claim 1 , snap together members claim 1 , detents and depressions claim 1 , magnets claim 1 , clasps claim 1 , frictional contact surfaces and combinations thereof.6. The juicer of wherein the first and second cooperating retaining elements comprise one or more bayonet locks claim 1 , where cooperating bayonet members engage by rotating the knife handle with relation to the reamer.7. The juicer of wherein the first and second cooperating retaining elements further comprise one or more depressions that receive a detent when the knife handle has been fully rotated with relation to the reamer.8. The juicer of wherein the reamer body is substantially conical with a generally arcuate profile along a portion of the profile from the work end to the handle end.9. The juicer of wherein the reamer body has a textured outer surface.10. The juicer of wherein the textured outer surface comprises a series of peaks and valleys running in the direction of the reamer body from the handle end to the work end about the circumference of the reamer body.11. The juicer of wherein the knife handle comprises a hang hole at a terminal ...

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

MULTIPURPOSE TOOL FOR COMPROMISED ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20160243679A1
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A multipurpose tool can include a combination of tools desirable for working with storage drums, valves, gas containers, or other items that may be present in a compromised environment. The tool can include two tool head assemblies. A feature of first tool head assembly is an adjustable wrench. Features of the second tool head assembly can include a combination of large bung wrench with a gas valve shut off. The tool can include additional tool implements that may be utilized in the compromised environment to maximize ease of use and safety of the user. 1. A multipurpose tool , capable of being manipulated by a user , the multipurpose tool comprising: 'an adjustable wrench;', 'a first tool head assembly comprising 'a bung wrench;', 'a second tool head assembly comprisingan elongated shaft rigidly coupling the first tool head assembly and the second tool head assembly.2. The multipurpose tool according to claim 1 , the adjustable wrench comprising:a stationary piece;a moveable piece; anda worm gear.3. The multipurpose tool according to claim 1 , wherein the first tool head assembly further comprises:a first plug wrench located on the stationary piece;a square wrench located on the stationary piece;a first plug wrench; anda spanner wrench located on the stationary piece adjacent to the square wrench.4. The multipurpose tool according to claim 1 , wherein the second tool head assembly further comprises:a gas valve shut off;a second plug wrench;a hammer; anda scraper.5. The multipurpose tool according to claim 1 , wherein the elongated shaft is in the shape of an I-beam.6. The multipurpose tool according to claim 4 , further comprising:a hammer stiffener extending between the hammer and the elongated shaft.7. The multipurpose tool according to claim 3 , wherein the first plug wrench is a rectangular extension of an outer surface of a fixed portion of the adjustable wrench.8. The multipurpose tool according to claim 4 , wherein the second plug wrench is located and ...

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09-09-2021 дата публикации

Knife with Blade Storage

Номер: US20210276206A1
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A knife with a replacement blade stored within the knife is provided. The knife allows the replacement blade to be easily and quickly accessible. An arm is movable between a locked and unlocked position. In the locked position the arm interfaces with the replacement blade to restrain the replacement blade from being removed. 1. A utility knife comprising:a handle having an interior surface defining a handle cavity;a liner coupled to the handle, the liner disposed at least partially within the handle cavity, the liner comprising a spring arm movable between a locked position and an unlocked position;a first blade comprising a cutting edge;a blade holder coupled to the first blade, the blade holder pivotable with respect to the handle between an extended position where the cutting edge of the first blade is exposed and configured to cut a work-piece and a folded position where the cutting edge of the first blade is within the handle cavity; anda second blade that interfaces with the spring arm, wherein the interface between the spring arm and the second blade restrains the second blade from being removed from the handle cavity when the spring arm is in the locked position, and wherein the second blade is removable from the handle cavity when the spring arm is in the unlocked position.2. The utility knife of claim 1 , the liner comprises a body defining a plane claim 1 , wherein the spring arm defines a non-zero angle with respect to the plane of the body when the spring arm is in the locked position.3. The utility knife of claim 2 , wherein the angle defined between the spring arm and the plane of the body is decreased when the spring arm is transitioned from the locked position towards the unlocked position.4. The utility knife of claim 1 , the second blade comprises a notch claim 1 , wherein the spring arm interfaces with the notch.5. The utility knife of claim 1 , the second blade comprises a recess claim 1 , wherein the spring arm interfaces with the recess.6. The ...

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31-08-2017 дата публикации

THUMB STUD INCLUDING TRITIUM

Номер: US20170246749A1
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A thumb stud for a folding knife assembly includes a body extending between a first end and a second end. A hollow passage extends between the ends, and a tritium vial is disposed within the hollow passage and extends between the first and second ends. A first lens is disposed within the hollow passage adjacent the first end and a second lens is disposed within the hollow passage adjacent the second end. The first and second lenses encapsulate the tritium vial within the hollow passage of the body and allow illumination produced by the tritium vial to be viewable through the first and second lenses to illuminate the thumb stud. In an alternative arrangement, the tritium vial can be replaced with a wafer which houses the tritium vial. In this arrangement, a pair of wafers are each disposed adjacent respective lenses at respective ends of the body. 1. A thumb stud for a folding knife assembly comprising:a body extending between a first end and a second end and defining a hollow passage extending between said ends;a vial of tritium disposed with said hollow passage and extending between said first and second ends; anda first lens disposed within said hollow passage adjacent said first end and a second lens disposed within said hollow passage adjacent said second end to encapsulate said tritium vial within said hollow passage of said body and allow illumination produced by said tritium vial to be viewable through said first and second lenses to illuminate the thumb stud.2. A thumb stud as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said first and second ends of said body each define a shoulder claim 1 , and said first and second lenses each define a flange portion disposed in abutting relationship with said shoulder to secure said tritium vial within said hollow passage between said first and second ends of said body.3. A thumb stud as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said first and second lens each include a geometrically shaped portion extending from said flange portion to magnify ...

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