Display package for a hand tool
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1. Packaging for a ratchet tool having a handle and a working end comprising:
- a display structure for displaying the ratchet tool;
a retaining structure combined to the display structure comprising at least one cradle for receiving a portion of an outer diameter of the working end thereon and a snap clip that fits over another portion of the outer diameter of the working end and attaches to the cradle for engaging and securing the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end; and
a securement structure combined to the display structure and configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure.
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Abstract
Packaging comprising of a display structure for displaying the hand tool. A retaining structure is combined to the display structure for engaging the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end. A securement structure is combined to the display structure and is configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure.
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17 Claims
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1. Packaging for a ratchet tool having a handle and a working end comprising:
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a display structure for displaying the ratchet tool; a retaining structure combined to the display structure comprising at least one cradle for receiving a portion of an outer diameter of the working end thereon and a snap clip that fits over another portion of the outer diameter of the working end and attaches to the cradle for engaging and securing the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end; and a securement structure combined to the display structure and configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A ratchet tool and packaging comprising;
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a ratchet tool comprising a handle and a working end; a display structure for displaying the ratchet tool; a retaining structure combined to the display structure comprising at least one cradle for receiving a portion of an outer diameter of the working end thereon and a snap clip that fits over another portion of the outer diameter of the working end and attaches to the cradle for engaging the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end; and a securement structure combined to the display structure and configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. Packaging for a ratchet tool having a handle, an annular groove on a directional switch, and a working end comprising:
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a display structure for displaying the ratchet tool; a retaining structure combined to the display structure for engaging the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end; and a securement structure combined to the display structure and configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure, and comprising a housing with an inner diameter for receiving the ratchet tool and a mechanical lock that engages the groove of the ratchet tool and fixedly attaches to the housing to secure the ratchet tool to the securement structure to allow a consumer to grip the handle of the ratchet tool to test a ratcheting function of the ratchet tool.
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