Tool handle for holding multiple tools of different sizes during use

• US 7,946,203 B2
• Filed: 01/17/2008
• Issued: 05/24/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Inventors: Colton, Eric M., Hudson, Anders Scot, Wilson, Howard Allen, Gallegos, Robert J., Escobar, Steven Simas, Lockhart, Yugen Patrick, Ruiz, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik, Johnson, Ronald L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Thomas; David B
• Application Number:
  US12/009,404
• Publication Number:
  US 20090183608A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,223 Days
• Field of Search: 814/39, 811/778.5, 811/774, 811/775, 814/90
• US Class Current: 81/439
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 15/008 Allen-type keys
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/005 for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners with additional levers, e.g. for increasing torque
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/063 for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/066 the grip itself being angularly adjustable
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/003 Holders for drill bits or the like
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/1433 Vulnerability analysis
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/20 for managing network security; network security policies in general filtering policies H04L63/0227

Abstract

A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches are able to be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool container stores the tools and the tool handle.

Claims

1. A circular cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding one or more tools of differing sizes during use, wherein the one or more tools include an elongated rod having a bend through a predetermined angle and including a proximal end, and a mounting end between the bend and a distal end, comprising:

one or more notches each integrally formed within the tool handle for receiving and holding an appropriate one of the tools, wherein the mounting end of the appropriate one of the tools engages within a corresponding notch; and

a slidable lock having a raised component for securing the lock around the one or more tools within the tool handle, wherein the raised component wedges against the tool handle to secure the lock in place.

2. The tool handle according to claim 1 wherein the tool handle includes a circular cylindrical outer surface, the outer surface including two ends opposite from one another.

3. The tool handle according to claim 1 wherein the lock is further configured to secure the one or more tools to a holding slot, wherein the lock applies a securing force to a segment of the one or more tools.

4. The tool handle according to claim 1 further comprising a tool holder, wherein the tool holder comprises:

a. a tool holding member configured to hold the one or more tools of multiple sizes securely upon insertion; and

b. a tool handle holding member coupled to the tool holding member, wherein the tool handle holding member is configured to hold the tool handle adjacent to the tool holding member.

5. The tool handle according to claim 4 wherein the tool holding member includes a first side having a first dimension and a second side having a second dimension, the first side positioned proximal to the tool holding member and the second side positioned distal to the tool holding member, wherein the first dimension is larger in length than the second dimension.

6. A circular, cylindrical-shaped tool handle for holding a tool comprising:

a. one or more holding slots for holding a tool;

b. one or more receiving holes for receiving the tool; and

c. a lock for securing the tool within the tool handle having a lock mechanism, wherein the lock mechanism wedges against the tool handle to secure the lock in place;

wherein when the tool is secure within the tool handle, the tool extends into and through a body of the tool handle.

7. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 6, wherein the tool handle holds a hexagonal wrench comprising an L-shaped body, including a long leg member and a short leg member.

8. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 7, wherein the hexagonal wrench is English size.

9. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 7, wherein the hexagonal wrench is metric size.

10. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 7, wherein the one or more receiving holes are positioned diametrically opposed to the one or more holding slots.

11. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 10, wherein the one or more holding slots comprises one or more contoured compartments.

12. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 11, wherein the one or more holding slots are a depth such that when the tool handle holds a wrench, the top of the short leg member is flush with the top of the handle and the long leg member protrudes through the diametrically opposed receiving slot so that when the tool handle is locked it tightly holds the wrench.

13. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 7, wherein the one or more holding slots are different sizes to hold different size wrenches.

14. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 13, wherein the size of the wrench corresponding to the one or more holding slots is molded into, printed on, or engraved into the handle.

15. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 6, wherein the lock mechanism comprises one or more of a cam, a bump or another appropriate implementation for securing the lock in place on the tool.

16. The tool handle for holding a tool of claim 6, wherein the one or more holding slots are continuous along the tool handle.

17. A circular cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding one or more tools of differing sizes during use, wherein the one or more tools include an elongated rod having a bend through a predetermined angle and including a proximal end, and a mounting end between the bend and a distal end, comprising:

a. one or more notches each integrally formed within the tool handle for receiving and holding an appropriate one of the tools, wherein the mounting end of the appropriate one of the tools engages within a corresponding notch; and

b. a slidable lock having an inner raised component for securing the lock around the one or more tools within the tool handle, wherein the raised component wedges against the tool handle to secure the lock in place.

18. A circular cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding one or more tools of differing sizes during use, wherein the one or more tools include an elongated rod having a bend through a predetermined angle and including a proximal end, and a mounting end between the bend and a distal end, comprising:

a. one or more notches each integrally formed within the tool handle for receiving and holding an appropriate one of the tools, wherein the mounting end of the appropriate one of the tools engages within a corresponding notch; and

b. a slidable lock having a raised component for securing the lock around the one or more tools within the tool handle, wherein the raised component wedges against the tool handle when the lock is rotated to secure the lock in place.

19. A circular cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding one or more tools of differing sizes during use, wherein the one or more tools include an elongated rod having a bend through a predetermined angle and including a proximal end, and a mounting end between the bend and a distal end, comprising:

a. one or more notches each integrally formed within the tool handle for receiving and holding an appropriate one of the tools, wherein the mounting end of the appropriate one of the tools engages within a corresponding notch; and

b. a lock having a raised component for securing the lock around the one or more tools within the tool handle, wherein the raised component wedges against the tool handle to secure the lock in place;

wherein the lock slides along the length of the tool handle.