Tool handle for holding multiple tools of different sizes during use

• US 9,545,707 B2
• Filed: 06/10/2009
• Issued: 01/17/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Inventors: Johnson, Ronald L., Gallegos, Robert J., Escobar, Steven Simas, Hudson, Anders Scot, Ruiz, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik, Lockhart, Yugen Patrick, Wilson, Howard Allen, Colton, Eric M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Stashick, Anthony
• Assistant Examiner(s): Poon, Robert
• Application Number:
  US12/482,243
• Publication Number:
  US 20090266731A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,778 Days
• Field of Search: 206372-379, 206/234, 206472-473, 206/806, 206/495, 206477-483, 206/461
• US Class Current: 1/1
• 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 tool container comprising:

a. a plurality of tools of multiple sizes;

b. a tool container body comprising a first holding wing comprising a first plurality of receiving slots and a second holding wing comprising a second plurality of receiving slots, each receiving slot configured to hold one of the plurality of tools of multiple sizes securely upon insertion, the tool container body further comprising a hinge between the first holding wing and the second holding wing, wherein an end of the tools extends beyond the first holding wing and the second holding wing when held within the receiving slots; and

c. a retaining mechanism that prevents the plurality of tools from being removed, the retaining mechanism positioned partially inside and partially outside of the tool container body between the first holding wing and the second holding wing when the tool container body is in a closed position, wherein the retaining mechanism extends beyond the end of the tools when positioned between the first holding wing and the second holding wing.

2. The tool container of claim 1 wherein the plurality of 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.

3. The tool container of claim 1 wherein the tool container body is configured to hold a tool handle.

4. The tool container of claim 3 wherein the tool handle comprises a cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding the plurality of tools of differing sizes during use, comprising one or more of notches each integrally formed within the tool handle, each of the one or more notches 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.

5. The tool container of claim 3 wherein the tool handle further comprises a lock configured to secure the plurality of tools to the holding slot, wherein the lock applies a securing force to a segment of the plurality of tools.

6. The tool container of claim 1 wherein the first holding wing is configured to hold metric tools and the second holding wing is configured to hold standard tools.

7. The tool container of claim 1 further comprising a hanging member for hanging the tool container.

8. The tool container of claim 7 wherein the hanging member comprises a first member and a second member which are configured to be pulled in opposite directions to open the tool container body.

9. The tool container of claim 1 further comprising a securing mechanism configured for securing the tool container body in a closed position.

10. The tool container of claim 9 wherein the securing mechanism is configured around a part of a hanging member.

11. The tool container of claim 9 wherein the retaining mechanism is only removable after the securing mechanism is removed.

12. A tool container comprising:

a. a plurality of tools of multiple sizes;

b. a tool container body that holds a tool handle and comprises a first holding wing comprising a first plurality of receiving slots and a second holding wing comprising a second plurality of receiving slots, each receiving slot configured to hold one of the plurality of tools of multiple sizes securely upon insertion, the tool container body further comprising a hinge between the first holding wing and the second holding wing, wherein an end of the tools extends beyond the first holding wing and the second holding wing when held within the receiving slots;

c. a hanging member configured in relation with the tool container body, the hanging member configured to hang the tool container;

d. a retaining mechanism that prevents the plurality of tools from being removed, the retaining mechanism positioned partially inside and partially outside of the tool container body between the first holding wing and the second holding wing when the tool container body is in a closed position, wherein the retaining mechanism extends beyond the end of the tools when positioned between the first holding wing and the second holding wing; and

e. a securing member configured for preventing the tool container body from opening.

13. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the 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.

14. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the tool handle comprises a cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding the plurality of tools of differing sizes during use, comprising one or more of notches each integrally formed within the tool handle, each of the one or more notches 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.

15. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the tool handle further comprises a lock configured to secure the plurality of tools to the holding slot, wherein the lock applies a securing force to a segment of the plurality of tools.

16. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the first holding wing is configured to hold metric tools and the second holding wing is configured to hold standard tools.

17. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the hanging member comprises a first member and a second member which are configured to be pulled in opposite directions to open the tool container body.

18. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the securing mechanism is configured around a part of the hanging member.

19. The tool container of claim 12 wherein the retaining mechanism is only removable after the securing mechanism is removed.

20. A method of storing a plurality of tools securely, comprising:

a. inserting one of the plurality of tools into one of a plurality of receiving slots of a tool container comprising a first holding wing and a second holding wing, wherein an end of the tools extends beyond the first holding wing and the second holding wing when held within the receiving slots;

b. inserting a retaining mechanism between the first holding wing and the second holding wing for preventing the one of the plurality of tools from being removed from the receiving slot of the tool container into the tool container, the retaining mechanism partially contained within the tool container body and partially extending beyond an exterior of the tool container body when the tool container is in a closed position, wherein the retaining mechanism extends beyond the end of the tools when positioned between the first holding wing and the second holding wing; and

c. securing the tool container in the closed position with a securing mechanism.

21. The method of claim 20 wherein the retaining mechanism at least partially extends around the plurality of tools.

22. The method of claim 20 further comprising inserting a tool handle into the tool container, wherein the tool handle comprises a cylindrical tool handle for accepting and holding the plurality of tools of differing sizes during use, comprising one or more of notches each integrally formed within the tool handle, each of the one or more notches 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.

23. The method of claim 20 wherein the tool container comprises:

a hanging member for hanging the tool container, the hanging member further comprising;

i. a first member; and

ii. a second member, the first and second members configured to be pulled in opposite directions to open the tool container body.