US4152831A
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Tool holder
Assignee: Tullen Ind Ltd
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Filing: 1977-12-09
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A tool holder for a scissor-like tool whose blades are biased to an open position by means of a spring has a portion co-acting with the blades or handles which are forced against that portion to secure the tool in the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter O. Davies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A holder for a scissor-like tool whose reciprocable blades are biased to an open position by means of a spring comprising a mounting portion adapted to be secured to or to rest upon a support, and a tool gripping portion adapted to hold a tool in the holder by the spring pressure of the tool causing the tool to co-act against the tool gripping portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A holder for a scissor-like tool whose reciprocable blades are biased to an open position by means of a spring comprising a mounting portion adapted to be secured to or to rest upon a support, and a tool gripping portion adapted to hold a tool in the holder by the spring pressure of the tool causing the tool to co-act against the tool gripping portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 1 such that when a tool is positioned in the holder the tool handles are angled away from the holder so that they may be readily grasped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 2 wherein the tool gripping portion comprises a recess adapted to receive the blades.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 3 wherein the recess has walls adapted to co-act with the outer edges of the tool blades and the walls of the recess converge, being closer together at the blade entrance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 4 wherein the walls of the recess hold the blades in a partially closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 5 wherein the recess has a removable cover portion which shrouds the blades of the tool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 6 wherein holes are provided for threaded fasteners and said removable cover portion also conceals the holes and any threaded fasteners which may be used to fix the holder to a support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 7 wherein the cover is a "click-fit" on the remainder of the holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 8 wherein the entrance to the recess is funnelled to provide easy access for the blades of the tool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 9 wherein the mounting portion comprises a substantially planar surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the tool holder has a head and a tail portion and the head portion is adapted to hold the tool while the tail portion is adapted to be secured to a support in the nature of a belt and is provided with at last one slot therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 11 wherein a tongue enters into said slot to enable the tool to be clipped to the belt.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tool holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the tool gripping portion is adapted to hold the tool in the holder by co-acting with the top ends of the handles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination of a scissor-like tool whose blades are biased to an open position by means of a spring when secured in a tool holder as claimed in claim 1.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |