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Strap on drill paraphernalia holding system (DPHS)
Assignee: H Tech Inc
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Filing: 1987-02-02
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Granted: 1989-01-10
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Expires: 2007-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A holding device that attaches directly to the motor or handle of an electric drill, allowing the user to store the drill paraphernalia needed for a particular job on the tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce A. Hibbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B23; B23B; B23B45/00; B23B45/001; B25F; B25F5/00; B25F5/02; B25F5/029; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/96
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A holding device for storing drill bits or drill accessories upon a drill body, comprising: (a) an adjustable circular strap consisting of an elastic portion and a fastening device to fasten one end of said strap to another portion of said strap, said elastic portion being stretched when said strap is placed on the drill body to securely locate the strap on the drill; (b) a pad which will fasten to the strap; (c) a means to fasten the pad to the strap; (d) a plurality of sleeves having means to connect the sleeves to the front of the pad, each sleeve having a plurality of axially spaced, flexible ribs extending radially inward from the inner circumference of the sleeve such that a drill bit may be removably inserted into the sleeve and be held by the ribs until the bit is removed for use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A holding device for storing drill bits or drill accessories upon a drill body, comprising: (a) an adjustable circular strap consisting of an elastic portion and a fastening device to fasten one end of said strap to another portion of said strap, said elastic portion being stretched when said strap is placed on the drill body to securely locate the strap on the drill; (b) a pad which will fasten to the strap; (c) a means to fasten the pad to the strap; (d) a plurality of sleeves having means to connect the sleeves to the front of the pad, each sleeve having a plurality of axially spaced, flexible ribs extending radially inward from the inner circumference of the sleeve such that a drill bit may be removably inserted into the sleeve and be held by the ribs until the bit is removed for use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holding device as in claim 1, wherein the means to connect the sleeve to the front of the pad consists of a dovetail extension on the sleeve which slides within a dovetail groove on the front of the pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holding device as in claim 1, wherein the fastening device is VELCRO.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-10 | 1992-07-11 | 1993-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-10 | 1996-07-11 | 1997-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-10 | 2000-07-11 | 2001-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |