US5740927A
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Tool rack
Assignee: Zag Ltd
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Filing: 1997-01-09
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Granted: 1998-04-21
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Expires: 2017-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A tool rack for hanging tools such as garden tools on a wall comprising (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool, each of the hanging implements including (i) hanging device for engaging the tool; (ii) first securing device having a first profile, the first securing device being connected to or integrally formed with the hanging device; and (iii) a locking device, the locking device including an integral hinge connected to or integrally formed with the hanging device and a first member of a locking implement connected to or integrally formed with the hinge, the first member of the locking implement having a second profile; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, the elongated body being formed with (i) a first extended securing groove, the first extended securing groove extending along the elongated body starting at the first end, the first extended securing groove having a third profile, the third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate the first profile of the first securing device of the hanging implement, such that the first securing device is inserted into the first extended securing groove via the first end; and with (ii) a second member of the locking implement, the second member of the locking implement having a fourth profile shaped and dimensioned to tightly accommodate the second profile of the first member of the locking implement, such that by bending the first member of the locking, implement via the integral hinge the first and second members of the locking implement become locked to one another and, as a result, each of the hanging implements becomes locked to a specific position along the elongated body.
Inventors
- 👤 Zvi Yemini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846; A47F5/0853; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
371 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool, each of said at least one hanging implements including: (i) a hanging device for engaging said tool; (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (iii) a locking device, said locking device including an integral hinge connected to said hanging device and a first member of a locking implement connected to said hinge, said first member of said locking implement having a second profile; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with: (i) a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement, such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; and (ii) a second member of said locking implement, said second member of said locking implement having a fourth profile shaped and dimensioned to tightly accommodate said second profile of said first member of said locking implement, such that by bending said first member of said locking implement via said integral hinge said first and second members of said locking implement become locked to one another and, as a result, each of said at least one hanging implements becomes locked to a specific position along said elongated body; wherein at least one of said hanging implements further includes a second securing device having a fifth profile, said second securing device is connected to said hanging device, and further wherein said elongated body further includes a second extended securing groove, said second extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said second extended securing groove has a sixth profile, said sixth profile is shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said fifth profile of said second securing device of said hanging implement, such that said second securing device is inserted into said second extended securing groove via said first end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
371 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool, each of said at least one hanging implements including: (i) a hanging device for engaging said tool; (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (iii) a locking device, said locking device including an integral hinge connected to said hanging device and a first member of a locking implement connected to said hinge, said first member of said locking implement having a second profile; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with: (i) a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement, such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; and (ii) a second member of said locking implement, said second member of said locking implement having a fourth profile shaped and dimensioned to tightly accommodate said second profile of said first member of said locking implement, such that by bending said first member of said locking implement via said integral hinge said first and second members of said locking implement become locked to one another and, as a result, each of said at least one hanging implements becomes locked to a specific position along said elongated body; wherein at least one of said hanging implements further includes a second securing device having a fifth profile, said second securing device is connected to said hanging device, and further wherein said elongated body further includes a second extended securing groove, said second extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said second extended securing groove has a sixth profile, said sixth profile is shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said fifth profile of said second securing device of said hanging implement, such that said second securing device is inserted into said second extended securing groove via said first end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tool rack as in claim 1, further comprising a first end cover for covering said first end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool rack as in claim 1, further comprising at least one wall engagement device connected to said elongated body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tool rack as in claim 2, wherein said first end cover includes a detachable display engagement device connected to said first end cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tool rack as in claim 1, wherein said hanging device of said at least one hanging implement is shaped as a first hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
305 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool, each of said at least one hanging implements including: (i) a hanging device for engaging said tool; (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (iii) a locking device, said locking device including an integral hinge connected to said hanging device and a first member of a locking implement connected to said hinge, said first member of said locking implement having a second profile; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with: (i) a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; and (ii) a second member of said locking implement said second member of said locking implement having a fourth profile shaped and dimensioned to tightly accommodate said second profile of said first member of said locking implement, such that by bending said first member of said locking implement via said integral hinge said first and second members of said locking implement become locked to one another and, as a result, each of said at least one hanging implements becomes locked to a specific position along said elongated body; wherein said hanging device of said at least one hanging implement is shaped as a first hook and further wherein said hanging device of said at least one hanging implement includes a second hook engaged by said first hook.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
305 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool, each of said at least one hanging implements including: (i) a hanging device for engaging said tool; (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (iii) a locking device, said locking device including an integral hinge connected to said hanging device and a first member of a locking implement connected to said hinge, said first member of said locking implement having a second profile; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with: (i) a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; and (ii) a second member of said locking implement said second member of said locking implement having a fourth profile shaped and dimensioned to tightly accommodate said second profile of said first member of said locking implement, such that by bending said first member of said locking implement via said integral hinge said first and second members of said locking implement become locked to one another and, as a result, each of said at least one hanging implements becomes locked to a specific position along said elongated body; wherein said hanging device of said at least one hanging implement is shaped as a first hook and further wherein said hanging device of said at least one hanging implement includes a second hook engaged by said first hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A tool rack as in claim 6, wherein said second hook includes an anti-slip layer lining its interface engaging the tool, such that the tool is prevented from slipping.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A tool rack as in claim 7, wherein anti-slip layer is made of rubber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
268 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool including: (i) a hanging device being shaped as a first hook; (ii) a second hook being engaged by said first hook, said second hook including an anti-slip layer lining its interface engaging a tool, such that the tool is prevented from slipping; and (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement, such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; wherein at least one of said hanging implements further includes a second securing device having a fifth profile, said second securing device is connected to said hanging device, and further wherein said elongated body further includes a second extended securing groove, said second extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said second extended securing groove has a sixth profile, said sixth profile is shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said fourth profile of said second securing device of said hanging implement, such that said second securing device is inserted into said second extended securing groove via said first end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
268 words
A tool rack for hanging tools, comprising: (a) at least one hanging implement for hanging a tool including: (i) a hanging device being shaped as a first hook; (ii) a second hook being engaged by said first hook, said second hook including an anti-slip layer lining its interface engaging a tool, such that the tool is prevented from slipping; and (ii) a first securing device having a first profile, said first securing device being connected to said hanging device; and (b) an elongated body including a first end, said elongated body being formed with a first extended securing groove, said first extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said first extended securing groove having a third profile, said third profile being shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said first profile of said first securing device of said hanging implement, such that said first securing device is inserted into said first extended securing groove via said first end; wherein at least one of said hanging implements further includes a second securing device having a fifth profile, said second securing device is connected to said hanging device, and further wherein said elongated body further includes a second extended securing groove, said second extended securing groove extending along said elongated body starting at said first end, said second extended securing groove has a sixth profile, said sixth profile is shaped and dimensioned to slideably accommodate said fourth profile of said second securing device of said hanging implement, such that said second securing device is inserted into said second extended securing groove via said first end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tool rack as in claim 9, further comprising a first end cover for covering said first end.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tool rack as in claim 10, wherein said first end cover includes a detachable display engagement device connected to said first end cover.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool rack as in claim 9, further comprising at least one wall engagement device connected to said elongated body.
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