US6854607B2
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Adjustable tool support and display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-03-28
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Granted: 2005-02-15
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Expires: 2023-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A tool support device includes a longitudinal beam having a longitudinal rod, a longitudinal rib extended from the longitudinal rod, a coupler having a barrel slidably and rotatably engaged onto the longitudinal rod and rotatable relative to the longitudinal rod to selected angular position. The barrel includes a depression and a number of cavities communicating with the bore, to slidably receive the longitudinal rib, and to limit the barrel to rotate relative to the longitudinal rod, and to retain the longitudinal rib in either of the cavities of the barrel, and to position the barrel relative to the longitudinal rod at selected angular position.
Inventors
- 👤 Hui Lin Tong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0838; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A tool support device comprising: a tool member, a longitudinal beam including a longitudinal rod extended therefrom, and including at least one longitudinal rib extended from said longitudinal rod, a coupler including a barrel having a bore formed therein to rotatably receive said longitudinal rod, for allowing said barrel to slide along said longitudinal rod, and to be rotated relative to said longitudinal rod to selected angular position, said barrel including a depression formed therein, and communicating with said bore thereof, to slidably receive said at least one longitudinal rib, and to limit said barrel to rotate relative to said longitudinal rod, said barrel further including a plurality of cavities formed therein, and communicating with said depression thereof, to receive and retain said at least one longitudinal rib in either of said cavities of said barrel, and to position said barrel relative to said longitudinal rod at selected angular position, and means for coupling said barrel to said tool member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A tool support device comprising: a tool member, a longitudinal beam including a longitudinal rod extended therefrom, and including at least one longitudinal rib extended from said longitudinal rod, a coupler including a barrel having a bore formed therein to rotatably receive said longitudinal rod, for allowing said barrel to slide along said longitudinal rod, and to be rotated relative to said longitudinal rod to selected angular position, said barrel including a depression formed therein, and communicating with said bore thereof, to slidably receive said at least one longitudinal rib, and to limit said barrel to rotate relative to said longitudinal rod, said barrel further including a plurality of cavities formed therein, and communicating with said depression thereof, to receive and retain said at least one longitudinal rib in either of said cavities of said barrel, and to position said barrel relative to said longitudinal rod at selected angular position, and means for coupling said barrel to said tool member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said longitudinal beam includes a longitudinal flange extended therefrom, and said longitudinal rod is secured on said longitudinal flange, said barrel of said coupler includes a gap formed therein and defined by two ends, to receive said longitudinal flange, and to limit said barrel to rotate relative to said longitudinal rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said coupling means includes a plug device attached to said tool member, and an actuator extended from said coupler, to engage into said plug device and to lock said tool member to said plug device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said tool member includes an opening formed therein, said plug device includes a housing engageable into said opening of said tool member, and includes a channel formed therein to receive said actuator, and to allow said actuator to engage into said housing of said plug device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said housing includes at least one spring projection, said actuator includes at least one protrusion extended therefrom to engage with and to force said at least one spring projection of said housing to engage with said tool member, and to lock said housing of said plug device to said tool member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said coupling means includes a block extended from said barrel, a casing provided in said plug device and having a chamber formed therein, to receive said block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 6 further comprising means for locking said coupler to said plug device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 7 , wherein said locking means includes a flap provided between said barrel and said block of said coupler, said casing includes at least one wedge formed therein to engage with said flap of said coupler, and to lock said coupler to said plug device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said casing includes a Z-shaped slit formed therein, to increase a resilience of said at least one wedge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said longitudinal beam includes a handle provided thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said longitudinal beam includes a bar secured thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said longitudinal beam includes a chamber formed therein, and a bar includes an extension extended therefrom and engaged into said chamber of said longitudinal beam.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein said longitudinal beam includes at least one bulge extended into said chamber thereof, said extension of said bar includes at least one slot formed therein, to slidably receive said at least one bulge, and to position said extension of said bar to said longitudinal beam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tool support device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein said extension of said bar includes a lock notch formed therein, said longitudinal beam includes a latch extended therefrom and engaged into said lock notch of said extension of said bar, to lock said bar to said longitudinal beam.
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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) | 2008-02-15 | 2008-08-16 | 2009-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-02-15 | 2012-08-16 | 2013-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-02-15 | 2016-08-16 | 2017-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |