Processing tool

Abstract

A tool includes a monolithic plate having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length between the first end and the second end, and a thickness, the monolithic plate including a blade portion and a tang portion; a body formed on the tang portion; the body further including a pocket configured to hold a second tool, the pocket having an opening into the body, a length extending in a direction from the first end to the second end, and a depth perpendicular to the length; the pocket further including a tapered member that reduces the thickness of the pocket and is configured to hold a position of the second tool when the second tool is stored in the pocket; the body further including a fingernail slot aligned with the pocket, wherein the fingernail slot is a curved cutout.

Description

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on February 7, 2017, with application number 201780021871.3 (international application number PCT / US2017 / 016772) and entitled "Processing Tool". Background Technology Technical Field

[0004] Embodiments of the subject matter of this disclosure relate to a tool, and more specifically to a tool for treating surfaces.

[0005] Technical Discussion

[0006] It may be necessary to have rigid or flexible ergonomic tools that have a solid structure when used to work surfaces. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In one embodiment, a tool is provided, comprising:

[0008] A monolithic plate having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a length between the first end and the second end, and a thickness, the monolithic plate including a blade portion and a shank portion; and,

[0009] The main body is formed on the handle portion;

[0010] The main body further includes a slot chamber configured to hold a second tool, the slot chamber having an opening for entering the main body, a length extending in a direction from the first end to the second end, and a depth perpendicular to the length;

[0011] The slot chamber further includes a wedge-shaped member that reduces the thickness of the slot chamber and is configured to maintain the position of the second tool when the second tool is stored in the slot chamber; and,

[0012] The main body also includes a nail groove aligned with the slot chamber, wherein the nail groove is a curved cut.

[0013] Optionally, the body surrounds the handle portion and forms a handle.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting handle includes one or more holes.

[0015] Optionally, the body is engaged with the handle portion through one or more of the holes.

[0016] Optionally, the tool further includes a pin that is inserted through one or more of the holes.

[0017] Optionally, the pin is inserted into a portion of the top of the handle and a portion of the bottom of the handle.

[0018] Optionally, the blade portion also includes an edge.

[0019] Optionally, the wedge-shaped member has a first thickness near the opening of the slot and a second thickness near the interior of the slot.

[0020] Optionally, the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

[0021] Optionally, the second thickness provides tension to the second tool to hold the second tool in place.

[0022] Optionally, the tool further includes a hammerhead cover connected to an end of the body, and the hammerhead cover includes a rivet inserted through a rivet hole at the rear end of the handle and a hole in the body to secure the hammerhead cover to the body. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Referring to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments of the provided subject matter and further beneficial effects as described in more detail below.

[0024] Figure 1 This is the view of the tools.

[0025] Figure 2 A unitary plate with a blade portion and a tang portion is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 An integral plate with a blade section and a shank section is shown.

[0027] Figure 4 An integral plate with a blade section and a shank section is shown, with a shank member attached to the shank section.

[0028] Figure 5 An integral plate with a blade section and a shank section is shown, with a shank member attached to the shank section.

[0029] Figure 6 An integral plate with a blade section and a shank section is shown, with a shank member attached to the shank section.

[0030] Figure 7 A perspective view of the handle component is shown.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a longitudinal view of the cross-section of the handle component.

[0032] Figure 9A perspective view of the handle component is shown.

[0033] Figure 10 The handle component is shown.

[0034] Figure 11 A perspective view of the handle component is shown.

[0035] Figure 12 A handle member according to the subject matter of the present invention is shown.

[0036] Figure 13 A handle member according to the subject matter of the present invention is shown.

[0037] Figure 14 A handle member according to the subject matter of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 15 It is a cross-sectional view of the main body formed on the handle portion of the integral plate including the handle member.

[0039] Figure 16 A tool with a main body attached to a handle that is integrated into an integral plate is shown.

[0040] Figure 17 A tool with a main body attached to a handle that is integrated into an integral plate is shown.

[0041] Figure 18 A tool with a main body attached to a handle that is integrated into an integral plate is shown.

[0042] Figure 19 A tool with a main body attached to a mounting handle via a mounting pin is shown.

[0043] Figure 20 A tool with a main body attached to a handle that is integrated into an integral plate is shown.

[0044] Figure 21 A tool with an overlay is shown.

[0045] Figure 22 A tool with a hammerhead cap is shown.

[0046] Figure 23 The hammerhead cover is shown.

[0047] Figure 24 A rivet is shown for attaching the hammer cap to the tool.

[0048] Figure 25 A tool is shown having one or more gating holes in a handle formed by injection molding material.

[0049] Figure 26A tool with a groove communicating with one or more pouring holes on a handle is shown.

[0050] Figure 27 This is a cross-sectional view of the tool's handle.

[0051] Figure 28 The hammerhead cover is shown.

[0052] Figure 29 The interior of the hammerhead cover is shown.

[0053] Figure 30 The hammerhead cap and rivets are shown.

[0054] Figure 31 A tool with a nail puller is shown.

[0055] Figure 32 This is a cross-sectional view of the blade of a tool with a nail puller.

[0056] Figure 33 This is a view of a nail puller used with tools.

[0057] Figure 34 This is a cross-sectional view of the tool.

[0058] Figure 35 This is a cross-sectional view of the tool.

[0059] Figure 36 It is a view of a tool with an enlarged cross-section of the blade section.

[0060] Figure 37 This is an enlarged view of the blade section.

[0061] Figure 38 A tool with a slot for a second tool is shown.

[0062] Figure 39 A view of a tool with a slot chamber is shown.

[0063] Figure 40 A perspective view of the second tool stored in the tank is shown.

[0064] Figure 41 A perspective view of the second tool stored in the tank is shown.

[0065] Figure 42 A cross-sectional view of a tool with a slot chamber is shown.

[0066] Figure 43 A cross-sectional view of a tool with a slot chamber is shown, in which a second tool is located within the slot chamber.

[0067] Figure 44 An example of the tool is shown.

[0068] Figure 45 An example of the tool is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0069] Embodiments of the provided subject matter relate to a tool. A tool is provided comprising a monolithic plate including a blade portion and a shank portion. The tool may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite to the second end and has an edge. The shank portion may include a positioning hole, a first hole, a groove, a second hole, a rivet hole, and one or more teeth (also referred to as barbs or multiple barbs) on the side of the blade. The tool may include a shank member including a groove, a tab, and a notch. The monolithic plate may be positioned in the groove such that the notch and the positioning hole engage, and the tab supports a portion of the shank portion. The tool includes a body formed to form a handle and manufactured by injection molding. The injection mold and material can be used to attach the shank portion to the tool body through at least one of the first or second holes and around the one or more teeth. The tool includes a coating on the body to form the handle. The tool includes a hammer cap at an end of the body, the hammer cap being attached to the handle by a rivet through a rivet hole. This application includes features of both the practical and decorative designs of the tool described herein.

[0070] Figures 1 to 45 The tool 100 or the tool's features, components or appearance are shown. Figure 1 A tool 100 is shown, comprising an integral plate 201 including an exposed blade portion 102 and a shank portion 103 located within a handle 104. The handle 104 surrounds and is coupled to the shank portion 103 to provide stability and strength to the tool 100. The tool 100 also includes a shank member 106, which is partially exposed from and partially coupled to the handle 104 to form the handle 104. The handle 104 may include an injection-molded material and a coating layer covering the injection-molded material, wherein the injection-molded material forms a body 107 (at least in...). Figures 16 to 18 (As shown in the figure) and engages with the shank portion 103 via one or more slots, holes, or combinations thereof. The tool 100 may also include a hammer cap 108 at the end of the body 107, wherein the hammer cap 108 is secured to the end of the body 107 by a rivet 109 and a mating hole, the rivet 109 passing through a rivet hole in the shank portion, and the alignment hole passing through the body 107 and the hammer cap 108. The tool 100 provides a structure with rigidity and durability.

[0071] The blade portion 102 may include a front end 110 and a rear end 112, wherein the rear end 112 is opposite to the front end 110, and the front end 110 is the first end 202 of the integral plate 201. The front end 110 may include an edge 114, wherein the edge 114 may be a scraped edge, a beveled edge, a cut edge, etc., but is not limited thereto. The blade portion 102 may also include one or more edges. In other embodiments, the blade portion 102 may have one or more edges, bevels, curved edges, or other shapes.

[0072] The blade portion 102 may include multiple edges or curved edges that provide functionality. For example, the blade portion 102 may include one or more edges for scraping, removing materials (e.g., putty), cleaning (e.g., coating roller cleaning, paint roller cleaning, roller cleaning, etc.), enlarging or opening cracks (e.g., opening or enlarging cracks for repairing, fixing, finishing, etc.), applying materials (e.g., applying putty), etc.

[0073] Tool 100 may include at least one of the following edges: scraper edge; roller cap cleaner edge; paint can opener edge; extension tool edge; applicator edge; crack and crease cleaner edge; nail or embossing tool edge; wrench hole edge; wrench hole edge for spray gun attachment; 11 / 16-inch wrench hole edge; 3 / 4-inch wrench hole edge; screw drive tool (e.g., Phillips head) edge; screw drive tool (e.g., flathead) edge; screw drive tool in a chamber that can be stored in the tool handle; nail puller edge; bottle opener edge; combinations of these; and / or others. Additionally, tool 100 may include a chamber for storing / holding a second tool. It should be understood that the blade portion 102 may include various curved edges, sides, shapes, constructions, and orientations, and the blade portion 102 is not limited to the subject matter of this invention.

[0074] The blade portion 102 may include one or more edges or features. By way of example and not limitation, the edge may be a scraper, spreader, cutter, paint can opener, roller cleaner, bottle opener, handle or grip, hex wrench, drill bit, socket, etc.

[0075] Next refer to Figure 2 The diagram shows a perspective view of the integral plate 201. The integral plate 201 includes a first end 202, which may include one or more edges for surface treatment or for applying force. By way of example and not limitation, the first end 202 may include a blade portion 102 and a shank portion 103. For example, the shank portion 103 may be included within a handle 104 or within an outer material, but is not limited thereto. The integral plate 201 may also include a positioning hole 206, a first hole 208, a groove 210, a second hole 212, and a rivet hole 214. The integral plate 201 also includes one or more barbs 216 or teeth to increase rigidity and to attach the shank portion to the material formed or made into the handle 104.

[0076] Tool 100 is configured to increase rigidity, strength, and durability. The structure of tool 100 includes an available shank member 106 (at least in…) Figures 4 to 15 (Discussed above) and other features to ensure increased strength and rigidity of tool 100 during construction. As discussed above, an injection mold can be used so that injection material flows into and through at least one of the first hole 208, groove 210, second hole 212, etc. It should be understood that the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201 may include one or more through holes or openings to allow a fixed connection to be formed between the injection material forming the handle 104 and the handle portion 103. The illustrations and orientations of the first hole 208, second hole 212, and groove 210 are merely illustrative, and the invention is not limited thereto.

[0077] In other embodiments, one or more holes (e.g., first hole 208, second hole 212, additional holes, or combinations thereof) may serve as receiving pins to secure the handle portion 103 to a material forming part of the handle 104. For example, a pin may penetrate the handle portion 103 and be inserted into and / or into a portion of the handle 104. In other embodiments, a pin may be inserted into the handle portion 103 as well as into a portion of the top and bottom of the handle 104. It should be understood that at least one pin may be used to secure the handle portion 103 to the handle 104.

[0078] Next refer to Figure 3 The diagram illustrates an integral plate 201, which includes a first end 202 and a second end 204 opposite to each other. The integral plate 201 may comprise a solid material, particularly steel or metal. The integral plate 201 may be manufactured by a stamping process; however, it should be understood that the integral plate 201 can be manufactured by various techniques or manufacturing processes selected through reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The integral plate 201 may include a thickness and a length from the first end 202 to the second end 204. It should be understood that the thickness of the blade portion 102 of the integral plate 201 may be uniform or varied. In other examples, the thickness of the shank portion 103 may be uniform or varied.

[0079] The handle portion 103 may be rectangular in shape, with uniform width and thickness, wherein the width may vary due to one or more barbs 216 near the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103. The rear end 118 may include rounded corners or square corners.

[0080] The integral plate 201 may include a blade portion 102 and a shank portion 103. As discussed, the integral plate 201 may include a first end 202 and a second end 204 opposite to the first end 202. The blade portion 102 may include a front end 110 and a rear end 112, and the shank portion 103 may include a front end 116 and a rear end 118 opposite to the front end 116. The blade portion 102 and the shank portion 103 form the integral plate 201 such that the blade portion 102 transitions to the shank portion 103 at a transition position 105. It should be understood that the transition position 105 may be located at a specified position between the rear end 112 and the front end 116 or may be located at an overlapping position between the rear end 112 and the front end 116. It should be understood that the first end 202 of the integral plate 201 is the front end 110 of the blade portion 102, and the second end 204 is the rear end of the shank portion 103.

[0081] The handle portion 103 may include one or more holes, barbs (e.g., teeth), or grooves to provide a connection with the body 107 formed on the handle portion 103 (at least in Figures 16 to 20 The combination of the components shown in the figure forms the handle 104. Specifically, the handle portion may include a positioning hole 206, a first hole 208, a groove 210, a second hole 212, and a rivet hole 214. Furthermore, the handle portion 103 may include one or more barbs 216 or teeth. It should be understood that the shapes of the positioning hole 206, the first hole 208, the second hole 212, and the rivet hole 214 can be selected based on reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the spirit of the invention, and are not limited to circular shapes. The groove 210 is shown as a round hole, but is not limited to the shape of the groove 210 depicted in the figure; the shape of the groove 210 can be selected based on reasonable engineering judgment. The rivet hole 214 can be configured to receive a rivet 109. It should be understood that the hammer cap 108 can be connected by a rivet 109, a pin, a locking member, a rod, or a combination thereof. The invention is not limited to connecting the hammer cap 108 to the second end 204 by a rivet 109, and the connection can be selected based on reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0082] The shank portion 103 may include one or more holes or slots for engaging with the material forming the body 107 located on the shank portion 103. Specifically, the engagement between the shank portion 103 and the body 107 may be based on having the material forming the body 107 surround the shank portion 103 and having the material forming the body 107 pass through the shank portion 103 through one or more holes or slots. By having the material forming the body 107 pass through one or more holes or slots, the rigidity and durability of the tool 100 are increased. The barb 216 or teeth also increase the engagement with the body 107 by having the material forming the body 107 surround the barb 216.

[0083] The handle portion 103 may include any suitable number of holes or slots for engaging with the body 107. Specifically, the handle portion 103 includes holes and slots to allow material comprising the body 107 to pass through the handle portion 103 for engagement or connection to the handle portion 103. It should be understood that the handle portion 103 may include one or more holes and / or one or more slots, or combinations thereof, to provide engagement and connection.

[0084] In one embodiment, the mounting handle 103 includes a center line about the width of the mounting handle 103, wherein the positioning hole 206, the first hole 208, the groove 210, the second hole 212, and the rivet hole 214 are aligned. In another embodiment, one or more of the positioning hole 206, the first hole 208, the groove 210, the second hole 212, or a combination thereof may not be aligned with the center line.

[0085] In this embodiment, the groove 210 may be located near the center of the handle portion 103 between the front end 116 and the rear end 118. It should be understood that the groove 210 may be offset from the center between the front end 116 and the rear end 118. The positioning hole 206 may be located in the portion of the handle portion 103 between the groove 210 and the front end 116. The first hole 208 may be located between the positioning hole 206 and the groove 210. The second hole 212 may be located between the groove 210 and the rivet hole 214. The rivet hole 214 may be located at or near the rear end 118.

[0086] The first hole 208 can be configured to receive a pin connecting the body 107 and the handle portion 103. The positioning hole 206 can be configured to receive a protrusion 306 located on the tongue 302 of the handle member 106 (discussed in more detail below). As discussed, the barb 216, the groove 210, and the second hole 212 can connect and engage the body 107 to the handle portion 103 based on the material used to manufacture the body 107, the material passing through the second hole 212 and the groove 210, and the material engaging around the barb 216.

[0087] Figures 4 to 6 A view of an integral plate 201 with a handle member 106 connected to the integral plate 201 at a transition position 105 is shown. The handle member 106 may include a channel 304 for receiving the integral plate 201. Specifically, the handle member 106 can be positioned at the handle portion 103 from the rear end 118 and moved forward to the transition position 105. The handle member 106 provides stability to the handle portion 103 because it supports a portion of the front end 116 of the handle portion.

[0088] exist Figures 7 to 15The handle member 106 is shown in more detail below. The handle member 106 may include a length between a front end 301 and a rear end 303, wherein the rear end 303 may include a tongue 302 having a protrusion 306 configured to engage with a positioning hole 206 on the handle portion 103. A channel 304 may be located between the front end 301 and the rear end 303 and is configured to receive the handle portion 103 such that the handle member 106 is located at a transition position 105 on the integral plate 201.

[0089] The shank member 106 may include a leading edge 305 located at the front end 301 and surrounding the periphery of the shank member 106. The leading edge 305 may be configured to abut the rear end 112 of the blade portion 102. The shank member 106 may also include a ridge 307 near the leading edge 305, the ridge 307 surrounding the periphery of the shank member to enclose a channel 304. The shank member 106 may include an additional ridge 308 near the ridge 307, wherein the additional ridge 308 extends longitudinally from the ridge 307 on the shank member 106 to the tongue 302.

[0090] The shank member 106 may include a tongue 302 supporting the blade portion 102 and a channel 304 for receiving the integral plate 201. The integral plate 201, or a portion thereof, may be inserted into the channel 304. Furthermore, the shank member 106 may include a protrusion 306 connecting to a positioning hole 206 on the shank portion 103. Figures 7 to 9 The embodiment shown illustrates a handle member 106, wherein an additional ridge 308 surrounds a channel 304 around the periphery of the handle member 106. In other embodiments, the handle member 106 may include, for example, Figure 10 The material shown is less, wherein one side of the handle member 106 includes a protrusion 306 but does not include an additional ridge 308.

[0091] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of tool 100, in which a handle member 106 is incorporated into a body 107 that forms part of a handle 104. Depending on the material chosen for forming or manufacturing the body, the handle member 106 may be integrally formed with the body 107. Specifically, if the body 107 surrounding the handle portion 103 is formed using an injection molding process, the outer surface of the handle member 106 (e.g., from the leading edge 305 to the tongue 302 and the protrusion 306) will be fused to the body 107. For example, the injection molding material will melt a portion of the outer surface of the handle member 106 and make it part of the body 107. Specifically, one or more additional ridges 308 will be fused into the body 107.

[0092] Figures 16 to 18A body 107, manufactured on and surrounding the handle portion 103, is shown to form a handle 104 or a portion thereof. As discussed, the body 107 may be made of injection-molded material that flows such that the body 107 engages with the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201. The body 107 extends from the ridge 307 toward the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103. That is, the body 107 extends longitudinally from the ridge 307 to the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103. Thus, the body 107 terminates at the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103. The body 107 may be formed to include a through-hole or aperture that aligns with one or more holes or slots included on the handle portion 103. Figure 18 As shown, the rear end 118 of the mounting handle 103 of the integral plate 201 is shown at the end of the main body 107.

[0093] As discussed, the body 107 may be manufactured around the handle 103 between the leading edge 305 and the rear end 318 of the handle portion 103. In embodiments, the body 107 may be an injection-molded material such as plastic, but is not limited thereto. The body 107 may be manufactured to form part of the handle 104. The injection-molded material may be plastic, but is not limited to, and may be injected around and around a portion of the handle portion 103 and the handle member 106.

[0094] The body 107 may include a trailing edge 405, which includes a periphery surrounding the body 107 and provides an isolation portion that terminates at a fixed position on the hammer cap 108. For aesthetic purposes, the trailing edge 405 may include the same shape and curvature as the leading edge 305, wherein the leading edge 305 and the trailing edge 405 define a gripping area generally referred to as the handle 104. Specifically, from the front side of the tool 100, the trailing edge 405 may include a curved surface extending toward the leading edge 305, and the leading edge 305 may include a curved surface extending toward the blade portion 102. The leading edge 305 may include a periphery surrounding the shank member 106. Furthermore, the trailing edge 405 may include a periphery surrounding the body 107. Figure 21 As discussed, coating layer 2102 can be formed between leading edge 305 and trailing edge 405 to provide a more tacky texture for easy gripping or holding.

[0095] Furthermore, the handle 104 can be manufactured from injection molding material and the mold can form one or more holes (e.g., a first hole 208, a second hole 212, or other holes). Holes in the handle 104 that are not filled with injection molding material can be used to insert or secure one or more pins that pass through the handle 104 (e.g., injection molding material) and / or the blade portion 102.

[0096] It should be understood that the body 107 may include one or more holes or slots to facilitate engagement with the mounting portion 103 of the integral plate 201 and / or to provide additional injection molding through the alignment slot 410 and one or more gating holes (discussed below).

[0097] By way of example only and not limitation of the invention, the body 107 may include a first alignment hole 408 for positioning the first hole 208 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201. The body 107 may also include an alignment rivet hole 414 aligned with the rivet hole 214. Furthermore, the body 107 may include an alignment groove 410 aligned with the slot 210. The alignment groove 410 and the slot 210 may be used to engage the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201 and serve as an inlet for injecting a second material to form part of the handle 104. It should be understood that the body 107 may include an additional alignment hole for the second hole 212.

[0098] In a specific example, alignment grooves 410 and 210 can be used to inject a first or second material into the body 107, the first and second materials having different colors to form markings, symbols, or text on the body 107. In this example, one or more gating holes (first gating hole 1102, second gating hole 1104, and third gating hole 1106) can be used. As shown, alignment groove 410 is located on the back of tool 100. Figure 26 ), and the pouring hole can be located on the front side of tool 100 ( Figure 25 It should be understood that embodiments may include one or more gating holes, and the number of gating holes may be selected by reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the scope of protection of the invention. For example, body 107 may include seven (7) gating holes.

[0099] Next refer to Figures 25 to 26The diagram illustrates a tool 100 having a blade portion 102 and a body 107 forming a portion of a handle 104 (made of injection-molded material), wherein the material of the body 107 surrounds a portion of a shank portion 103 of an integral plate 201. After being made of injection-molded material, the body 107 can be manufactured to include an alignment groove 410 that connects the body 107 to the other side at a first gating hole 1102, a second gating hole 1104, and a third gating hole 1106 (collectively, "gating holes"). It should be understood that there may be one or more gating holes, and is not limited to the three gating holes shown in this example. The alignment groove 410 and the gating holes allow for injection molding of an identifier with material. In other embodiments, the alignment groove 410 and the gating holes are used to inject a second material to form a portion of the body 107 or a portion forming a portion of the handle 104. For example, a portion of the body 107 may be made of a first material, and the alignment groove 410 may be used to inject a second material. Alignment groove 410 and pouring hole can also be like Figure 27 As shown in the cross-sectional view, the triangular shape is used to convey injection material to form a logo, symbol, or text, so that the logo, symbol, or text can be drawn on the front side of the tool 100. Figures 19 to 20 The illustration shows that, with the use of alignment grooves 410, grooves 210, and gating holes in both the first and second materials, an identifier is formed on the front side of the body 107 using injection molding material technology with the second material.

[0100] As described and discussed above, the shank portion 103 can be secured to the body 107 by one or more pins, which connect the shank portion 103 to the body 107 through holes or slots. Specifically, pins inserted into holes or slots can be used to provide a more "rigid" rather than a "flexible" blade. It should be understood that the flexible blade portion 102 may not include one or more pins, but the rigid blade portion 102 may include one or more pins. (Refer to...) Figure 19 Tool 100 is shown as having a pin 1902 inserted into a first alignment hole 408 and a first hole 208 to facilitate attachment of the shank 103 to the body 107. It should be understood that one or more pins may be used to secure the shank 103 to the body 107, and pin 1902 is not limited to use in the first alignment hole 408 and the first hole 208. For example, without a pin (e.g., allowing material to pass through the first hole 208), the first hole 208 may be used for engagement with the body 107, and the second hole 212 may be used for the pin. In such an example, the body 107 may include an alignment hole for the second hole 212, into which the pin may be inserted. Figure 19As shown, pin 1902 is located on the upper part of body 107 to increase the stability and rigidity of tool 100. Pin 1902 can be metal, plastic, wood, natural fiber, composite material, or a combination thereof. In other embodiments, in tool 100, a second pin can be used to secure shank 103 to body 107, wherein the second pin corresponds to second hole 212 and the first pin 1902 corresponds to first hole 208. Furthermore, any suitable number of pins and holes can be used to secure shank 103 to body 107.

[0101] Next refer to Figure 21 Tool 100 is shown having a coating 2102 located between leading edge 305 and trailing edge 405 on the front and rear sides of body 107 to form part of handle 104. Coating 2102 may exclude a portion of a predetermined area before body 107 is formed. Furthermore, a portion of the predetermined area may be aligned with markings, symbols, and / or text formed by the gating hole, alignment groove 410, and groove 210. Coating 2102 may be an exterior part of handle 104 and may be a material chosen by reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. By way of example and not limitation, coating 2102 may be thermoplastic rubber (e.g., also referred to as (TPR)), plastic, molding material, composite material, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, etc. The exterior of handle 104 may be partially manufactured by secondary molding of plastic, rubber, TPR (thermoplastic rubber), or a combination thereof. TPR may have a hardness of 74 ± 4 (actual Shore hardness), but is not limited thereto.

[0102] Figure 22 Tool 100 is shown, which includes a hammer cap 108 attached to a second end 204 of tool 100. The hammer cap 108 may be configured to be fixed to an end of body 107, abutting a rear edge 405. A rivet 109 may be used to pass through and align with rivet holes 414. It should be understood that the hammer cap 108 can be attached to the second end 204 of tool 100 by reasonable engineering judgment, and can be attached to the second end 204 of tool 100 by rivets, rods, pins, connecting members, bolts, screws, nails, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0103] The hammer cap 108 can be positioned to contact the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201. Specifically, the interior of the hammer cap 108 contacts the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 and the end of the body 107.

[0104] Figures 23 to 24 and Figures 28 to 30The hammer cap 108 and rivet 109 are shown in more detail. The hammer cap 108 may include an impact surface 2302, a front side, a rear side, and sidewalls connected thereto to form a female component that mates with a male component, wherein the male component is the end of the body 107. The front side of the hammer cap 108 is located at... Figure 22 As shown in the diagram, the rear side of the hammerhead cover 108 is a mirror image of the front side. The front and rear sides of the hammerhead cover 108 may each include a first rivet through-hole and a second rivet through-hole (collectively referred to as "rivet through-hole 2304"). The rivet through-hole 2304 is aligned with rivet hole 214 and aligned rivet hole 414, wherein each hole, collectively referred to as the rivet through-hole, can be configured to receive a rivet 109 (in...). Figure 24 (As shown in detail below). Furthermore, the rivet through hole 2304 is configured to receive the rivet 109, such that a through hole is provided to allow passage through the hammer cap 108 and the tool 100.

[0105] The interior of the hammerhead cover 108 is as follows Figure 29 and Figure 30 As shown, the inner surface opposite to the impact surface 2302 may include one or more teeth 2306. One or more teeth 2306 may contact the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201. In other embodiments, one or more teeth may be positioned at the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201.

[0106] As discussed, the hammer cap 108 can be mounted on the second end 204 of the body 107 that covers the handle portion 103. A rivet 109 can be inserted through the hammer cap 108, through the body 107 forming the handle 104 (e.g., injection-molded material), and through a rivet hole 214 in the integral plate 201. It should be understood that pins or other objects can be inserted, and the invention is not limited to rivets. Specifically, connecting members can be used to secure the handle 104, the handle portion 103, and the hammer cap 108.

[0107] As discussed, in other embodiments, the second end 204 of the tool 100 (particularly the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201) may include two or more teeth 2306 to contact the interior of the hammer cap 108. This may be a plurality of teeth 2306 providing multiple contact points to the interior of the hammer cap 108. In other embodiments, the hammer cap 108 may include an interior comprising two or more teeth 2306 to contact the rear end 118 of the handle portion 103 of the integral plate 201.

[0108] Figures 31 to 33A nail puller 1602 is shown, which may be included on or within a blade portion 102. The nail puller 1602 may include a bevel connecting an inner diameter on the bottom side of the blade portion 102 and an outer diameter on the top side of the blade portion 102, wherein the inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter. It should be understood that the nail puller 1602 may be, but is not limited to, shapes such as circular, oval, rhomboid, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, elliptical, trapezoidal, pentagonal, octagonal, etc. Figure 32 As shown in the cross-sectional view, the nail puller 1602 may include a reduced thickness to a hole for receiving a nail head or article to be removed. In other embodiments, the cross-sectional view of the nail puller 1602 may include a uniform thickness.

[0109] Figures 34 to 35 This is a cross-sectional view of tool 100, showing integral plate 201, handle 103, blade 102, body 107, coating layer 2102, hammer cap 108, handle member 106, etc.

[0110] Next refer to Figure 36 and Figure 37 The image shows a tool 100 with a blade portion 102, which includes a micro-bevel angle 3702. In an embodiment, the blade portion 102... Figure 37 The angle of the edge shown may include a micro-bevel 3702 instead of a 90-degree angle. For example, the micro-bevel 3702 can eliminate a very sharp 90-degree angle on the outer edge of the working part of the blade portion 102. The micro-bevel 3702 eliminates concerns about gouging and provides safety for the user and / or for cutting dry tape when laying plaster in the corner of a room. For example, the curvature on the micro-bevel 3702 may be 0.020.

[0111] Figures 38 to 43 A tool 100 is shown including a slot 3802 for a second tool 3804. The slot 3802 may be incorporated within a portion of a body 107 and a handle 104, the portion including a hole through a coating layer 2102 into the body 107. The slot may include a length 3803 in a direction from a trailing edge 405 to a leading edge 305, and a depth orthogonal or approximately orthogonal to the length 3803. The slot 3802 may include a curved cutout 3806 allowing access to the second tool 3804 via a finger or nail.

[0112] As shown in the figure, the slot 3802 can be L-shaped, corresponding to the L-shaped second tool 3804. It should be understood that the slot 3802 can have a shape and size chosen through reasonable engineering judgment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. By way of example and not limitation, the internal shape of the slot 3802 can correspond to the second tool 3804. It should also be understood that the second tool 3804 can be stored or held in the slot 3802 located in the body 107 of the handle 104. The slot 3802 can include a thickness corresponding to the thickness of the second tool 3804.

[0113] The slot 3802 may also include a wedge-shaped member 3808, which facilitates holding the second tool 3804 in a suitable position within the slot 3802. The wedge-shaped member 3808 may have a first thickness near the opening of the slot 3802 and a second thickness near the interior of the slot 3802, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. The second thickness provides tension to the second tool 3804 to facilitate holding the second tool 3804 in its position. Therefore, the wedge-shaped member 3808 reduces the thickness of the slot 3802 compared to the second tool 3804 to provide a tight fit on the inside.

[0114] Next refer to Figure 40 and Figure 41 A second tool 3804 is shown in an embodiment. The second tool 3804 may include a first end 3810, a gripping portion 3814, and a second end 3812, wherein the second tool 3804 may have a generally "L"-shaped shape. The first end 3810 extends from the gripping portion 3814, and the second end 3812 extends from the gripping portion 3814, wherein the first end 3810 and the second end 3812 are perpendicular to each other. In an embodiment, the second tool 3804 may include a flat head on the first end 3810 and a cross-grooved head on the second end 3812. The gripping portion 3814 may include a nail groove 3816 to facilitate removal from a groove chamber 3802. It should be understood that the first end 3810 and / or the second end 3812 may include various edges, tools, features, etc. It should be understood that the nail groove may be located on both sides of the gripping portion 3814. The invention is not limited to the flat head and cross-grooved head on the second tool 3804.

[0115] Figure 42 This is a cross-sectional view of the handle of tool 100, showing the slot 3802 and wedge member 3808 without the second tool 3804. Figure 43 This is a cross-sectional view of the handle of tool 100, showing the slot 3802 with a second tool 3804 and a wedge member 3808.

[0116] Next refer to Figure 44 and Figure 45Embodiments of tool 100 may include a hammer cap 108 on the opposite end of edge 114. In other embodiments, tool 100 may include a thin film measuring device that is retractable or detachable from handle 104 or an end of handle 104 (e.g., the opposite end of edge 114). In yet another embodiment, the tool may include a hammer cap 108 detachably attached to an end of tool 100 (e.g., the opposite end of edge 114), wherein the hammer cap 108 may store or hold a second tool (e.g., a screwdriver, drill bit, etc.). In other examples, the hammer cap 108 may be secured to the end of handle 104 of tool 100, wherein the hammer cap 108 is secured to the end of handle 104 by riveting. Tool 100 may also include a can opener on the opposite end of edge 114 or on the blade portion 102.

[0117] In an embodiment, the blade portion 102 may include a thickness and length exposed from the handle 104 (e.g., exposed from a handle member 106 attached to or coupled to the body 107 forming the handle 104). In an example, the thickness of the blade portion 102 may vary over its length from the front end 110 to the rear end 112. For example, the length of the blade portion 102 may include one or more segments, each of which may have its own length and / or thickness. For example, the thickness of the blade portion 102 may decrease from the rear end 112 to the front end 110 of the blade portion.

[0118] In a specific embodiment, the blade portion 102 may have a portion exposed from the handle 104 and / or the shank member 106, and this portion may be divided into three (3) segments, such as a top segment, a middle segment, and a bottom segment. In this embodiment, the top segment may have a first thickness, the middle segment may have a second thickness, and the bottom segment may have a third thickness. By way of example and not limitation, the first thickness and the third thickness may be greater than the second thickness. In other embodiments, the first thickness is equal to the third thickness, and the second thickness is less than the first thickness and the third thickness. It should be understood that the portion of the blade portion 102 exposed from the shank member 106 and / or the handle 104 may include one or more segments, wherein each segment may include its own thickness.

[0119] In other embodiments, a slot or chamber may be incorporated into the handle 104, wherein the slot or chamber may store a tool, a portion thereof, or an object. For example, the tool or object may be a screwdriver (e.g., flathead, Phillips head, etc.), a socket, a wrench, a receptacle, pliers, a bottle opener, a can opener, a knife, a blade, a nail puller, a hex wrench, an internal hex wrench, a needle, a tape divider, a pencil, a pen, a writing device, a laser pointer, a level, a wireless headset, a battery, a measuring tape, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0120] In one embodiment, the tool may include a handle with a groove. The groove may store or hold one or more screw-driven tools (standard head and Phillips head). For example, the groove or opening for storing the tool may have a slight chamfer to minimize the possibility of cutting injury to the end user. The stored tool may be a removable and replaceable "driver key" (e.g., a thumb tab with two screw-driven drill bits).

[0121] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in the various drawings denote the same or corresponding parts. However, the inclusion of the same element in different drawings does not mean that a given embodiment must include such an element or that all embodiments of the invention include such an element.

[0122] The aforementioned elements (e.g., tool 100, blade portion 102, shank portion 103, body 107, shank member 106, handle 104, etc.) have been described in conjunction with the interactions between multiple components and / or elements. It should be understood that these elements may include certain specific elements or sub-elements, some specific elements or sub-elements, and / or additional elements. Furthermore, one or more elements and / or sub-elements may be combined into a single assembly to provide integrated functionality. Elements may also interact with one or more other elements not specifically described herein.

[0123] In the specification and claims, reference will be made to several terms having the following meanings. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “the” include the plural. Approximate expressions used throughout the specification and claims may be used to modify quantitative expressions that allow for variation without causing a change in the essential function associated with them. Therefore, values ​​modified by terms such as “about” are not limited to specified exact values. In some cases, approximate expressions may correspond to the precision of the instruments used to measure the values. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the use of the terms “first,” “second,” etc., does not indicate order or importance, but rather distinguishes different elements.

[0124] As used herein, the terms “may” and “may” indicate a possibility of occurring in a range of situations; possess a specific property, characteristic, or function; and / or qualify one verb by expressing one or more of the capabilities, functions, or possibilities associated with the qualifying verb. Thus, the use of “may” and “may” indicates that the modified term is clearly appropriate, capable, or suitable for the specified function, function, or usage, while taking into account that in some cases the modified term may sometimes be inappropriate, impractical, or unsuitable. For example, a result or function may be expected in some situations, while in others such a result or function will not occur; this distinction is achieved through the terms “may” and “may”.

[0125] This document uses exemplary descriptions to disclose the subject matter, including best practices, and also enables those skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using the apparatus or system and performing the associated methods. The scope of protection of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that would occur to those skilled in the art. Other examples are also within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that are not indistinguishable from the literal language of the claims, or if other examples include equivalent structural elements that are not substantially different from the literal language of the claims.

Claims

1. A tool comprising: a monolithic plate having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length between the first end and the second end, and a thickness, the monolithic plate including a blade portion and a tang portion; and a body formed on the tang portion; wherein the body further comprises a slot chamber configured to hold a second tool, the slot chamber having an opening into the body, a length extending in a direction from the first end to the second end, and a depth perpendicular to the length; wherein the slot chamber further comprises a wedge-shaped member that reduces the thickness of the slot chamber and has a first thickness proximate the opening of the slot chamber and a second thickness proximate an interior of the slot chamber, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness, the wedge-shaped member configured to hold a position of the second tool when the second tool is stored in the slot chamber; and wherein the body further comprises a fingernail slot aligned with the slot chamber, wherein the fingernail slot is a curved cutout, wherein the tool further comprises a tang member having a channel for receiving the monolithic plate and disposed at a transition location between the blade portion and the tang portion of the monolithic plate to surround the monolithic plate, the tang member including a ridge that encircles the channel along a circumference of the tang member, the tang member formed separately from the body, and at least a portion of an outer surface of the tang member is surrounded by and joined to the body.

2. The tool of claim 1, wherein, the body surrounds the tang portion and forms a handle.

3. The tool of claim 2, wherein, the tang portion includes one or more holes.

4. The tool of claim 3, wherein, the body is joined to the tang portion through the one or more holes.

5. The tool of claim 3, wherein, the tool further comprises a pin inserted through the one or more holes.

6. The tool of claim 5, wherein, the pin is inserted into a portion of a top of the handle and a portion of a bottom of the handle.

7. The tool of claim 1, wherein, the blade portion further comprises an edge.

8. The tool of claim 1, wherein, the second thickness provides tension to the second tool to facilitate holding the second tool in its position.

9. The tool of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, the tool further comprises a hammer head cover connected to an end of the body and including a rivet inserted through a rivet hole of a rear end of the tang portion and a hole in the body to secure the hammer head cover to the body.

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