Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Handle – handle component – or handle adjunct
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-03
2001-10-23
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3629)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct
C280S047340, C016S903000, C137S899000, C312S902000, C312S249800
Reexamination Certificate
active
06305049
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a combination tool bar for use with pneumatic tools and, in particular, to a combination toolbar for attachment to a moveable toolbox for use with a plurality of pneumatic and rechargeable electric tools.
Use of pneumatic and rechargeable electric tools is common place in the automotive industry. Space limitations that may be encountered in a workshop in which pneumatic and electric tools are being used are a problem for workshop personnel. Hoses from a source of compressed air to a pneumatic tool are stretched about the workshop. Battery chargers are often piled on top of toolboxes or work surfaces. Pneumatic tool stands and other such equipment take up precious space in the workshop and around the vehicle being built or repaired. Additionally, the cluttered work area is hazardous for the worker.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore the primary object of the present invention to provide an air pressure tool bar which combines a compressed air distribution station with a handle for a toolbox or moveable tool cart.
Another important object of the present invention is to provide an air pressure tool bar for a toolbox or moveable tool cart, as aforesaid, which also incorporates a battery charger therein.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus which does not require additional space within a workshop.
Still another important object of the subject invention is to provide an apparatus that reduces clutter associated with separate compressed air stands and battery chargers.
These and other objects of the present invention are achieved by integrating a compressed air station and a battery pack recharger in a tool bar. The tool bar replaces a conventional handle on a moveable tool cart or toolbox thus requiring no additional space in the workshop. In an automobile repair workshop, the mechanic typically places tools from a toolbox on a tool cart or moves the toolbox close to the vehicle to be repaired so that the needed tools are close to the work area. The pneumatic tools used to work on the vehicle may be stored in the toolbox along with portable electric tools and conventional tools such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. The tool bar provides the convenience of having the compressed air outlets and battery chargers necessary for the pneumatic and portable electric tools respectively integrated with the toolbox without requiring additional space or equipment. Thus the compressed air outlets and battery chargers are always available wherever the toolbox is moved.
Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein is set forth by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of this invention.
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Browne Lynne H.
Chase & Yakimo, L.C.
Hutton Doug
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