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US 7,987,748 B2Granted
Identification structure of a tool with two colors
OwnerKuo Tung Chiuinventor
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Abstract
An identification structure of a tool with two colors includes a tool body having an engaging surface, and an identification ring. The identification ring is made of elastic polymer, composed of an inner layer and an outer layer having diverse colors. The identification ring is mounted around the engaging surface of the tool body, having the outer layer fitted in an intermediate portion of the inner layer to make an upper and a lower edge of the inner layer extending outside the outer layer. So, the two edges of the inner layer have the same color and the intermediate portion of the identification ring has two different colors, keeping them apt to be recognized.
Claims17
A tool identifier, comprising:
- a tool body comprising an engaging surface,
- an identification ring mounted around the engaging surface, comprising
- an annular ring shaped inner layer with elasticity comprising
- an intermediate portion comprising an inner abutment face with at least one projecting portion;
- an upper edge adjacent to the intermediate portion, and
- a lower edge adjacent to the intermediate portion, and
- wherein the inner layer comprises a first color and a first high molecular polymer, and
- an annular ring shaped outer layer with elasticity comprising
- an outer abutment face,
- a first outer edge,
- a second outer edge, and
- an at least one aperture, and
- wherein the outer layer comprises a second color diverse and easily distinguishable by ordinary human eyesight from the first color, and a second high molecular polymer, and
- wherein the outer abutment face abuts the inner abutment face, the first outer edge abuts the upper edge, the second outer edge abuts the lower edge, and the at least one projecting portion extends through the at least one aperture.
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A labeled tool, comprising:
- a tool element comprising an axis, an outer perimeter of a first dimension and a circumferential groove therein comprising a perimeter of a second dimension less than said first dimension, and comprising parallel sidewalls substantially perpendicular to said axis;
- and
- a ring disposed within said groove comprising two parallel edges each confronting a corresponding one of said groove sidewalls, and an inner surface disposed on said groove perimeter, and an outer surface, and comprising
- an annular identifier wherein said identifier comprises an identifier having apertures therein disposed about said circumference, and wherein said retaining layer extends through said identifier apertures, and
- a retaining layer engaging said annular identifier, said two parallel edges and said inner surface of said ring, and being disposed in said groove and retained to said tool element.
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A labeled tool, comprising:
- a tool element comprising an axis, an outer perimeter of a first dimension and a circumferential groove therein comprising a perimeter of a second dimension less than said first dimension, and comprising parallel sidewalls substantially perpendicular to said axis;
- and
- a ring disposed within said groove comprising two parallel edges each confronting a corresponding one of said groove sidewalls, and an inner surface disposed on said groove perimeter, and an outer surface, and comprising
- an annular identifier, and
- a retaining layer engaging said annular identifier, said two parallel edges and said inner surface of said ring, and being disposed in said groove and retained to said tool element,
- wherein said annular identifier and said retaining layer comprises rigid materials, and wherein said retaining layer comprises a rigidity lower than said annular identifier rigidity.
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A labeled tool, comprising:
- a tool element comprising an axis, an outer perimeter of a first dimension and a circumferential groove therein comprising a perimeter of a second dimension less than said first dimension, and comprising parallel sidewalls substantially perpendicular to said axis;
- and
- a ring disposed within said groove comprising two parallel edges each confronting a corresponding one of said groove sidewalls, and an inner surface disposed on said groove perimeter, and an outer surface, and comprising
- an annular identifier, and
- a retaining layer engaging said annular identifier, said two parallel edges and said inner surface of said ring, and being disposed in said groove and retained to said tool element, wherein said retaining layer comprises a moldable material, comprising at least one of TPR, TPE, TPU, silicon rubber, rubber and plastics comprising a high thermal resistance.
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