Process for producing an identifiable hand tool

{
  "publication_number": "US12172459B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Process for producing an identifiable hand tool",
  "abstract": "A process for producing an identifiable hand tool includes a machining step which uses machining tools to produce a rough part of the hand tool; a setting identification step which forms a identification area with an identification groove on the surface of the rough part; a heat treatment step which proceeds a heat treatment to the rough part; a vibration step which vibrates the rough part; a surface treatment step which electroplates the rough part to form an electroplating layer on the surface of the rough part to form a hand tool with a base color identification layer, and a coloring step which uses a Charged Coupled Device to determine a depth of the identification groove and uses a coloring pen of a coloring machine to perform coloring processing to form an identification portion with a different color from the base color identification layer.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A process for producing an identifiable hand tool, comprising the following steps: using machining tools to produce a rough part of the hand tool; forming an identification area with an identification groove on a surface of the rough part; performing a heat treatment to the rough part with the identification area formed by the identification groove in the step of setting identification; vibrating the rough part; electroplating the rough part to form an electroplating layer on the surface of the rough part to form a hand tool with a base color identification layer, and using a charged coupled device to determine a depth of the identification groove and using a coloring pen of a coloring machine to confirm a positioning path and perform coloring processing to form an identification portion with a different color from the base color identification layer."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention relates to a process for producing an identifiable hand tool, and more particularly, to a process that reduces number of steps and manufacturing cost.\n\nThe hand tools are one of the most commonly used items in any field. However, looking at all types of hand tools, whether it's screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, sockets, etc., any type of hand tool has different specifications in terms of size, mainly to match the object being used. For example, sockets are designed with socket ends on one side to match screws and nuts of different sizes. Due to the different specifications, the design of the socket not only varies in length or socket size, but also allows users to frequently change hand tools for optimal use.\n\nAccording to the basic description above, in order to provide users with clear identification of the hand tool to be taken, various markings such as specifications, numbers, codes, etc. are commonly set on the outer surface of the hand tool. This mainly provides users with clear identification of the size or type of hand tool to be taken. However, the common markings on the outer surface of the hand tool are mainly created by post-processing methods, in which the surface is carved after the hand tool is completed, and then dye is filled into the carved part to create a recognizable marking area, thereby achieving an effective identification function.\n\nHowever, relevant industry personnel have overlooked one thing.",
  "cpc": [
    "B44C 1/225",
    "B25B 23/00",
    "B41M 5/0058",
    "B41M 5/24",
    "B44C 1/005",
    "B44C 1/222",
    "B44C 1/228",
    "C25D 7/00"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "B44C 1/00",
    "B44C 1/22"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Jeoutay Liu Industrial Co Ltd"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Ji-Fen Meng",
    "Kyle Liu"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2023-06-04",
  "publication_date": "2024-12-24",
  "grant_date": "2024-12-24",
  "priority_date": "2023-06-04",
  "application_number": "US-202318205559-A",
  "family_id": "93653743",
  "cited_by_count": 0
}