The present invention relates generally to fasteners and fastening devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a casing designed for holding fastening
devices.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information
provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any
publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Allen key, also referred to as Allen wrench or hex key, is an extremely useful
and common tool used to drive or turn screws and bolts with sockets that can be hexagonal in
shape. The Allen key is throughout hexagonal and is designed in L-shape with hard steel.
Most of the Allen key kits, also known as Allen wrench kits, have half a dozen keys with
varying dimensions.
[0004] While using Allen key, one should pick or select one Allen key out of a set of
Allen keys, and fix hexagonal socket of said Allen key to drive a screw or bolt. In most of the
Allen key sets available in the market, we rarely get any fixing wrench or screw driver, where
we can fix the arm having hexagonal head of the Allen key, rather mostly one needs to drive
the Allen key by hand only.
[0005] However, when Allen key is operated through bare hands it may result in
application of low torque for tightening screws, risk of Allen key getting out of screw, injury
in hand of the person operating the key. Putting Allen keys or a bunch of Allen keys in open
or randomly anywhere may result in loss of the keys. Moreover, it is quite difficult to find an
Allen key wrench in the market which has inbuilt hexagonal holes/sockets to make both arms
of the Allen key operational as per requirement.
[0006] There is therefore need in the art to find a solution of the above-mentioned and
other limitations, and a means that can facilitate application of maximum torque at such
fastening devices.
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OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a casing that can hold
various fastening devices.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a casing to facilitate
fixing of a fastening device in a pre-determined position to enable operation to be performed
easily through the device.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a casing to clasp
remaining fastening device, thereby, restraining any displacement when said operation is
being performed.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a casing to store the
fastening devices so that they cannot get lost.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a robust, portable, cost
effective, and use-friendly casing.
SUMMARY
[0013] The present invention relates generally to fasteners and fastening devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a casing designed for holding fastening
devices.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a casing for fastening devices,
said casing comprising: one or more channels configured to hold one or more fastening
devices, wherein a head of each of the one or more fastening devices may be positioned
towards a first end of each of the one or more channels, and a tail of each of the one or more
fastening devices may be positioned towards a second end of each of the one or more
channels; and a first cavity disposed adjacent to the second end of each of the one or more
channels such that the tail of at least one of the one or more fastening devices may be adapted
to be fixed in the first cavity to facilitate fastening.
[0015] In an aspect, the fastening devices may comprise any or a combination of
Allen key, wrench, threaded fastener, cable tie, and screw driver.
[0016] In an aspect, the casing may comprise one or more second cavities disposed at
edges of the casing perpendicular to the more or more channels, and wherein at least one of
the one or more fastening devices may be adapted to be fixed in at least one of the one or
more second cavities to facilitate fastening.
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[0017] In an aspect, the casing may comprise a clasping element positioned across the
one or more channels, and configured to clasp the one or more fastening devices and restrict
displacement of the one or more fastening devices placed in the one or more channels.
[0018] In an aspect, the clasping element may comprise any or a combination of belt,
strap, elastic, rubber, and metal strip.
[0019] In an aspect, the casing may comprise an engaging element configured to
enable attachment of the casing at a vertical surface.
[0020] In an aspect, the engaging element may comprise any or a combination of
hanger, strap, and hook.
[0021] In an aspect, the vertical surface may comprise any or a combination of wall,
door, and window.
[0022] In an aspect, material of the casing may be selected from any or a combination
of plastic, metal, and fibre.
[0023] In an aspect, the casing may be portable.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding
of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.
The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with
the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for
illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIGs. 1A – 1C illustrate structural diagrams of the proposed casing 100 to
illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit
the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0027] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be
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apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced
without some of these specific details.
[0028] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be
described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied
in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or specialpurpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps
may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human
operators.
[0029] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or
“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not
required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These
exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure
will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of
ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many
different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general
principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting
embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to
encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that
such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed
in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of
structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing
exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is
to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and
equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity,
details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the
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invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present
invention.
[0032] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art
that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or
processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. Those of ordinary skill
in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods,
and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not
intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0033] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various
configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system
where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in
a cloud computing system.
[0034] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for
infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or
limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the
"invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it
will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one
or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0035] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless
otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and
all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain
embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a
limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification
should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the
invention.
[0036] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent
art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of
filing.
[0037] The present invention relates generally to fasteners and fastening devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a casing designed for holding fastening
devices.
[0038] According to an aspect of the present disclosure a casing for fastening devices,
said casing including: one or more channels configured to hold one or more fastening
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devices, wherein a head of each of the one or more fastening devices can be positioned
towards a first end of each of the one or more channels, and a tail of each of the one or more
fastening devices can be positioned towards a second end of each of the one or more
channels; and a first cavity disposed adjacent to the second end of each of the one or more
channels such that the tail of at least one of the one or more fastening devices can be adapted
to be fixed in the first cavity to facilitate fastening.
[0039] In an embodiment, the fastening devices can include any or a combination of
Allen key, wrench, threaded fastener, cable tie, and screw driver.
[0040] In an embodiment, the casing can include one or more second cavities
disposed at edges of the casing perpendicular to the more or more channels, and wherein at
least one of the one or more fastening devices can be adapted to be fixed in at least one of the
one or more second cavities to facilitate fastening.
[0041] In an embodiment, the casing can include a clasping element positioned across
the one or more channels, and configured to clasp the one or more fastening devices and
restrict displacement of the one or more fastening devices placed in the one or more channels.
[0042] In an embodiment, the clasping element can include any or a combination of
belt, strap, elastic, rubber, and metal strip.
[0043] In an embodiment, the casing can include an engaging element configured to
enable attachment of the casing at a vertical surface.
[0044] In an embodiment, the engaging element can include any or a combination of
hanger, strap, and hook.
[0045] In an embodiment, the vertical surface can include any or a combination of
wall, door, and window.
[0046] In an embodiment, material of the casing can be selected from any or a
combination of plastic, metal, and fibre.
[0047] In an embodiment, the casing can be portable.
[0048] FIGs. 1A – 1C illustrate structural diagrams of the proposed casing 100 to
illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] In an embodiment, FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of the proposed
casing (also, referred to as the casing 100, hereinafter), FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the
casing 100, and FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of the casing 100. As illustrated, in an
embodiment, the casing 100 can include one or more channels 102-1, 102-2… 102-N
(collectively referred to channels 102, and individually referred to as channel 102,
hereinafter) configured to hold one or more fastening devices 110-1, 110-2… 110-N
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(collectively referred to fastening devices 110, and individually referred to as fastening
device 110, hereinafter). In an exemplary embodiment, the fastening devices 110 can include,
but not limited to, Allen key, wrench, threaded fastener, cable tie, and screw driver.
[0050] In an embodiment, the fastening devices 110 can be positioned in the channels
102 such that a head of each of the fastening devices 110 is positioned towards a first end of
each of the channels 102, and a tail of each of the fastening devices 110 is positioned towards
a second end of each of the channels 102.
[0051] In an embodiment, the casing 100 can include one or more first cavities 104-1,
104-2… 104-N (collectively referred to as first cavities 104 or cavities 104, and individually
referred to as first cavity 104 or cavity 104, hereinafter), where each of the first cavity 104
can be disposed adjacent to the second end of each of the channels 102 such that the tail of at
least one of the fastening devices 110 can be adapted to be fixed in at least one of the first
cavities 104, thereby, facilitating fastening. As can be seen in FIG. 1A, fastening device 110-
1 is illustrated to be fixed at the cavity 104-1.
[0052] In an embodiment, the casing 100 can include one or more second cavities
106-1, 106-2… 106-N (collectively referred to as second cavities 106 or cavities 106, and
individually referred to as second cavity 106 or cavity 106, hereinafter), where each of the
second cavity 106 can be disposed at edges of the casing 100 that are perpendicular to the
channels 102, such that at least one of the fastening devices 110 is adapted to be fixed in at
least one of the second cavities 106 to facilitate fastening. As can be seen in FIG. 1B,
fastening device 110-1 is illustrated to be fixed at the cavity 106-1.
[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the first cavities 104 and the second cavities
106 can be configured in various shapes of different sizes, such as, but not limited to,
hexagonal, circular, triangular, and square, as per required to fix the fastening devices 110.
[0054] In an embodiment, the casing 100 can include a clasping element 108, such
that the clasping element 108 can be positioned across the channels 102, and can be
configured to clasp the fastening devices 110 and restrict displacement of the fastening
devices 110 that are placed in the channels 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the clasping
element can include any or a combination of belt, strap, elastic, rubber, metal strip, and the
like.
[0055] In an embodiment, the casing 100 can include an engaging element 112 that
can be configured to enable attachment of the casing at a vertical surface. In an exemplary
embodiment, the engaging element 112 can include, but not limited to, hanger, strap, and
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hook. In another exemplary embodiment, the vertical surface (not shown) can be, but not
limited to, wall, door, and window.
[0056] In an embodiment, material of the casing 100 can be selected from, but not
limited to, plastic, metal and fibre, to make the casing 100 cost-effective, robust, userfriendly, as well as easily portable.
[0057] In an embodiment, the casing 100 can be designed such that all Allen keys
110, say half a dozen in number, can be placed conveniently in the respective channels 102
that are grooved along their lengths. In an exemplary embodiment, if a first Allen key 110-1
(interchangeably referred to as Allen key 110-1) is needed for fastening a screw or similar
things, then the Allen key 110-1 can be slid in the respective channels102 in which it is
placed, and further can be passed through the first cavity 104, can be hexagonally shaped,
along its length so as to fix the Allen key 110-1 in said cavity. Now, the Allen key 110-1 can
be used for any application, whereas the other Allen keys 110 can be clasped at their
respective positions in the respective channels 102 through a supporting belt 108.
[0058] In an implementation, since head of the Allen key110-1 is now fixed in the
inbuilt hexagonal first cavity 104 therefore, maximum permissible torque can be applied, so
that the screws/bolts can be tightened to their maximum strength. The chances of Allen key
110-1 getting out of the screw and hand injury can also be mitigated by ensuring rigid
fixation of the Allen key 110-1 in the inbuilt hexagonal cavity 104.
[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, the first cavity 104 can be used to fix long arm
of the Allen key 110-1, say tail of the Allen key 110-1, for facilitating application of small
arm of the Allen key 110-1, say head of the Allen key 110-1. In another exemplary
embodiment, the second cavity 106 can be used to fix the short arm of the Allen key 110-1,
say head of the Allen key 110-1, for facilitating application of the long arm of the Allen key
110-1, say tail of the Allen key 110-1.Therefore, the proposed casing 100 can act as Allen
key set/ wrench facilitating fullest utility of the fastening devices 110, such as, Allen keys.
[0060] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the
diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes
illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art
further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or
operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to
be limited to any particular named.
[0061] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only.
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Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent
to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as
described in the claim.
[0062] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the
present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, wellknown structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid
obscuring the present invention.
[0063] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled
to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to
each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element
is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with"
are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled
with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a
network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the
network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0064] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts
herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of
the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all
terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In
particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to
elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced
elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,
components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers
to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….N, the text
should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus
N, etc.
[0065] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other
and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic
scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The
invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are
included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention
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when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill
in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0066] The present disclosure provides a casing to facilitate fixing of a fastening
device in a pre-determined position hence enabling said device to perform an operation
easily, and allowing maximum torque to be applied at said device.
[0067] The present disclosure provides a casing that can hold various fastening
devices.
[0068] The present disclosure provides a casing to store the fastening devices so that
they cannot get lost.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a casing to clasp remaining fastening device,
thereby, restraining any displacement when said operation is being performed.
[0070] The present disclosure provides a robust, portable, cost effective, and usefriendly casing.
[0071] The present disclosure provides a casing with which both the heads of the
fastening device can be operated through the hexagonal cavities/ holes that are grooved
horizontally and vertically along channel of the casing without picking the fastening device
separately and then inserting in the hole for operation.

We Claim:
1. A casing for fastening devices, said casing comprising:
one or more channels configured to hold one or more fastening devices,
wherein a head of each of the one or more fastening devices is positioned towards a
first end of each of the one or more channels, and a tail of each of the one or more
fastening devices is positioned towards a second end of each of the one or more
channels; and
a first cavity disposed adjacent to the second end of each of the one or more
channels such that the tail of at least one of the one or more fastening devices is
adapted to be fixed in the first cavity to facilitate fastening.
2. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening devices comprise any or a
combination of allen key, wrench, threaded fastener, cable tie, and screw driver.
3. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing comprises one or more second
cavities disposed at edges of the casing perpendicular to the more or more channels,
and wherein at least one of the one or more fastening devices is adapted to be fixed in
at least one of the one or more second cavities to facilitate fastening.
4. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing comprises a clasping element
positioned across the one or more channels, and configured to clasp the one or more
fastening devices and restrict displacement of the one or more fastening devices
placed in the one or more channels.
5. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clasping element comprises any or a
combination of belt, strap, elastic, rubber, and metal strip.
6. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing comprises an engaging element
configured to enable attachment of the casing at a vertical surface.
7. The casing as claimed in claim 5, wherein the engaging element comprises any or a
combination of hanger, strap, and hook.
8. The casing as claimed in claim 5, wherein the vertical surface comprises any or a
combination of wall, door, and window.
9. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein material of the casing is selected from any
or a combination of plastic, metal, and fibre.
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10. The casing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing is portable.