Patent Marking and Patent Rights
Apex Tool Group is proud of the leadership of the hand and power tool brands in our global portfolio, as they are among the most trusted names in their categories. While we serve many different markets, all of our tool brands stand for quality, innovation, and value. These brands are known for solving seemingly impossible problems and enabling technicians to get the job done faster. As such, we have a vested interest in keeping our products and intellectual property secure and proprietary. We have many patents, awarded in jurisdictions worldwide, and take our patent rights seriously.
This web page has been created to put the public on notice of Apex Tool Group’s rights in the following United States Patents, pursuant to Section 287(a) of Title 35 of the United States.
| PRODUCT | U.S. PATENT NO(S) |
| u-Guard Covered Bits, Nutsetters, and Holders | 7,082,864 |
| alphaCASE Bit Case | 11,400,580; 11,491,637; D893,876 |
| Self Feed Drill Bits | Patent Pending |
| VORTEX Bit Holder | 11,364,606 |
| eSHOK-GUARD Socket Isolator | 10,675,738; 11,389,931; 11,565,383; Patent Pending |
| PRODUCT | U.S. PATENT NO(S) |
| NeoTek Nutrunner | D845,735 |
| H Series Pulse Tools | 7,484,569; 7,647,986 |
| Intelligent Spindle Systems with Daisy Chain Cables | 7,681,311 |
| PRODUCT | U.S. PATENT NO(S) |
| u-Guard Covered Bits, Nutsetters, and Holders | 7,082,864 |
| alphaCASE Bit Case | 11,400,580; 11,491,637; D893,876 |
| Self Feed Drill Bits | Patent Pending |
| VORTEX Bit Holder | 11,364,606 |
| eSHOK-GUARD Socket Isolator | 10,675,738; 11,389,931; 11,565,383; Patent Pending |
| PRODUCT | U.S. PATENT NO(S) |
| WX Series Soldering Stations | D623,206 |
| WT Series Soldering Stations | D790,613,D829,791 |
| RT Pico Soldering Tip | Patent Pending |
| RT Micro Soldering Tip | Patent Pending |
| RT ULTRA Soldering Tip | Patent Pending |
| WLSK30 , WLSK60 , WLSK80 | D918,974 Patents Pending |
| WLIR30 , WLIR0 , WLIR80 | D918,974 Patents Pending |
| PRODUCT | U.S. PATENT NO(S) |
| 500, 700, 4000, 5000, and 7000 Series Chucks | 11,123,806; Patent Pending |
| 5000 Series Chucks | 9,364,900 |
| 8000 Series Chucks | 10,239,127 |
