Hand guard for power tools

This patent portfolio, assigned to Kimco Innovations Inc, relates to consumer – other technology, and is available for sale or license through IPApproach.

Assignee

Kimco Innovations Inc

Availability

For Sale or License

Technology Highlights

• Addresses the absence of effective guards on reciprocating tools to protect the user's leading hand.
• Reduces hand and finger injuries while improving operator safety and compliance.
• Provides a novel ornamental design that enhances brand differentiation and IP protection.
• Fills a major safety gap in the market, aligning with OSHA (2001) guard requirements for power tools.
• Driven by increasing regulatory enforcement, safety awareness, and OEM integration.

Overview

Key Advantages

Addresses the absence of effective guards on reciprocating tools to protect the user's leading hand.

Reduces hand and finger injuries while improving operator safety and compliance.

Provides a novel ornamental design that enhances brand differentiation and IP protection.

Fills a major safety gap in the market, aligning with OSHA (2001) guard requirements for power tools.

Driven by increasing regulatory enforcement, safety awareness, and OEM integration.

This patented innovation represents a valuable opportunity for companies in power tools, industrial safety equipment, manufacturing, and consumer hardware to expand their portfolios with a compliant, high-demand safety solution.

Listing updated August 21, 2026

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