Company patents

KABO Tool Company

KABO Tool Company's patent strategy reveals a surprising and significant decline in its core 'Hand Tools' category, which still represents 74.5% of its portfolio, with an 80.0% year-over-year drop in patent filings so far in 2026, indicating a potential shift away from its traditional manufacturing focus, as other minor categories like 'Lighting Devices', 'Force / Pressure Measurement', and 'Fasteners' have also seen a 100.0% decline in 2025.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

55 US filings (since 2023) · 4 categories · 7 themes

Integrated Tool Features & Ergonomics

Design elements and integrated components that improve the usability, comfort, and versatility of hand tools, such as built-in lighting, vibration reduction, modular storage, or adjustable form factors.

Hand Tools
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34since 2023
+14.3%YoY
Power Tool Drivetrain & Mechanics

Design and optimization of the mechanical components and power transmission systems within powered hand tools, including motors, gears, spindles, and impact mechanisms, for efficiency, durability, and compact form factor.

Hand Tools
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26since 2023
+60.0%YoY
Smart Tool Control & Sensing

Integration of sensors, microcontrollers, and communication modules into hand tools to enable precise operation, remote configuration, and user guidance through real-time feedback or augmented reality.

Hand Tools
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5since 2023
0.0%YoY
Specialized Fastener Installation/Removal

Tools and systems engineered for the precise installation, removal, or manipulation of specific components or fasteners, often involving specialized gripping, depth control, or extraction mechanisms.

Hand Tools
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4since 2023
new
Integrated Tool Lighting

Lighting systems designed to be integrated directly into handheld tools or portable work equipment, often featuring compact designs, robust housings, and specific light direction for work areas.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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2since 2023
n/a
Wearable & Portable Lighting

Compact and lightweight lighting devices designed to be worn on the body or easily carried, often featuring ergonomic designs, integrated power sources, and adjustable illumination.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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2since 2023
n/a
Torque and Tension Measurement Systems

Devices and methodologies for precisely measuring rotational force (torque) or linear pulling force (tension) within mechanical systems, frequently incorporating compensation for environmental variables like temperature.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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2since 2023
n/a

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