Abstract: A tool and method for extracting a broken bolt shank, stud or other threaded member from a mating tapped hole is described wherein a segment of threaded rod having a plurality of off-axis longitudinal holes therethrough is threaded against or otherwise held in axial abutting relationship with the end of the broken bolt shank to be removed, alignment holes are drilled into the shank using the threaded rod segment as a guide, an alignment pin is inserted through each alignment hole to pin the threaded rod segment to the shank, and the shank and threaded rod segment are simultaneously backed out of the tapped hole by applying torque to the segment using one or a pair of nuts locked on the threaded rod segment or using a screwdriver wrench engaging one end of the threaded rod segment.

Abstract: A magnetic nail holding device has a generally rectangular hollow housing. A pair of overlying jaw elements with magnetic tip portions project from an opening in a front end portion of the housing. One of the jaw members is stationary and the second jaw member is mounted for pivotal movement toward and away from the stationary jaw member. A spring biased push button extends from a top portion of the housing for selectively pivoting the movable jaw member between open and closed positions. This allows the magnetic tip portions of the jaw members to be spaced apart any selected distance within a wide range of movement for accommodating a variety of various standard nail sizes. A metal loop is attached to a back end portion of the housing for engagement with an L-shaped magnetic belt hook. This allows the nail holder to be conveniently carried on the belt of a carpenter or other user. The L-shaped belt hook may also be utilized for carrying key rings and other items.

Abstract: An extension tip, for an air ratchet adapteor, having an elongated housing which is closed on one end and open at the opposite end. The housing is hollow except for a driven gear and optional idler gears at the closed end. The driven gear includes a hexagonal aperture to accept internal removable sockets. The driven gear or optional idler gear is engaged with the gear housing idler gear of the air ratchet adaptor when the extension tip is attached to the air ratchet adaptor. The open end of the housing has a tensioned retaining clip situated on both sides of the opening for engaging with the recesses of the gear housing of the air ratchet adaptor to hold the extension tip firmly in place. An inner gear housing stop is located internally next to the driven gear or the optional idler gear of the closed end. The extension tip also includes a top and bottom recess which allow for passage of the support pin heads while the extension tip is being attached to the air ratchet adaptor.

Abstract: A ratcheting open end wrench is designed to be employed in close places to remove nuts and bolts. Primarily, it consists of a handle having a fixed jaw and a pivotal jaw, and the pivotal jaw is provided with an attached arm with a spur that engages with a lip of the handle to prevent over travel of the pivotal jaw.

Abstract: A molded elastomeric sleeve is carried on a conventional wrench socket. The sleeve has a radially extending boss, a recess formed in the boss and a peripheral rim formed about the boss defining the recess therein. The sleeve has an internal annular groove formed therein as well as a radial passageway which extends from the groove to the recess. Adhesive is injected into the annular groove via the radial passageway, whereby the sleeve is secured to the socket. A size indicia label is provided having adhesive thereon. This label is positioned in the recess below the rim of the boss covering the radial passageway, where it is secured by the adhesive. The sleeve further has suitable knurls formed on the outer diameter of the sleeve. The knurls and the boss prevent the socket from rolling, if placed sideways on a flat surface. The knurls and the boss also facilitate manual rotation of the socket. After forming, the sleeve is axially oriented and slidably positioned on a portion of the socket.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and machine for removing at least one layer of reinforcing elements from a breaker or belt of a rubber tire.According to the method of the invention for removing at least one layer of reinforcing elements, such as steel cords, etc. from a breaker or belt located between the tread area and the carcass of a rubber tire; the tread area of the tire is first removed down to the layer of reinforcing elements by rasping off this tread area, and afterwards each reinforcing element, for example each steel cord, of the layer to be removed is cut through in at least one place and the so cut reinforcing elements are removed by further rasping.This invention further relates to a machine for carrying out this method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for surfacing the face of a clutch flywheel or other friction disk achieves a surface pattern which promotes proper wearing-in of the flywheel or disk and of a friction disk or pad which engages the disk. The abrasive surface of a rotating abrading wheel is applied to a disk rotating in the same angular direction as that of the abrading wheel. A rotating cup-shaped abrading wheel is tilted slightly with respect to the frictional contact surface of the disk so that only one portion of the wheel engages the disk at a time resulting in a resurface pattern of lines that essentially do not cross over each other. Advancement of the abrading wheel against the flywheel or disk may be automatically controlled in fine adjustment mode. Current drawn by the abrading wheel motor is sensed, and when it is below a preset level a lead screw motor is automatically powered to advance the abrading wheel against the disk. When current reaches the preset point, the lead screw motor is stopped.

Abstract: A power driven wrench is disclosed that is used to fasten and secure helical spring wire connectors commonly known as WING NUTS or WIRE NUTS. The invention consists of a cone shaped plastic housing and a hexagonal shaft that extends outwardly from the bottom of the housing. The shaft is placed within a chuck of standard power tools such as power screwdrivers or variable speed drills. The housing is open at the top and hollow inside to receive the connectors. Two slots are placed within the walls of the housing to receive and hold the wings or flanges of the connectors. A number of ribs, concentrically placed around the inner wall of the housing, are also provided to engage ribs placed on certain types of connectors that have no flanges. The ribs prevent free rotation of the connector within the housing. A magnet is also embedded within the bottom of the housing. The magnet holds the connector within the housing by attracting the helical spring found in typical connectors.

Abstract: A portable screwdriver comprises a prime mover and, an apparatus formed as a couplable attachment, which contains the screwing tool on a drive shaft which can be connected to the prime mover. The apparatus carries a magazine receptacle for a strip-like screw magazine from which the screws are pressed under spring tension into an arcuate screw guide, where they are held between two retaining jaws until the screwing tool has taken them up and has released them for insertion purposes by swinging the retaining jaws apart. The apparatus is particularly suitable for self-tapping screws and has a narrow front cross-section, so that it can also be used at otherwise inaccessible points.The easily replaceable screw magazine comprises a plastic profile with screws guided parallel to one another and at right angles thereto. The screws can be constructed with plastic heads and jamming ribs provided on the heads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for opening a can with a top which is easy to open whereby the tool is directly connected to the top. Cans of this type can be opened easily with the tool according to the invention, as once the breaking of the weak line of the top has been initiated by an incision with the pointed end of the tool, the tool is turned sideways through the point of connection with the top, after which the ringed end portion of the tool is rotated like a key for opening cans until the weakened area of the top has been completely detached.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench employing spaced plates which hold the sockets and ratchet mechanism in assembly has an offset handle to provide clearance for the hand of the user. The pawl of the ratchet mechanism is in the head portion of the wrench adjacent the socket and the spring-loaded plunger is supported in the handle portion. The pawl and plunger engage at an oblique angle at a juncture zone between the handle portion and the socket head portion, which juncture zone affords clearance for operative movement of the ratchet and plunger during use.

Abstract: An apparatus for grooving a tire which comprises a tire support shaft for rotatably supporting the tire and a support frame having a cutter device mounted thereon. The cutter device and the tire support shaft are movable relative to each other in a transverse direction parallel with the tire support shaft and perpendicular to the tire support shaft. The cutter is supportable at a desired angle with the tread surface, and the cutter blade is rotatable in the direction of the groove to be formed. The cutting position of the cutter is on the axis of an arm support shaft and is controllable by the combination of orthogonal coordinates to simplify the control program for the apparatus. When required, the cutter is swingably attached to a cutter holder to enable the cutter to cut the tire rubber and to be released therefrom with ease without the need to heat the cutter.

Abstract: A locking socket wrench extension includes an elongated extension member having an axially aligned opening at one end adapted to receive the driving stud of a ratchet wrench or similar tool and including a socket drive stud at the other end thereof. A socket engaging ball which is adapted to lock a socket onto the extension stud is located in a transverse slot in the side wall of the extension stud. An elongated pin is contained within and coaxial with the extension member and is movable rearwardly and forwardly. When in the forward position, the pin moves the ball into its locking position. In one embodiment, the pin extends rearwardly into the stud opening. As the driving stud of a ratchet wrench is inserted into the opening, the pin is pushed forwardly to lock the ball in place. In another embodiment, the pin is biased forwardly in the locking position but can be moved rearwardly by manually sliding a button located on the exterior of the extension which is interconnected with the pin.

Abstract: A tire changer has a base on which is mounted a rim and tire assembly support table upon which tires are inflated through an air inflation hose. A rigid arm-like member is pivotally attached to the base of the tire changer in a position so that it may be pivoted between a safety position overlying the support table and a rim/tire assembly thereon and a stowed position away from the support table. In one embodiment the rigid arm pivots from an overhead position to the safety position and in another embodiment the rigid arm pivots from a lateral position to the safety position. The rigid arm carries the air inflation hose with a short length of the hose extending therefrom, so the arm must overlie the support table for the hose to reach the inflation valve on a tire supported on the table.

Abstract: A tire changer has a base on which is mounted a rim and tire assembly support table upon which tires are inflated through an air inflation hose. A rigid arm-like member is pivotally attached to the base of the tire changer in a position so that it may be pivoted between a safety position overlying the support table and a rim/tire assembly thereon and a stowed position away from the support table. In one embodiment the rigid arm pivots from an overhead position to the safety position and in another embodiment the rigid arm pivots from a lateral position to the safety position. The rigid arm carries the air inflation hose with a short length of the hose extending therefrom, so the arm must overlie the support table for the hose to reach the inflation valve on a tire supported on the table.

Abstract: A knife sharpener is provided with a pre-sharpening section and with two honing sections. The pre-sharpening section includes a pair of spring biased back to back rotary disks. The honing sections include orbitally driven sharpening members.

Abstract: A bolt head reforming tool for extracting bolts that have had their head stripped such that they cannot be removed with a wrench. A hollow tool has a central opening which has a lower portion large enough to pass over the head of the bolt and an inner portion which is smaller than the head of the bolt such that the tool can be driven onto the head of the bolt with a hammer such that the smaller portion cuts the head of the bolt to reform it to its original position. The tool may have a staggered inside cutting edge so that as the tool is driven further onto the head of the bolt, a third inner surface also cuts the head of the bolt. The outer surface of the tool is formed such that a wrench can be connected thereto so as to turn the tool and the bolt to thus remove the head.

Abstract: Tire grooving knives (122) are moved on a frame (28) into a grooving position adjacent the curved tire tread surface (130) of an inflated tire (12) of a predetermined diameter mounted for rotation on a supporting stand (14). The knives (122) are then individually moved by separate actuating assemblies (60) into engagement with the tire tread surface (130) so that as the (12) tire is rotated circumferential (128,156,160) grooves will be cut. The (122) knives and actuating assemblies (60) are adjustable to cut grooves (128,156,160) having sides (158) perpendicular to the tread surface (130) and to cut grooves (128,156,160) in different diameter tires. The knives (122,122',122") may also be positioned on the frame (28) at circumferentially spaced locations (172,174,176) around the tire tread surface (130) to provide space for the actuating assemblies (60) to cut closely spaced grooves (128,156,160).

Abstract: A device is provided for increasing the distance between the power head and bit of a power screwdriver, particularly one intended for driving drywall screws. The device includes a polygonal drive rod which replaces the original drive rod in the tool's clutch mechanism, a cylindrical sleeve which is provided at the free end of the new drive rod and receives the original drive rod at the other end thereof, and a cylindrical adaptor which receives the sleeve internally and connects the power head to the depth gauge of the tool, the bit still projecting from the depth gauge. Any number of the extension sets can be interconnected together to increase the extension length as desired. With the extension in use drywall screws can be driven in areas previously not accessible due to interference with the power head, and the operator can drive screws in ceilings while standing on the floor rather than on scaffolding and subfloors could also be screwed down without the operator requiring to kneel or stoop.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating the bead of a tire from the wheel upon which it is mounted includes first and second cylinders having their respective piston rods coupled to a movable shoe element for engaging and displacing the bead of the tire. Coordinated extension and retraction of the piston rods of the first and second cylinders under the control of a pneumatically actuated, hydraulic control system is accomplished by manual operation of a first hydraulic transfer valve and a second air charging valve. The apparatus includes a single, unitary support frame having an inclined, manually rotatable table upon which the tire and wheel combination is positioned for engagement by the shoe element in an arrangement which is compact, facilitates handling and positioning of the tire and wheel combination, and provides improved safety for the operator.