Abstract: The pull stud removal device (10) selectively attaches to a specific model of pull stud (12), which is in turn threadably mounted in a tool holder (14). The removal device (10) has a polygonal-shaped body (20) that includes a top end (22), a bottom end (24), and six outer sidewalls (26) that are configured to form a tool receiving pattern. The top end (22) of the body (20) of the removal device (10) contains a drive socket cavity (28) that is sized and adapted to correspondingly mate with a drive socket (18). The body (20) contains an aperture (30) that penetrates the bottom end (24) and at least one outer sidewall (26). The body (20) of the removal device (10) is sized and configured to laterally slidably receive only a specific model design of pull stud (12). The aperture (30) is circumscribed by a plurality of inner wall surfaces (32) that are correspondingly sized and configured to closely mate with only the particular model of pull stud (12).

Abstract: A deep socket which has two ends, where each end is configured to engage a pair of different sized nuts. Preferably, one end of the deep socket is configured to engage either a ¾ inch or {fraction (13/16)} inch square nut, and the other end of the deep socket is configured to engage either a 1 inch or 1-and-⅛ inch square nut. Preferably, the deep socket is configured such that the deep socket can be used to turn a nut fully down on a threaded rod which extends up to eight inches including a nut on the threaded rod. Preferably, the socket includes a body that provides a bore that is configured to accept the threaded rod when the socket is used to turn the nut down on the threaded rod. Preferably, each end of the socket is configured to be engaged with a ¾ inch square adapter. Ideally, each end is configured to engage a spring pin locking mechanism which is provided on the adapter such that the socket tends to remain engaged with the adapter.

Abstract: A rotary tool (10) is provided having a tool holder (16) including a socket (22) adapted to receive a reversible bit assembly (18). The bit assembly (18) having a storage cavity (44, 46) extending in each end. Each storage cavity (44, 46) adapted to receive a bit driver (54, 56) having a driver configuration (58, 60) formed on each end. Each driver configuration (58, 60), as well as the storage cavity (44, 46) and the socket (22) adapted to function as a drive member.

Abstract: A fan clutch wrench set includes multiple driving wrenches which are sized to fit in the restricted space between a fan and an engine block and to engage a fan clutch wrench retention nut inasmuch as the wrench is made from a thin plate of steel. A separate handle includes bifurcated legs which fit over the sides of the flat plate driving wrench and engage a driving surface so as to drive the driving wrench and impart a turning force against the nut.

Abstract: A detachable vehicle tire wrench includes a base block, the base block having a threaded center through hole and four radial through holes equiangularly spaced around the periphery in communication with the threaded center through hole, four socket bars respectively detachably inserted into the radial through holes of the base block, each socket bar having an outer end terminating in a socket for grasping/turning a screw bolt or nut, and a locking block threaded into the threaded center through hole of the base block to lock the socket bars.

Abstract: A clamping chuck comprising a shank which has two sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), one of the sleeve-like sections (6) on an end side thereof being coordinated to a clamping section (1) for clamping into a drive member, and the other of the sleeve-like sections (5) on its end side being coordinated to a toolholder (2) for mounting a tool, in particular a screwdriver bit (18). The two sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), by a torsion section (3) formed by a torsion member (7) coordinated to cavities of the shank sections, being twistable with respect to one another about a stop-limited angular distance (a-b), wherein the torsion section (3) is arranged between two hexagon sections of the torsion member (7), by which hexagon sections the torsion member is fitted without play into hexagon profile sections in the cavities (10, 11) of the sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), and the torsion member continues, as one material integral piece into the clamping section formed as an insertion section (1).

Abstract: A manually operated gear pliers apparatus, and a method for its use, with opposing jaws having cut away and precisely configured distal ends that allow a secure fit between adjacent external teeth on a ratio gear in the quick-change rear end of a race vehicle, and also having stops for the front and back of a supported gear, so that one hot gear at a time can be rapidly and neatly extracted from the hot quick-change rear end and safely transported to an intermediate location pending further use, without the direct contact between hot gear, hot gear lube, and operator that can lead to operator injury. The present invention comprises two elongated, single-piece lever members pivotally connected at a fulcrum, each lever member having a straight lower handle with an insulated distal portion; an upper handle transitionally angled relative to the lower handle; and a jaw element perpendicularly extended with respect to the upper handle.

Abstract: A cross-bar socket wrench with a rotatable gripping handle at one end and a socket-engaging tip at the other, and with pivotally mounted torque bars arranged in oppositely disposed relationship intermediate the ends. The torque bars are secured within the driving hub and adapted for rotation between an inwardly retracted stowage disposition and a radially extended drive disposition. In their radially extended working disposition, the torque bars are at an oblique angle of between about 94° and 98° relative to the axis of the shaft so as to effectively elongate the working disposition of the device and to assist in retention during high torque operation.

Abstract: A universal fan clutch wrench kit includes an adjustable holding wrench and an adjustable turning wrench, both of which are utilized in unison to remove a fan clutch assembly.

Abstract: Push bar-type ratchet wrench with high torque strength, including: a stem body having a holding end formed with a slide way transversely passing through the holding end, the slide way having a cross-section with a first longer axis parallel to a plane face of the holding end and a second shorter axis normal to the first axis; a ratchet rotatably positioned in the through hole; a push bar having a detent section and slidably positioned in the slide way, the push bar having a cross-section with a longer horizontal axis and a shorter vertical axis, the horizontal axis and vertical axis of the push bar respectively corresponding to the first axis and second axis of the slide way; and a locating member positioned in the stem body for resiliently pushing the push bar, whereby the detent section is resiliently engaged with the ratchet. The detent section is engaged with the ratchet at a higher position for increasing the torque strength and operation sensitivity thereof.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench includes a casing fastened to a tool handle to hold a tool bit holder shank and a tool bit at the shank, a forward control ratchet wheel and a backward control ratchet wheel concentrically mounted in the casing and supported on a respective spring means, a stop control ratchet wheel coupled to the tool bit holder shank for synchronous motion and forced by spring means into engagement with the forward control ratchet wheel and the backward control ratchet wheel, and a rotary control knob mounted on the casing and turned between a first position where the stop control ratchet wheel is maintained meshed with the forward control ratchet wheel and the backward control ratchet wheel, a second position where the forward control ratchet wheel is disengaged from the stop control ratchet wheel for enabling the tool bit holder shank to be rotated with the stop control ratchet wheel in one direction, and a third position where the backward control ratchet wheel is disengaged from the stop cont

Abstract: A hammer tool that has a handle member with grip and head ends. The head end includes a head assembly mounted thereon at an angle to give a user sufficient clearance for his/her hand grip when using the claw assembly built-in in the face. A blade assembly is removably mounted on the head assembly opposite the face and claw assembly. A magnetic member is inserted in the face portion to facilitate the manipulation of ferromagnetic nails. A holder with a frame and a loop is provided to support the hammer. The frame includes a hook member to which a headed engagement pin is removably mounted. When the hammer is mounted to the holder, the handle is kept at a convenient distance from a user's hands.

Abstract: Hex keys or like tools of various sizes may be inserted into the gripping aid, to provide a better grip and additional torque when using such tools. The device has an elongated body with hex key accepting slots at each end and longitudinal cavities of different dimensions for an arm of the hex key. In a preferred embodiment, a locking collar to secure the hex key in place in the body is provided. The locking collar has openings extending across its face which rotate from a hex key accepting position to a hex key locking position.

Abstract: A ratchet screwdriver comprises a handle, a ratchet seat body, a rotary shaft rod, a stop plate, an anti-reverse plate, a dial knob seat, a recovery spring, a housing, a lock member, and a screw tip. The ratchet seat body is provided with a slide slot which is in turn provided with two slide edges capable of sliding back and forth along with the anti-reverse plate to support two gears mounted on the rotary shaft rod, thereby making the assembly of the ratchet screwdriver relatively simple.

Abstract: A painters tool comprising at least one aperture matching a spindle of a window cranking mechanism which permits the tool to be used as a wrench to rotate the spindle of a window cranking mechansims.

Abstract: A hand held and operated set of fastener clip pliers is provided which is useful to secure together reinforcement steel members, for example, those used in concrete construction, upholstery and fencing. The fastener clip pliers are comprised of a lower handle and an upper handle. The lower handle has at least two first prongs which define at least one intermediate slot between. The upper handle is pivotally connected to the lower handle such that the upper handle and lower handle can pivot to an open position and to a closed position. The upper handle has at least one second prong dimension to fit within an intermediate slot in the closed position.

Abstract: A wrench tool is described for turning fasteners. The wrench tool comprises an orifice and means to reduce tilting of a fastener therein while being torqued. The orifice is substantially cylindrical and has a predetermined maximum circumference at a driving end thereof. The orifice further comprises an array of longitudinal engaging surfaces positioned therein around an imaginary central axis. The means to reduce tilting comprises at least one groove formed at least partially within at least one of the longitudinal engaging surfaces. Each groove is formed laterally relative to the imaginary central axis and has a depth which does not penetrate outwardly beyond the maximum circumference of the orifice. And, each groove is positioned at least slightly away from the driving end of the orifice.

Abstract: A spiral for a corkscrew has a spiral member with a pointed end for introduction into a cork of a bottle and also, with a part which is located opposite to the pointed introduction end and having an opposite end, a ball bearing connected with the opposite end of the spiral member, so that during introduction of the spiral member into a cork and removal of the screw member from the cork the spiral member is rotated relative to a rest of the corkscrew, and an element for connecting the ball bearing with the opposite end of the part of the screw member.

Abstract: A tool for engaging and disengaging MYERS HUB fasteners comprises a cylindrical body having a front end and a rear end. The front end comprises a cylindrical cavity having dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the MYERS HUB fastener for snugly receiving the MYERS HUB fastener during engagement and disengagement thereof. The rear end of the cylindrical body comprises a drive lug including a hexagonal exterior surface and a square aperture extending therethrough for engagement by conventional wrenches and conventional ratchet wrenches, respectively.

Abstract: Multifunctional knife/cutting pliers comprising two lateral sides serving as a handle for the tool and surrounding an interior space. At least one other implement is disposed in this interior space so as to pivot about a transverse axis connecting the two lateral sides. The knife/cutting pliers further comprises a plurality of removable implements to which the user can have access by lifting up a magazine lid over at least one portion of this interior space. The implements are held in the lid by a plurality of corresponding accommodations.