Abstract: An apparatus for precisely measuring and applying torque and angle of rotation to tighten screwed fasteners. The apparatus includes a drive motor for generating a rotation, a pair of spaced triggers for activating the operation of the drive motor, and a controller for precisely measuring the torque to be applied and angle of rotation to be achieved by the apparatus, the controller not permitting the motor to be activated without both of the triggers being activated. A reduction gear system is also provided for reducing a rate of rotation generated by the motor, the reduction gear system outputting a rotational drive torque for driving the screwed fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely measuring and applying torque and angle of rotation to tighten screwed fasteners. The apparatus includes a drive motor for generating a rotation, a pair of spaced triggers for activating the operation of the drive motor, and a controller for precisely measuring the torque to be applied and angle of rotation to be achieved by the apparatus, the controller not permitting the motor to be activated without both of the triggers being activated. A reduction gear system is also provided for reducing a rate of rotation generated by the motor, the reduction gear system outputting a rotational drive torque for driving the screwed fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely measuring and applying torque and angle of rotation to tighten screwed fasteners. The apparatus includes a drive motor for generating a rotation, a pair of spaced triggers for activating the operation of the drive motor, and a controller for precisely measuring the torque to be applied and angle of rotation to be achieved by the apparatus, the controller not permitting the motor to be activated without both of the triggers being activated. A reduction gear system is also provided for reducing a rate of rotation generated by the motor, the reduction gear system outputting a rotational drive torque for driving the screwed fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely measuring and applying torque and angle of rotation to tighten screwed fasteners. The apparatus includes a drive motor for generating a rotation, a pair of spaced triggers for activating the operation of the drive motor, and a controller for precisely measuring the torque to be applied and angle of rotation to be achieved by the apparatus, the controller not permitting the motor to be activated without both of the triggers being activated. A reduction gear system is also provided for reducing a rate of rotation generated by the motor, the reduction gear system outputting a rotational drive torque for driving the screwed fastener.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are powered torque tools that may be used in assembly operations in confined spaces, such as doors-on automotive assembly operations. In various embodiments, the torque tools include an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a gripping handle. The disclosed torque tools also may include a drive element disposed in the distal end portion and adapted to rotatably engage a threaded fastener, a gear assembly operatively connected within the housing and operatively coupled to the drive element, a drive motor disposed within the gripping handle, and a cable-exit extending from the housing and positioned between the gripping handle and the distal end portion, wherein the cable-exit is configured to electrically couple the motor to a control cable.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pneumatic tool for applying torque to fasteners and a system incorporating such a tool.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pneumatic tool for applying torque to fasteners and a system incorporating such a tool.

Abstract: Swabbing structures and methods of use are provided that enable a test surface to be swabbed, and subsequently facilitate a quantitative determination of the quantities of analyte collected from the test surface. The swabbing structures include a pre-wetted swabbing pad having a first surface structured for contacting and suitably swabbing the test surface to collect the analyte. Dried reagents are then brought into pressure contact with the swabbing pad, within a light-tight environment, to commence an assaying reaction. The assaying reaction may produce low level luminescent emissions that are detected and quantified to indicate the quantity or volume of analyte collected.

Abstract: Swabbing and assaying structures, and selected methods of use, enable a test surface to be swabbed, and subsequently facilitate a quantitative determination of the quantities of analyte collected from the test surface. The swabbing structures include a pre-wetted swabbing pad having a first surface for contacting and suitably swabbing the test surface to collect the analyte. Dried reagents that are impregnated within or upon a porous pad are then brought into pressure contact with the swabbing pad, within a suitable light-tight environment. If sufficient analyte was collected by the swabbing of the test surface, an assaying reaction will commence that produces detectable and quantifiable low level luminescent emissions.

Abstract: A self-contained and highly portable assaying system includes a luminometer and a detector cap assembly. The detector cap assembly, which is structured with a first portion and a second portion, is capable of collecting a specimen, and causing a bioluminescent or chemiluminescent assaying reaction to be conducted in a light-tight environment within the detector cap assembly (devoid of any available ambient light). The luminometer is structured to be removably fixed to the detector cap assembly to sense low level luminescent emissions produced by the assaying reaction. A quantified result is subsequently provided to a user or operator that indicates the outcome of the assay activities.