Abstract: A control circuit for a vapor provision system includes a first controller with capability to control a first set of components in the vapor provision system; a second controller with capability to control a second set of components in the vapor provision system, at least one component in the second set being also in the first set; and a communication link between the first controller and the second controller by which at least one controller can monitor operation of the other controller; wherein one or both controllers is operable to, via the communication link, detect a fault with the capability of the other controller to control the at least one component and, in response, assume control of the at least one component.

Abstract: A ratchet seat, a ratchet tool head, and a bidirectional ratchet hand tool are disclosed. A handle unit includes an annular groove and a cavity. A positioning ring is stretchably disposed in the annular groove. A first actuating unit and a second actuating unit are elastically placed one over another in the cavity. An outer peripheral surface of a ratchet seat forms a ratchet toothed portion and a positioning groove. The ratchet seat is movable between a first position and a second position in an up-down direction. When the first position is assumed, the positioning groove is slidably moved to engage with the positioning ring, and the first actuating unit meshes with the ratchet toothed portion. When the second position is assumed, the positioning groove disengages from the positioning ring, and the second actuating unit meshes with the ratchet toothed portion.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a multi-functional exercise device for improving flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength of the user's hands. The exercise device comprising a first band unit comprising a plurality of first spokes, plurality of first spokes connected diametrically opposite to second band unit comprising plurality of second spokes via a central hub, each first spoke provides a means for connecting a first band to central hub and each second spoke provides a means for connecting a second band to the central hub, and a wrist band comprising elongated bands secured to central hub, wrist band comprising an opening configured to wrap around wrist for improved stability and additional base support when both palms are stretched, the central hub comprising a miniature digital counter and a miniature stretch sensor, the miniature stretch sensor electrically coupled to the miniature digital counter.

Abstract: A pneumatic jack includes a body, a lifting arm, and a bladder. Inflating the bladder applies downward pressure on a proximal end of the lifting arm and raises a distal end of the lifting arm. Subsequently deflating the bladder has the opposite effect. A mounting block at the distal end of the lifting arm allows the pneumatic jack to be used to raise and lower an object such as an automobile through inflation and deflation of the bladder.

Abstract: A quick rotatable wrench includes a first bar including a first position limit portion and a rotary connector, a second bar including a second position limit portion having a shape complementary to the first position limit portion and a recessed accommodation chamber, and a position limit device to secure the rotary connector to the inside of the recessed accommodation chamber in such a manner that the first bar is movable relative to the second bar between an engaged position where the first and second position limit portions are engaged together to secure the first bar and the second bar together and a released position where the first and second position limit portions are disengaged from each other and the rotary connector is rotatable in the recessed accommodation chamber for allowing relative rotation between the first bar and the second bar.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for inserting a hose coupling into a hose, the coupling and the hose having inner surfaces defining an inner diameter. A shaft has a first and a second end. A gripping member is associated with the shaft and is movable between a relaxed condition wherein the gripping member has a diameter less than the inner diameters of the hose the coupling and an expanded condition wherein the diameter of the gripping member is increased so that the gripping member grippingly contacts the inner surface of the hose to secure the shaft in the hose in a way that the second end of the shaft extends from the hose. A pusher member is associated with the shaft, and is engageable with the coupling and is movable along the shaft towards the gripping member to insert the coupling into the hose.

Abstract: A panel lifter comprises: a first arm comprising a panel engaging element; a second arm comprising a foot pedal; and a fulcrum for engaging the ground connected between the panel engaging element and the foot pedal; wherein the panel engaging member is moveable with respect to the foot pedal.

Abstract: A tire handling tool used to assist a worker in positioning a tire from the horizontal or lying position to a vertical position. The tire handling tool generally including a first member connected to a second member, the second member defines a spacing, and further includes at least one stop. The second member includes a first end attached to the first member and a second end having a first bracket with wheels. The first member defines a second end that includes a second bracket having a roller member. A tubular member is attached to the first member and passes through the spacing of the second member. Urging the tool in a forward direction causes the tubular member to travel along the spacing towards the first bracket for receiving a tire that is in the lying position, and then urging the first member in a backward direction lifts the tire to a vertical position.

Abstract: A length adjustable tool includes a first extending member including first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with the first end thereof forming a first driving end. A second extending member includes first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with first extending member slidably and non-rotatably engaged therewith, with the second end thereof forming a second driving end. A positioning mechanism engages with the first and second extending members and is operable to a first position in which the first and second extending members are stopped from sliding relative to each other and a second position in which the first and second extending members are slidable relative to each other.

Abstract: An indexable tool includes a handle, an indexable tool body and a coupling subassembly. The coupling subassembly rotatably joins and selectively locks and unlocks the handle and the indexable tool body in rotatable relation to each other. The coupling subassembly includes a push button fixedly coupled to a push button cylinder, adjacently disposed first and second serrated inserts, a cap, a cap retention ring, a push button retainer clip and a spring. The cap is held in fixed position with the cap retention ring. The spring is biased to hold the coupling subassembly in a locked position to prevent relative rotation between the tool body and the handle. In an unlocked position the push button is pushed against the bias of the spring to slidably move the coupling subassembly into a position enabling relative rotary movement of the handle relative to the indexable tool.

Abstract: A rotation control device for a tool is disposed between a handle and a tool head and includes two ratchet wheels, a spring and two C-shaped snap rings. The two ratchet wheels are symmetrically arranged. When pressed, the respective ratchet wheels will be subjected to the same force and move the same distance, thus making the engagement between the ratchet wheels and the tool head more assured while avoiding the stuck fault and improving the convenience in use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a manual force reduction device for reducing a force required to initiate movement of a load by a separate mechanism. The device can have an energy storage mechanism that has a compressed position and a released position, and the energy storage mechanism can be operable to store a predetermined amount of energy when it is in the compressed position. A latch can be included and be used to hold the energy storage mechanism in the compressed position. At a desired time, a latch release can release the energy storage mechanism from the compressed position such that the predetermined amount of energy is released and transferred to the load.

Abstract: A manually operated prying tool comprises a prying head and a handle. The prying head is defined at its end with an assembling hole in which are disposed a head portion of a handle of the prying tool, a ratchet wheel, a C-shaped ring, a central shaft, a spring and a cover member. By pushing the central shaft, the prying tool can be switched between a fixing mode, an adjustment mode, or a rotation mode, which allows the user to unidirectionally rotate the tool to perform micro-angle adjustment between the prying head and the handle of the prying tool, making it convenient to use the tool.

Abstract: The tool for handling a cover, in particular covers for sewers or vents, or for manholes, relates to the covers of sewers or vents or manholes, having a substantially planar top surface. The tool includes a holder defining a surface for engaging with the top surface of a cover, a lifting fulcrum, and a handle. The handle has one end spaced apart from the lifting fulcrum. The holder, fulcrum and handle are arranged such that a force exerted by an operator on the one end is transmitted as a force on the holder by the lifting fulcrum. The holder includes a leg connected to the handle and is rigidly configured such that, in the position for lifting a cover, the assembly formed of the cover- and the holder with the leg is rigid. The invention further relates to a method for removing or re-placing such a cover.

Abstract: A pry bar with a sliding fulcrum assembly wherein the sliding fulcrum has a body with a passage therethrough that is configured and contoured for the fulcrum body to normally freely slide along the elongated pry bar, when hanging on the pry bar. The bottom of the passage through the fulcrum body is provided with a bar friction engagement surface on a bottom portion of the passage whereby the fulcrum is non-slidably engaged with the pry bar when the bottom of the fulcrum body is engaged with the floor surface under applied lifting force of the lifting lip of the pry bar applied against an object to be lifted.

Abstract: A hand tool (10), including: a handle (14) at a handle end (16) of an elongated main body (12); an arcuate shaped contact surface (20) on a base end (22) of the elongated main body opposite the handle end; a support strut (35) extending laterally from the elongated main body; and a connection structure (26) disposed at a distal end of the support strut, between the handle end and the arcuate shaped contact surface. The handle is positioned on a concave side (18) of the arcuate shaped contact surface along a line (50) perpendicular to a tangent (52) of the arcuate shaped contact surface, and the perpendicular line traverses a middle 80% of the arcuate shaped contact surface.

Abstract: An indexable tool includes a handle, an indexable tool body and a coupling subassembly. The coupling subassembly rotatably joins and selectively locks and unlocks the handle and the indexable tool body in rotatable relation to each other. The coupling subassembly includes a push button fixedly coupled to a push button cylinder, adjacently disposed first and second serrated inserts, a cap, a cap retention ring, a push button retainer clip and a spring. The cap is held in fixed position with the cap retention ring. The spring is biased to hold the coupling subassembly in a locked position to prevent relative rotation between the tool body and the handle. In an unlocked position the push button is pushed against the bias of the spring to slidably move the coupling subassembly into a position enabling relative rotary movement of the handle relative to the indexable tool.

Abstract: A method and a tool for remotely pivoting an element mounted in a structure is provided. The method includes exerting a lever effect on the element by way of a control bearing on the structure coupled to a connection engaged with the element to cause it to pivot in a pivoting plane. The method also includes applying an angular offset to this connection in a plane different from the pivoting plane, in which the lever effect is produced, in order to render the control remotely operable.

Abstract: A bail arm assembly for a retractable tarp or cover system for a container, comprises a lower arm configured to be pivotably mounted relative to the container, an upper arm configured to support the tarp or cover, and an adjustable coupling connecting the lower arm to the upper arm. The adjustable coupling includes a pair of opposing engagement faces configured to permit selective adjustment of the angular relationship between the lower and upper arms at discrete angular intervals.

Abstract: A lift assist device for assisting a user in lifting an item includes a base having a center portion and a side portion that is angled relative to said center portion, a support shaft extending upward from the center portion of the base, and a support platform rotatably attached at an upper end of the support shaft and rotatable about an axis that is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support shaft. The lift assist device is tiltable between a loading position, where the side portion of the base rests on a floor or support surface and the support shaft is in a tilted orientation, and a lifting position, where the center portion of the base rests on the floor or support surface and the support shaft is in a generally vertical orientation.

Abstract: A manually operated prying tool includes a prying head and a handle. The head is defined at its end with an assembling hole in which are disposed a head portion of a handle of the prying tool, a ratchet wheel, a C-shaped ring, a central shaft, a spring and a stopping piece. By pushing the central shaft, the prying tool can be switched into a fixing mode, an adjustment mode, or a rotation operation mode, which allows the user to unidirectionally rotate the tool to perform a micro-angle adjustment between the prying head and the handle of the prying tool, making it convenient to use the tool.

Abstract: A manually operated prying tool comprises a prying head and a handle. The prying head is defined at its end with an assembling hole in which are disposed a head portion of a handle of the prying tool, a ratchet wheel, a C-shaped ring, a central shaft, a spring and a cover member. By pushing the central shaft, the prying tool can be switched between a fixing mode, an adjustment mode, or a rotation mode, which allows the user to unidirectionally rotate the tool to perform micro-angle adjustment between the prying head and the handle of the prying tool, making it convenient to use the tool.

Abstract: A multi-function tool includes a shank body, a pry bar, at least one clutch, a foot hold, and a fine adjustment mechanism. The shank body includes a plurality of located grooves. The pry bar includes a first receptacle adapted for the shank body inserted therethrough. The foot hold is mounted on the shank body. The fine adjustment mechanism for fine adjusting the pry bar is mounted on the shank body and engaged with the pry bar and includes at least one second receptacle. Furthermore, the at least one clutch is disposed in the at least one second receptacle and alternatively engaged with a selective one of the plurality of located grooves of the shank body Furthermore, the pry bar is adapted to be fine adjustably moved through a distance smaller than a pitch between two adjacent located grooves.

Abstract: A building and grain bin lifting system utilizing a combination of lifting assemblies for lifting building and grain bin components. The lifting assembly includes a mobile supporting structure, a jack disposed within the mobile supporting structure configured to linearly travel, a mounting bracket attached to the jack, connectably interfacing with a building component, an exclusive power source for providing operating power to the jack, an onboard controller enabling selective raise/lower activation of the jack, and a remote control unit in communication with the controller allowing an operator to operate one or more controls associated with the lifting assembly.

Abstract: A pry bar with a sliding fulcrum assembly wherein the sliding fulcrum has a body with a passage therethrough that is configured and contoured for the fulcrum body to normally freely slide along the elongated pry bar, when hanging on the pry bar. The bottom of the passage through the fulcrum body is provided with a bar friction engagement surface on a bottom portion of the passage whereby the fulcrum is non-slidably engaged with the pry bar when the bottom of the fulcrum body is engaged with the floor surface under applied lifting force of the lifting lip of the pry bar applied against an object to be lifted.

Abstract: A system and method for restraining a vehicular brake pedal in depressed position. A system includes an elongated multi-section unit the length of which can be adjusted within a dynamic range by changing mutual positioning of the sections and locking the unit with an internal lock once the desired length has been achieved. Fastening of the internal lock is achieved through twisting of the unit around its axis. The restraining of the brake pedal is carried out with respect to a steering wheel, a portion of which is received and accommodated by a cradle on one end of the unit while a turnable foot on the other end of the system depresses the pedal.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards an elevation adjustment mechanism which has a mechanism for coarsely adjusting the pitch rotation comprising a lever actuated clamping assembly and a mechanism for finely adjusting the pitch rotation comprising a threaded rod mechanism.

Abstract: An extendable utility bar includes a substantially straight elongate outer tube defining an axis and having inner and outer ends and an inner cylindrical surface. A substantially straight elongate inner tube has an axis generally coextensive with the axis of the outer tube and has inner and outer ends and an outer cylindrical surface configured and dimensioned to be slidingly engaged at the inner ends within the outer tube in telescoping relationship to move between fully retracted and extended conditions in which the remote ends of the tubes are minimum and maximum distances, respectively, from each other. A first prying member at the remote end of the outer tube and a second prying member at the remote end of the inner tube are provided. A lock selectively locks the inner and outer tubes relative to each other to fix the positions of the prying members at a distance no less than the minimum distance and no greater than the maximum distance.

Abstract: A mechanical fence post driver for attachment to a lift arm of a standard front-loader which includes a mounting plate, guide tube, and roller latch assembly. The guide tube receives a tee or other fence post inserted therein such that it contacts the mounting plate. The fence post is held in place by a roller latch assembly which compresses the post against the rearward side of the guide tube. Insertion of the fence post into the ground is accomplished by lowering the lift arm while the post is held within the guide cylinder. A rotation plate assembly may be positioned between the mounting plate and guide cylinder to provide a convenient mechanism to rotate the guide cylinder in relation to the mounting plate.

Abstract: sheet material lifts including an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, a foot extending transverse the longitudinal axis from the second end of the elongate body, a support element disposed on the foot distal the elongate body, a base defining a fulcrum coupled to the foot, and an arm extending transverse the longitudinal axis from the elongate body at a position intermediate the first end and the second end. In some examples, the arm includes a sleeve, and a shaft slidingly mounted within the sleeve, the shaft being configured to slide along a path between a retracted position proximate the elongate body and an extended position distal the elongate body.

Abstract: A wheel ornament installation tool includes a supporting portion and a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the supporting portion. The rotatable portion is configured to apply a force against a wheel ornament during rotation of the rotatable portion. The supporting portion is configured to engage a stationary object to support the rotatable portion during application of the force against the wheel ornament.

Abstract: An extendable utility bar includes a substantially straight elongate outer tube defining an axis and having inner and outer ends and an inner cylindrical surface. A substantially straight elongate inner tube has an axis generally coextensive with the axis of the outer tube and has inner and outer ends and an outer cylindrical surface configured and dimensioned to be slidingly engaged at the inner ends within the outer tube in telescoping relationship to move between fully retracted and extended conditions in which the remote ends of the tubes are minimum and maximum distances, respectively, from each other. A first prying member at the remote end of the outer tube and a second prying member at the remote end of the inner tube are provided. A lock selectively locks the inner and outer tubes relative to each other to fix the positions of the prying members at a distance no less than the minimum distance and no greater than the maximum distance.

Abstract: A tool adapted for prying comprises a handle including a pivotal end and a grip end, with the pivotal end having a through-hole; a working device having first and second ends, with the first end of the working device pivotally connected to the pivotal end of the handle and including a positioned hole formed transversely and a cavity formed longitudinally and communicating with the positioned hole, with the positioned hole corresponding to the through-hole; and a positioning device disposed at the through-hole, the positioned hole and the cavity and moveable between a fixing position and an adjusting position.

Abstract: A manually operated prying tool comprises a prying head and a handle. The head is defined at its end with an assembling hole in which are disposed a head portion of a handle of the prying tool, a ratchet wheel, a C-shaped ring, a central shaft, a spring and a stopping piece. By pushing the central shaft, the prying tool can be switched into a fixing mode, adjustment mode, or a rotation operation mode, which allows the user to unidirectionally rotate the tool to perform micro-angle adjustment between the prying head and the handle of the prying tool, making it convenient to use the tool.

Abstract: An automotive tool serving as a pinch bar and lever for gripping an automotive suspension workpiece between first and second tool elements and an extended handle for increasing force to free the workpiece from its fastened position. Alternately, the first and second tool elements can be positioned against opposing workpieces to free one from the other again using the extended handle to amplify the applied force causing separation. The tool is designed for the automotive repair industry in the removal and installation of suspension members, such as CV joints, ball joints, struts, etc that require the dismantling of parts that have bonded due to dirt, wear and electrolytic reactions, such as oxidation, resulting in time intensive and hazardous tasks depending on the inventiveness of the mechanic in performing the separation task.

Abstract: A prying tool includes a shank having an engaging portion and two prongs moveably mounted on the engaging portion of the shank and the prongs define a space therebetween such that an item to be pried is received in the space. The prongs are operably moveable so that the space is variable in size. Further, two positioning devices are utilized for holding the two prongs stationary with respect to the engaging portion of the shank respectively.

Abstract: A indexable, lockable mechanism for a hand tool, and hand tools with such mechanism, the mechanism comprising a first member having a first splined orifice, a second member having an upper prong with a second splined orifice and a lower prong with a third splined orifice, and a splined pin assembly for insertion through said first, second and third orifices. The first member is positioned in a gap between the upper prong and the lower prong of the second member with the first splined orifice coaxially aligned with the second and third splined orifices of the second member. The splined pin assembly of either the first embodiment or the second embodiment is disposed in the three splined orifices and is axially movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The splined pin assembly is allows a user to move the splined pin axially in the first and second orifices between the locked position and the unlocked position.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool which provides a method for lifting. The tool has an adjustable handle member configured to be grasped by a user, joined to a lifting arm which is configured to engage an object to be lifted. The handle member and the lifting arm are rigidly connected at a vertex and form an obtuse angle there between. Further, the tool has an adjustable pedestal with a rocker base near the vertex, which allows forward and backward displacement of the tool during the raising and lowering an object.

Abstract: An embodiment of a hand tool comprising: a fixed hand tool, such as a hammer or a crowbar, with respect to a handle; a pivoting mechanism; and a claw being coupled to a handle via the pivoting mechanism is described. In another embodiment, the hand tool comprises a fixed tool with respect to a handle, such as a hammer or a crowbar; a coupling mechanism; a claw being coupled to a handle via the coupling mechanism; the coupling mechanism further comprising a splined pin assembly adapted to couple the claw and a handle so as to permit the claw to pivot with respect to the handle, is described. Various pivoting mechanisms including splined pin assemblies and locking pin mechanisms are described.

Abstract: A separating tool includes a lever component and a linear-output component pivotally secured to the lever component. Each of the lever component and the linear-output component includes a rung-engagement member. The lever component and the linear-output component are configured so that when the rung-engagement members are engaging rungs of respective ladder sections, pivoting the lever component toward the linear output member imparts a linear force through the rung-engagement members that separates the ladder sections.

Abstract: A leveraging tool for disconnecting a control arm from the remainder of an automotive front wheel drive suspension system. The leveraging tool includes angularly disposed first and second portions, a pivot point located therebetween, and, optionally an anchoring member attachable to the automobile. A chain, cable, or hook member attaches the second portion to the control arm. The control arm is detached when an input force is applied to the first portion.

Abstract: A fastener removal tool includes a handle, a projecting axial rod with a wedge shaped end for engaging the flange of a fastener and a slidable fulcrum member positioned on the rod.

Abstract: A leveraging tool for disconnecting a control arm from the remainder of an automotive front wheel drive suspension system. The leveraging tool includes angularly disposed first and second portions, a pivot point being located therebetween. A chain, cable, or hook member attaches the second portion to the control arm. The control arm is detached when an input force is applied to the first portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for storage of small vehicles in a garage where substantially all of the floor space is used to store other motor vehicles. An apparatus for lifting a small vehicle off a floor comprises: an upright track having a base anchored to the floor; a carriage slidably connected to the track; a deck frame carried by the carriage along one longitudinal side portion of the deck frame; and a motor for motivating the slide upwardly in the track thereby lifting the deck frame. Most preferably a top portion of the upright track is tipped laterally away from a bottom portion of the upright track so that as the carriage lifts the deck frame, the deck frame's center of gravity will tend to move above the base of the upright track. A method of lifting and storing a small vehicle to save floor space on a garage floor comprising the steps of using the above apparatus to lift the small vehicle. This method allows the garage floor beneath the lift to be used for parking automobiles.

Abstract: A puller tool used with a pry bar, the pry bar includes a long portion to provide leverage in a curved area, the curved area for abutment with a surface to form a pivot and fulcrum, and a tip is provided on the other and shorter side of the pry bar curve for pushing against the puller tool. The puller tool is an elongate structure including a hook in a first area; a grippable surface in a second area, and a selectively positionable pry bar abutment member or pry base mounted to an intermediate area. The pry base can be manually repositioned relative to the hook. To use the combination to remove a seal about a shaft, the hook of the puller is slipped in-between the shaft and seal to engage the seal back side. The pry bar is located and the pry base is positioned against the pry bar tip with the curved pivot of the bar against a stationary surface.

Abstract: A leverage tool for opening lower halves of firmly sticking double-hung windows consisting of a vertical fulcrum and lever assembly small enough to be placed on inner window sills yet sturdy enough to overcome the resistive forces that cause windows to stick. Accessory focal or lifting points necessary to facilitate the leveraging action of the tool and to minimize the possiblity of damage to the frame or sill incidental to a leveraging operation are supplied. They are to be attached by the user to window frames lacking a suitable focal point, preferably close to the central portion of the bottom frame member. To leverage open a sticking window frame, bottom crossbars on the lever are placed under the focal point. Another set of crossbars an inch above the lower set are then positioned within one of the lower ratcheting indents on the fulcrum When the tool is positioned as described, the fulcrum will be resting on an inner window sill with the lever's handle portion facing away from the window frame.

Abstract: A tool for the extraction of wood or metal stakes and poles from the ground. In the preferred embodiment, the tool includes a vertical support attached to a base, a lever arm, a stake engaging head having plurality of arms and a positioning handle, and an elongate connecting member connecting the head with the lever arm. The connecting member can be positioned at different locations along the shorter lever arm providing different leverage options to the user when unusual resistance to removal is encountered. The engaging head has a face with a fixed projection and an adjustable projection. The stake or post is placed between the two projections which frictionally engage the stake. The adjustable projection on the head allows the device to receive essentially any size of stake or post. In the alternate embodiment, all of the projections on the engaging head are fixed in positions which correspond with conventional wood and metal stakes.

Abstract: A board puller for removing boards on a structure generally having a board cue which contacts the back side of boards to be removed, a fulcrum with a pivot that interacts with the frame structure and a handle for providing leverage. The board cue is pivotally attached towards one end of the fulcrum. The handle is rigidly attached to the other end of the fulcrum, but made so that the angle can be adjusted, in the preferred embodiment. In the center of the fulcrum is a pivot typically consisting of a curved or semi-circular member extending perpendicular for the fulcrum. Gauges are provided which are attached to the board cue. The gauges positions and holds the board cue on the boards being removed. This provides a means to remove the board in such a manner that splintering and board breakage is minimized. The board puller can be used with or without the gauges. In operation, the board cue is positioned behind the boards to be pulled or removed.

Abstract: A power bar device including first bar. The first bar has a first end, a bend, a body portion and wedged shaped working end projecting from the bend. The body portion has a pair of generally rectangular plates fixedly attached. Each of the pair of plates having a plurality of openings. A second bar has a plurality of openings therethrough and an arced foot member that is fixedly attached to one end and spaced from the plurality of opening. The second bar is positioned between a gap of the pair of plates. A pin is positioned simultaneously through atleast one of the openings of the second bar and atleast one of the opens of each of the pair of plates, when each are in alignment therewith, for securing the second bar between the plates of the first bar.

Abstract: A method and mechanism for hitching and unhitching a fifth wheel trailer to and from a towing vehicle, including an elongate tool having a hooked end portion and a handle portion. The tool allows an operator to stand next to the towing vehicle and reach into the bed of the vehicle with the tool to operate the hitch mechanism. The hooked end portion of the tool can be used to engage a handle portion of the latch mechanism for shifting the handle to and from its latching and unlatching positions. The hooked end portion can also be used to shift a pivot plate to and from its ball confining position. The hooked end portion can also be used to open and close a door which generally encloses the ball hitch.