Abstract: A new Tandem Axle Trailer Pin Leverage Handle System for facilitating the extraction of a tandem axle trailer pin for repositioning of the axles of the tandem axle trailer. The inventive device includes an elongated handle, a first and second plate secured distally apart to the handle, an elongated rod pivotally attached mesial the plates, and a hooked end secured to the rod opposite of the plates for engaging the tandem axle trailer pin. Preferably, there is a first aperture and a second aperture projecting traversely through the plates for allowing selective positioning of the rod for older style trailers or modern style trailers. The end of the handle engages a trailer box simultaneously as the hooked end engages the pin thereby leveraging upon the pin for extracting a frozen or rusted pin.

Abstract: A tool for moving a disconnected vechicle's component, such as its front suspension, out of the way to permit working on the vehicle's front wheel drive shaft. A straight handle has a S-shaped hook suspended along its length. This hook is mounted to the component to be moved. A pivotally mounted T-shaped front end handle piece fits under a sturdy stationary vehicle component. Adjustment holes in the vertical leg of the front end piece are engaged by a pin which extends through a hole in the handle's front end slot. A rubber pad prevents slipping between the stationary vehicle part and the tool's front end piece while spaced handle stops prevent movement between the suspended hook and the handle. The application of sufficient downward force to the handle's end opposite its T-shaped piece will move the desired disconnected hook suspended vehicle component.

Abstract: A device for lifting modular furniture comprising a base member, an elongated member pivotally connected to the base member and a furniture engaging portion rotatably mounted to one end of the elongated member. The furniture engaging portion includes a plate having a plurality of teeth extending from one end thereof for mating with slots in the modular furniture.

Abstract: A post/stake removing tool with at least two base support angles from the ground for the fulcrum lever to pull on the post/stake near or at the angle the post/stake are inserted. The fulcrum is pivotably attached to the support and the jaw is pivotably attached to the lever arm. The jaw is a diamond shaped aperture for grabbing the post/stake in four places. A fulcrum/lever is also used to remove heavy or stuck manhole covers. A combination hook and jack lifting head apparatus is attached to the lever arm for manual use or for lifting with a jack.

Abstract: A lifting jack for raising boats and other objects. It has an inner housing or tube which is supported from a flat base. An outer tube is slidably mounted over the inner tube. A hydraulic jack inside the inner tube raises and lowers the outer tube. Two parallel series of vertical catches are supported on the outside of the outer tube. A selected pair of these catches support a connecting rod which holds a pair of flat support arms in a fixed relationship. The arms support a lifting pad in a plurality of elevations for each pair of vertical catches. A safety latch permits the outer housing to be raised but must be manually released for lowering.

Abstract: A tool for removing a polishing pad adhesively attached to a rotatable platen including a base, a lever member, at least one canted or angled latch pin, a chain having a plurality of links or rings, means for clamping the pad, and stop pins. The base is substantially flat and is engageable with a top or contact surface of the pad. The stop pins are attached to the base and are engageable with the platen. The lever is pivotally attached to the base, and has at least one latch pin attached thereto. A latch pin is engageable with each of the links of the chain. One end of the chain is pivotally attached to the clamping means. In operation, a portion of the pad disposed proximate the distal portion of the platen, is pried away from the top surface of the platen, and the clamp means is attached thereto. The base is disposed onto the contact surface of the pad such that the stop pins are in brought into contact with the near edge of the platen.

Abstract: A device for lifting modular furniture comprising a base member, an elongated member pivotally connected to the base member and a furniture engaging portion rotatably mounted to one end of the elongated member. The furniture engaging portion includes a plate having a plurality of teeth extending from one end thereof for mating with slots in the modular furniture.

Abstract: A tool with socket means for connecting the tool to an ordinary ratchet wrench or the like. The tool includes an offset head portion having socket means, the head portion located in the rearward end for attaching the tool to a ratchet wrench or the like. The forward body portion can be a wedge-shaped, two-prong fork means that is used for spreading, prying, pulling and lifting or it can be an elongated telescoping rollerhead that is used to straighten a piece of metal or essentially any other forward body portion. The offset head portion with socket means not only allows attachment to any ordinary ratchet wrench or the like but it also allows the operator to use the tool when attached to the rachet in extremely confining places whereas a tool not disclosed by the invention could not effectively work.

Abstract: A flash triggering system inductively coupled to a flash tube assembly's flash tube of a through-the-lens (TTL) strobe unit. The flash trigger monitors the electromagnetic field directly surrounding the strobe to which it is affixed using an electromagnetic inductive sensor. The photographic flash trigger is positioned by the mounting mechanism adjacent the flash tube so that the flash monitor detector is responsive to the excitation of a flash tube. The detector provides a detection signal indicative of whether or not the flash tube properly fired. A delay circuit delays any response for a predetermined time to allow for the main TTL flash cycle. Then, the activation circuit enables a separate transmitter to trigger the slave strobes while the camera shutter is still open.

Abstract: A tractor trailer fifth wheel for unlatching a fifth wheel on a tractor trailer comprising an elongated rod having two free ends and wedge secured to the rod near one free end to project outwards therefrom to be positioned against an external object; a cable having one end coupled to the rod and the other end extending a distance therebeyond; and a hook secured to the end of the cable remote from the rod for attachment to a latch of a fifth wheel, whereby attaching the hook to the latch, positioning the wedge at a lower portion of a vehicle to act as a fulcrum, and reciprocating the rod about the wedge as a lever will allow the rod to be pivoted to loosen the latch.

Abstract: Bar apparatus for removing a grille from a building opening either by pulling the grille away from the opening or pushing it toward the opening. The bar apparatus includes an elongated steel bar, a heel plate formed with a convex surface with a tubular socket for receiving the end of the bar, and a chain having a length sufficient to be wrapped around a grille bar and having its ends connected to the heel structure about 6 inches from the end of the bar. The user can then mount the heel structure on the building frame, wrap the chain around the grille, and then, by pivoting the grille bar about the heel structure, apply sufficient leverage so as to produce relative motion between the grille bar and the frame in which it is mounted.

Abstract: A floor covering installation tool for raising and lowering furniture, partitions or the like has a frame, a raising and lowering mechanism and a lifting assembly. The frame or the lifting assembly has a portion which is positioned underneath the object to be lifted. The raising and lowering mechanism is actuated to raise or lower the object to be lifted. Upon raising the lifted object to a desired height, flooring or the like is positioned underneath the lifted object. After the flooring is positioned underneath the lifted object, the raising and lowering mechanism is activated to release the lifting mechanism and return it to its original position. Thus, the tool is ready to be reused to lift another desired object.

Abstract: The archery arrowhead puller is particularly adapted for pulling broadheads as well as field points from buried positions in trees, tree stumps and the like without injury to the points. The device includes an elongated horizontal lever bar with a pair of hinged arms spaced along the length thereof and depending therefrom. The arms preferably are moveable between the hanging vertical position and a horizontal position and rotate in a plane along the longitudinal axis of the bar. One of the arms is a brace arm and is positioned at about the front of the bar while the other arm is a puller arm spaced rearwardly thereof. The brace arm has a pointed lower end preferably detachable from its remainder. Both the arms preferably have spaced transverse hinge holes in order to regulate their effective lengths. The bar preferably also has spaced transverse hinge holes and a slideable sleeve over the rear end thereof for extending the length of the bar for increased leverage.

Abstract: A stake extraction implement for primary utilization with respect to stakes used for concrete forms. The stake extraction implement is composed of an elongate member, incorporating a handle portion and a curved portion, and a pivotally connected gripper tool, incorporating a pair of jaws. When a stake is to be extracted, the curved portion of the elongate member is placed upon the adjacent concrete form and the jaws of the gripper tool are aligned to rest upon the sides of the subject stake. According to the method of use disclosed, as a lever movement of the handle portion is effected, effortless extraction of the stake from the ground is made possible by automatic clamping of the jaws of the gripper tool onto the stake, the stake having been nailed to the concrete form notwithstanding. The stake pulling implement is structured to permit user selection of either a first class or second class lever mode of operation, and two types of jaw members for the gripper tool are disclosed.

Abstract: A manhole cover lifting tool is provided which includes a lever having a handle end and a working end, wherein a first tool head is mounted on the working end, the first tool head including a pair of optionally usable manhole cover lifting tools. A second tool head is provided with a substantially identical pair of optionally usable manhole cover lifting tools, the second tool head being operatively connected to a sleeve freely slidably mounted on the lever by means of a fixed length flexible chain extending between the second tool head and the sleeve.

Abstract: A forcible entry tool apparatus is provided for use by firemen and the like for forcible entry into vehicles or structures to assist in rescue operations. The tool has a base with a prying foot movably attached to the base with a pin acting as a fulcrum point for movement of the prying foot. The handle is attached to the prying foot for moving the prying foot on the lever pin on the base and a stabilizing arm is removably attachable to the foot for bracing the foot while the handle is being operated to move the prying foot on the fulcrum pin. Both the handle and the stabilizing arm are telescoping members. The stabilizing arm has a bracing foot attached to one end and is attached to the base with a positioning bracket. The prying foot can have the fulcrum pin positioned at different points for different operations and the handle can be positioned in different positions relative to the foot for proper leverage for prying open doors and the like.

Abstract: A self adjusting belt tightening tool for use in adjusting belts on various belt driven automotive components and other related applicatons. The self adjusting belt tightening tool comprises a shaft having a handle on one end and a foot on the other end. A freely swinging grap bar is pivotally mounted on the shaft having an adjustable toe on its end. The toe is adjustable to various positions by means of a removable pin.

Abstract: An extension apparatus (110) for vehicles is disclosed. The extension apparatus (110) includes a frame assembly (111) having upper and lower frame members (112a, b) which are interconnected by a flexible member (116) attached at the lower and upper edges thereof to the lower and upper frame members (112a, b). The frame assembly is adjustable between raised and lowered positions. The extension apparatus further includes jack means (118) attached to the lower and upper frame members (112a, b) on a cargo bed side of the flexible member and pivotal about a horizontal axis parallel to the flexible member (116) for raising said upper frame member (112b) into the raised position. The frame assembly is suitably attached to the top of the sidewalls (20) of a cargo bed area. A stabilizing bar member (192) interconnects one of the upper frame members (112a) and one of the lower frame members (112b) on opposite sides of the frame assembly (111).

Abstract: An apparatus for jacking and dollying a vehicle wheel assembly, while the assembly remains affixed to the vehicle, the wheel assembly including a pneumatic tire, a wheel and an axle. The apparatus features wheel engaging elements and an actuator mounted on an apparatus framework, the framework itself being supported on casters. The wheel engaging elements and actuator cooperate to provide an adjustable mechanical advantage for the apparatus that facilitate the lifting of the wheel assembly, whether the pneumatic tire is inflated of deflated. The wheel engaging elements includes roller assemblies having adjustable effective radii which are mounted on framework arm members, the arm members being movable relative to one another. The actuator includes an adjustabe lever mechanism which is connected to the framework, and is capable of driving the roller assemblies against the tire of a wheel assembly located therebetween.

Abstract: A pry bar wedge member adapted for use in the removal of forms, such as wooden forms, from poured concrete, or the like. The wedge member includes a striking surface thereon for aiding in forcing the member between the form and the poured and hardened concrete, and also includes ratchet means adapted for coaction with a breaker bar lever, for applying leverage force to the wedge member, in the operation of prying the forms loose from the poured concrete. An advantage of the pry bar wedge member is that it is useable in restricted space environments so that leverage force can be effectively applied even though the applicable space available is restricted.

Abstract: An extension apparatus (10) for vehicles is disclosed. The extension apparatus (10) includes a frame assembly having upper and lower frame members (12a,b) which are interconnected by a flexible member (16) attached at the lower and upper edges thereof to the lower and upper frame members (12a,b). The frame assembly is adjustable between raised and lowered positions. The extension apparatus further includes jack means (18) pivotable about a horizontal axis parallel to flexible member (16) and releasably attached to the lower and upper frame members (12a,b), on a cargo bed side of the flexible member, for raising said upper frame member (12b) into the raised position. The frame assembly is suitably attached to the top of the sidewalls (20) of the cargo bed area.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing an automobile hinge pin by disabling a spring clip and thereafter driving the hinge pin outwardly of the automobile hinge assembly while supporting the hinge assembly against bending forces that would otherwise flex the hinge assembly as the hinge pin is driven outwardly.

Abstract: A construction tool for moving, positioning and holding a workpiece, such as a pipe or beam, or the like, relative to a selected work area, which may be the earth's surface, a pipe, a beam or other type of support. The tool includes a base, an upright support, a swivel, a pivoted lever and anchor means for securing the lever in a predetermined attitude relative to the upright support. The base in a selected form is readily interchanged with the upright support by a telescoping joint secured by a pin. This pin joint allows several extended positions of the upright support relative to the base for easy height adjustment. A universal swivel joint atop the upright support mounts the pivoted lever. The length of the lever at its mounting to the swivel head may be readily adjusted between selected lengths. One end of the lever is secured to the workpiece, e.g., by a chain, and the other end of the lever is secured by an anchor chain to the base to maintain it in a desired attitude.

Abstract: A roll breaker (20) in the form of a lever (130) of the first class with a fulcrum (54) adjustable in height. A striker assembly 70 is positioned near one end (136) of the lever, and the other end (131) is inserted in the roll to be broken. When the striker is wound and triggered, by a motor (112), it impacts downward on the lever end 136. A bumper (30) is provided to determine the depth of insertion of the lever end (131) into the roll, and an arrangement (137, 140) is also provided to prevent the second end of the lever from rising above a predetermined level.

Abstract: An adjustable hand lever having a vertically adjustable tripod base, an adjustable fulcrum point and a grab link at the working end of the lever. The grab link accomodates and makes adjustable linked working chains.

Abstract: A tool for tightening an endless drive belt which includes a jaw having a concave gripping face, a lug-engaging toe projecting from said jaw at one end of said jaw at the terminus of said concave gripping face, an elongated lever arm having a bifurcated bracket at one end thereof receiving and engaging said jaw at a location spaced from said lug-engaging toe, and fasteners adjustably fastening the bracket to the jaw.

Abstract: An adapter for a jack is used in front end alignments to jack up a vehicle in a safe position. The adapter includes a generally horizontally extending elongated rocker arm, with a jack attachment member pivotally secured near the center of the rocker arm. The jack attachment member extends downwardly from the underside of the rocker arm for attachment to the ram of a jack placed on a wheel alignment rack below the front steering control arm of the vehicle. The rocker arm extends laterally away from both sides of the ram. An inner end of the rocker arm is attached to the generally horizontal underside of the steering control arm immediately inside the wheel of the vehicle. This provides a safe location at which to jack up the vehicle. The outer end of the rocker arm is pivotally attached to the top of an elongated upright support arm. A rack attachment member fastens the bottom of the support arm to the wheel alignment rack.

Abstract: A tool for lifting concrete reinforcement wire mesh comprises a lever and support structure enabling the pivot point to be adjusted vertically as well as along the length of the lever.