Abstract: A tool and method is provided for installing nut-clips or like components, wherein safety and ease of installation are significantly improved over the prior art, and installation time is substantially reduced. A useful embodiment is directed to apparatus for use in attaching a nut-clip or other hardware component to structure having a slot defined by spaced apart edges, wherein the nut-clip has first and second resilient spaced apart hook flanges. The apparatus includes a holder adapted to receive the nut-clip, and a blade member positioned to bear against the first flange member when the nut-clip is received into the holder. A magnet or other element is provided for releasably retaining the nut-clip in the holder. A handle, which can be grasped by the single hand of a user, is attached for maneuvering the holder and retained nut-clip to position the second flange against one of the slot edges, and to thereafter apply force, through the blade member, to reduce the spacing between the first and second flanges.

Abstract: The tie rod repair apparatus includes a tie rod secured at its upper end to the shroud flange at the top of the shroud. The lower end of the tie rod passes through an opening in the shroud support plate without imposing a load on the plate. The lower end of the tie rod is anchored to the lower end of the core shroud support cylinder such that the compressive load path exerted by the tie rod to restrain the cracked shroud passes directly through the shroud support cylinder and the assembly of shroud cylinders bypassing the shroud support plate.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided that can comprise a safety switch in order to control an operational parameter of the pump in response to a state of the pump. Additionally, methods are provided for maintaining and replacing tubing of the pump. A tubing installation tool is also provided for handling industrial tubing during installation or removal of the tubing from a pump.

Abstract: A bearing-positioning tool set comprises a grip having an inner end fixed with a combining rod extending outward, the combining rod bored with a combining threaded hole; at least one positioning press blocks respectively formed with two different diameters the positioning press blocks to be fitted with the grip respectively bored with an insert hole in the center, each of two ends of the insert hole being formed with a groove; each the positioning press block formed with a first circular fitting member, a first circular holding edge, a second circular fitting member and a second circular holding edge; and a combining member threadably combined with the combining threaded hole of the grip for fixing the positioning press block in position; one end of the combining member being formed with an enlarged head.

Abstract: An inventive spark plug boot puller removes a spark plug boot from the spark plug on which it is booted, without damaging the spark plug boot. A method for removing a spark plug boot so that the boot can be reused is provided. Kits containing reusable spark plug boots with cooperating spark plug boot puller tools are provided.

Abstract: A tool set for assembling an automobile tapered bearing includes a pneumatic tool, a hammering tool, bolts and plural press blocks. The pneumatic tool consists of a rod having an annular blocking surface, a sleeve fitting around the rod, a compression spring received in the sleeve and fitting round a fitting portion of the rod, and a connector threadably combined with the rod. The hammering tool consists of a grip and a connecting rod extending from the grip and provided with a female-threaded hole, and the grip has a hammering end. Each press block is formed with an annular sloped surface and an annular blocking surface. One of the press blocks is selected to combine with the rod, so a pneumatic apparatus can drive the pneumatic tool to press and shift an automobile tapered bearing in an axle insert hole smoothly.

Abstract: A tool 100 which is adapted to efficiently and safely remove a bearing, such as side bearing 40, from an assembly, such as a differential assembly 10. The tool 100 includes a plug 102 which is forcibly inserted through the bearing 40 by a member 140 and the bearing 40 is substantially encapsulated by members 200, 222 and 300, which cooperate with the member 140 and the plug 102 to allow the bearing 40 to removed from the assembly 10.

Abstract: The invention is related to a tube extracting device for compressing a tube end extended from a conventional drum of a boiler to remove the tube. The device includes a housing comprised of an outer clamping plate and an inner clamping plate pivotally connected by a pin. A grip for receiving the tube extends down from the housing. A hydraulically-powered ram moves the outer clamping plate relative to the inner clamping plate so that the grip closes around and compresses the tube. The power to the hydraulic ram is then shut, springs return the outer clamping plate and the inner clamping plate to their original position, which, in turn opens the grip so that the removed tube can be released from the device. The device is then lifted by a handle and the tube is removed from the drum.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method to engage a liner in an cylinder of an engine is provided. A wedge and rod are utilized as part of a liner remover assembly to move at least one collet axially to engage the liner. In a preferred embodiment, a novel eyehook is provided at an end of the rod to assist in the pulling of the liner from the cylinder.

Abstract: Radio frequency cables have a inner circular conductor and an outer circular conductor. The inner and outer circular conductors are usually formed from copper and are separated by a heavy insulation layer usually cellular polyethylene. The outer side of the outer conductor may further be coated with a heavy polymeric insulation layer. In preparing these radio frequency cables for coupling it is necessary to have a flush cut surface. These flush cuts have been effected in the past by sawing, which has proved to be troublesome as metallic particles are dispersed throughout the insulation. The outer conductor may be prepared for coupling by: 1. Placing a tear collar over the outer conductor and 2. Tearing the outer conductor against the tear collar. This tearing creates an integral and desirable flange in the tearing process.

Abstract: A tool for forming a high strength reinforcing bar coupling driving self-locking wedge sleeves over each end of a contractible jaw assembly bridging the abutting ends of the bar to be joined. The sleeves are seated in collars engaged by the distal ends of arms driven for closure by a piston-cylinder power unit and a cam on at least one arm. In one form the cam on one arm is engaged by a roller connected by a tension link to the other arm. In another form cams are provided on each arm driven by rollers fixed with respect to each other. The collars include self-releasing collets seating the sleeves. The tool has other uses such as bar shearing or forming.

Abstract: A pin removal and placement tool (50) has a body member (52) made of plate steel having a contact surface (52b) and a rear edge (52c). Tool (50) also may have an anvil plate (54) mounted on a striking plate (56), a drive shaft (58), and a handle (70) projecting at a right angle from the body member (52). The striking plate (56) is fixedly mounted to the rear edge (52c) and anvil plate (54) is disposed at a selected angle to the drive shaft (58) to enhance the striking force of drive shaft (58) and to reduce the length of the tool (50) so as to facilitate its insertion between the teeth of buckets, etc. A shoe (62) may be mounted on tool (5) to adjust the clearance between contact surface (52b) and drive shaft (58). The handle (70) may be either removably or fixedly attached to the body member (52) and be dimensioned and mounted to selectively project from a selected side thereof, or from both sides thereof.

Abstract: A liner remover and installer assembly for a cylinder that includes a base having an opening to receive a rod with a tool at an end, an adjustment member and a support member. The support member can have an alignment feature adapted to mate with a dowel pin on an engine block. The tool can be a liner installer or remover. The liner remover can have a shoe with a lip. The support member and the lip can be made from a material that will not score the engine such as aluminum.

Abstract: The embodiment of this invention is disclosed which describes a power hammer puller to remove items from a shaft. The device consists of a cylindrical tube into which an air hammer fits. A bit is installed on one end of the tube and the other end is threaded to allow items to be removed from shafts. While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the various size of the tube as well as the size of the bit or the size of the standard threaded hole to accommodate particular applications.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing a roller paint brush cover from a handle framework and cleaning the roller paint brush cover, having a gripping device for gripping the roller paint brush cover, a holding device for receiving the roller paint brush cover from the gripping device and for holding the roller paint brush cover while the roller paint brush cover is being cleaned, a motion imparting device for imparting rotational motion to the holding device and the roller paint brush cover, and a mounting device for mounting the holding device on the motion imparting device.

Abstract: A bushing driver includes a first body and a second body. The first body has a first end and a second end. A new bushing interface is positioned adjacent the first end of the first body. An anvil is positioned at the second end of the first body. The second body has a first end and a second end. A worn bushing interface is positioned adjacent to the first end of the second body. A coupling is provided for detachably coupling the second end of the second body to the first end of the first body, with the worn bushing interface axially aligned with the new bushing interface. As a worn bushing is driven out by the worn bushing interface on the second body, a new bushing positioned on the new bushing interface is concurrently driven into the space vacated by the worn bushing.

Abstract: The present invention is a terminator tool used in combination with a cable security terminator for installing or removing the cable security terminator. The terminator tool includes a handle, a shaft, a retaining pin and a spring member. The shaft is hollow and extends from the handle. The shaft includes a pin hole to receive the retaining pin, a handle end and a terminator end. The handle end is the end inserted and secured into the handle. The terminator end includes two ear slots and receives the spring member. The terminator end is sized to fit into a tool end of the cable security terminator. Ears of the spring member extend from the ear slots of the shaft.

Abstract: A method of assembling a jointed structure from several parts is provided. At least two discrete parts having ends that cooperate to form a movable joint between the parts are placed in a groove formed in a plate. The parts are prevented from being displaced out of the groove when pressure is applied to at least one end of the groove to force the cooperating ends of the parts together to form joints which link the parts. The jointed linkage can then be removed from the plate as an assembled structure.

Abstract: A shank removal tool for removing a shank from a carburetor includes a sleeve having a substantially closed back end, a substantially open front end, and a perimeter wall defining an interior. The back end has a hole. A threading member has a front end portion being positioned in the sleeve and a back end portion extending from the interior of the sleeve through the hole. Tapping threads are formed on the threading member. An engaging structure is mounted on the back end portion of the threading member. The black end portion is rotatable in the hole with respect to the sleeve for permitting rotational movement of the threading member with respect to the sleeve by the engaging structure. Also, the back end portion of the threading member is axially slidable through the hole of the sleeve for permitting axial movement of the threading member with respect to the sleeve.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a glow plug includes an externally threaded shaft, an internally threaded sleeve that engages the externally threaded shaft, and a fixed cavity formed in one end of the externally threaded shaft. The cavity has a side entry to permit the insertion of the glow plug into the cavity in a direction normal to the shaft, and a pair of opposing shoulders integrally formed in opposing sidewalls of the cavity to engage the glow plug. The sleeve threads down the shaft until it contacts the engine block. Rotating the sleeve exerts a pulling force on the shaft, which is transferred to the inserted glow plug by the opposing shoulders in the cavity. This pulls both the shaft and the inserted glow plug away from the engine block.

Abstract: An assembly device for a shaft damper. The assembly device comprises a holding member for holding a damper. The holding member is releasably engaged with a pair of parallel elongate members. An actuator is connected to the elongate members and to a piston. A shaft damper is inserted into and temporarily held by the holding member. The holding member containing the shaft damper is inserted into a shaft a predetermined distance. The actuator then slidingly retracts the holding member while a pressing member at an end of the piston simultaneously holds the damper in the proper position in the shaft.

Abstract: A co-axial terminator press fitting pliers, wherein, an insertion opening defined by both inner sides of the linkage plate of the press fit pliers in relation to the other end of the cable jaw is provided to receive insertion by an insertion part defined by both sides of a press fitting block. The connection piece to receive the terminator is mounted through the press fitting block. The press fitting block is held in position on the other end of the linkage plate relatively to the cable jaw when the press fitting block is engaged in the insertion opening of the linkage plate. And the press fitting block is readily replaceable with another type of connection piece for the press fitting pliers to expand its applicability as a whole.

Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guide tool, the said guide tool is capable of assisting one end of a coaxial cable to be coupled to an end connector; it comprises of a body installed with a guide mechanism therein, the said guide mechanism possesses a guide tube for guiding the cable central conductors of different regulations; the said guide tube can move along the direction of the axle line by the elastic element for rapidly and precisely inserting the central conductor and the dielectric into the columnar member of the end connector and further becomes the best auxiliary tool.

Abstract: An improved pulling gun to provide a parallel and linear pulling force for pulling out screws of various sizes from bulged screw cartridges smoothly without reduced defects. The pulling gun includes a lever and a handle having respectively an upper section pivotally engaged with each other and a lower section bifurcated at a front and a rear position by a pivotal spring located in the handle. The lever has an upper pin mounted to the top end to pivotally engage with a guide sleeve which has two side walls formed respectively an upper flange and a lower flange bent inwards from the top and bottom ends thereof. The upper section of the handle engages with a pulling sleeve which has two side walls each having a guide slot in parallel with each other to allow the upper pin of the lever moving therein. The pulling sleeve is movable in the guide sleeve linearly and in parallel to generate a linear and parallel pulling force to remove screws without wobbling or generating defects.

Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding an elastic handgrip on its axis of elongation to allow easier introduction of a shaft to the elastic handgrip by an open end of the shaft. The main body of apparatus provides a two section element which includes a cradle revealed by opening the element which is shaped to receive an elastic handgrip. A ventilation probe extends from the cradle to penetrate the elastic handgrip away from its open end upon positioning of the elastic handgrip in the cradle. The second section of the main body is a cradle closure. positionable on the cradle, for substantially enclosing an elastic handgrip disposed therein except in an area immediately surrounding the open end of the elastic handgrip. A muzzle fits around a shaft and is positionable over the cradle and cradle closure for stretching the handgrip adjacent the open end of the hand grip over a shaft.

Abstract: A boiler tube peeler tool useful in connection with the removal of boiler tube flared-end segments from retention within a power boiler drum wall is provided with a tool guide element that slidably co-operates with boiler tube flared-end segment, and with a tool peeler element that slidably co-operates with the guide element and that peels unwanted gap metal from the boiler tube flared-end segment by shearing and bending when manually forced throughout the length of the retained boiler tube flared-end segment.

Abstract: A device for removing formlockingly anchored dowels including an anchor rod and an expansion sleeve (31) displaceable along the anchor rod, the device including a sleeve-shaped support member (2) having, at one of its ends, a support shoulder, an indexing projection (4) extending beyond the support shoulder (3) and provided with a load application element (5) movable in a tensile operational engagement with the load application element (32) of the dowel sleeve (31); and a through-bore provided with an inner thread for receiving a shaft (7) having an outer thread (8) cooperating with the inner thread of the through-bore (6) to provide for a relative axial displacement of the shaft (7) with respect tot he support member upon rotation of the shaft (7), the shaft (7) having identical coupling elements (11) provided at its opposite longitudinal ends, and an adaptor (12) including an elongate section (13) having at its free end connection element (14) corresponding to the coupling element (11) of the shaft (7) and

Abstract: A device separates a needle from a syringe before subsequent separate handling of the needle and the rest of the syringe. The needles are accumulated in a container made of stainless steel which is then put into a smelting furnace, thereby preventing the worker from being pricked and thus infected by the used needles. The plastic portions of the syringes are accumulated in another container for further handling.

Abstract: A method of removing a bearing insert from a skate wheel is performed utilizing a bearing insert tool. The bearing insert has a central axial bore corresponding to the diameter of a central axial bore of a spacer element. A transverse bore is formed through a middle portion of the spacer element. The spacer element middle portion has a larger outer circumference than that of its opposed side portions. The spacer element opposed side portions mount within the inner circumference of the bearing inserts such that inner side walls of the bearing inserts abut opposed side walls of the spacer element middle portion. The bearing insert tool has a shaft containing spring activated nipples on a distal end. A button on the tool head portion operates the spring. To remove the bearing inserts the button is depressed retracting the nipples. The shaft is then inserted within the central axial bore of the spacer element through the proximal bearing insert.

Abstract: A grip such as a golf grip is applied to a handle by initially engaging it with a guide which embraces the handle. The guide is pushed down over the handle, causing teeth to be pushed outwardly and engage the mouth of the grip and its inner bore. Air is injected into the grip by a pump via a cap hole valve to cause the grip to expand. The grip is simultaneously pulled onto the handle by pulling the guide down the shaft. The guide is then removed by pulling a tab which causes a part to be torn off.

Abstract: A printing sleeve removal device includes a first jaw arm and a second jaw arm movable with respect to the second jaw arm, the first and second jaw arms having ends forming a jaw to engage a printing sleeve. Also disclosed is a method for removing a printing sleeve comprising engaging a printing sleeve on a printing cylinder with a first jaw arm and a second jaw arm and moving the printing sleeve via the first and second jaw arms so as to slide the printing sleeve axially with respect to the printing cylinder.

Abstract: An interface circuit board (20) for high test point density electronic testing equipment has a first thickness signal portion (20c) in which all the signal traces (20e) are routed and a second, thicker integrally formed transfer portion (20d) which transfers the signal traces to a respective test pad (20g) on the lower surface of the transfer portion. The transfer portion is made thicker to strengthen the board and is made integral with the first signal portion to eliminate the need for intermediate solder joints.

Abstract: An installation/removal device is used to install and remove a fuel injector in/from a receiving bore hole of an internal-combustion-engine cylinder head. The installation/removal device includes a sheathing member having a tubular section and a contacting section, which acts on and/or contacts the fuel injector by a contact surface that extends radially inwardly. The contacting section, which can be formed by at least two elastic, contacting subsections separated from each other by cut-outs, is adjustable between an engaged position; in which a frictional connection to the fuel injector can be established, and a released position in which the installation/removal device can be removed from the fuel injector.

Abstract: A tool for mounting of disk valves in motor cylinder heads includes a shaft and a spring-loaded tap that may be pressed into the shaft, and two vaulted clamping arms placed on opposite sides of the shaft, with the purpose of holding two locking bodies in connection with the occasion when these bodies are to be transferred to the rod of the valve. On the individual clamping arm there are protrusions that protrude relative to an axially straight inside on the clamping arm and serve as carriers for the individual locking body. Each protrusion has support surfaces that are obliquely positioned relative to the clamping arm in order to hold a convexly vaulted outside on the locking body placed against the concave inside of the clamping arm, when the locking body is dislocated from the tap to grooves in the valve rod, thereby distancing the front edge of the locking body from the external envelope surface of the valve rod.

Abstract: A device and method for placing band on bait for connecting bait first and second components is set forth which includes a loader having a barrel with at one end a retainer to hold the first component against the end of the barrel and at the other end a smaller diameter handle. An elastic band is provided to be received over the handle and to elastically expand as it is passed such as by sliding or rolling from the handle onto the barrel. As the band is moved off of the barrel end it contracts about the bait to provide a band on the bait for holding, for example, a hook or to band together first and second lure components. The retainer may be a barb or a clip. Further means may be provided to interchange between the type of retainer.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an apparatus and method for removing a drive coupling component from an oil burner unit housing. A drive coupling comprises a first drive coupling end fitting disposed on an oil pump shaft, a second drive coupling end fitting disposed on a motor shaft and a drive coupling connector which connects the first and second drive coupling end fittings. The apparatus comprises a handle having a proximal and a distal end, a front wall contiguous with the distal end of said handle and including a proximal exterior surface and a distal interior surface. A receiver for receiving at least one drive coupling component is contiguous with the interior surface of the front wall. An engagement member, which engages a distal end of a second drive coupling end fitting, is contiguous with the distal end of the receiver.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a press fit pin from a pin field in a backplane of an electronic system. The tool includes a shaft having first and second ends, with a chuck mounted to the first end and an abutment mounted to the second end. The chuck has a plurality of jaws adapted to grip the pin therebetween and a weight is slidably mounted on the shaft between the chuck and the abutment. After a pin is held by the chuck, the weight is slid along the shaft to contact the abutment and the kinetic energy imparted by the weight to the shaft acts to pull the pin out of the backplane.

Abstract: A stent crimping tool for firmly and uniformly crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter is constructed from a crimping section holding the stent and the balloon catheter therein, wherein the crimping is actuated by a shaft having an input end and an output end, engaging the crimping section at the output end. The shaft has a detent formed into the input end. A gripping member has an internal cavity to receive the input end, and includes a hole proximate to the shaft, wherein a ball bearing and a compression spring are located within the hole to bias the ball bearing toward the shaft and to engage the detent. When a torque is applied to the gripping member, it is transmitted through the ball bearing to the shaft; if the torque exceeds a predetermined magnitude, it overcomes the force of the spring on the ball bearing causing the bearing to slide out of the detent thereby disconnecting the applied torque from the shaft. The crimping section can be a rubber tube having a lumen holding the stent and catheter.

Abstract: An arrangement for repairing a backplane assembly having a backplane pin is disclosed. The arrangement includes an actuation assembly having a housing and a biasing mechanism. The arrangement also includes a pin engaging member having a tip for engaging the backplane pin. The pin engaging member is (i) secured to the housing and (ii) mechanically coupled to the biasing mechanism so that the pin engaging member is reciprocally movable relative to the housing between (1) a retracted position in which the tip of the pin engaging member is urged toward the housing and (2) an extended position in which the tip of the pin engaging member is urged away from the housing. An associated method of repairing an electrical assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A combined nozzle set and lift tool is provided for use with a pop-up sprinkler, wherein the lift tool comprises a tool body in the form of an injection molded runner formed integrally with a plurality of individual nozzle inserts. An elongated tool stem projects outwardly from the tool body and has protruding tabs at a tip end thereof for reception into an undercut recess formed in a pop-up sprinkler spray head to permit lifting of the spray head from a normal position spring-retracted substantially within a sprinkler housing or case, to an elevated position for facilitated access to the spray head. A selected one of the plurality of nozzle inserts can be separated from the lift tool as by snap-off detachment, whereupon the selected nozzle insert can be mounted on the elevated spray head to individually tailor the characteristics of a water stream projected therefrom during normal sprinkler operation.

Abstract: A tube pulling apparatus has a body having a hydraulic fluid feeder tube extending to the body to pass oil under pressure therethrough. An inner shaft in the body has a hollow portion slidably mounted over the feeder tube and receives oil in an open area in the inner shaft. An inner piston is connected to the inner shaft and positioned to move the inner shaft responsive to oil pressure from a pair of oil lines. An outer shaft is slidably mounted over the inner shaft and has an outer piston connected thereto and positioned to move the outer shaft responsive to oil pressure from the oil lines. A spool valve is formed between the inner and outer shafts for activating the outer piston upon a predetermined movement of the inner shaft inside the outer shaft and a tube gripping mechanism is connected to both the inner and outer shafts for gripping and pulling a tube therewith by sliding the inner shaft to activate the gripping jaws and sliding the outer shaft to pull the gripped tube.

Abstract: A tool (10) for installing a radially compressible bushing (20) into a housing (30) of a rack and pinion steering system (32). The housing has an end portion (50) that includes a ring-shaped bushing chamber (72) and a circular opening (60) into the bushing chamber. The opening (60) has a first diameter, and the bushing chamber (72) has a second diameter greater than the first diameter of the circular opening. The tool (10) comprises a plunger (80) having a first portion (90) with an outer diameter that is less than the first diameter of the opening (60) in the housing (30). The first portion (82) of the plunger (80) has a circumferential groove (94) defined by a pair of annular end surfaces (96, 98) and a cylindrical base surface (100). The groove (94) receives the bushing (20) during installation of the bushing in the housing (30). The annular end surfaces (96, 98) of the groove (94) block axial movement of the bushing (20) along the plunger (80) while the bushing is on the plunger.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing a turbine body and connected bell cup assembly into and out of a turbine body housing of a rotary powder coating electrostatic spray applicator is provided. The tool includes a first plate with an elongated aperture with a blind end. The first plate has a first surface for axial engagement with a radial surface of the turbine body. A second plate is connected with the first plate. The second plate has an elongated aperture with a blind end generally aligned with the elongated aperture of the first plate. The second plate has a first surface for axial engagement with the turbine body. The second plate also has a second surface generally opposite the first surface isolating the bell cup assembly from the turbine body. A handle is connected with the second plate.

Abstract: A setting tool for anchoring a spreading anchor having an anchor rod (1) and an expansion sleeve (4), the setting tool including a sleeve-shaped body (8) having an axial blind bore (11) opening at an end surface (13) and a lead-in surface (10) for receiving axial impacts, and provided at a rear end of the sleeve-shaped body (8) remote from the end surface (13) at which the blind bore (11) opens, and a marking element (17) arranged in a bottom (15) of the axial blind bore (11) of the sleeve-shaped body (8) for forming a permanent mark in a rear end surface (3) of the anchor rod (1) at the end of a setting process.

Abstract: A stent crimping tool for firmly and uniformly crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter is constructed from a crimping section holding the stent and the balloon catheter therein, wherein the crimping is actuated by a shaft having an input end and an output end, engaging the crimping section at the output end. The shaft has a detent formed into the input end. A gripping member has an internal cavity to receive the input end, and includes a hole proximate to the shaft, wherein a ball bearing and a compression spring are located within the hole to bias the ball bearing toward the shaft and to engage the detent. When a torque is applied to the gripping member, it is transmitted through the ball bearing to the shaft; if the torque exceeds a predetermined magnitude, it overcomes the force of the spring on the ball bearing causing the bearing to slide out of the detent thereby disconnecting the applied torque from the shaft. The crimping section can be a rubber tube having a lumen holding the stent and catheter.

Abstract: An insertion tool for inserting a backup ring and an O-ring into a gland. The tool includes a body having a recess for containing the backup ring and the O-ring. The tool further includes a pusher movably mounted adjacent to the body. The pusher is moveable in a first direction and a second direction. The pusher includes a pulling device for pulling the backup ring and the O-ring in the first direction. The pusher further includes a pushing device for pushing the backup ring and the O-ring in the second direction into the gland.

Abstract: A tool kit for working wheel bearings, comprising at least a first punch for removing bearing cups from a wheel hub of a vehicle. The first punch comprises an elongated handle and a first punch head having a first effective width. The structure of the first punch head is such that when the first effective width thereof is selected to correspond to an inside diameter of first and second spaced-apart similar bearing cups in a wheel hub of a vehicle, the first punch head is usable for insertion through one of the bearing cups and for working one bearing cup at the time out of the wheel hub. In another aspect of the present invention, the tool kit comprises a second punch having a bearing retainer mounted thereon. The bearing retainer has a pair of spaced-apart fingers each having a tab extending outwardly.

Abstract: A method of removal and insertion of a bearing insert from a skate wheel is performed utilizing a bearing insert tool. The bearing insert has a central axial bore corresponding to the diameter of a central axial bore of a spacing element. An annular groove is formed on an inner circumference of the spacing element. The bearing insert tool has a shaft containing spring activated nipples on a distal end from a head portion. A button on the tool operates the spring. To remove a bearing insert the button is depressed retracting the nipples. The shaft is then inserted within the central axial bore of the bearing insert and spacing element. The nipples are released and allowed to engage the annular groove. Force is exerted in an axial direction away from the skate wheel causing the bearing insert and spacing element to be removed from the hub of the skate wheel.

Abstract: An attachable/detachable swivel hook and yoke for lifting a vertically oriented riser pipe section into place such that the lifted pipe section may be threadably joined to another upright riser section. The hook is swivel mounted to a yoke bracket and a threaded collar is adapted to threadably fit on the threads of a riser pipe to be lifted. The collar is held on the lifted riser pipe so that it may swivel on hook and be threaded to said upright riser pipe section.