Abstract: A trailer-locking pin locating device comprising an elongated body having a first end, a second end, a crossbar located proximal the first end of the elongated body with the crossbar slidably supported by elongated body and positioned at an angle to the elongated body, a securing member connecting the elongated body to a portion of a semi-trailer, a signaling member comprising a rod having a first highly visible end and a second end, a resiliently flexible member connecting the second end of the rod to the elongated body with the highly visible end of the rod extending beyond the second end of the elongated body in a normal condition, a rod holder for supporting the signaling member in a loaded condition, and a trigger mechanism located on the elongated body with trigger mechanism displacing the signaling member from the loaded condition to the normal condition when triggered.

Abstract: A multi-use tool having a generally “J” shaped hook structure which has a top portion, a middle shank portion attached to the top portion, and a curved bottom portion attached to the middle shank portion. The top portion has a loop portion to which a rope, life-line or escape line can be fastened. The curved bottom portion extends to a beveled tip. The multi-use tool also has a protruding member that extends from the curved bottom portion and has a substantially flat top surface and a substantially flat bottom surface.

Abstract: A gripping assembly having a first or holding end with a pair of rotatable operating elements held therein and connected to a wind assembly having a flexible, non-resilient link held by one end therein for operating a pair of gripping elements, movably mounted on a distal end of an adjustable, two part hollow body. The wind assembly is captured between a pair of lever housings and includes a constant force spring to allow the flexible, non-resilient link to be wound onto or from the wind assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus lifting objects with wire forming two looped, springy wire elements crossing in “x”, ending in loops with terminus 304 degrees leaving 56 degree hooks, handle of any length or material, Strong magnet glued in handle top, countersunk ??, backup securement by 2 Allen screws through handle, steel removable cover for magnet, tapped receiving common arrowhead with steel point, Metal termination plate/end cap at bottom terminus of handle forming platform anchoring several apparatus elements, Sharply pointed arrowhead for piercing and picking items as paper, plastic, etc, Flexible, curved entrapment medium attached to termination plate/endcap of handle perpendicular to loops by screw and washer, Screw with washer and spacer attaching wire tops to handle allowing flexible wire movement, screw and washer attaching entrapment medium to attachment plate, 2 short pieces of hook/loop tape wrapping steel end cap, arrowhead maintaining contact with magnet preventing loss of point.

Abstract: An extender-arm for use in an automobile. The extender-arm includes a handle section, a gripping section, and an extension section connecting the handle section to the gripping section. The handle section includes an actuator for effecting open-and-close movement of a gripper or other device in the gripper section. The handle also includes a socket into which a variety of tools—that may be useful in an automobile or other one environment—may be removably inserted. The extender-arm may include a rechargeable power source for connection with the tools inserted into the socket. The extension section may include an ancillary device such as a cellular phone holding clip, and/or a coin holding structure. Also, a pouch may be provided to store the tools that are removably attachable to the socket.

Abstract: A hook device for coupling with a universal pole such as a utility pole or hot stick performs a plurality of functions including at least physically engaging a component of a utility device. The hook device has a base having an axis with a pole attachment for coupling with the universal pole. An arm extends from the base along the axis of the base at the arm's upper portion and bends at an elbow at a right angle extending in a forearm, which, together with the axis of the base define a first plane. A hook portion is connected to the forearm and has a geometry in a second plane at the first angle from the axis of the forearm. An end portion is connected to the hook portion and has the same axis as the forearm. A finger is angled from the axis of the forearm at the third angle and angled from the axis of the base at the second angle.

Abstract: A vehicle hand tool and method of use for opening and closing a vehicle door and performing various additional functions. The hand tool includes a hand gripper, a first rod and a second rod. The first rod includes a first end and a second end and the first end is fixed to the hand gripper. The second rod includes a third end and a fourth end and is movably mounted to the first rod. The second rod is movable from a storage position wherein the fourth end is adjacent the first rod and an extended position wherein the fourth end is spaced from the first rod. An attachment mechanism is mounted to the fourth end and a tool is removably mountable to the attachment mechanism. A release button is mounted to the hand gripper or the first rod and is movable to secure or release the vehicle hand tool from the storage position.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment is disclosed to be coupled to a conventional walking cane at the handle end thereof that is grasped by the hand of a user. By turning the cane upside down, the magnetic attachment at the handle end can be moved into contact with a magnetic object (e.g., a set of keys) to be lifted off the floor and carried to the hand of the user. By virtue of the foregoing, an elderly or disabled individual will not have to bend over or kneel down to retrieve his dropped keys, or the like. In a first embodiment, the magnetic attachment is a coupling ring that is molded over and around a magnet. The coupling ring has a longitudinally extending channel that is sized to removably receive and surround the handle end of the walking cane. In a second embodiment, the magnetic attachment is a magnet that is retained within a hole that extends laterally through the handle end of the cane.

Abstract: A strap launcher (10) has a coil retainer (20) disposed at one end of a longitudinally-extending pole handle (16). Coil retainer (20) is configured to retain a coil (34a) of cargo strap (34) with the distal end of cargo strap (34) free and the other, proximal end (34b) of cargo strap (34) removably secured to the coil retainer (20). Strap launcher (10) is then used to launch the cargo strap (34) over a tall or stacked cargo (40) to dispose the distal end of cargo strap (34) on the far side of the cargo (40). The pole launcher (10) is then lowered to facilitate removal of the proximal end of the cargo strap (34) from the coil retainer (20). Both ends of cargo strap (34) are then secured to the truck bed in the known manner. Accessories such a corner handler (12), used to put corner protectors (42) in place, and a broom head (14), may be attached to the proximal end (16d) of pole handle (16).

Abstract: A load handling apparatus having a pole, a pushrod, an insert, a tool head, a loop of wire, and a knob is disclosed. The pushrod and insert move within the pole. The tool head is connected to the distal end of the pole. The loop of wire is at least partially disposed within said tool head and connected to the pushrod. The knob is connected to the pushrod and may be rotated to lock the pushrod in place. A user moves the knob to alter the size of the loop of wire.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, hand-operated tool for use in release of a fifth wheel from a pulling or towing vehicle, for use in release of tandem pins allowing a tandem tire assembly to slide along an undercarriage of a trailer for proper weight distribution of a load, for use as a tire thumper to ensure proper inflation of tires, and for use as a spotter device when backing into visually difficult areas.

Abstract: A small plastic tool is configured with a socket that may be screwed onto the end of a conventional broomstick, mop handle, paint roller extension pole, or other long pole to allow the tool to be raised to an elevated height while the user remains standing on the ground surface. The tool has a distal end formed with cruciform arms. A hook receiving slot is defined into the structure of a first mutually opposing pair of the cruciform arms, while a wider channel is defined through the other pair of cruciform arms. The hook receiving slot is configured to snugly receive the hook portion of a cup hook, which allows the cup hook to be raised to overhead, elevated, horizontal surfaces. The pole can then be rotated to screw the threaded shank of the cup hook into the overhead structure. The same tool can be used to cradle the twisted pair of wires of a string of lights in the channel defined in the distal end of the other pair of cruciform arms in the tool.

Abstract: An extendable pole with an attachment mechanism on its distal end for receiving a selective tool from a set of selective tools. The set of tools includes a push plate for pushing a load slidably in a vehicle such as in a truck bed; a hook for retrieving a load slidably from deep into the vehicle; and a brush head each attachable transversely on the pole distal end to operate nearly vertically with the pole nearly horizontal.

Abstract: A dual purpose tool for both removing the cover plate of a pool skimmer then removing the basket therein to avoid the dangers of human contact with the contents of the skimmer basket. The tool consists of a substantially stiff elongate member with dual purpose hooks located at opposite ends. One hook is designed for removing the skimmer cover through insertion into the skimmer cover hole located at its center while the opposite end is designed to hook around the skimmer basket handle for removal of the basket. The tool can be configured in multiple lengths to accommodate skimmers for above and in-ground pools.

Abstract: The present invention is a hanger hoister tool for placing a bracket to secure a joist to a header. The tool has legs extending upward and a handle extending downward and outward. The tool also has a pedestal keel extending outward for holding the bracket when inserted between the legs and a pedestal tongue extending outward in the opposite direction. The pedestal keel and the pedestal tongue are offset to accommodate the width of the heel of the bracket. The tool is designed to place the bracket either before or after the joist is secured to the header and is economical and made of lightweight plastic.

Abstract: Apparatus for grooming and body care has a handle at a first, an elongate shaft, and a connector at a second end for removably attaching a selection of grooming and body care devices. The shaft is bendable in one mode of operation to enable the user to configure the apparatus for reaching certain parts of the body. In a second mode of operation, the shaft is rigid and remains in the position to which it was bent in the first mode. The apparatus can then be used without having it bend while in use. The selection and use may all be done with one hand. The grooming and body care devices may include sponges, brushes, combs, and shoehorns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for easy maintenance of smoke detectors, comprising a three dimensional “receptacle” that attaches to a pole and fits around a smoke detector housing to easily remove it from its mounting plate.

Abstract: A pool maintenance device that can be used for several tasks including: sampling water at a predetermined depth below the water surface, removing a skimmer cover, moving objects within the pool, adding chemicals to the pool, and storing pool chemicals. The device is comprised of an elongated rigid rod having opposing first and second ends with an attached sampling container and hook assembly. The container is open at the top and has a discharge facilitation area. A handle extends laterally from the opposing side of the container. The hook assembly is comprised of a base, a curved hook, and a spherical element. The hook extends laterally from the base of the hook assembly and the spherical element extends upwardly from the base so as to be positioned essentially perpendicular to the hook.

Abstract: A walking stick or cane comprises a support having a foot at one end thereof and a handle at the other. A gripper device adjacent the foot includes a shoehorn assembly pivoted to the support for movement toward and away from the foot for grasping objects between the end of the foot and the shoehorn assembly. The gripper device is operated by a trigger mounted adjacent the handle and a rod generally parallel to the support. In one embodiment, the shoehorn assembly includes a shoehorn which acts to grasp an object. In another embodiment, the shoehorn assembly includes a shoehorn which does not act to grasp an object. A permanent magnet on the handle allows the user to invert the cane and pick up iron objects. Because the magnet is adjacent the handle, it does not collect floor debris during normal use.

Abstract: A tool for use in transferring labels and appliques from one surface to another surface and for removing materials from a surface. The tool includes an elongated tool body having a taper portion, a grip portion and a blunt portion axially spaced along a longitudinal axis of the tool. The grip portion includes an enlarged area to be gripped by a user and is covered with a resilient cover material which is softer than the material of the tool body. The taper portion extends from a first longitudinal end of the tool body and includes sides tapering to a point which may be used for punching out small dye cuts, positioning stickers, or applying rub-on transfers. The blunt portion extends from a second longitudinal end of the tool body and is formed as an elongated, flexible portion of the tool which may be used to separate photographs attached to photo album pages.

Abstract: An elongated, extendable pole(10) having a plurality of holding devices. A flexible platform(12) of predetermined circumference sits atop the pole(10) to press the adhesive end of a decoration to the ceiling. A sharp pointed lip(14) attached to the platform(12) removes the decoration. Opposite the lip(14) is a lead in slit(16) on the platform(12) which steadies ribbons or string placed upon the platform(12). Beneath the platform(12) are a set of contiguous containers(18) to hold the curling ribbon and tiny light weight decor being hung. Below the containers(18), to one side of the pole(10), is an extensible spindle(20) upon which crepe paper streamers are placed and dispensed. Held against the lower portion of the pole(10) is a removable book(22) which inserts into the spindle(20) thereby providing a place for balloons and larger light weight decor to be elevated to the ceiling and hung. When not in use the pole (10) may be hung by the strap (30) connected to its distal end.

Abstract: System and method to easily install and remove hangers for a string of decorative lights around a house or a tree, while standing on the ground and without the use of a ladder. The system and method are particularly intended for attachment to gutter lips, but could be used to attach light strings to a variety of hard to reach surfaces found on and around buildings. The system is comprised of two components, a hanger clip which holds the light string and which is adapted to be suspended by a gutter or tree branch, for example, and an elongated staff configured at one end to temporarily hold the clip until it can be positioned and attached. The staff and hanger clip are engaged by corresponding locking means configured in each, to selectively and temporarily lock the hanger clip at a desired rotation angle relative to an axis defining the elongated staff. In an exemplary embodiment, the hanger clip is configured to simulate an icicle or ornamental object.

Abstract: An apparatus used as a tool, to lock and unlock the casters of a scaffold while the user is on top of a scaffold. The apparatus is an elongated pole and adjustable sleeve with a spring-loaded push button mechanism, to change the length of the apparatus. There are a variety of specially designed heads that are used to adjust the scaffold caster levers in locked and unlocked positions. This is done in place of a user climbing up and down the scaffold and manually locking and unlocking the scaffold caster levers from the ground level. A rubber mallet head or contact bulb is provided near the handle to further adjust the scaffold casters, and a looped strap is also provided to hang the apparatus when not in use.

Abstract: A flagpole halyard is replaced with a method and a tool which enables an operator to reach up from the ground, detach a flagpole truck from the upper end of a flagpole and lower the truck to the ground for threading a replacement halyard through the truck. The truck then is replaced, from the ground, utilizing the method and tool. A cradle placed at the upper end of an elongate shaft is raised by the shaft to the truck for engaging and cradling the truck to lift the truck from the top of the flagpole, is lowered to gain access to the truck for threading of the replacement halyard, and is raised again to replace the truck, with the replacement halyard threaded therethrough, at the upper end of the flagpole.

Abstract: Apparatus for deploying decorative wiring upon elevated locations. The apparatus, packaged in kit form, utilizes a pole for installing wiring from a stable ground position. An installation nut screws unto the pole for manipulating accessory tools that deploy the clips and wiring. The nut comprises captivating slots to which a clip controller and wire tool are alternately coupled. A prong projecting from the controller forcibly engages the wiring clips. After clip installation, wires are installed with the wire tool's arms. The controller and wire tool both comprise flexible legs fitted within the nut slots that are snap-fitted by detents. Each clip comprises a baseplate, and an outwardly angled cradle for holding wiring. The gutter clip has a projecting latch terminating in a gutter-engaging barb. The adhesively-backed clip is press fitted to the target. A control region formed between the cradle and the baseplate of each clip receives the controller prong.

Abstract: Disclosed are a plurality of different fasteners that can connect a vacuum pole 14 to an automatic pool cleaner 12 so that the user can selectively relocate and direct the pool cleaner 12 to locations in a pool 18 that were previously missed or not yet cleaned. The vacuum pole 14 is an extending cylindrical pole having a throughbore 34 wherein a pole attachment 26 having a similar construction may be inserted and secured, being held structurally by a compression clip 44 having securing pins 32 that compress to then extend through securing holes 34, and frictionally by protrusions 38 that align into depressions 40. Secured within, and extending outward from the pole attachments is a universal ball joint 26 connected within a connection member 42 cavity 43 to provide a highly maneuverable surface wherein a selected fastener may be attached. To connect the pole attachment's mating fastener to the automatic pool cleaner, a fastener attachment plate 56 is provided.

Abstract: The invention known as the “Frisbee golf disc retriever and more ” is a fold-up type of extension rod being comprised of several tubular sections having slip-joint type connections which are pulled together by an elastic type of cord being laced through the center of all the tubular sections and being anchored in a partially tensioned state at each end piece section of tubing by means of a knot or any feasible type of cord end device, a handle, a double ended coupler device which also houses a tie strap device, and a nail-head type hook device for retrieving Frisbee golf discs and the like. Other readily attachable tools include a J-hook device, a net device, a magnetic pick-up device, a feather duster device, an ornament hanger device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for easy maintenance of smoke detectors, comprising a three dimensional “receptacle” that attaches to a pole and fits around a smoke detector housing to easily remove it from its mounting plate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to efficiently drizzle decorative toppings onto baked goods in order to finish them in a decorative manner, while improving their taste. The baking of all types of edible pastries has variously required different modes of sugar coating, glazing, and frosting among which is a common technique called drizzling. In this process amounts of a usually warm, somewhat liquid, or molten topping is essentially dropped by fingers onto the pastries, forming thusly many random looking ridges of flavorful icing.

Abstract: A tool for installing fiberglass insulation. The tool having a handle with a telescopically movable post for extending its length. The tool having a grasping portion for holding the insulation. The grasping potion comprising of a pair of gripping plates, each with a stabilizing strip attached thereto. A cam flange section integral with the tops of the plates and having a pair of arc shaped slots for sliding engagement with the plates. Rotation of the handle causing the plates to either open or close.

Abstract: The invention known as the “Frisbee golf disc retriever and more” is made up of tubular sections of a durable material being machined or formed on each end to create slip-joint type connections which are pulled together by an elastic type of cord device being laced through the center of all the tubular sections and being anchored in a partially tensioned state at each end piece section of said tubing by means of a knot or any feasible type of cord end device or apparatus that could rest inside a shallow bore machined at the distal end of each said end piece section. This part of the said invention is accompanied by some solid round stock material being machined to attach threadedly to the said end piece sections. The said tubular sections make up the body of the said invention, while the solid material pieces make up three other components of the said invention.

Abstract: A fire-fighting tool that is useful for penetrating building structures includes a shaft, a building penetration implement on a distal end of the shaft. The penetration implement includes a first jaw fixed to the shaft and a second jaw that is moveable relative to the first jaw to facilitate gripping of objects between the jaws. A lever at the distal end of the shaft is mechanically linked to the moveable jaw to facilitate remote operation of the gripping jaws. The fixed jaw also includes sharply pointed prongs for prying or sawing building materials.

Abstract: An in-dash compact disc retriever that is used to remove compact discs or digital video discs from compact disc or digital video disc players when they are stuck and cannot be ejected by normal means.

Abstract: A tool includes an elongate body having a handle unit on one end and a grill contacting unit on another end. The grill contacting unit includes diverging tines with each having a beveled edge that may be scraped against a bar of a grill to clean that grill. A hollow tube is positioned in the grill contacting unit to contain a match that is used to ignite charcoals.

Abstract: A testing tool having a handle with an attached tool head. The tool head has a branch rising upward from the handle and two branches extending perpendicularly from the handle. The perpendicular branches contain specific features that allow for the tool to be used in a more efficient manner. The tool head extends upward from the perpendicular branches and curves in a 90-degree manner outward from the perpendicular branches. The curved branch contains a raised square area on the end of the curved section. The raised section contains a tapered object that tapers in circumference from the top (wider) through the raised section to the bottom (narrower) of the raised area. The tool can be used with or without an extendable assembly as needed to perform the specified functions.

Abstract: A mechanical litter stick is provided with a mechanism for cycling an operative pick through a given back-and-forth stroke both for stripping litter off a spike end as well as affording better manipulation of articles of litter as by plucking.

Abstract: An object retrieving device for extending the effective reach of the user for picking up and carrying objects located out of the convenient reach of the user, especially in confined spaces. The object retrieving device includes an extendable handle comprised of a plurality of telescopic sections having a collapsed condition and an extended condition, a distal one of the telescopic sections having a free end with a recess extending into the free end and a retrieving attachment removably mountable on the free end of the distal telescopic section.

Abstract: An attachment device that is designed to be mounted onto a pole or other lengthy object. The device has two major components: a pole mounting portion attached to a spool mounting portion. By mounting the device onto the pole, the reach of a user is extended such that the user need not mount a ladder when mounting the light strings onto the building or other structure. The spool mounting section is designed to removably and rotationally receive an ornamental light string, ready to distribute stored ornamental light strings.

Abstract: A skimmer lid and basket lifting tool comprises an elongate handle member having proximal and distal ends relative to a user. A generally L-shaped hook member is integrally attached to the distal end of the handle member and is adapted to be extended into an aperture of a skimmer lid. Once inserted, a user may lift the lid from the skimmer well by lifting the handle member. The lifting tool further includes a pair of U-shaped hook members attached to the handle member at a point spaced from the distal end. Once the skimmer well lid has been removed using the L-shaped hook member, the U-shaped hook members may be extended through an open top of a skimmer basket and positioned so as to engage a transverse handle therein, whereby to lift the basket from the well.

Abstract: An installation and removal device comprising an installation head and a pole extension for a magnet anchor comprising a magnet having a ring of a predetermined diameter tethered to the magnet. The installation head comprises an elongated, non-magnetic cylindrical body having a cylindrical lug at one end for receiving and supporting the magnet anchor ring and a hook in the shape of a corkscrew extending laterally from the cylindrical body. A threaded socket is formed at the opposite end of the cylindrical body for removably attaching an elongated pole.

Abstract: A garbage pickup tool includes a handle having a threaded tubular neck and a circular groove, a C-shaped retainer ring fitted within the circular groove, a tubular shaft having an end inserted into the handle, a cable having two ends provided with two nipples, a trigger mounted within the handle, a collar threadedly engaged with the threaded tubular neck, a stationary jaw fixedly mounted on another end of the tubular shaft and having an intermediate portion formed with a recess, an end of said movable jaw being fitted within the recess, a movable jaw having an end fitted within the recess, a top of the movable jaw being formed with a second groove in which is fitted a head having a groove, a needle rod extending from an end of the head and being able to be kept at two different positions by a spring, and a link having an end pivotally connected with the movable jaw and another end pivotally connected with a slider which is sleeved over the needle rod, whereby various kinds of garbage can be easily picked up t

Abstract: A garbage pickup tool includes a handle having a threaded tubular neck and a circular groove, a C-shaped retainer ring fitted within the circular groove, a tubular shaft having an end inserted into the handle, a cable having two ends provided with two nipples, a trigger mounted within the handle, a collar threadedly engaged with the threaded tubular neck, a stationary jaw fixedly mounted on another end of the tubular shaft and having an intermediate portion formed with a recess, an end of the movable jaw being fitted within the recess, a movable jaw having an end fitted within the recess, a top of the movable jaw being formed with a second groove in which is fitted a head having a groove, a needle rod extending from an end of the head and being able to be kept at two different positions by a spring, and a link having an end pivotally connected with the movable jaw and another end pivotally connected with a slider which is sleeved over the needle rod, whereby various kinds of garbage can be easily picked up th

Abstract: A combination lid lock, lever and compactor device has a tubular structure bent into a shape resembling a lazy letter W or curvilinear structure with lobes. Welded to the bottom of one of the lobes is a small rectangular stabilizing plate. A non-skid end guard is located on one end, and a non-slip handle is located on the other end. The rectangular plate is located on a first lobe, and the second and third lobes provide more than three points of stable contact with the lid and handles of the refuse receptacle. The skid resistant capped end of the device can also be used to force refuse deeper into the receptacle. The device can be used as a lever serving as an auxiliary handle on a receptacle with wheels and a side handle on the side nearest the wheels.

Abstract: An article to move one or more packages that are slidable on a rail so that the front package is at the front of the peg rail and subsequent packages are one behind the other without significant unnecessary space. The article has a handle, a portion for engaging the peg rail and package so that upon movement forward of the engaging portion the package is brought forward, and a body portion connecting the handle and the portion for engaging the rail and package. The handle may include a lined scale for measuring distance, an orifice to facilitate hanging, and a box opener at one end.

Abstract: A fire-fighting tool that is useful for penetrating building structures includes a shaft, a building penetration implement on a distal end of the shaft. The penetration implement includes a first jaw fixed to the shaft and a second jaw that is moveable relative to the first jaw to facilitate gripping of objects between the jaws. A lever at the distal end of the shaft is mechanically linked to the moveable jaw to facilitate remote operation of the gripping jaws. The fixed jaw also includes sharply pointed prongs for prying or sawing building materials.

Abstract: A portable combination tool for use by truckers provides several functions in a single device. The present tool essentially comprises a telescoping tubular assembly, with the smaller diameter tube or rod being adjustably positionable within the larger tube. The smaller rod or tube attaches to the structure of an adjustably positionable tandem axle unit on a semitrailer, with the tool providing for the release of the lock pin handle of the tandem unit. A spring extends from the larger diameter handle portion of the tool, and is secured to the release pin handle of the tandem unit. The handle portion of the tool is extended to apply a tensile force to the release handle through the spring, with the driver then moving the truck and trailer slightly to release any shear frictional loads on the release pins, causing the release handle to release due to the spring tension of the tool.

Abstract: An article for affixing and removing a strand of lights or other decorations to and from a particular place and a method for quickly and safely performing those tasks. For example, the strand of lights can be positioned on a roof, a gutter, a tree, etc. An elongated positioning implement has a substantially U-shaped distal end for receiving and holding a wire or light strand. A dividing post can also be attached to the distal end, or integral to it, located between the fingers of the U-shape. A downwardly oriented finger can also be attached to a portion of the U-shaped distal end. Additionally, a temporary hanger may be used in conjunction with the positioning implement. In such case the temporary hanger may be put in place on a fixed object, such as a gutter on a building, using the positioning implement. Once in place, the temporary hanger can provide a convenient member for hanging a decorative article, such as a strand of lights.

Abstract: A testing tool having a handle with an attached tool head. The tool head has a branch rising upward from the handle and two branches extending perpendicularly from the handle. The perpendicular branches contain specific features that allow for the tool to be used in a more efficient manner. The tool head extends upward from the perpendicular branches and curves in a 90-degree manner outward from the perpendicular branches. The curved branch contains a raised square area on the end of the curved section. The raised section contains a tapered object that tapers in circumference from the top (wider) through the raised section to the bottom (narrower) of the raised area. The tool can be used with or without an extendable assembly as needed to perform the specified functions.

Abstract: A multifunctional pick-up tool comprises: a central shaft disposed in a tubular body; a battery chamber jointed with the tubular body for storing a battery pack; at least a bulb located at the bottom end of the tubular body; a bundle of conductive cords arranged between the bulb and the battery chamber; a multiheaded claw and a resilient member disposed at a lower and an upper end of the central shaft respectively; an upper and a lower end of the resilient member propped against a push button on the central shaft and a pull knob on the tubular body; and a magnet positioned at the bottom end of the tubular body.

Abstract: A method of surgery including bending a multi-purpose surgical implement handle that has proximal and distal ends. A gripping section is located toward the proximal end, and an attachment section is located toward the distal end. An adjusting section is interposed between the gripping section and the attachment section. The adjusting section may be bent by a human user at virtually any discrete location along the section. The adjusting section may include an increased-adjustability portion which is easier to bend than other portions of the adjusting section. The method includes attaching a surgical implement to the attaching section of the handle, and bending the adjusting section at least once prior to inserting the implement through a surgical opening to a surgical field. The method further may include bending the adjusting section more than once to form multiple bends therein.