Abstract: These tools efficiently and rapidly remove a snap ring and clips by initially applying a torque thereto along the length of the flat portion of the clip or along the annular length of the ring. When such rings and clips are thus stressed to a limited degree they exhibit resilient twisting or torsion about such axis. The tools are adapted to then displace the portion of the smap ring or clip that provides a locking action on the groove to which the ring or clip was attached in a direction in part at least perpendicular to the wide flat surface of the portion of the snap ring or clip in the vicinity of that then resiliently twisted portion of the ring or clip and so move that portion of the ring that initially provided locking action on the groove therefor in a direction parallel to or along the wider initial plan or surface of the snap of the snap ring or clip surface. Such movement controllably and readily disengages the locking portion of the snap ring or clip.

Abstract: A pallet puller for effecting engagement with a cargo pallet for sliding the same over a vehicle bed or like surface. In one form there are two pivotally mounted arms having cross pieces on their inner end. The cross pieces have lateral protrusions that fit beneath the stringer in the pallet so as to retain the pallet puller in place under virtually all conditions. There is mechanism for controllably pivoting the two arms between an open position and a closed position. In another form there is a single elongate arm with a cross piece on the end. The cross piece has lateral protrusions that fit beneath the pallet stringer to retain the pallet puller in place.

Abstract: A record handling tool employs a retractable spindle for engaging and gripping the spindle hole of a recording disc. The retractable spindle is positioned coincident with the spindle hold by contact of two spaced-apart grooves on guide arms on a record handling tool with the circular rim of the recording disc. The retractable spindle is left in its retracted position while a support arm of the tool is inserted into a dust jacket between the dust jacket and the recording disc. When contact is made between the guide arms and the edge of the recording disc, thus positioning the retractable spindle coincident with the spindle hole of the recording disc, the retractable spindle is extended from the support arm thus passing through and gripping the recording disc by its spindle hole. The recording disc remains clamped in a three point grip including two spaced-apart points of contact on the circular edge of the recording disc as well as the single point of contact at the spindle hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, multi-purpose log handling tool including a log handling hook with an integrally extending shank having an opening defined in its upper end. A loop shaped handle is received through the opening in the shank for mounting the hook to the handle. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the opening in the shank is generally flat-sided (rectangular, square or oval), and the handle has at least two sections of different cross-sectional area. The shank, and thus also the hook, is slideable between the two sections. The first handle section has a generally circular cross-sectional area and is of smaller dimension than the opening in the shank, and the second handle section has a cross-sectional area and dimension that identically compliments the size and shape of the opening in the shank. When the shank is slid into engagement over the first section of the handle, the hook is pivotal relative to the handle.

Abstract: A foldable gaff hook which has a handle at one end of a shaft and a foldable curved hook member at the opposite end of the shaft. The hook is pivotally carried by a cam member which cooperates with a spring-loaded cam follower whereby the hook may be held in a fully open position exposing the point of the hook or in a fully closed position wherein the point of the hook is recessed in the shaft.

Abstract: An opener for beverage cans utilizing "stay-on-tab" opening systems wherein the implement of the invention may be readily employed to open beverage cans employing such tabs without harm to the fingers. A stamped metal body includes a bridge adapted to be inserted under the container tab wherein raising the body handle portion lifts the tab and the nose end of the implement imposes a downward pressure on the scored container closure usually through the tab portion overlying the scored opening to deflect the closure to an open position providing access to the contents.

Abstract: An extensible-handle buoyant net and retrieval device having a handle member made of telescoping tubes sealed at their joints by a packing gland, the handle member being sealed at one end by an inserted hook member and carrying a fork member at its other end, the fork member having a block pivotally connected thereto supporting a net frame, and the fork member and block forming a pivotal joint carrying a lock for fixing the angle of the net frame to a selected one of multiple predetermined angular positions, the frame and handle members being made of hollow plastic tubing.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for lifting and carrying a bundle of shakes or shingles by hooking onto the band of material that holds the bundle together. The tool includes a handle and at least two hooks attached to the handle for engaging the band of the bundle. The handle is designed to prevent the skinning of a roofer's knuckles or the pinching of his fingers by providing adequate separation between a grip portion of the handle and a portion of the handle that supports the hooks. The hooks include offsets which help align the tool with the center of gravity of the bundle and may be provided with gaffs to ease their insertion under the band. In certain embodiments of this invention the handle is modified to provide a sharp cutting edge for puncturing, chopping or slicing through the band.

Abstract: An elongated rigid tool having a handle at one end and a file contactor at the opposite end, having a total length greater than the width of the files to be manipulated and thickness permitting easy entry between tightly bunched files and manipulation of the files.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tool for pulling and removing annular or ring-shaped seals from an automobile transmission housing or the like. The overall tool includes an elongated main section having a first end and a second end, with a bifurcated fitting of special design mounted at a second end. The novel fitting includes a pair of spaced apart projections, and a pivotal member mounted therebetween. The pivotal member has a first end which includes a hook structure and is mounted for pivotal movement between the bifurcated fitting projections at a pivot point intermediate the ends thereof.

Abstract: A panel carrying device for carrying wallboard panels and/or similar panel like structures where the device has a pair of panel support ends connected by curved arms to a panel engaging handle. The curved arms rock or pivot the carrying device upward when a panel is placed on the support ends for easy lifting of the panel.

Abstract: A meat manipulating tool, particularly adapted for barbecuing, which includes a shaft provided with a handle at one end and a half circle skewer hook extending laterally from the extended end of the shaft for penetrating a steak or the like to overturn the steak or to lift the steak from the barbecue; the shaft being further provided at its extended end portion with an essentially rectangular turner plate extending in the opposite direction from the skewer hook, the turner being laterally movable by the shaft to slip under a steak or a hamburger for removal, or rotated to overturn the article being cooked.

Abstract: A pair of carton liner removal tongs for use in removing carton liners from cartons includes an elongated shaft portion with a knife blade like hook extending outward from one end and a looped handle at the other end extending on the opposite side of the shaft from the hook. The tongs are used in removing a liner from a carton by first inserting the hook end of the tong downward between the walls of the liner and carton on opposite sides of the liner. The handles of the respective tong members are then brought together above the carton liner and grasped by one hand for pulling the liner upward and out of the carton.

Abstract: An apertured platen is formed on the end of a handle and a gaff hook component is slidably mounted along the handle and can be pulled into engagement with the apertured platen by means of a trigger at the other end of the handle. A spring normally holds the gaff hook component in the open position so that the platen can be engaged within the mouth of the fish or upon the underside of the nose if the mouth is closed, with the hook engaging the soft underside of the lower jaw. The hook is pulled through the soft lower jaw and latched into the closed position by a spring loaded latch in the handle.

Abstract: Provided herein is an opener for use with ring-type can opening tabs. The opener includes a ring insertion head spaced from an elongated handle by an extension member. The insertion head comprises a pair of ring gripping ears symmetrically positioned about a common longitudinal centerline on which the extension member and insertion head lie. The extension member is tapered inwardly from the handle-extension interface to the head-extension interface, and the head is tapered inwardly from the head-extension interface to a blunt tip formed at the distal head end. The underside of the head is curved upwardly from a point between the ring gripping ears and the tip to the tip, while the ears are tapered upwardly from their underside. The head, because of the curved and tapered ears and tip, is easily slid beneath the tab ring and the ears maneuvered to grip that ring.

Abstract: An adjustable hand held carrier for large sheets of board such as plywood, plasterboard, paneling, fiberboard and the like comprising two pieces of substantially the same dimensions being adjustably joined together by fastening means extending through longitudinal slots in overlapping ends of said carrier, said pieces extending oppositely from each other and being backwardly facing, the outer end of each piece terminating in a tray shaped configuration.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an elongated strap having a pair of spaced apart handles disposed thereon and adapted to be removably connected to a spare tire which is stored in a portion of a passenger vehicle thereby providing a means by which an individual may conveniently remove the spare tire from its storage location, as well as providing means by which the spare tire may be easily transported to any desired location by such an individual.

Abstract: A panel carrier for facilitating the manual transport of panels and glass sheets including a handle, an elongate member having a first end connected to the handle, a panel receiving and supporting ledge connected to the other end of the handle and pointed members disposed adjacent to the supporting ledge. Additionally, a resilient bumper is provided adjacent to the handle so that fragile panels such as glass sheets may be supported without damage. The pointed members are used to frictionally engage a panel which is situated on top of a stack in order to slide the panel therefrom or to engage the edge of a panel opposite the user and to aid in lifting said opposite edge toward the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to devices used to facilitate the manual handling of panels or other large, substantially flat articles, and more particularly to an improved panel carrier which may be used to slide panels off a stack, lift panels from horizontal positions, and transport fragile panels.

Abstract: A long, bent hook and a set of detachable wheels are used to transport luggage. The housing for the wheels is attached to a suitcase by means of a self-adhesive plate. The wheel axles are spring loaded so they can be taken off. The hook incorporates a metal rod bent 270.degree. at one end to form a handle and a perpendicularly bent J-shaped hook at the other end that is used for holding one or more bags. Furthermore, the metal rod is again bent about a third of the way from the handle to the hook.

Abstract: A net-raising tool for use in raising fish nets, either empty or laden with fish. A series of dull, net-engaging hooks are located at one end of each of a series of several parallel tines. The tines all lie in substantially a common plane, and the hooks are all in line. The tines are joined together by at least one cross-member. A handle member is provided, preferably spaced from the cross-members, preferably taking the form of a bar parallel to the rearmost cross-member on the opposite side from the tines. The handle bar may be joined to the cross-member by members perpendicular to both of them, so as to provide a hand-receiving and hand-protecting opening in between the handle bar and the rearmost cross-member.

Abstract: A threading tool for a quiet-running false-twist spindle of the type having a twist pin across the bore and no conventional threading slots or holes. The tool consists of a length of fine-gauge wire with an end for grasping and a second end having two hook-shaped bends in planes preferably substantially perpendicular to each other. Yarn is threaded quickly around the pin with six simple vertical and rotational motions of the tool. Mirror-image versions of the tool provide for S- or Z-twist as desired. The tool makes it practical to eliminate the whistling noise produced by high-speed spindles having threading slots or holes.

Abstract: A large game carrier is provided having a structural arrangement readily permitting folding of elements of the unit into a relatively compact configuration for transport. The carrier includes a pivot block having a game engaging hook rigidly attached thereto and a pair of hand-grip or handles hinged to the pivot block for swinging movement relative thereto. These handles are pivoted to swing about parallel axis from oppositely extending positions perpendicular to the game engaging hook to positions mutually parallel to each other and to the hook for transport. Additionally, an eye-bolt is secured to the pivot block at a side opposite the game engaging hook to permit attachment thereto of an elongated rope permitting an additional person to assist in moving and transporting of the game.

Abstract: Ice-prod with tips furnished with handles and a flexible device of a given length, which couples two ice-prods together, the tips of the prods being at an angle of about 45.degree. to the longitudinal axis of the handles.

Abstract: An accessory for serving as an aid for saving the life of an "ice" fisherman, snow mobile operator, or other recreation or sports minded person who ventures onto an ice covered lake, pond or other body of water and breaks through the ice--the accessory being grasped, such as from a jacket pocket, an ice piercing device being grasped, one in each hand, and being successively thrust into piercing engagement with the ice surface to provide a temporary anchor to absorb pulling thrust exerted by the person as he gradually pulls himself onto firm ice in a prone position.

Abstract: An improved fishing gaff having a hook with an elongated shaft, a handle comprising a tubular member and a cylindrical supporting member to receive the shaft and the handle. The supporting member has a length equal at least that of the shaft and has a channel disposed on its outer surface for receiving the shaft. The width and depth of the channel are equal to or less than the o.d. of the shaft and the supporting member contains means to restrict its length of insertion in the tubular member. When the shaft is inserted in the channel and the supporting member is inserted in the handle, axial and rotational movement of both the shaft and the supporting member are restricted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strong, but lightweight, multi-function, portable lumbering tool which can be easily carried by an individual lumberjack operating alone in the forest. The tool combines a number of functions which permit an individual lumberjack to fell even large trees in a desired direction including a breaking iron for tipping a tree, a wedge for preventing a saw from binding in a partially cut tree, a hook for dragging and rolling felled logs or for freeing a partially felled tree caught on another tree. The tool may also be used as a spade for clearing around the trunk of a tree or for general purpose digging.

Abstract: A flexible tarpaulin handling device is disclosed for the remote handling of tarpaulins arranged over the top of a truck or other vehicle. A tarp hook is securely attached to an elongated handle. The tarp hook defines an upwardly extending downwardly curving hook portion for pulling the tarpaulin downwardly, and a downwardly extending upwardly curved hook portion for raising the tarpaulin. Either hook may be used for laterally shifting the tarpaulin. The hook portions are laterally opposed to one another and are mounted to a central interconnecting portion which is in turn securely mounted to a bifurcated tang. The bifurcated tang is riveted on the elongated handle. The truck operator is thereby able to shift the tarpaulin to align it with the appropriate securing means while standing on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strong, but lightweight, multi-function, portable lumbering tool which can be easily carried by an individual lumberjack operating alone in the forest. The tool combines a number of functions which permit an individual lumberjack to fell even large trees in a desired direction including a breaking iron for tipping a tree, a wedge for preventing a saw from binding in a partially cut tree, a hook for dragging and rolling felled logs or for freeing a partially felled tree caught on another tree. The tool may also be used as a spade for clearing around the trunk of a tree or for general purpose digging.