Wrench Patents (Class 7/138)
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Patent number: 8555609Abstract: A chain tool can be used to assemble or disassemble links on a chain, in particular a bicycle chain. The chain tool can be shaped and sized to be received within a component of a bicycle. For example, the chain tool can be received into a steerer tube at the head tube of the bicycle. The chain tool can also serve as a part of a headset, such as being a top cap of the headset.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Colin Alexander Davis Daw
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Patent number: 8516640Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: M Group, Inc.Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
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Publication number: 20130192005Abstract: An improved wrench for use with a firearm, such as an AR15/M$ firearm, which provides wrenches adapted for connection to corresponding fasteners and element on the firearm which require servicing for maintaining the firearm and provide added advantages of torque and leverage for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: D.S. Arms, IncorporatedInventor: Marc Christenson
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Patent number: 8485074Abstract: A firefighter tool has pivotably connected handles and jaws, and one handle has an outer generally sinusoidal surface and the handle end is formed with a hook facingly disposed to the generally sinusoidal surface. The handles open fully so that the user grips the other handle and the sinusoidal surface hook alternately operably contactingly engages differently sized and configured fire hose couplings.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Patent number: 8424139Abstract: A chain link remover includes a seat having an opening formed between an anvil and a block for receiving a chain, the block includes a screw hole for engaging with a threaded shaft which includes a link ejector rod for engaging with a chain link pin of the chain and for removing the chain link pin from the chain, and a positioner is extended from one plate of a housing and located above the anvil for engaging with the chain and for stably retaining the chain in the opening of the seat. Two hooks are pivotally attached to the housing for engaging with the chain and for stably anchoring the chain to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lo Pin Wang
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Patent number: 8413556Abstract: A combination of a tire tool and a tool set includes its tire tool including two connecting lugs extending therefrom and with one connecting lug opposed to and spaced from the other, and a working section defined thereon. The two connecting lugs define a width extending in a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction of the tire tool. The combination includes its tool set including a housing member including two plates connected to each other in a spaced relationship and with one plate separated from the other in a first direction. The two plates include a space defined therebetween and define two openings and with one opening opposed from the other in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The tool set further includes a fixing device extending between and engaging with the two plates.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Publication number: 20130080110Abstract: An angle measuring device or system can include a wrench or a bracket, for example, and a digital angle meter. The a wrench or bracket can include a head or head plate portion for engaging a nut, a bolt, or crankshaft, a central axis about which the wrench or bracket rotates during use, and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the central axis. The digital angle meter can be attached to the wrench or bracket and include a housing, a processor, and at least one gyrometer. The at least one gyrometer including a first axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for determining the rotational orientation of the wrench or bracket relative to a reference position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: BROWN LINE METAL WORKS, LLCInventor: James Wener
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Publication number: 20130061400Abstract: A socket for driving a threaded fastener into a material has teeth spaced around a fastener opening. The teeth cut out a counterbore hole that receives the head of the fastener as the fastener threads into the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Robert Gale Jeter, JR.
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Patent number: 8387492Abstract: A hand tool set includes two housings each having a chamber formed by a pair of side walls and a base wall, and each having an orifice formed in the base wall, and each having an anchoring member and a pivot axle, two or more tool members pivotally attached to one of the housings, and two or more tool elements pivotally attached to the other housing, and the tool elements are extendible out through an orifice of the other housing when the tool elements are perpendicular to the housing, and the tool members are extendible out through the orifice of the other housing when the tool members are perpendicular to the housing, the tool members and the tool elements are selectively useable by the users.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Yi Feng Liu
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Publication number: 20130025071Abstract: A multipurpose hand held tool includes a handle and one or more tools. The multipurpose tool may include an inletted recess defined in the handle, and an accessory tool retained within the inletted recess. The multipurpose tool also may include a rotatable tool and a locking mechanism for locking the rotatable tool in multiple positions. The multipurpose tool further may include a compact spanner wrench rotatably connected to the handle. The multipurpose tool may include a knife assembly detachably connected to the handle. The multipurpose tool also may include a ratcheting bit driver located within the handle. The multipurpose tool further may include a multi-layered plier head. The multipurpose may include a hybrid bearing system. The multipurpose tool also may include a flashlight detachably coupled to the handle. In this manner, the multipurpose tool may incorporate multiple tools and accessories for completing various tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: MULTITASKER TOOLS LLCInventor: Shane Keng
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Publication number: 20120317819Abstract: An identification tag having one or more breakaway tools that may be utilized by uncoupling, or otherwise breaking the tool or tools away from the identification tag to expose a working edge or point for example. Generally includes identification information on the tag along with one or more relatively flat tool including but not limited to one or more knives, saws, screwdrivers, pry bars, can openers, bottle openers, chisels, awls, ice picks, sharpeners or any other relatively flat tool with a working edge or point or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventor: Robert Young Pelton
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Patent number: 8291794Abstract: A compact readily pocket stowable ergonomic grip rescue tool includes pivotally fully opened handles in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped with hand and thumb conforming functionality. A leverage force is transmitted from the gripped handle through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed generally sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A resultant high torque force is generated by the compact pocket stowable tool to readily uncouple seized fire hose coupling.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Publication number: 20120240341Abstract: A combination tool includes a handle having an enlarged head used as a striking tool, and having a chamber formed in the head for rotatably receiving a follower, and a pawl pivotally attached to the handle and having two engaging members for selectively engaging with the follower and for determining a rotational movement of the follower relative to the handle and for forming a ratchet wrench tool, and a tool member changeably disposed on the other end portion of the handle for conducting various kinds of works, a spring-biased projection is engaged in the handle and biased to engage with the pawl for anchoring either of the engaging members in engagement with the follower.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Wen Hung Chiang
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Publication number: 20120222221Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose hand tool. The hand tool includes a substantially planar body, a continuity tester, and at least one triple-stacked socket wrench. The continuity tester has a single test lead connected to an indicator means connected to a power means connected to the substantially planar body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventor: Robert W. Junk
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Publication number: 20120170964Abstract: A surfing accessory includes a comb residing along a side of an accessory body. The accessory may include a hollow body for holding personal items, or may hold a portion of sun screen or surfboard wax released from the accessory body for use. The comb is shorter than the length of the accessory body and both ends of the accessory body reach to or past the ends of the comb. The accessory further includes a key for tightening a surfboard fin. The key is retractable into the accessory body or folds against the accessory body, and extends for use. A cord, tab, or strap is attached to the accessory body or cap for attaching to a surfboard leash, wet suit, or other feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventor: Alexander Bogdanoff
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Patent number: 8209830Abstract: A dual drill and anchoring device comprising a first shaft; a first bevel gear on the first shaft; a second shaft positioned 90 degrees from the first shaft; a second bevel gear slidably disposed on the second shaft wherein that the rotation of the first shaft can be translated to a rotation of the second shaft; a first ram fixedly attached to the second shaft, a first ram protrusion of the first ram and a ram engage nut for engaging the first ram protrusion, wherein when the first ram rotates in a first direction the ram engage nut moves down the first ram protrusion; and an anchor ram with a well for accommodating the protrusion and an anchor ram protrusion that protrudes away from the first ram.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Rusbel T. Crespo
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Publication number: 20120110745Abstract: A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable completion of jobs or tasks requiring such functions without acquisition, storage, and/or maintenance of a plurality of specialized tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Pull'r Holding Company, LLCInventor: Jared W. Hanlon
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Publication number: 20120102660Abstract: A fastening apparatus includes a fixed body with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end defines a groove for receiving a pin, and a movable body having a coupling end and a receiving end, the coupling end coupled to the second end of the fixed body. The fastening apparatus further includes a socket disposed on the receiving end of the movable body, the socket capable of receiving a fastener, wherein an edge of the socket defines an aperture to align with a pin. The fastening apparatus further includes a plunging member disposed with in the movable body, the plunging member coupled to the fixed body, wherein the plunging member is utilized to apply pressure to the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Eric M. Wasinger
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Publication number: 20120096650Abstract: A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable completion of jobs or tasks requiring such functions without acquisition, storage, and/or maintenance of a plurality of specialized tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: PULL'R HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventor: Jared W. Hanlon
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Publication number: 20120090097Abstract: An electric can opener for opening a top of a metal can which includes a housing that has a top end and a front side. A can cutting mechanism is on the front side of the housing proximate the top end of the housing. A hand held jar grip is removably mounted on the top end of the housing. The housing includes an opening that at least partially receives an opener tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael Garman, Brandon Song
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Patent number: 8141333Abstract: A chain assembling-disassembling structure includes an assembling base, a first clamping component, a second clamping component, a penetrating shaft and a driving shaft. The assembling base has a fixing portion and the fixing portion has a concave edge for receiving a bushing of the chain section. And, the assembling base includes a first portion and a second portion vertically formed at two opposite ends thereof for respectively engaging with the first and second clamping components. Here, the first and second clamping components together clamp and restrict the chain. The second clamping component has a tubular shape for being inserted by the penetrating shaft, and then, the driving shaft can further be locked into the second clamping component. By turning the driving shaft, the penetrating shaft can be forced to push out a pin, which is used for jointing the inner and outer link plates of the chain.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Ho Chi Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min-Chi Yu
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Patent number: 8136338Abstract: A device for assembling and disassembling a bicycle chain comprises a main body, an actuating member, a rod member, a pulling member, and an elastic plate. The rod member, the pulling member and the elastic plate are connected to one another to guide a positioning member to be assembled into the assembling holes in a balance manner, so that the device for assembling and disassembling a bicycle chain makes the assembly of the chain more convenient and simple.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Super B Precision Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hung-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 8117702Abstract: The invention provides a demolition tool that can be used in many ways for the demolition of construction materials or other materials. The demolition tool includes a handle having a head at one end. The head has a longitudinal central plane that bisects the head, a strike contact face, and toothed, stepped grasping jaws that accommodate multiple sizes of lumber or other material. The head may also include a blunt blade edge below the strike contact face for striking and demolishing material. The demolition tool includes a bent end pry bar at a second end of the handle. The bent end pry bar being offset 90 degrees from the longitudinal central plane of the tool head enabling full range of motion without interfering with other tool functions. The demolition tool may comprise a single piece of material and may be softer than tools used to strike it, but harder than materials which it is used to strike.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Woolley, Michael Marusiak, Joseph Martone, Eric Ranieri, Russell Powers
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Patent number: 8113093Abstract: A combination wrench socket is provided that includes, but is not limited to a one-piece outer part, in the form of a wrench socket having an inner part situated therein, a first tool head molded onto the inner part, and a second tool head, designed differently there from, molded onto the outer part, in which the outer part is designed in such a way that it has at least one retention element for the lockable fastening of a tool head.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Otwin Kistner
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Patent number: 8113094Abstract: A multipurpose rescue tool comprising a unitary metallic sheet member of a uniform diameter having an L-shaped hook portion, a grip portion with U-shaped finger guard, and a flared base portion. The head of the hook portion has pivot notches formed within the peripheral edge, a first end tapered to an acute tip, and a second end comprising a spanner wrench opening. The base portion includes opposed V-shaped flanges for improved grip and a gas valve shut-off aperture. Balanced weight distribution, size and overall tool weight render it capable of storage and transport within a responder's turnouts for efficient use regardless of hand size or strength, in striking, peeling, screw driver, hammer, pry bar, spanner-wrench and valve stem applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Tug Rescue Tool Company, LLCInventors: Brian D. Brackbill, Robert B. Brackbill
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Patent number: 8065939Abstract: A rescue tool includes a fully pivotally opened handle in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped and then a force transmitted through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A high torque force is readily exerted through the handles on the seized fire hose coupling. The elongate handles and pivotally disposed jaws having elongate arcuate cutting edges corporately provide rapid cutting of aluminum sheath hybrid car battery cables in a further rescue operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Patent number: 8061239Abstract: A rescue tool includes a fully pivotally opened handle in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped and then a force transmitted through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A high torque force is readily exerted through the handles on the seized fire hose coupling. The elongate handles and pivotally disposed jaws having elongate arcuate cutting edges corporately provide rapid cutting of aluminum sheath hybrid car battery cables in a further rescue operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Publication number: 20110274460Abstract: There is provided a device and method for remanufacturing a printer cartridge. The printer cartridge has an organic photoconductor (OPC) drum having a drum axle and a hub assembly attached to the drum axle, and the hub assembly is in a locked position in the printer cartridge. The device has a first portion having an end configured to engage the hub assembly and unlock and lock the hub assembly. The device further has a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion having an end configured to extract the hub assembly from the printer cartridge when the hub assembly is in an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging CorporationInventors: Gary Silva, Tigran Ohanyan, Denny Holmes
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Publication number: 20110265609Abstract: Herein disclosed is a sprinkler valve on/off key that includes a light source therein. The sprinkler valve on/off key includes a gripping member which is of a shape and size to mate with a standard sprinkler head/valve. The light source is housed within the gripping member and when the light source is energized the light illuminates the area around the gripping member and the sprinkler head assembly. Whereby, the workman can visually see and easily manipulate the sprinkler head/valve assembly between the on and off position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventor: Danny Harold Pieren
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Patent number: 8024994Abstract: The invention provides a demolition utility tool that can be used in many ways for the demolition of materials and/or for the manipulation of clamps valves, nuts, or other hardware. The tool includes a handle having a head at one end. The head has a longitudinal central plane that bisects the head, a strike contact face, and toothed, stepped grasping jaws that accommodate multiple sizes of material. The demolition tool may include a fixed wrench element and/or a spanner wrench element on the head. The demolition tool may also include a bent end pry bar at a second end of the handle that is offset 90 degrees from the longitudinal central plane of the tool head enabling full range of motion without interfering with other tool functions. The bent end pry bar may include a slot between located between its forked end for manipulating gas shut-off valves.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Robert St. John, Karl Vanderbeek
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Publication number: 20110162149Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: M Group, Inc.Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
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Patent number: 7971329Abstract: A disclosed pin removal tool includes an elongate shank with a lift member extending orthogonally from a shank first end and a cylindrical shaft extending orthogonally from a shank second end, and also orthogonal to the lift member. The lift member has a blunt end fork with a pair of tongs forming a channel therebetween opening at a lift member distal end away from the shank.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: John Brohard
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Patent number: 7941914Abstract: A tool includes a housing and a plunger supported by the housing. The housing has one or more tines configured to unlatch at least one terminated cable assembly from an electrical connector assembly. The plunger is configured to at least partially remove the at least one terminated cable assembly from the electrical connector assembly. The tool can be used as an extraction and insertion tool facilitating the repair of high speed electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Joseph N. Castiglione, Steven Feldman, Richard J. Scherer
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Patent number: 7900540Abstract: A foldable tool kit including a case having two sideboards and several tools side by side arranged between the two sideboards. Each of the tools has a rod body, a pivoted end formed with a pivot hole and an operation end for driving a threaded member. The tools are pivotally disposed at least one end of the case via a pivot shaft. The foldable tool kit is flattened and lightweight and has beautified appearance. The volume of the foldable tool kit is minimized so that it is easy to carry and store the foldable tool kit.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Wu Shu Te
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Patent number: 7900304Abstract: A single tool functioning as a screwdriver, a socket wrench and a brush. A shaft serves as an element of a screwdriver, the shaft of a socket wrench and a handle and support for a brush; In one embodiment, a tube with sockets at both ends is attached at its center to one end of a shaft that is also slidably disposed within an axial channel through a brush, and the other end of the shaft is shaped as a screwdriver blade.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Michael Bihlmaier
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Publication number: 20110030146Abstract: A reversible socket wrench is disclosed having a file formed integral with the transverse part of the T-shaped body thereof for smoothing damaged surface or border edge of a skateboard and an adapter hex wrench detachably attached to the socket at the link at the longitudinal part of the T-shaped body by magnetic attraction and used for rotating the socket-head king pin of a skateboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: San-Shien Wu
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Patent number: 7874034Abstract: A multiple use tool providing a variety of different features for use by firefighters as a hose coupling wrenches, pin and lug wrenches, valve wrenches, hose carrying and anchoring hooks, a glass cutting tool, a rope rapelling and belay apparatus and several other common firefighter tools all provided in a single tool, compact and conveniently provided in a single device.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventors: Tony Lane Mack, Samuel Clint Bowring
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Publication number: 20110000024Abstract: A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: WAGIC, INC.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
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Publication number: 20100299843Abstract: A multifunctional tactical device for fire, police, military and other tactical invasive and protective actions includes: a) a claw head having a ram region and a claw region, the ram region having a top of a predetermined width and a bottom that has a predetermined width that is at least 30% wider than the top predetermined width, the claw head having a front with a flat ram area at the ram region, and having a back with a handle attachment, the claw region having a plurality of claws extending downwardly from the bottom of the ram region; b) an elongated handle member having a proximal end and a distal end and being connected to the claw head handle attachment at the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: John A. Dapkins, JR., Nicholas Klementowicz, III, Kenneth P. Glynn
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Publication number: 20100293721Abstract: The invention relates to hand tools that can be used in a variety of projects. Specifically, the invention relates to wrenches having two heads that are useful for repairing many different types of objects. The projects include motorcycle repair, automotive repair, small engine repair, general home repair, and appliance repair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Ami James
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Publication number: 20100281620Abstract: A single tool functioning as a screwdriver, a socket wrench and a brush. A shaft serves as an element of a screwdriver, the shaft of a socket wrench and a handle and support for a brush; In one embodiment, a tube with sockets at both ends is attached at its center to one end of a shaft that is also slidably disposed within an axial channel through a brush, and the other end of the shaft is shaped as a screwdriver blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Michael Bihlmaier
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Publication number: 20100235998Abstract: A putty knife with function of detaching and/or tightening screwed members is disclosed. The putty knife comprises a handle and a blade disposed in one end of the handle, wherein at least one fitting part is disposed at the handle for adapting a wrench or a wrench socket to detach or tighten screwed members such as screws, bolts, nuts or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Shou-Hung Chen
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Publication number: 20100186174Abstract: A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable completion of jobs or tasks requiring such functions without acquisition, storage, and/or maintenance of a plurality of specialized tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Jared Hanlon
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Patent number: 7698970Abstract: A carabiner multi-tool includes a first generally C-shaped portion, a central extended portion, and a second generally C-shaped portion with the central extended portion joining the first and second C-shaped portions into a continuous body. Second ends of the first and the second C-shaped portions form first and second body ends positioned in spaced apart substantially opposed relationship. A shaft has one end pivotally attached to the first body end and a free end pivotally movable into a closed orientation with the second body end and an open orientation with the second body end. An engagement member is mounted on either the free end of the shaft or the second body end for engaging the free end of the shaft and the second body end in a closed orientation. Multiple tools are formed in the first and the second generally C-shaped portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventors: Jason Chavez, Joseph Velasquez
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Publication number: 20100088826Abstract: A tool kit for bicycles includes a first body having a first space defined therein, a second body having a second space defined therein, and a link unit having a first end pivotably connected to a first end of the first body and a second end of the link unit pivotably connected to a first end of the second body. A plurality of tools are pivotably connected to a second end of the first body and a second end of the second body. The tools can be pivoted outward to fix the bicycle and the first and second bodies can be pivoted away from each other to form suitable grip portion for the rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Larry Chen
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Publication number: 20100077553Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a tool that includes an elongated surface. The elongated surface has a plurality of spaced markings thereon for enabling a user of the tool to measure a length of an object or a depth by comparing the length of the object to the spaced markings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Sears Brands, LLCInventors: James D. Davidson, David Konopka
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Publication number: 20100044112Abstract: A drill stem connection system and method is shown that provides a secure hold on drill stem surfaces while unscrewing a threaded connection. Two lever arm components are adjustable to a number of possible orientations to allow for fitting the drill stem wrench in tight spaces. Concentric rotation of lever arm components facilitates connection of the lever arm components together. Configurations and methods shown provide a stable and powerful tool to loosen threaded drill stem effectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michael Tjader
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Patent number: 7634830Abstract: An escape implement assists a firefighter in exiting a burning building through a window by securing an elongate bar extending longitudinally and juxtaposed with a corner of the window. The bar is secured in place with sharp-ended members projecting from the bar in the same lateral directions for piercing the wall to anchor the bar to the wall so as to span the corner, with an intermediate portion of the bar placed relative to the corner for enabling the attachment of an escape line to the intermediate portion of the bar. The escape line is attached to a looped member coupled with the bar for swiveling about the longitudinal direction so as to avoid the transmission of torque from the escape line to the bar which otherwise could tend to dislodge the sharp-ended members from the wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Inventor: Gregory F. Ryan
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Publication number: 20090282954Abstract: A multi-purpose tool may be comprised of a body having a gripping configuration on the outer surface of the body for long bolts and a lengthwise bore through the center of the body. The multi-purpose tool has a socket located at a first end of the body and a crown located at the second end of the body to receive various fasteners, such as flange and wing nuts. A multi-purpose tool may also be comprised of a body having a gripping configuration on the outer surface of the body and a lengthwise bore through the center of the body for a sleeve. The multi-purpose tool has a socket located in the sleeve at a first end of the sleeve and a crown located at the second end of the body to receive various fasteners, such as flange and wing nuts. The sleeve has a lengthwise bore through the center of the sleeve for long bolts or to accept a tool shaft. The tool shaft may accept various tool bits, and the tool shaft may be inserted into and engaged with the sleeve bore along its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Chris Gnatz
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Publication number: 20090271929Abstract: A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable completion of jobs or tasks requiring such functions without acquisition, storage, and/or maintenance of a plurality of specialized tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Robert Adams, Jared Hanlon