Abstract: A device for athletic shoe cleat care having a cleat burr remover including a hollow region designed to be placed over a cleat, and a member projecting into the hollow region to remove burrs as the device is rotated relative to the cleat. The device further includes a cleat cleaner and a cleat wrench mounted to the cleat burr remover. In the preferred embodiment the device comprises two elongate members mounted perpendicularly to each other, wherein a first end includes a burr remover, a second end includes a cleat cleaning tool, a third end includes a hexagon-shaped wrench, and a fourth end includes a prong wrench.

Abstract: A compound device for gripping arrows, for easy removal from a target, by means of two pivoting handle sections with an elongated groove in each handle section, with said groove containing rubber nodules which when closed around an arrow shaft form a gripping surface. Located in each handle sections on one end is a broadhead wrench which is comprised of two sections, which when handles are closed form the complete wrench, which is used to remove broadheads from arrow shaft, on the opposite end of one handle section a snap swivel is located as a convenience for carrying purposes.

Abstract: A quick release for a bicycle includes a handle portion which has two ears extending from one end thereof such that a space is defined between the two ears, a pin pivotally engaged between the two ears of the handle portion, a bolt having a first end fixed to the pin between the two ears of the handle portion and a second threaded end, a nut threadedly engaged with the second end of the bolt, a gasket mounted around the bolt and movably abutting against the two ears of the handle portion, the improvement comprising: the bolt having an extension portion which extends from the second threaded end thereof and is hexagonal in section; the pin having a first end and a second end which are hexagonal in section and respectively extend outwards of the two ears of the handle portion; and the handle portion having a plurality of hexagonal slots defined in a mediate portion thereof and having a plurality of rectangular openings defined in a peripheral portion thereof.

Abstract: An automatic golf spike replacement tool having a non circular drive shaft, a sharply pointed tip on the drive end of the shaft and a golf spike driver on the other end of the shaft. The pointed tip is used for cleaning debris from the tool holes of used golf shoe spikes prior to removal. The automatic golf spike replacer is then used in conjunction with a power driver for removal and replacement of the golf shoe spikes.

Abstract: A dart tool useful in tournament darts and other games using thrown darts. This unitary dart tool efficiently combines many useful elements and functions, including: extracting a broken dart tip from a dart target by providing, on a thin nub, a tapered slot for grabbing such broken dart; adjusting a dart assembly having a flight shaft, a barrel, and a dart tip; tightening or loosening a threaded connection between a dart tip and a dart barrel by providing a slot for holding the opposed flat portions of a dart tip; tightening or loosening a threaded connection between a flight shaft and a dart barrel by providing a protuberance, which comprises part of the described slot, for holding the hole in the flight shaft; loosening a flight lock of the dart by providing a safe recessed wedge therefor; tightening a flight lock by providing a cylindrical hole therefor; and also permitting keychain attachment and bottle-opening, and providing advertising areas.

Abstract: A double-ended socket wrench is disclosed for attaching and removing sprinkler nozzles from sprinkler heads. The double-ended socket wrench includes a housing with open first and second ends and an elongate chamber extending between the ends to allow water to pass in one end of the housing and out the opposing end of the housing. At least one of the open ends forms a socket disposed so that the socket can nest with a sprinkler nozzle while water is passing through the nozzle without significantly interfering with the flow of the water. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, an adjustable lever is attached to the housing to provide leverage while rotating the housing about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A combination hinge adjustment and pintle removal tool which has the ability to perform three functions in a single wrench-shaped hand tool. A first end of the tool includes a punch tip mounted orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tool, which is used to initially dislodge the hinge pintle from the hinge by driving the opposite side of the tool body with a hammer. The same end of the tool also includes a cupped indentation centered colinear with the longitudinal axis of the tool. The radius of this indentation is such that it will snugly fit around the shaft of a hinge pintle beneath the head of the pintle so that it may be hammer-driven upward in order to complete removal from the hinge. The second, or opposite end of the tool includes an opening with an offset spanner tip on one of the jaws surrounding the aperture. This end of the tool is used to bend a hinge without a pintle into alignment when adjusting the door within a jam or frame.

Abstract: A universal tool is disclosed having a pair of jaw members adapted to be oriented between two operative positions to perform a variety of hand tool procedures. In one position, the jaw members cooperate as channel locks or pliers while in the other position, one jaw member acts as a handle extension for crescent wrench, screwdriver or hammer purposes. A flat file, a folding knife blade and screwdriver with receptacle bit holder are carried on one jaw member. A latch mechanism releasably retains the jaw members in either of their operative positions.

Abstract: A fireman's personal hand tool is comprised of a spike member and a wrench member. Both members may be used in combination as a slide hammer with the spike member being hammered by the wrench member between objects to be pried apart. The wrench member may also be used to open or close valves and is configured to fit a variety of hydrant valve head shapes and sizes. Both the spike member and the wrench member have integral hose coupling jaws to engage and disengage hose couplings. The members are separable so that the jaws may be used independently or in combination. In addition, there are three different sizes of jaws to enable the tool to fit a greater variety of coupling sizes.

Abstract: A device for athletic shoe cleat care having two generally perpendicular elongate members, each member having two ends which each include a cleat care tool. In the preferred embodiment, a first end includes a burr remover, a second end includes a cleat cleaning tool, a third end includes a hexagon-shaped wrench, and a fourth end includes a prong wrench.

Abstract: A tire handling tool for manipulating a wheel-mounted tire while installing or removing it from a vehicle comprises a single steel bar bent to form a forked, substantially planar, elongated body having a longitudinal axis bifurcated at a waist, a handle section adjacent the waist, the handle section formed by two parallel segments of the steel bar spaced apart by a plate at the waist and terminating in a transverse grip opposite the plate, the tool having a tine section adjacent the waist and extending coplanar with and opposite the handle section, the tine section formed by two divergent extensions of the steel bar segments forming the handle section, each tine having a traction means on one side for engaging a tread of a tire. The plate may have a driver stud for attaching a socket wrench extension perpendicular to the plate for tightening and loosening lug nuts. The plate may further include a spin handle opposite the driver stud to facilitate spinning the nuts onto and off of the lugs.

Abstract: An apparatus (26) for attaching a screw-type fastener (64) and wire (70) to an overhead support structure (72) for hanging suspended ceilings is disclosed. The apparatus (26), which is coupled to an extension pole (74) and driven by a source of rotary power, includes a body portion (32) and a mammillated head portion (34). A cylindrical cavity (42) extends coaxially through head portion (34) and into body portion (32). A first pair of opposing slots (48, 50) extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion (32) where they terminate in substantial alignment with the terminus of the cavity (42). A second pair of opposing slots (52, 54) also extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion ( 32).

Abstract: A multipurpose bicycle tool having a plurality of different sizes of wrenches for grasping screws, nuts, and bolt heads. A wheel spoke wrench is also provided. The tool also serves as a cam-action quick-release clamp or skewer for use in the pinch lugs of the seat tube of a bicycle for securing the seat post stationary within the seat tube, or for clamping either the front or rear wheel to the front fork or rear axle drop out plate of a bicycle.

Abstract: A spanner wrench is clamped to one component of a conventional pair of pliers and is prevented from turning relative to that component by the same pivot element which pivotably connects the two plier components to one another.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal crank dismantling device includes a locating member which comprises an inner thread through the length, an outer thread on one end for threading into the axle mounting hole of the crank to be dismantled, and a hexagon head on an opposite end; a driving rod which comprises a screw rod on one end threaded into the inner thread of the locating member for permitting the locating member to be turned upwards along the screw rod to carry the crank away from the bottom bracket axle, a hexagonal rod on an opposite end for turning socket head crank lock screws, and a hexagonal collar in the middle for turning with a spanner; and a socket retained to the hexagon rod of the driving rod by a clamp for turning hexagon head crank lock screws.

Abstract: A combination drilling and wrenching tool which has three basic components, an inner housing for holding a drill bit, an intermediate housing for holding the inner housing, and an outer housing for holding the intermediate housing. The intermediate housing has an inner shank for insertion into the chuck of a power tool and a forward shank which has a bore for receiving the inner housing. The outer housing has a forwardly facing drive socket for wrenching and a rearwardly facing socket for receiving the forward shank of the intermediate housing in a rotary driving relationship. The outer housing has a bore which extends forwardly from the rearward socket for receiving the front end of a drill bit which is mounted in the inner housing. More specifically, a plurality of inner housings are utilized. Each inner housing has the same external cross-sectional dimension, but the inner housings have different horizontal bore sizes for accommodating drill bits of different sizes.

Abstract: A tool includes a head portion formed on an elongated body, and one or more screw driver shanks pivotally engaged on the body. The head portion includes two engaging surfaces communicated with each other and having different sizes in order to drive objects of different sizes.

Abstract: A wrench structure including a wrench head having a fixed jaw, with a movable jaw arranged in a sliding confronting relationship relative to the fixed jaw is arranged, wherein the fixed and movable jaws each include mirror image confronting faces, with each face having a mirror image V-shaped recess to accommodate enhanced securement of a wrench flat complementary surface portion of an associated workpiece for grasping within the V-shaped recesses.

Abstract: A bicycle tool kit which provides either a number of open end or box style wrenches in a plate-like web attached to an end of an elongated handle. Attached to the top of the handle is a chain link remover for repairing broken links of bicycle chains. The threaded shaft of the chain link remover is adapted for removably retaining a separate deep socket and two allen wrenches, one of which has a screw driver tip. A wrench is also provided for adjusting the tension of the spokes of the bicycle wheels. The bicycle tool kit is structured to be lightweight, compact, and highly portable, and yet still offer most of the tools necessary for making adjustments and repairs to a bicycle should a problem develope while riding.

Abstract: A combination tool device having a double ended socket wrench, a handle with a screwdriver tip, and a file disposed in the handle is provided. The file may be removed from the handle and used as a separate tool, or may be first removed and then releasably reconnected so that the other components function as a file handle. The file may also be disposed so that it is stored in the handle and may be extended and releasably fixed in extended position for use.

Abstract: A combination bow hoist and arrowhead wrench comprising a flexible cord securely attached to a substantially rigid body having means to compactly and securely store the flexible cord, means for securely holding a bow for raising the bow to an elevated position and wrench means for attaching arrowheads to arrow shafts.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided having opposing jaws with teeth and depressions mounted on one of said jaws to enable torque to be applied to a variety of sizes of fasteners. A wedge portion and a hexagonal hole portion of the tool provide added functions of a screw driver and pry bar and grip for a hexagonal socket.

Abstract: A plier has first and second handle portions. The first handle portion has a tool receiving channel which extends from a rear end thereof to receive a tool bit therein. The second handle portion has an elongated groove to receive a blade carrier. The blade carrier has a plurality of cutting devices mounted thereon and engaging pieces to retain the blade carrier in the elongated groove when the blade carrier is press-fitted in the elongated groove.

Abstract: A multipurpose bicycle tool structured for removable storage within an open-ended tube of a bicycle. The open-ended tube of the bicycle may be the handlebar end or the bottom end of the seat post for example. The bicycle tool preferably includes a plurality of different size hexagonal sockets, a screw driver, a spoke wrench and a bicycle chain breaker which serve to allow the repair or adjustment of the majority of mechanical problems occurring during use of the bicycle. The bicycle tool is releasably securable for storage within the open-ended tube of the bicycle by way of an expandable and contractible member which when expanded or outwardly extended applies frictional adhesion or binding between the expanded member of the tool and the interior wall of the open-ended tube of the bicycle.

Abstract: An adjustable spanner wrench and combination tool for use by firefighters provided. An elongate handle has first and second ends between which a variety of firefighter's tools are defined. A first jaw portion is affixed on one end thereof to one end of the handle. The first jaw portion extends from the one end thereof as a pair of spaced apart generally parallel side walls. A first end of a second jaw portion is movably fitted between the parallel side walls of the first jaw portion. The second jaw portion is further provided with an elongate slot having a plurality of slot projections extending therefrom A hinge pin is affixed between the parallel side walls of the first jaw portion and passes through the elongate slot of the second jaw portion. In this way, the second jaw portion may be selectively positioned by allowing the hinge pin to come to rest in one of the plurality of slot projections. Also, the second jaw portion is free to rotate about the hinge pin through an angle of approximately 270.degree..

Abstract: A combination tool comprising multiple tool functions having swingable handles with shoulders formed integrally with the handles for alternately engaging two connected pairs of jaw elements. The jaw elements are biased open to a specific angular relation. Swinging the handles to engage a first pair of jaws allows the other pair of jaws to be used. Retaining means allow the jaw elements to be clamped closed against the force of the biasing means and held against one of the handles. This allows a tool included in the other handle to be more conveniently used and secures the jaws for storage of the tool. In one embodiment, the jaws comprise standard plier jaws, long nose plier jaws, a pipe grip, wire cutter, wire crimpers, and wire strippers and one handle includes a socket driver and scale and the other handle includes a storage compartment.

Abstract: A lug nut wrench for removing and replacing wheel covers, and to remove and replace lug nuts carried on vehicle axles to mount and dismount wheels or rims. The tool includes a collapsible inner and outer tubes with a sleeve carried on said outer tube, capable of being positioned at multiple locations along the tube, with a shank which detachably carries a socket which engages the lug nuts. A detend is carried by said inner tube which engages holes in said outer tube to lock said tubes at selected locations. A rod having a tapered end portion to fit between the rim and wheel cover is provided, extending from the lever at the end opposite to the sleeve, and which is also used to provide a hand hold to assist in rotating the lever to rotate or turn the lug nuts.

Abstract: A folding lug wrench for removing lug nuts and for operating a jack. A hot forged stub socket is pivotally attached to a handle with a yoke which substantially distributes out the torque forces over large areas which results in an increased torque capacity for the wrench. When the wrench is not in use, it can be pivoted and stored in the handle and held by a projection.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool for maintaining hunting arrows is disclosed. The tool is a sharpener capable of sharpening broadheads, a wrench capable of tightening or loosening broadheads screwed onto an arrow, and a dresser capable of dressing the fletched end of an arrow so that the arrow effectively will receive a nock. The tool has an elongated body with integral longitudinal ridges to enhance its appearance and to facilitate gripping, and is preferably molded of ABS plastic in two pieces. The sharpener and wrench are at the bottom, and the dresser is at the top of the tool. The sharpener comprises a shallow channel running diagonally across the face of the bottom, normal to the axis of the tool, with a plurality of small hard rods imbedded in the sides of the groove. Sharpening is effected by movement of the edge of a broadhead along the shallow groove.

Abstract: A wrench apparatus is provided for selectively rotating and removing a control plate located in a skimmer of a swimming pool filter system. The wrench apparatus comprises an ear member engaging assembly for engaging upwardly extending ear members defined on the control plate. The ear member engaging assembly is connected to a wrench support housing member which is, in turn, connected to an extension member. An upper portion of the extension member is connected to a handle member. The wrench apparatus may further comprise a control plate lift assembly for facilitating the removal of the control plate after the control plate has been rotated to a removal position.

Abstract: A kit assembly including a support block mounting a first and second screw driver member arranged for reception and securement within a conventional drill chuck, wherein a plurality of pilot drill assemblies are provided, with each pilot drill assembly including a rearwardly positioned cavity to complementarily receive one of the plurality of drill bit members therewithin to permit initial use of a pilot drill and subsequent use of a drill bit. Further, adapter members are provided to utilize a first style screw driver forward end and a cavity complementarily receiving a screw driver of a further configuration, such as a blade screw driver adapter provided with a Phillips head type cavity to permit use of varying screw driver assemblies in association with a single mounted screw driver member mounted within the aforenoted drill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand tool with combination of independent functions, which is simple in construction and easy to manufacture. The hand tool has a tubular body with a pair of hexical joints formed integrally at both ends, to which a pair of connecting blocks or heads are mounted. The connecting blocks has a plurality of through holes, of hexical shape, to substantially receive, as desired, screw driver bits, wrench member, etc., so that it is particularly suitable for various type and different sizes of screws. In addition, an opening is formed at substantial middle portion of the tubular body to receive a spoon member which is designed for adjusting a bicycle spokes.

Abstract: A tire changing assembly includes a foot pedal mechanism connected to a connection assembly that includes a coupling for a vehicle jacking device or to a lug nut device. The foot pedal assembly is operated by stepping onto a foot-engaging element and releasing that element after applying forcing that element down. An operator uses his or her weight to force the pedal down and a spring returns the pedal to a raised orientation. The pedal movement is translated into rotational movement or into reciprocating linear movement so a lug wrench or a jack device can be operated.

Abstract: A shoe tool having a generally cylindrical gripping surface on a handle, such surface sized and shaped for firm hand gripping, an L-shaped passageway in the head with a pin therethrough to connect at all times a shaft to the handle while permitting the shaft to be held in a working position or a folded rest position. The shaft carries a working head which is a wrench, a cleaning tool, or both.

Abstract: A fire hydrant cap and actuating tool for use therewith provide enhanced security for fire hydrants and increased safety when using the tool. The cap is forged of 8620 carbon steel; is provided with an internal steel lock washer of cadmium plate steel, and includes thereon a forged, external slip ring of 8620 carbon steel with lubrication between the slip ring and cap. The tool which is used in combination with the cap includes a gripper which fits under the slip ring to prevent the tool from slipping, a spanner wrench and a hexagonal socket with a screw for gripping rounded-off valve stems.

Abstract: A device for removing a ring closed and locked by a fastener containing a protruding fastener lock, the device includes a fastener engagement member having a wall and a floor which define a recess adapted to receive the fastener therein. Attached to an outer surface of the fastener engagement member is a lever member adapted to exert force on the fastener when the lever member is moved, thereby breaking the ring locked to the fastener.

Abstract: A fire hose clamp that comprises a U-shaped guide structure for slidably supporting a movable jaw; a manual rotary screw extends from the movable jaw through a nut in the central wall of the U-shaped structure, whereby rotation of the screw moves the jaw along the guide structure. A stationary jaw is arranged in the path of the movable jaw, such that the two jaws exert a squeezing action on a fire hose extending through the jaw space; the hose fabric is flattened to shut off the flow of water through the hose. Preferably the jaws have curved surfaces that tend to iron away any creases or bulges in the hose fabric during the hose-squeezing operation, thereby assuring a more consistent water shut-off action.

Abstract: A compact, pocket-sized dart repair tool having a planar, elongated handle with a pin-like protuberance, a flight lock-opening portion, and a flight lock-closing portion. The flight lock-opening portion has a wedge-like spade. The flight lock-closing portion has a conical socket or other apertures extending through the tool. The tool is useful, via the pin-like protuberance, to tighten or loosen the threaded connection between a shaft of the dart and the barrel of the dart. The tool is useful, via the flight lock-opening portion, to open a flight lock of a dart. The tool is useful, via the flight lock-closing portion, to close the flight lock.

Abstract: A multipurpose automotive tool kit is provided in a housing which is also a handle. A variety of sockets and other useful tools are stored in the housing and used individually or attached to the housing used as handle. As a handle, the housing acts as both a levering device and as a viable tool having inherent useful sockets immediately available in the surface structure.

Abstract: A wrench is set forth comprising a fixed jaw and a movable jaw with a belt loop pivotally mounted rearwardly of the jaw pair orthogonally relative to an elongate handle organization of the wrench structure with an "L" shaped hook positioned in a spaced relationship relative to the loop to enable a belt to be secured to the wrench structure. A further embodiment of the invention utilizes a support plate with a slot extending medially of the plate for reception of the hook therethrough with overlying and spaced "L" shaped legs for receiving and securing the wrench therebetween for use in a belt organization.

Abstract: An emergency tool is provided capable of performing four post-catastrophe functions. The tool has a handle and a head. One end of the handle forms an open-end wrench socket useful in shutting off the water supply to a residence. The handle also defines a box-end wrench socket useful in shutting off valve to allow a homeowner to shut off the gas supply to a residence. The head comprises a rubbish claw to allow the tool to be used to dig through rubble and debris, and a wedge capable of prying open doorways and other enclosure access ways which may become stuck shut during a catastrophe.

Abstract: Combination hood support for supporting the hood of an automotive vehicle includes a lug wrench and wheel cover/hub cap pry tool portion and a hood support rod portion which may be secured together for use as a jack crank. The apparatus is normally stowed or stored beneath the hood of the vehicle and the rod portion pivots into its hood support functional position. The two portions are removed from their stowed or stored location(s) for use as a jack crank.

Abstract: A combination hammer and casement window opening and closing mechanism operator for use by a framing carpenter includes a head unit having two impact surfaces and a socket in the handle. The socket is used to operate the crank of a casement window opening and closing mechanism, and one of the two impact surfaces is used when the hammer must be used in small, confined areas.

Abstract: A brake bleeder wrench is provided with a transparent bleeder tube having a magnifying lens along upper portion thereof to improve visibility of air bubbles leaving the bleeder valve when the wrench opens the bleeder valve. In a modified form the head of the wrench contains an interchangeable drive hex socket to compensate for different types of bleeder valves.

Abstract: A compound hand tool used in holding a thermostatic expansion valve in a refrigeration unit. The tool comprising an enlarged circular end with an opening extending there through and a finger-like second end opposite the first end. The tool is used to hold the valve in place while an operation is performed upon it.

Abstract: A knife blade suitable for use as a spanner wrench in the installation and removal of choke tubes in shotguns, characterized by recesses on one edge, preferably matching the diameters of 12 and 20 gauge shotguns.

Abstract: A portable multifunctional device for motor vehicles which includes a motor driven by an electric power source from the cigarette light socket of a motor vehicle. The motor has a high-speed revolution shaft for being operatively connected to a vacuum cleaner or the like, a low-speed revolution shaft having a reduction gear for being operatively connected to a jack or the like, and a cap for covering at least one shaft.

Abstract: Combination hood support for supporting the hood of an automotive vehicle, jack crank, lug wrench, and wheel cover/hub cap pry tool includes a relatively long rod portion and a relatively short rod portion disposed at a predetermined angle to the relatively long rod portion, and the angle is preferably about 90 degrees. The apparatus is normally stowed beneath the hood of the vehicle and pivots into its hood support functional position and is removable for its jack crank function. The apparatus is also separable so that a portion may be used as a lug wrench and as a pry bar for hub caps and wheel covers.

Abstract: A method for obtaining access to the end of a valve stem of a valve in a buried water main having a gate can extending from the valve to the surface. The gate can may be filled with debris or other material which has become solidified so that it cannot be removed with a known type of tool. An additional or accessory tool is provided having a blade which can be inserted into the gate can and utilized to break up, granulate or pulverize the material in the gate can. The accessory tool is operated by a manual operating tool. After the material has thus been broken up, a second tool is used which is of a type which can be inserted into the gate can and operated to collect the granulated or pulverized material and to remove it from the gate can. Both of the tools can be operated by a single manual operating tool or instrumentality having an extensible handle and which is also usable to operate a nut at the end of the valve stem after access has been obtained.

Abstract: An assembly including a drill bit carried by a drill shaft and a detachable main socket for use in conjunction with an electric drill to permit combination power drilling and power socket driving functions. A crank provided with a secondary socket is engageable with the drill shaft to permit manual driving of the main socket.