Abstract: A multi-pin pin impactor and method of use are described. The pin impactor includes a body which can be held by a user and manipulated to re-position the pin impactor during use. First and second pin holders are attached to the body and each include a pin release mechanism effective to releasably retain a pin within the pin holder. An impaction can have a force applied to apply a driving force to a one of the pins. In use, a first pin held by the pin impactor is introduced into an aperture in a surgical instrument mounted on a bone. A force is applied to the pin impactor to drive the first pin into the bone. The orientation or position of the pin impactor is changed to introduce a second pin held by the pin impactor into a second aperture in the surgical instrument without re-loading the pin impactor and a force is applied to the pin impactor to drive the second pin into the bone.

Abstract: A strap corner protector multifunctional installation tool may include a plate having a front side, a rear side, a top end and a bottom end. The plate may be bent into a J-shape with a curved section ending in front of the front side of the plate. At least two upper posts may be attached to the top end of the plate. At least one lower post may be attached to the bottom end of the plate. At least two back posts may be attached to the rear side of the plate. A threaded protrusion may be attached to the bottom end of the plate. A pole may be connected to the strap corner protector multifunctional installation tool. Various accessories for securing cargo may be installed and positioned through the use of the strap corner protector multifunctional installation tool.

Abstract: Disclosed are compact and portable devices comprising a combination of tools and that are shaped to facilitate being conveniently carried by a user in an unobtrusive manner.

Abstract: A breaching tool for use by law enforcement or emergency personnel has at one end of its handle a sledge hammer and a multi-toothed rake effective to scrape and clean broken glass from a window frame of a building or an automobile. At an opposite or rear end of the handle a tapered chisel tail, preferably with a claw for pulling nails or other fasteners.

Abstract: A tool article comprises at least five arms radiating outwardly within a generally disc-shaped region from a center region, each of the arms having a proximal end near the center region and a distal end having a shape corresponding to a shape of an end of a hand tool.

Abstract: Provided herein is a multipurpose tool configured to provide multiple tools and functions for a user according to a specific activity or sport. Embodiments may provide a tool including a frame configured to define a plurality of tools disposed about a perimeter, where the frame defines at least one recess disposed about the perimeter, where at least one recess is configured to hold an earbud headphone. The frame of the tool may define a cavity at least partially surrounded by the perimeter, where the cavity may be configured to removably engage a separable and independently operable device. The cavity may be configured to removably receive a multipurpose tool. The tool may further include a gate biased into engagement with the frame, where the cavity is fully encircled by the frame and the gate, and access to the cavity through the frame is provided by opening the gate.

Abstract: A combination end milling/drilling/reaming cutting tool includes an end milling portion, a drilling portion, and a reaming portion. The cutting tool also includes a neck portion between the end milling portion and the drilling portion, and a clearance neck portion between a shank and the reaming portion. A method of machining a workpiece using the combination end milling/drilling/reaming cutting tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diver's rescue knife including a handle with a threaded stud at the butt end, a hammer screwed onto the stud and mounting a hard pin with a sharp point.

Abstract: An oxygen tank key includes an elongated substantially thin flat handle portion defining a first plane and having first and second ends that define the length thereof and first and second side edges that define the width. A socket, integrally formed with the handle portion between the two ends, has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the handle portion. The socket includes an aperture that opens adjacent one of the side edges and has a depth extending substantially the width of the handle portion. The aperture has a substantially rectangular cross-section and is adapted to fit onto the rectangularly shaped end of an oxygen tank valve control stem. A slot passes through the handle and is elongated in the direction of the length of the handle. The slot includes champhered ends and is adapted to fit over the lever of a regulator for the oxygen tank to help release the regulator from the tank.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A bit structure for powered tools includes a shank action end at one end of a bit and a tool gripping section at another end. The shank action end has a conical directing portion formed by extending rearwards from a front edge of the shank action end. The directing portion is extended rearwards to form an expansion bore cutting section between the shank action end and the tool gripping section. The expansion bore cutting section has at one axial cutting edge formed at a length equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the directing portion. The bit structure thus formed can simultaneously perform multiple functions of drilling holes, expanding holes and fastening screws faster with less time and effort.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golfing tool is provided with an elongated body having an arm that extends angularly from one end of the body to releasably engage the rearward portion of a golf cart seat. The opposite end is provided with a feature for engaging the steering wheel, enabling a user to tilt the seat forward and prop the seat in an open position. Projections on the arm member are provided to clean debris from the sole of a golf shoe. A flexible blade is provided along a length of the body for removing fluid and debris from surfaces of the golf cart. The tool conveniently secures to the steering column for storage.

Abstract: A device that is used to pull a stake from a newly poured concrete slab. This device allows for attachment to a concrete pole, a tool that is commonly possessed and used by most concrete contractors. It contains a flexible loop that is used for the removal of stakes from the inside of a perimeter of a newly poured concrete slab. The loop of the device is placed so that it encircles the shaft of a concrete stake. A worker rotates the concrete pole until the loop twists enough to tightly hold onto the stake. The stake is then pulled from the ground and lifted up, over, and to the outside of the perimeter of the slab. The invention may include adjustment means to allow its efficient use with stakes of different thickness.

Abstract: The invention is a deburring implement which, in use, is mounted to a saw with an orientation that allows deburring after cutting without reorientation of the saw, where the deburring implement can have an internal deburring component and an outer deburring component, and where the deburring implement can be mounted to a mounting fixture that is mounted to the saw.

Abstract: A multifunction tool includes a pair of handles, each handle having two side walls and a plate connecting the two side walls. A pair of jaws is coupled to the handles, each jaw having at least one pin extending therefrom. A slot is disposed in at least one side wall, the slot configured to receive the pin, whereby the jaws are slidably coupled to the handles such that the jaws have a retracted position and an extended position. At least one ancillary tool is coupled to one of the handles.

Abstract: A hand held device for facilitating the engagement of buttons on a garment particularly suited for use by older persons who have difficulty with manual manipulation. The device includes a hooklike terminal having an opening of varying width for engaging the interconnection between the button and the garment in the form of threads or a shank.

Abstract: A painter's tool having multiple tool elements of a paint brush comb, a paint roller scraper, a scraper blade, and a container cover remover. One end of the tool has a hook for suspending the tool from a horizontal support and to thereby support a paint can suspended from the tool. The tool can be made of one material, and it is preferably rigid throughout its entirety and presents a handle for maneuvering the tool in its multi-functions.

Abstract: A concave recess (14) is provided in a member (10) that includes a portion offset from the recess (14) for use as a handle. The base of the recess (14) is provided with a concave abrasive surface (16). A projecting imperfection (18) on the surface of the golf ball (GB) is moved into the cavity (14) and against the concave abrasive surface (16). Then, the tool (10) is moved relative to the golf ball (GB) so that the abrasive material (16) will wear away the surface projection (18) on the golf ball (GB).

Abstract: A multifunction or combination tool having a set of retractable replaceable pliers contained within U-shaped handles when not in use and extend from the handles when is use. Ancillary blade-like devices are pivotally attached to the ends of the handles opposite to the pliers and stored within their respective handles when not in use. The ancillary tools may be chosen to meet specific needs of a user. The blades are held in place by individual springs which allow one ancillary tool at a time to be chosen and used whenever the pliers head associated with the opposite end of the handle is extended. The replaceable pliers may be changed by the end-user to meet particular needs and the pliers may take the form of square jaws, needle noise jaws, tin snips, and the like.

Abstract: A tool for removing either clasped or snapped fasteners from tarps and canvases. The tool has at one end a hook which can be inserted into an opening between the clip and the rail on a clasped fastener. The tool is moved along the rail and twisted upwards resulting in disengagement of the clasped fastener. The other end of the tool has a claw which is pushed around the fastener cap on a snapped fastener. Upward force can be applied to the button, if necessary, to dislocate it from the fastener base. The tool is provided with a hole so that it can be carried on key rings or key chains.

Abstract: A tool and method for installing and/or removing fasteners in areas where access is limited. In one embodiment, the tool has a fastener engagement portion toward a first end, a fastener removal portion toward a second end, and an impact surface positioned between the fastener engagement and fastener removal portions. The fastener engagement portion is configured to releasably engage a fastener, and is offset from the impact surface to facilitate positioning a fastener in a confirmed space. The impact surface is configured to remain accessible once the fastener has been properly positioned for installation. A user can strike the impact surface to drive the fastener into a workpiece. The fastener removal portion is configured to engage an installed fastener to extract the installed fastener from the workpiece.

Abstract: A keychain sized opener with an approximately one half inch cubical shaped head on a semirigid handle and positioning projection allows finger pressure on the head to facilitate opening of the industry standard Scoop type ® stretcher quick lock couplings even when the stretcher with a patient thereon is placed on a hospital bed is disclosed.

Abstract: A scraping tool for use with a paint sprayer assembly includes a scraping tool having a tool socket and a number of integral wrenches. In a preferred embodiment the scraping tool includes three cutouts for accommodating various sized nuts and a triangular protrusion extending from the scraping edge for scraping in tight spaces. A tool socket is provided near an end of the handle of the scraping tool for receiving various tool heads. In a most preferred embodiment, the scraper tool is designed for use in association with a particular paint spraying machine such that the scraper tool provides the necessary wrenches and tools for operating and maintaining the paint spraying machine.

Abstract: A combination tool includes many useful features for a carpenter. A nail-starting head of the tool includes differently sized nail starting, through holes. In operation, a nail is inserted into one of the through holes and frictional engaged thereby. The carpenter starts the nail into a piece of building material, and then pulls on a handle of the tool to free the tool from the nail. The nail is then driven into the building material. The tool also includes a graduated straight edge along the handle and a T-square formed between the handle and the head. The handle is approximately sixteen inches long and the graduation markings assist the carpenter in finding a next adjacent wallboard stud, once a first wallboard stud is located.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a tool for cleaning shoe soles having cleats comprises a thin, elongated bar of material wherein at least one end comprises a generally V-shaped notch portion and, on at least one side of the notch portion, a scraping portion to facilitate the removal of mud. The notch portion is formed by converging surfaces having a relatively wide open end tapering to a relatively narrow closed end. In use, the notched portion is pushed into a cleat, which it contacts at two points, and rotated around the cleat, causing a scraping portion to clean around the cleat periphery. Advantageously the notch portion has a width greater than its depth to permit cleaning of a wide range of cleat diameters, and the notch walls are straight (rather than beveled) to provide solid pivot contacts. The scraping portion is advantageously beveled.

Abstract: A multifunctional hand-held device has a plate-like body around the circumference of which are shaped various tools which project from the body. Other tools having different functions are formed by recesses or indentations arranged around the circumference and formed in the plate-like body. An embodiment of the hand-held device looks approximately like a frog with a head, a neck and two legs. The device is made of metal.

Abstract: A tool for facilitating the movement of a zipper including a handle, an arm connected to and extending transversely to a longitudinal axis of the handle, and a zipper flap receiving area formed in the arm at an end opposite the handle. The zipper flap receiving area serves to receive a zipper flap therein. The handle is integrally connected to the arm. The arm has a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface. The zipper flap receiving area extends into the first side surface and through the arm from the top surface to the bottom surface. The zipper flap receiving area is a slot formed in the arm having an opening in the first side surface. The arm also has a tapered surface formed at an end opposite the handle.

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 curved snap fastener opener has a wedged shape with a recess at one end. As the wedge end of the opener is slid between the snap fastener base and the snap fastener cap, the curved shape of the opener provides an upward pressure on the cap of the snap fastener which assists in separating the cap from the base of the snap fastener. The surfaces of the opener have no sharp discontinuities which can result in breakage if additional pressure is applied at the end of the opener opposite the wedge end to pry open unyielding snap fasteners. The opener is small and has an opening which allows it to be carried on key holders such as key chains and key rings.

Abstract: A device for loading and unloading cartridges into a magazine used in semi-automatic firearms. More particularly, the improved device can universally unload, easily and quickly, all currently manufactured foreign and domestic firearm magazines. The device also universally loads all currently manufactured foreign and domestic pistol magazines.

Abstract: A lamp assembly that includes a lens with an integral bulb replacement tool. A replaceable lamp bulb will be contained within a lamp housing. The housing has an opening allowing light to emanate, that is enclosed by a removable transparent lens. Formed integrally with the lens is a tool member that, in conjunction with the lens portion operating as a handle, may be used for removal of the lamp bulb from the housing and replacement.

Abstract: An opener, especially for opening tab-top beverage containers and certain vehicle door handle systems has an essentially flat, rectangular handle portion with a curved tail end and a hook disposed at an opposite end of the handle portion. The inventive opener simplifies the tasks of opening tab-top beverage containers end certain vehicle door handle systems, while protecting a user's hands and fingernails.

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 pistol tool is formed of a unitary construction having a continuous side wall orthogonally oriented relative to a bottom wall, with the side wall having a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion arranged in a parallel relationship relative to an opposed side of a through-extending central bore. The second side wall includes a first bore whose axis is displaced relative to the second side wall and parallel relative to the central bore. A screw driver member projects from the first side wall portion for removal of pistol grips relative to a pistol member, wherein the second side wall bore is arranged for compression of a main spring portion of a pistol, with the central bore arranged for receiving a magazine follower button for depressing the magazine spring of an associated pistol magazine.

Abstract: An archery tool apparatus construction includes a support shank having a thread tap coaxially aligned, with the support shank mounted to a lower distal end thereof. A handle shank is mounted fixedly, orthogonally, and medially of itself to an upper distal end of the support shank. The invention is further arranged to include a squeeze bulb having a fluid reservoir therewithin to project fluid such as animal attractant through the handle shank into surrounding fluid absorbent sponge cylindrical grips.

Abstract: A combination tool comprising a one-piece thin elongated rigid normally flat blank applied with bends, apertures and incisions thereon, providing a body portion on one end in combination with a right angle extension to a straight oblique handle portion on the other end, the front end of said body portion formed with a reverse bend providing a terminal extended hook furnished with integral means to remove plastic lids, be receptive to a container handle and also perform as a hammer-head, the rear-end of said body portion provided with a right angled bend projected in the opposite direction of said terminal extended hook side and precedes an extension furnished with a bend to said oblique handle portion, the concave side of said body portion's rear-end right angled bend, when faced upward also forms a receptive hook for a container handle, said oblique handle portion furnished with a reverse bend to provide a terminal hook on the same side as said body portion's terminal extended hook, said terminal hook formed

Abstract: A gasket punch and method for forming a gasket hole. The gasket punch is a single piece having a spherical head and a handle whereby the punch may be used to form gasket holes of various sizes up to the spherical head diameter with the gasket material on the machine part or platen and without the necessity of first forming an error prone pattern in the gasket material. The handle may have a diameter which is less than the spherical head diameter whereby the handle may be easily held and manipulated and the amount of material of which the punch is composed may be minimized. In order to provide a suitably small handle diameter without unnecessarily reducing strength and toughness, the gasket punch is preferably composed of forged steel.

Abstract: A tool for unsnapping a snap fastener from and reattaching a snap fastener to a snap fastener base. The tool includes a wedge-shaped unsnapping end and a reattaching end having a recessed area for locating and pressing upon the head of a snap fastener. The unsnapping end includes a U-shaped slot having inclined interior walls. The unsnapping end is coated with a resilient, scratch-preventive plastic coating. The recessed area of the reattaching end is composed of a hard rubber. The tool may be composed of a plastic.

Abstract: A receptacle (74) in the shoe (12) of a circular saw (14) holds an accessory tool (10) which combines the functions of blade wrench and square. The base (18) of the L-shaped tool (10) is bent to provide an offset bearing surface (52) to facilitate its use as a square. The base (18) also includes a hexagonal wrench opening (46) sized to fit the saw blade retaining nut (48). An interrupted longitudinal groove (26) in the "upright" portion (16) of the L helps guide the tool (10) into the receptacle (74) and hold it there.

Abstract: A device in the form of a ring for wearing on a finger bears a variety of implements including a magnetic pick-up for engaging ferromagnetic objects. It may include other tools such as screwdriver blades, line cutters, prying claws, glass cutters and the like for convenience in having certain useful tools at hand when needed without encumbering the hands of the user. The tools are arranged in a line along the circumference of the device. Also described is a set of magnets arranged in a particular configuration and polarity to unlock a magnetic lock.

Abstract: A bicycle tool is provided with a main elongated body section defining oppositely-disposed front and rear flat surfaces, and a oppositely-disposed side edge surfaces. The lower or inner end of the main body section has projecting from the two side edges thereof a pair of concave gripping or mounting members, which together define a clamp-like element for directly mounting the tool to a rod or shaft of a bicycle frame, so that the tool is readily and continually available to the bicycle rider, when needed.

Abstract: A tool primarily for pulling stakes from concrete forms includes a relatively long lever arm and a bore for encircling a metal stake, oriented generally at right angles to the lever arm. In preferred embodiments, the bore has a relatively sharp edge and gripping teeth for positive gripping engagement against the rod to enable twisting of the stake and subsequent lifting of the stake. The tool also includes, in preferred embodiments, a protruding fulcrum end to allow prying the stake up using the stationary wooden form for engagement by the fulcrum point. A further preferred feature is a chisel edge on the fulcrum end, to enable the tool to be used for form stripping. The chisel end may further include an opening configured for nail pulling. Thus, in a preferred embodiment the tool can be used for nail removal from forms, for stake twisting and pulling, for stripping of forms from concrete and also for bending of reinforcing bar to a substantially accurate, consistent bend angle.

Abstract: This device is formed from a one piece length of wire and includes a pair of wire members forming a short handle which then inclines downwardly and spreads apart and extends parallel to the handle and then converges and inclines upwardly at the closed ended tip portion thereof. The closed ended tip is engaged through the button hole and over the button with the widest part spreading the button hole transversely thus enable the button to be pulled through easily whereupon the hole returns to its original elongated configuration and the device can be easily disengaged from the button. The stepped portion spaces the handle clear of the shirt surface for ease of manipulation and eliminates distortion of the neck portion of the shirt as it is used to engage the button through the button hole thereby eliminating strain on the button and preventing creasing from occurring.

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: A device in the form of a ring for wearing on a finger, a bracelet for wearing on a wrist or a necklace for wearing on the neck bears a magnetic pick-up for engaging ferromagnetic objects. It may include other tools such as screwdriver blades, line cutters, prying claws and the like for convenience in having certain useful tools at hand when needed without encumbering the hands of the user.

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 tool for extracting seated o-rings from a confining annular indentation having an elongated o-ring prying section coupled to a handle, the prying section including a curved terminal portion affixed to the handle, a recess formed between the curved terminal portion and the handle to deter interference between the tool and shoulder portions of the indentation during prying of the o-ring out of the indentation upon rocking of the handle.

Abstract: This invention is for a hand tool comprising a body or a shank having a first end and also a second end. The first end may be a curved end having a circular passageway. The curved end with the circular passageway can be positioned around the upper end of the valve housing so as to allow a wrench to be placed on the hexagonal cap or hexagonal nut to rotate the same. The second end is in the form of a finger and can be positioned between the valve housing and an upright pipe so as to be able to use a wrench for rotating a connecting between a pipe and the valve.

Abstract: A combination spark plug gapping tool which has the capability of opening or closing the spark plug gap on a variety of aircraft, industrial, or automotive spark plugs. The single tool may be used with side electrode designs containing up to three electrodes, including both stud and wire electrode types. Also included is a sight gauge hole for visual checks of the center electrode, and a pointed end for scraping carbon. One end of the tool contains an offset two-pronged slotted fork which is sized to reach around the center electrode to open the gap by raising two side electrodes at a time. When turned over, the two offset prongs reach around the electrode being set and bear against the inner plug wall, thereby permitting gap closure by pushing. A center slot on the edge of the tool is used to adjust side wire electrodes.