Double-ended Patents (Class 81/125.1)
  • Patent number: 6938523
    Abstract: A wrench having at least four square voids therein which will permit manipulation of the cover or cap of a port or clean out of a sewer system, as well as permitting manipulation of other fasteners having square protrusions thereon, as is common with plumbing devices. The wrench has four generally square apertures of varying sizes, descending from a relatively large aperture to a relatively small aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: George T. Farrey
  • Patent number: 6940417
    Abstract: A wrench with tension meters comprises a handle; two ends of the handles installed clamping portions for receiving respective screwing elements; a center of the handle of the conductor having a first groove; two ends of the first groove near clamping portions being formed with respective second grooves; two connection groove being installed between the first groove and the second grooves, respectively; each connection groove serving for communicating the first groove and a respective one of the two second grooves; an integrated device installed in the first groove; and two tension meters installed in the two second grooves, respectively. The conductors are metals or metal wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6895837
    Abstract: A wrench structure includes a wrench body having a handle portion. The handle portion is formed with a reinforcement portion having a first side formed with a first holding portion and a second side formed with a second holding portion. The first holding portion has a plane vertical to that of the second holding portion. Thus, the user's hand and the holding portion of the wrench body have a larger contact area, so that the holding portion of the wrench body can apply a larger force and torque to drive and rotate the workpiece, such as the nut or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6883404
    Abstract: A wrench includes a first handle provided with a first rotation seat, and a second handle provided with a second rotation seat rotatably mounted on the first rotation seat of the first handle. Thus, the first rotation seat of the first handle can be rotated relative to the second rotation seat of the second handle, so that the first handle has a driving face inclined with that of the second handle, thereby facilitating the user operating the first handle or the second handle to rotate the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6843154
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Publication number: 20040261585
    Abstract: A buoyant wrench is disclosed including a first engagement end having a first engagement region, a body positioned adjacent to the first engagement end, the body incorporating an indicator, and a second engagement end having a second engagement region, the second engagement end positioned adjacent to the body and opposite the first engagement end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Bradley Birns
  • Patent number: 6817270
    Abstract: A drumbar apparatus and method that allows one mechanic positioned at the frontside of a wheel on a trailer, truck, bus or any other vehicle that utilize Dayton Wheels™ or spoke wheels to hold a bolt head of a bolt located on the backside of the wheel to prevent said bolt from rotating while simultaneously removing or replacing a nut located on the frontside of the wheel that comprises a wrench end located at a second end portion of the drumbar apparatus used to hold a socket and wherein the socket is used to hold the bolt on the backside of the wheel, a handle located at first end portion of said wrench end, a middle section connecting the handle and the wrench end wherein the mechanic positioned at the frontside of the wheel holds the handle of the drumbar with his/her first hand and extends the drumbar apparatus through the axle housing of the wheel and holds the bolt located on the backside of the wheel with the socket and wherein the mechanic rotates the nut located on the frontside of the wheel on
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventors: David P. Tremblay, Karen A. Tremblay
  • Publication number: 20040206213
    Abstract: A wrench having a holding structure includes a handle having a mediate section formed with a distorted portion, and an anti-skid rubber jacket coated on the distorted portion of the handle to enhance the holding force on the wrench. Thus, the anti-skid rubber jacket coated on the distorted portion of the handle can enhance the holding force of the user's thumb, thereby preventing the user's thumb from slipping due to the grease attached on the surface of the wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6792833
    Abstract: A double-ended wrench is described comprising a first wrench head connected to one end of a nondetachable elongated handle and a second wrench head connected to the other end thereof. Each wrench head has an orifice formed for engagement with various fasteners, and each orifice has an imaginary central axis of wrench rotation. The first wrench head is positioned relative to the second wrench head whereas the axis of wrench rotation of the first wrench head is substantially perpendicular to the axis of wrench rotation of the second wrench head. The nondetachable elongated handle is formed comprising a first handle portion connecting to the first wrench head, and a second handle portion connecting to the second wrench head, and a third handle portion located between the first and second handle portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Proprietary Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • Patent number: 6779424
    Abstract: A tool for engaging a nut, the nut being configured for engaging an abuting surface and having at least one laterally-extending projection. The tool comprises a base and a plurality of upstanding axially projecting tangs extending from the base for alternatively engaging opposing sides of the laterally-extending projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Fred William Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040149089
    Abstract: A wrench with visually recognizable mechanism comprises a main body as a handle and wrench heads that are separately connected to two ends of the main body. The wrench heads are capable of tightening or loosening fastening parts with corresponding dimensions. The visually recognizable mechanisms are provided on the main body or the wrench heads, whose appearances assist in distinguishing classification and properties of the wrenches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: LEA WAY HAND TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tom Tuanmu
  • Publication number: 20040139827
    Abstract: A hand tool for accessing and stably applying torque to tighten or loosen one or more spark plugs from Chevy small-block, big-block, and LS-1 V8 engines without removing the adjacent exhaust headers is disclosed. The hand tool is provided with a tubular pass through socket having both ends open and a length shorter than the length of the spark plug extending from the engine cylinder head into which it is threaded, but longer than the extending base of the spark plug. The tubular pass through socket has an internal surface dimensioned to receive the base of the spark plug in secure engagement to prevent damage to the porcelain insulator of the spark plug as the wrench is fitted to the spark plug and when torque is applied, and a generally radially extending handle at a uniplanar angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the tubular pass through socket ranging from 50° to 130° and of sufficient length to apply torque ranging from approximately 10 lbs/ft to 30 lbs/ft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Michael Micklich
  • Patent number: 6748828
    Abstract: A tool for receiving adapters and sockets of various sizes. One embodiment includes a first receiving end having outer and inner cavities being substantially rectangular with the inner cavity having a smaller diameter than the outer cavity. A second extension end is positioned opposite the first receiving end and includes outer and inner extensions being substantially rectangular shaped with the outer extension having a smaller width than the inner extension. Another embodiment includes a first end having at least two receiving cavities axially aligned. A first receiving cavity is positioned proximate the first end and has a larger diameter than a second distal receiving cavity. A second end includes at least two receiving cavities axially aligned including a third receiving cavity positioned proximate the second end having a larger diameter than a fourth distal receiving cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Robert A. Bollinger
  • Patent number: 6742420
    Abstract: A fastener for mounting objects to a wall or to a floor. The fastener includes an anchor member having an elongate body with a shank portion having a spacer formed integrally with one end, a central longitudinal hole extending through the elongate body, and an internally thread section in the longitudinal hole near a second end of the shank. The shank further includes a deformable expansion region between the first end and the second end of the shank. The fastener further includes a mandrel configured to be received within the longitudinal hole of the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Ernest M. Aldama
  • Publication number: 20040089114
    Abstract: A handle shroud for use with a double-ended wrench having a twisted handle configuration is described. The handle shroud is formed to substantially cover at least a portion of the twisted handle of the double-ended wrench so as to improve user comfort and ergonomics. The handle shroud is further formed being at least partially hollow and comprising an elongated opening at each end thereof with each elongated opening having a predetermined direction of elongation. And, the direction of elongation of one opening is substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the other opening. In some preferred embodiments, the handle shroud is externally formed being substantially non-twisted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • Publication number: 20040035261
    Abstract: A double-ended wrench is described comprising a first wrench head connected to one end of an elongated handle and a second wrench head connected to the other end thereof. Each wrench head has an orifice formed for engagement with various fasteners, and each orifice has an imaginary central axis of wrench rotation. The first wrench head is positioned relative to the second wrench head whereas the axis of wrench rotation of the first wrench head is substantially perpendicular to the axis of wrench rotation of the second wrench head. The elongated handle is formed comprising a first handle portion connecting to the first wrench head, and a second handle portion connecting to the second wrench head, and a third handle portion located between the first and second handle portions. Each handle portion has a location at which there is a defined cross-sectional thickness when the wrench is viewed from an end view thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • Publication number: 20040025646
    Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes a shank having a first end with a fixed jaw and a movable jaw which is controlled by an adjusting member and movable relative to the fixed jaw. A recess is defined in at least one of two sides of a second end of the shank and an engaging member is rotatably received in the recess and teeth are defined in an inner periphery of the engaging member. A ratchet mechanism may be received in the shank and is cooperated with the engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Publication number: 20040020329
    Abstract: A socket wrench includes a socket element which is provided with a socket or engagement with a bolt or nut, and a hinge to act in combination with a handle and which forms a lever arm when tightening or loosening bolts or nuts. The handle is fitted at a first end thereof with a hinge half to act in combination with a socket element having a second hinge half. The handle is fitted at a second end thereof with a hinge and a socket element or other form of nut wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Tore Boman
  • Patent number: 6655239
    Abstract: A double-ended wrench is described having an elongated handle formed substantially nontwisted extending in a longitudinal direction, a first wrench head positioned at one end of the wrench and a second wrench head positioned at the other end thereof. Each wrench head has an orifice with an imaginary axis of wrench rotation. The first wrench head is positioned relative to the second wrench head whereas the axis of wrench rotation of the first wrench head is substantially perpendicular to the axis of wrench rotation of the second wrench head. The elongated handle comprises a first handle portion connecting to the first wrench head, and a second handle portion connecting to the second wrench head. Each handle portion has an elongated cross-sectional shape when viewed in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • Patent number: 6637299
    Abstract: An elongated wrench handle has a yoke at each end. A wrench head is pivotally mounted in each yoke, and each wrench head has two sets of wrenching surfaces. The wrench head can be rotated in its yoke to expose, in an outer operative position, either of the wrenching surfaces. The wrench head closely fits within the yoke so that a maximum torque can be transferred from the wrench handle to the selected wrenching surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Brian R. Steele
  • Publication number: 20030159547
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: 6588303
    Abstract: An anti-rotation device for a fastener, comprising: a first coupling for engaging a first fastener; a second coupling for engaging a feature located near the first fastener; and a flexible connection between the first and second couplings. The flexible connection limits rotation of the first coupling relative to the second coupling. The anti-rotation device could be part of a kit which also includes a holder. The holder comprises: a first opening for receiving the first coupling and a second opening for receiving the second coupling. The spacing between the first and second openings corresponds to the distance between the first and second fasteners. The anti-rotation device allows the operator to tighten or loosen a third fastener corresponding to said first fastener without manually engaging the first fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Leonard M. Walsh
  • Patent number: 6575059
    Abstract: An improved structure of the wrench is disclosed. The wrench relates generally to the end of the handle which is mounted with an open jaw module. The open jaw module has an end protrusion of the handle relatively provided with a smaller path of an insert lever, wherein and an open jaw is mounted. The end of the open jaw is formed into an insert recess of the inset lever. In accordance with the above mentioned specific structure design, the user will may change the size of the open jaw according to his/her size requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Lin-Lang Liu
  • Publication number: 20030066393
    Abstract: The present invention provides a double-ended wrench comprising a main body or cross-piece section having a first end and second end. Fastener-gripping ends are coupled to opposite ends of the main body at the first and second ends. Furthermore, the fastener-gripping ends contain sockets or drivers that are indexed or offset at an angle to each other allowing an operator to orient the wrench in order to more easily grip the fastener in an obstructed area. Therefore, by sequential application of the sockets to the fastener, the fastener maybe repeatedly rotated in the same direction while the wrench undergoes a swing with a limited arc. The size of the arc is dependent upon the geometry of the socket and the offset angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Mageson
  • Publication number: 20030041700
    Abstract: A close end wrench includes a shank and a close end in which an elongated hole is defined therethrough. A symmetric axis “S” passes through a middle position of the close end and intersects at a first point S1 and a second point S2 of an inner periphery of the elongated hole. A first inner surface and a second inner surface in the inner periphery of the elongated hole are formed and separated by the symmetric axis “S”. A first recess surface defined in the first inner surface and starts from the first point S1. A convex is connected to the first recess surface and a first protrusion surface is connected to the convex. A second recess surface is connected to the first protrusion surface and a second protrusion surface is connected to the second recess surface. The second protrusion surface is ended at the second point S2. The second inner surface is shaped as a mirror image of the first inner surface about the symmetric axis “S”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Ander Chen
  • Patent number: 6523440
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus to facilitate the installation and replacement of mechanical devices, particularly plumbing compression fittings such as an angle-stop valve. The wrench has a first member that includes an open-end wrench and associated jaw surface and a hollow handle extending therefrom. A second member also includes an open-end wrench and a handle extending therefrom, the handle of the second member being of a diameter small enough to slidably fit within the handle of the first member. The handles of the first and second members preferably including mating means so as to enable the temporary locking of the two members for use and or storage of the two-piece wrench apparatus. The handle of the second member further includes a lug extending therefrom and having a certain size and shape so as to allow the lug end of the wrench to engage an inner diameter of the angle-stop valve during its installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Ridge Teel Company
    Inventors: David F. Friedman, Harry C. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20020178873
    Abstract: A shank of a hand tool includes two opposite surfaces which are terminated at a rear end of the function end at each of two ends of the shank and two ridges extend from two sides of each of the two opposite surfaces of the shank. The two ridges start from the function end and end at the other function end. The ridges reinforce the structural strength of the shank and provide a larger friction between the hand of the user and the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Shih-Kuei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6460432
    Abstract: A tool for installing a first end of a bent tubular shower arm into a female threaded receiver is disclosed. The tool comprises a shaft having a diameter sized to fit within the shower arm through a second end thereof. The shaft is preferably bent at an angle which is generally complimentary to the angle of the bend in the shower arm. A first end of the shaft is shaped to engage the interior of the shower arm proximate the bend therein to prevent the tool from rotating relative to the shower arm. A second end of the shaft includes a fork having a pair of prongs separated by a gap sized and shaped to accept a stub out of water supply line extending outwardly from a wall. The prongs are used to push a compression fit adapter along the stub out and into an installed position adjacent the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Julian, Joseph P. Ismert
  • Patent number: 6450069
    Abstract: A multi-purpose wrench (10) used to open valves (V) on gas cylinders of various sizes. An elongate handle (12) has a ratchet formed at one end (12a). A socket (14) mounts on the ratchet and has a plurality of openings (20a,22a, 20b,22b) formed on opposite surfaces (18a, 18b) for engaging the stem of a valve (V3, V4) to open and close the valve. A disc (26) is attached to a ratchet (24) adjacent the other end of the handle to open gas cylinders of a different size. The disc includes a plurality of pins (28) which engage differently shaped wheels of valves (V1, V2) the wrench to open the valve when rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Sudhir R. Brahmbhatt
  • Patent number: 6446531
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for removing, re-inserting or inserting for the first time, sprinkler system risers into sprinkler system piping connector which connectors are located underground. The apparatus features an elongated tubular member having a pair of opposed slots from which wings or blades are urged upon impact of a threaded shaft disposed in the tubular member. The threaded shaft is moved downwardly to impact the blades by rotation of a handle attached to a threaded shaft. This downward movement of the shaft is carried out after the apparatus is inserted into a riser such that the wings can press upon the interior wall of the riser whereby continued threading rotation of the shaft translates the rotary motion to the riser such that the riser which has male threads, can threadedly engage a female threaded piping connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Louie V. Colombani
  • Publication number: 20020092384
    Abstract: Wrench having a grip with better strength, including: a grip at least one end of which is formed with a holding section for wrenching a nut, a bolt, etc.; a first plane face axially formed on the grip, the first plane face being substantially parallel to a wrenching plane face defined by the holding section; and two second plane faces formed on two sides of the first plane face along the axis of the grip. The second plane faces and the first plane face contain a large angle. The second plane faces are formed along entire length of the grip, whereby the grip has better strength and can be easily held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Hsieh Shih-Kuei
  • Patent number: 6418821
    Abstract: A socket tool for alternative use in combination with a screw driver or a conventional wrench. A socket body is formed so as to fit externally over a driver bit and is movable axially therealong and is detachable therefrom but is non-rotatable relative to the driver bit over its length. Socket portions are provided on opposite end portions of the socket body, with internal dimensions different from one another. Outer peripheries of the socket portions at both ends of the socket body are formed into regular polygonal shapes in cross section and serve as external drive engaging faces, to be engaged externally by the wrench. The outer peripheries of both the socket portions have external diameters different from one another. The socket tool is held alternatively on either the driver bit or the wrench, with one of the socket portions engaging the driver bit or wrench and the other socket portion projecting longitudinally away therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Sangadensetsukogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiko Yamakawa
  • Publication number: 20020088314
    Abstract: A radius wrench handle comprises a metal bar having an arcuate configuration. A wrench is adapted to be removably positioned on at least one end of the metal bar. The arcuate configuration of the handle permits the wrench to be utilized to tighten or loosen hard to reach bolts on water or sewer pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Myron Wambem
  • Publication number: 20020078799
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, including wrenches, to facilitate the installation and replacement of mechanical devices, particularly plumbing compression fittings such as angle-stop valves. The apparatus has a first member that includes an open-end wrench with three-jaw surfaces and a hollow handle extending therefrom. A second member also includes an open-box wrench and a handle extending therefrom, the handle of the second member being of a diameter small enough to slidably fit within the handle of the first member. The handles of the first and second members preferably including mating fasteners so as to enable the temporary locking of the two members for use and or storage of the two-pieces of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: David F. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20020062719
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus to facilitate the installation and replacement of mechanical devices, particularly plumbing compression fittings such as an angle-stop valve. The wrench has a first member that includes an open-end wrench and associated jaw surface and a hollow handle extending therefrom. A second member also includes an open-end wrench and a handle extending therefrom, the handle of the second member being of a diameter small enough to slidably fit within the handle of the first member. The handles of the first and second members preferably including mating means so as to enable the temporary locking of the two members for use and or storage of the two-piece wrench apparatus. The handle of the second member further includes a lug extending therefrom and having a certain size and shape so as to allow the lug end of the wrench to engage an inner diameter of the angle-stop valve during its installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: FRIEDMAN
    Inventors: David F. Friedman, Harry C. Friedman
  • Patent number: 6382055
    Abstract: A gas wrench and storage therefor including a wrench portion having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion has an angularly disposed slotted opening formed therein. The angularly disposed slotted opening is dimensioned for engaging a turn off valve of a gas meter. The second end portion has an aperture therethrough. A housing is positioned adjacent to the gas meter. The housing has a hook secured therein for positioning through the aperture of the second end portion of the wrench portion to support the wrench portion within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Donald Ross
  • Patent number: 6382054
    Abstract: A sidewinder wrench comprising a cylinder with a wall thickness having a polygonal outer surface providing flat surfaces with openings for various sized nuts. The cylinder can be grasped with one hand on one flat surface and the opposite flat surface can be placed over a mating nut and rotated to tighten or loosen the nut. The ends of the cylinder can also receive indented circular plates to provide a variety of openings for additional sized nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Norbert Kirk
  • Patent number: 6354176
    Abstract: A deep socket which has two ends, where each end is configured to engage a pair of different sized nuts. Preferably, one end of the deep socket is configured to engage either a ¾ inch or {fraction (13/16)} inch square nut, and the other end of the deep socket is configured to engage either a 1 inch or 1-and-⅛ inch square nut. Preferably, the deep socket is configured such that the deep socket can be used to turn a nut fully down on a threaded rod which extends up to eight inches including a nut on the threaded rod. Preferably, the socket includes a body that provides a bore that is configured to accept the threaded rod when the socket is used to turn the nut down on the threaded rod. Preferably, each end of the socket is configured to be engaged with a ¾ inch square adapter. Ideally, each end is configured to engage a spring pin locking mechanism which is provided on the adapter such that the socket tends to remain engaged with the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Greenlee Textron, Inc.
    Inventor: William F. Nordlin
  • Patent number: 6349624
    Abstract: The tool of the present invention comprises two handle/body members each pivotally coupled to a respective end of a generally straight, rigid stem. Each handle/body member is adapted to function as a handle when positioned transversely, preferably at 90 degrees, with respect to the stem or as a working head when the central longitudinal axis of a handle/body member is positioned generally along or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem. In the working end mode, each handle/body member is adapted to perform at least two tasks: riser removal and installation, and reconditioning threads or tapping, i.e., acting a typical screw tap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen A. Fahringer
  • Publication number: 20020011136
    Abstract: A composite box end wrench has a non-metallic body including a handle portion and at least one head portion which defines a fastener-receiving opening therethrough. The wrench includes strengthening and/or retaining structure which strengthens the head portion and can change the failure mode to confine wrench parts in the event of failure. In one embodiment each head portion has a fastener-engaging member insert molded therein along with a reinforcing plate which encircles the member and preferably extends slightly into the handle portion. The reinforcing structure could alternatively be a band extending the length of the wrench and encircling the fastener-engaging member (or members in a double-ended wrench). In a ratcheting version of the wrench the non-metallic body may be split lengthwise into two parts, each of which has reinforcing structure embedded therein, the fastener-engaging member being a ratchet gear which, along with an associated pawl, is disposed between the body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Eggert, Marco E. DeVecchis, Michael Q. Thompson, Stacy T. Spracklin
  • Patent number: 6314841
    Abstract: A hand tool includes an elongated substantially rigid body having generally opposite first and second ends. The first end has a first socket of a given width and depth formed longitudinally therein. A first slot extends longitudinally into the first end and across the first socket. The first slot has a width less than the width of the first socket. The second end has a second socket formed therein which also extends longitudinally. The first and second sockets can be of different widths and depths. This hand tool is useful on projects where a variety of fastener sizes and types are encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Larry K. Burk, Raymond S. Hodyniak, Jr., Michael R. Bloom
  • Patent number: 6305252
    Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having a head and having an enclosed peripheral wall formed in the head for forming an orifice in the head and for receiving a fastener to be driven by the head. The head includes a pair of opposite cusps extended inward of the orifice and each formed by a pair of inclined surfaces. One of the cusps and the opposite surface may be used to drive the fastener in an active or a reverse direction. The fastener may be rotated relative to the head when the fastener is disengaged from the cusps and the surfaces, without being disengaged from the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Shin Jong Hsu
  • Patent number: 6305249
    Abstract: A adjustable wrench comprised of a body, a pressing piece, a sliding block and a micro-adjustment applicable to bolts of various sizes since the sliding block for adjusting the spacing between the micro-adjustment and a first and a second planes respectively can be automatically restored to its original location by means of the bouncing force provided by a first flexible element, and such spacing can be inched by rotating the micro-adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Kuang Pin Wang
  • Patent number: 6298754
    Abstract: A wrench tool suitable for use by firefighting personnel. The tool has an elongated handle, and a spanner part at a first end of the handle. The spanner part has a projecting claw for operatively engaging a pin on the circumference of a pipe or a hose coupling ring to be rotated by the tool. A wrench part, at a second end of the tool handle opposite the first end, has jaws arranged for adjustable relative movement to grip an object to be turned by the tool. The range of movement of the jaws includes a position at which the jaws are set to receive and safely grip an outside levering tool for producing increased leverage when operating the spanner part of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Donald J. Brown
  • Patent number: 6295897
    Abstract: A hand tool comprising at least three variously-sized sockets for use with nuts and bolts on skateboards is described. The multi-socket hand tool comprises a rod having a first rod end and a second rod end; a first socket head mounted to the first rod end, the first socket head defining a first socket, wherein the angle between the longitudinal axis of the first socket and the longitudinal axis of the rod is between about 95° and about 135°; and second and third socket heads mounted to the second rod end, the second and third socket heads defining second and third sockets, respectively. The hand tool may, optionally, further include means for removing a bottle cap so that the tool can additionally function as a bottle opener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Tum Yeto, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod Swank, Matthew J. Barker, Joshua Z. Beagle
  • Patent number: 6289772
    Abstract: A speed wrench includes an open end having a through portion connected to a shank of the wrench and a first jaw and a second jaw respectively extend from the throat portion. The first jaw has a first flat surface defined in an inside thereof and the second jaw has a second flat surface defined in an inside thereof. A throat recess is defined in the throat portion ad a first recess is defined in the inside of the first jaw, and a second recess is defined in the inside of the second jaw. An end of a periphery defining the second recess is connected to the second flat surface and a 60-degree angle recess is connected between the other end of the periphery of the second recess and the throat recess. A first pushing side is connected between the first flat surface and an end of a periphery defining the first recess. A second pushing side is connected between an end of a periphery defining the throat recess and the other end of the periphery defining the first recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Pai Ying-Wen
  • Patent number: 6257103
    Abstract: A wrench assembly includes two arms pivoted at the middle by a connection device. The connection device includes a bolt extending through two cross-bores in the two arms and a stem is biased received in a recess in the bolt. A button connected to the stem and has a rod extending perpendicularly therefrom. The first arm has a hole and the second arm has a concavity which is in alignment with the hole. A block and a spring are received in the concavity. The rod extends through the hole and compresses the block. When the block is located between the first arm and the second arm, the two arms are not pivoted with each other. When the block is pushed into the concavity by pushing the button, the two arms can be pivoted about the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Hsiu-E Yu
  • Publication number: 20010001892
    Abstract: A method is provided for processing a handle tool. Raw material formed into the hand tool is firstly hardened by heat treatment. A surface of the hand tool is polished after hardening. A layer of metal is deposited on the surface of the polished hand tool to provide an anti-rust effect and/or anti-corrosion effect. A local area of the layer of metal deposition on the surface of the hand tool that is grasped during use is sanded to provide an anti-slide section. A numerical size area of the hand tool is covered by a local sanding mask before local sanding to thereby form a clear numerical size mark in the local area after local sanding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 6199456
    Abstract: A manually operable device for applying leverage to a tool or other object includes a double-ended elongated member having tube-like receptacles attached to the ends thereof. The receptacles have a plurality of openings formed therein for alternatively accommodating an object. One of the tubes is orthogonal to the primary axis of the elongated member and another is canted relative to the primary axis of the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Todd H. Hlady