Abstract: A split coupler, and methods of making and using such a split coupler, whereby the split coupler includes a first semi-cylindrical member, a second semi-cylindrical member, and an interlocking assembly configured to interlock the first and second semi-cylindrical members to form a substantially cylindrical coupler having a coupler inner surface which defines a throughbore. Additionally, the split coupler can include spiral threads coupled to the coupler inner surface. Furthermore, the split coupler can include a flange inwardly extending from the coupler inner surface.

Abstract: A wrench and nut combination, including: a wrench lug including: a wrench lug feature that substantially mates with a nut feature of a nut of a shock absorber during a first rotation of said nut, relative to external body threads on a body of the shock absorber, in a first direction, wherein the wrench lug feature and the nut feature release during a second rotation of said nut, relative to the external body threads, in a second direction, wherein at least one of the first rotation and the second rotation causes an adjustment to a compressive coil spring pre-load of a set of coil springs disposed in the shock absorber.

Abstract: A wrench and nut combination, including: a wrench lug including: a wrench lug feature that substantially mates with a nut feature of a nut of a shock absorber during a first rotation of said nut, relative to external body threads on a body of the shock absorber, in a first direction, wherein the wrench lug feature and the nut feature release during a second rotation of said nut, relative to the external body threads, in a second direction, wherein at least one of the first rotation and the second rotation causes an adjustment to a compressive coil spring pre-load of a set of coil springs disposed in the shock absorber.

Abstract: A one-way nut fastener includes a head portion having a first head portion provided with an opening and a second head portion and a handle portion connected to the head portion. When the head portion is rotated in a first direction, the head portion rotates along with a nut, which is installed on a pipe line and disposed in the opening, in the first direction. When the head portion is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second head portion may be bent in the second direction at an angle from the first head portion.

Abstract: Flanges become stuck upon large pipes. This invention is a flange tightening tool in combination with a wrench, or other handled tool, having a fixed jaw integral with a handle and a movable jaw. The invention provides pins connected to each of the fixed jaw and the movable jaw. The pins extend mutually parallel and from the same side of both jaws. The pins generally have a round cylindrical shape with a diameter compatible to a flange aperture. The pins have a connection to the wrench utilizing a threaded tip that engages a cooperating threaded hole in each jaw. The pins are provided in various diameters, often in kit form. One pin may be longer than the other pins and both pins have left hand threading.

Abstract: A device for assembling and disassembling an oil filter tank has a clamp module, a base plate, two elbow plates, two restricting elements, and a rotating base. The clamp module has a pair of clamp plates. Each clamp plate has a slipping portion, and the slipping portion has a restricting hole. The base plate is mounted on the clamp plates. The elbow plates are pivotally mounted on the slipping portions respectively. The restricting elements are inserted slidably in the restricting holes respectively and are fixed on the base plate. The rotating base is pivotally mounted on the elbow plates and has an adapter. When the clamp plates are separated from each other, the restricting elements can ensure that the clamp plates move parallelly, such that stability and strength of the device can be enhanced.

Abstract: A jaw movement mechanism for surgical tools has improved mechanical efficiency and other advantages. The jaw movement mechanism controls the orientation and position of a movable jaw relative to a fixed jaw through a range of movement of the movable jaw. The jaws maintain a parallel orientation throughout a portion of the range of movement of the movable jaw. The jaws maintain an angular relationship throughout a portion of the range of movement of the movable jaw.

Abstract: A hand operated gripping tool includes a first jaw fixedly connected with a first jaw handle, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw such that the first and second jaws cooperably define a variable size space therebetween for receiving a part to be gripped, a second jaw handle pivotally connected with the second jaw for moving the second jaw relative to the first jaw, a link system pivotally connected to the second jaw handle and having a guided portion selectively engageable with a plurality of guide portions provided on the first jaw handle. The guided portion being engageable with a first of the guide portions to define a first range of movement of the second jaw towards the first jaw and a second of the guide portions to define a second range of movement of the second jaw towards the first jaw.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a dismantlable medical forceps system having a first grip having a movable grip part, a first force transmission element designed to transmit a first maximum force has a first connection element. A second force transmission element is designed to transmit a second maximum force greater than the first maximum force, the second force transmission element has a second connection element. The first grip has a coupling device for selectively force-fitting to the first or second connection elements of the first or second force transmission elements to the movable grip part. The first connection element has a first cross-section. The second connection element has a second cross-section different from the first cross-section. The coupling device has a first seat designed for a force-fit connection to the first connection element and a second seat designed for a force-fit connection to the second connection element.

Abstract: An adjustable spanner includes a head containing a fixed jaw and a movable jaw; a slide is disposed at bottom of the fixed jaw, and an accommodation trough is disposed in the head; the movable jaw contains an insertion edge corresponding to the slide and tapered surface is disposed on bottom of the insertion edge; a locating member disposed in the accommodation trough of the head with an incline disposed on top of the locating member to contact the tapered surface of the insertion edge on the slide; and the movable jaw is secured at any location on the slide of the head by having both of the tapered surface of the movable jaw and the incline of the locating member to hold against each other.

Abstract: A pretensioning tool is provided for an eccentric tensioning device, which is used for tensioning a power-transmission element constructed, for example, as a flat or toothed belt in a power-transmission drive. The tensioning tool has an engagement structure that can be coupled so that it is locked in rotation with a working eccentric from a front region facing away from the flange side of the eccentric tensioning device and a decoupling structure for implementing an axial displacement of the working eccentric relative to the bearing journal. In this way, it is possible to turn back the working eccentric by hand and with moderate hand forces against the tensioning moment applied by the torsion spring of the tensioning device into a mounting position and to secure the working eccentric in this mounting position through axial decoupling of this eccentric relative to a base plate device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second coupling devices each having a lever end, a gripping end, and an elongated slot: an axle disposed within the elongated slot of each coupling device where the coupling devices may pivot relative to each other about the axle: a threaded shaft operatively attached to both a bushing pivotally disposed at the first coupling device lever end and a threaded seat pivotally disposed at the second coupling device lever end and configured to advance the lever ends toward each other as the threaded shaft is rotated in a first direction; and a pair of latches rotatably attached to a respective gripping end of a respective coupling device, each latch having a distal toe plate configured to engage a circumference of one of a pair of washers, the apparatus configured to tighten or loosen the pair of washers by imparting opposite rotational forces to the washers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for screwing a piston onto the piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder, in particular of a hydraulic cylinder with a piston diameter of more than 200 mm, comprising a first tool element with connecting elements for releasable connection with the piston and a second tool element with connecting elements for releasable connection with the piston rod, which is rotatable with respect to the first tool element, wherein the torque necessary for screwing together piston and piston rod can be applied onto the piston and the piston rod via the connecting elements by rotating the first tool element against the second tool element.

Abstract: A fast adjustable spanner comprises a body of which an action side is provided with a protruding stationary jaw of which a bottom is formed with a glide path communicating with an accommodation slot provided in the body; a movable jaw provided with a sheath fringe corresponding to the glide path on which the adjustable jaw may transversally move, a tooth portion being provided at a bottom of the sheath fringe; a working part provided in the accommodation slot to lengthways move, a protruding joint portion being above the working part and having a screw; at least one elastic part between the working part and the accommodation slot, supporting the working part for wedging the screw to the tooth portion of adjustable jaw; thus, when being compressed with an external force, the elastic part is separate from the tooth portion of adjustable jaw for fast adjusting the movable jaw.

Abstract: A wrench with the property of applying two opposing forces to a pair of spiral washers. The basic design for the wrench can be used to tighten or loosen the pair of spiral washers in a controlled, repeatable manner.

Abstract: An adjustable spanner wrench for various spanner head work piece having different size holes where various spanner driver element are able to be stored on the arms of the wrench itself, instead of being stored somewhere else in a separate container where they can be easily lost or misplaced.

Abstract: A movable jaw holding device includes a handle having a fixed jaw member holding a first rod member. A movable jaw member is pivoted to the handle by a pivot and holds a second rod member. A C-shaped retainer fastened to the shank of the pivot secures to secures the pivot to the handle and the movable jaw member. A spring member mounted on the pivot and stopped between the fixed jaw member and the movable jaw member is well protected by the head of the pivot and a cushion ring at one end of the pivot.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench for vehicle service includes a main shaft, a actuated shaft pivotally connected to the main shaft and a controlling unit pivotally mounted on the main shaft for selectively braking the actuated shaft. The main shaft includes a first end having a grip sleeved thereon and a second end having a first hook formed thereon and a first stub extending therefrom. The actuated shaft includes a first end pivotally mounted on the main shaft, and a second end having a second hook formed thereon and a second stub extending therefrom. The first and second hooks are provided to engaged to two stubs extending from a workpiece for detaching/mounting the workpiece. The first and second stubs are inserted into two holes in the workpiece for detaching/mounting the workpiece. The controlling unit controls an angle between the main shaft and the actuated shaft.

Abstract: The cam gear holding and turning wrench includes first and second arms which are slidably attached one to the other and which include angled extensions that have transverse rods projecting therefrom so that the spacing of the rods may be adjusted while maintaining the region between the extensions accessible.

Abstract: A multiple component wrench is adapted for use to attach and disconnect fire hose and hydrant coupling using this singular tool in lieu of several tools currently used by firefighters. The wrench has a sliding portion and a receiver portion presented as one tool, yet allowing multiple wrenches adapted for use on Storz and spanner hose couplings, rocker lug couplings, water meter shutoff valves, gas cock valves, pentagonal nuts and square nuts, and includes a multiple ratchet mechanism with multiple removable ratchets adapted to a variety of different nuts encountered on the multiple hydrants installed in various municipalities. The wrench is also extendable to provide additional leverage during use, the wrench further capable of separation forming two independent wrenches.

Abstract: A combination tool for assembling and dismantling a lock nut includes a middle column, two clamping blocks, a guide rod, and two links. Thus, the two clamping blocks, the two links and the middle column are interconnected with each other and are moved in concert with each other, so that the distance between the two clamping blocks can be adjusted rapidly and arbitrarily, thereby facilitating the user operating the combination tool.

Abstract: A marine or aviation tool for moving and replacing a marine or aviation cover having a pair of spaced holes as a pair of pins which are adjustable to be aligned with the holes. The pins extend from head having socket therein for receiving either extender which cooperates with ratchet wrench handle or another extender which cooperates with a screw gun drill so that one has the option of rotating the head directly as a key or operating the head remotely. The head includes a VELCRO® patch for coupling with a mating VELCRO® patch on the cover so that after the cover is removed it remains attached to the head will not fall overboard due to broken chain.

Abstract: A hook screw driver includes a first body and a second body. An end of the first body is connected to an end of the second body. The other end of the first body and the other end of the second body are movable between an open position and a closed position for clamping a hook screw. The hook screw driver includes a tool-coupling portion for coupling with an end of a tool for tightening/loosening fasteners.

Abstract: A tool for rotating a cutting head relative to a shaft includes a pair of identical L-shaped shanks. Each shank includes first and second parts oriented transversely to one another, with a shoulder projecting from the first part into a corner formed by the first and second parts. A free end of each first part includes a through-hole receiving the second part of the other shank, wherein the shoulders face one another in order to be able to grip a cutting head. Each second part is slidable in its respective through-hole to enable the distance between the shoulders to be adjusted to accommodate different-size cutting heads.

Abstract: A Y-wrench is provided for a wheel with several spokes. The Y-wrench includes a handle, a first prong extending from the handle, a second prong pivotally connected with the handle, a first rod connected with the first prong and a second rod connected with the second prong. In operation, the first rod is engaged with one of the spokes and the second rod is engaged with another one of the spokes. Thus, the wheel is kept in position with the Y-wrench. A spring may be provided between the first prong and the second prong.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a handle, a ratchet wheel, a plurality of adjusting blocks, and an adjusting shaft. The adjusting shaft is rotatably mounted in the working space of the ratchet wheel and has a toothed disk meshing with the outer thread of each of the adjusting blocks, so that each of the adjusting blocks is rotated by rotation of the adjusting shaft to move into the working space of the ratchet wheel so as to adjust the working size of the working space of the ratchet wheel. Thus, the ratchet wrench can be used to operate workpieces of different sizes and specifications.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a tool for adjusting a hinge. The tool comprises a head having a first jaw portion and an opposite-facing second jaw portion. The first jaw portion and the second jaw portion define an opening which has the same shape as a cross-section of the knuckles of the hinge. The apparatus further comprises a handle attached to the head. Because the tool engages the knuckles of the hinge at the back of the knuckles, there is no unsightly scratching of the hinge. A method of use of the tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: A radiator cap tool for removing a radiator cap comprising a base member that has at least two axially aligned rectangular apertures. A socket drive is disposed on one side to receive the drive portion of a socket handle. Two detents are disposed in the apertures extending orthogonally from the base member to form a gap on the side of the base member opposite the socket drive member. The detents are adjustable to vary the gap between the detents for use on various sized caps.

Abstract: A hook screw driver includes a first body and a second body. An end of the first body is connected to an end of the second body. The other end of the first body and the other end of the second body are movable between an open position and a closed position for together clamping a hook screw. The hook screw driver includes a tool-coupling portion for coupling with an end of a tool for tightening/loosening fasteners.

Abstract: A radiator cap tool for removing a radiator cap comprising a base member that has at least two axially aligned rectangular apertures. A socket drive is disposed on one side to receive the drive portion of a socket handle. Two detents are disposed in the apertures extending orthogonally from the base member to form a gap on the side of the base member opposite the socket drive member. The detents are adjustable to vary the gap between the detents for use on various sized caps.

Abstract: An adjustable spanner wrench (10) includes a body portion (12) and a handle (14) connected to the body portion. The spanner wrench (10) also includes a fixed drive pin (40) fixedly connected to the body portion (12) and a movable drive pin (42) connected to the body portion. The movable drive pin (42) is slidable relative to the body portion (12) in a first linear direction (80) away from the fixed drive (40) pin and in an opposite second linear direction (82) towards the fixed drive pin. The spanner wrench (10) also includes a biasing member (54) that biases the movable drive pin (42) in the first linear direction (80) away from the fixed drive pin (40).

Abstract: A screwing tool has a handle and a clamping hoop, which is mounted pivotably on the handle at one end and is bent in the form of a partial circle at its other end, which is remote from the handle. A stop for the clamping hoop is secured on the handle on the concave side of the clamping hoop. A return device on the handle presses the clamping hoop against the stop. An actuating member is held by the handle and the free end of which lies opposite to and at a distance from the concave side of that end of the clamping hoop which is bent in the form of a partial circle.