Abstract: A tool including a buffer structure adapted to prevent shocks includes a tool head, a first shaft structure, and a second shaft structure. The tool head has a first connection receiving a pivot. The first shaft structure includes a slide. The second shaft structure is disposed on the slide and links with the tool head. The second shaft structure is movable on the slide such that the tool head is moved toward and away from the first shaft structure. The second shaft structure has a second connection receiving the pivot. The tool head is pivotal with respect to the second shaft structure. Further, a resilient member is disposed between the first and the second shaft structures. The second shaft structure is biased by the resilient member.

Abstract: A tool including a buffer structure adapted to prevent shocks includes a tool head, a first shaft structure, and a second shaft structure. The tool head has a first connecting portion. The second shaft structure is attached to the slide and links with the tool head. The second shaft structure is movable with respect to the first shaft structure such that the tool head is moved toward and away from the first shaft structure. The second shaft structure has a second connecting portion receiving the pivot. The tool head is pivotal with respect to the second shaft structure. Further, a resilient member is disposed between the first and the second shaft structures. The second shaft structure is biased by the resilient member.

Abstract: A dead blow slide hammer body with a through bore that receives and slides on a shaft. The hammer body includes one-or-more internal longitudinal cavities, lateral to the through bore, filled with a dampening material. When the hammer body sliding on the shaft strikes a slide stop, the dampening material creates a “dead blow” effect, increasing the duration of impact, while insulating a user from the shock.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for opening locks, designed for use in a lock equipped with a cylinder, rotor, and inlet channel for an opening key, comprising the following steps: a. Positioning and pre-insertion into the inlet channel of a tool having a geometry which is compatible with the opening key, and said positioning being up to only one region of said tool corresponding to the tip thereof, and in a manner initially similar to inserting the same opening key into said inlet channel. b. Pressing by means of an impingement gun on the same tool in the inlet channel, after the positioning thereof. c. Penetration of said tool in the inlet channel as a consequence of the previous pressing, and interlocking in the inlet channel, occupying a space similar to the corresponding opening key. d. Breaking the cylinder and/or rotor as a consequence of the previous penetration and interlocking. e. Opening of the lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable mains-power electrical connector. The connector includes a connector body for receiving cables and fasteners. One or more protectors are located within the body to protect the received cables when the fasteners engage with the protectors to fasten the cables within the body. The connector also includes relieving means for relieving the cables of the protectors when releasing the fasteners to remove the cables. Advantageously, the connector may be re-used when the fasteners engage with the protectors to fasten new cables received within the body.

Abstract: An electric tool adapted to perform tightening operations where torque is delivered in pulses to tighten a screw joint. The electric tool including an electric motor drivingly connected to an output shaft. A processor and a memory storing software instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the electrical tool, retrieve a first power level parameter p1 indicating a first power level to be used for torque pulses up to a torque threshold. And retrieve a second power level parameter p2 indicating a second power level to be used for torque pulses above the torque threshold. Then control the speed of the electric motor, so that the electric tool provide torque pulses on the output shaft with the first power level p1 until the torque threshold is reached. And control the speed of the electric motor, so that the electric tool provide torque pulses on the output shaft with the second power level p2.

Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a fastener while measuring displacement of the fastener relative to a female threaded member may include a driver extension having an interior channel aligned along the extension's central cylindrical axis, open to a socket driver at an output end of the driver. The apparatus may further include a measurement probe in the interior channel, coupled to a measurement indicator on an exterior of the extension by a coupling that moves the measurement indicator in proportion to movement of the measurement probe and a measurement gauge coupled to an exterior of the driver extension that gauges displacement of the measurement indicator. A method for using the apparatus includes driving a female threaded member along a threaded rod by the driver extension while holding the measurement probe against an end of a bolt, screw, or other threaded fastener of which the threaded rod forms a part and while reading the measurement gauge.

Abstract: A slide hammer tool including a shaft having first and second opposing ends, a handle slidably coupled to the shaft, and a slide hammer weight assembly removable coupled to the handle via threaded fasteners. The slide hammer weight assembly including a number of slide hammer weights coupled together.

Abstract: A vehicle O2 sensor wrench attachment is made integral with a safety latch for an air hammer rod. The safety latch comprises a jaw assembly that has a swivel tooth that is manually moved from an open position to allow insertion of the air hammer rod into the mouth. For a working mode using the air hammer to hit the jaw assembly, the tooth is moved to a locked mode. A ball and spring assembly ensures the air hammer rod, having a transverse rod, stays in the locked mode during operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide sleeve for a machine tool for the automated placement of stripping claws, wherein a receiving slot (2) is provided at one end and a solid material base (4) is provided at the other end, and wherein a machine-tool stop (3) is positioned between the receiving slot (2) and the solid material base (4). The guide sleeve is characterised in that the receiving slot (2) is an elongate hole.

Abstract: An electric hammer has a housing having a nozzle portion, a motor and a transmission mechanism arranged in the housing, a striking device, coupled to the motor and transmission mechanism, for moving in a reciprocating manner in the nozzle portion, and a clamping device mounted to the nozzle portion and at least partially extending out of the nozzle portion. The clamping device includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve arranged in the outer sleeve, and at least two clamping members arranged on the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve has a first position and a second position with respect to the outer sleeve and the distance between the two clamping members in the first position is less than the distance between the two clamping members in the second position to thereby allow a nail to be released halfway, i.e., when partially struck into a workpiece, in a simple manner.

Abstract: An impact driver includes a sleeve, a striking unit and a chuck. The sleeve includes a bore with an open end and a polygonal section near the open end. The striking unit can strike a bit partially inserted in the sleeve through the open end. The chuck includes a ring, a tube, a spring and a ball. The tube includes a polygonal section movably inserted in the polygonal section of the bore of the sleeve, a circular section extended through the ring, an annular rib formed thereon, a polygonal bore for receiving the bit, and at least one aperture in communication with the polygonal bore. The spring is compressed between the annular rib and the sleeve. The ball includes a portion placed in the aperture and another portion movable into the polygonal bore.

Abstract: A method of feeding a stud to a joining head including a stud shank clamp and operable to join the stud to a workpiece, and wherein the method of feeding the stud comprises the steps of providing a stud holding device including a securing sleeve and a plurality of collet arms; feeding the stud into the stud holding device to a first position wherein the flange is arranged above the free end of the plurality of arms and below the securing sleeve; and securing the stud in the first position by engaging the securing sleeve behind the flange.

Abstract: A modular impactor head includes a load transfer member, a base, and a locking assembly. The base defines a space sized and configured to receive the load transfer member therein and to constrain movement of the load transfer member relative to the base in a plurality of directions. The locking assembly is sized and configured to constrain movement of the load transfer member with respect to the base in at least one direction such that the load transfer member is fixed to the base.

Abstract: There is provided a device for the delivery of surgical fasteners. The device improves the penetration of the fasteners and reduces the effort required for a surgeon to hold opposing pressure in order to deploy the fastener. The device comprises a lever in mechanical cooperation with a resilient element for storing energy; a drive mechanism which cooperates with at least one surgical fastener; and a release mechanism for rapidly releasing stored energy from the resilient element to the drive mechanism. In certain embodiments, at least partial depression of the lever stores energy in the resilient element while release of the lever from the at least partial depressed position does not release the stored energy from the resilient element. Additionally, the drive mechanism converts stored energy from the resilient element upon activation of the release mechanism to deliver the at least one surgical fastener.

Abstract: A power tool assembly includes an anvil having an accessory receiving end portion that defines a detent bore. A detent is positioned in the detent bore and movable between a retracted position and an extended position in the detent bore. A biasing member is configured to urge the detent toward the extended position. The detent includes an upper detent portion having a trailing abutment surface, a trailing top surface portion, and a leading top surface portion. When the detent is positioned in the extended position, the trailing abutment surface and the trailing top surface portion are located outside of the detent bore, and the leading top surface portion is located within the detent bore. When the detent is positioned in the retracted position, the trailing abutment surface is located within the detent bore, and the leading top surface portion is located within the detent bore.

Abstract: An impact driver includes a sleeve, a striking unit and a chuck. The sleeve includes a bore with an open end and a polygonal section near the open end. The striking unit can strike a bit partially inserted in the sleeve through the open end. The chuck includes a ring, a tube, a spring and a ball. The tube includes a polygonal section movably inserted in the polygonal section of the bore of the sleeve, a circular section extended through the ring, an annular rib formed thereon, a polygonal bore for receiving the bit, and at least one aperture in communication with the polygonal bore. The spring is compressed between the annular rib and the sleeve. The ball includes a portion placed in the aperture and another portion movable into the polygonal bore.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing a fastener from a component, the fastener comprising an end portion exposed from the component, the end portion having a threaded section, the method comprising the following steps; providing a cap with a threaded opening, screwing the threaded opening of the cap onto the threaded section of the exposed end portion of the fastener, and securing a percussive tool to the cap, such that repeated impacts from the percussive tool are directed onto the exposed end portion of the fastener. The present invention also provides a cap for use in removing a fastener from a component, the cap comprising a threaded opening for screwing onto a threaded section of an exposed end portion of the fastener, and an attachment portion for securing a percussive tool to the cap.

Abstract: An anchor installation tool has an elongated driving member with a body portion and a head portion. A retaining mechanism retains the anchor installation to the drill bit. The mechanism has a housing on the body portion with a pair of bias lugs that project through the body portion to contact the drill bit. An anchor guide slides on the body and head portion and has a holding member to hold an anchor. The anchor is held in the anchor guide and a drill bit is inserted into the driving member. Axial movement of the drill bit is transferred into axial movement of the driving member. The movement strikes the anchor and ejects the anchor from the anchor guide into a surface.

Abstract: An electric hammer includes a striking device having a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping element, a sliding element, a first biasing device and a second biasing device. The sliding element is provided with a guide portion in which the clamping element is slidable between a first position where the clamping element is closed and a second position where the clamping element is opened. The biasing force generated by the first biasing device is smaller than that of the second biasing device when the clamping element is in the opened position.

Abstract: An adapter encircles and locks around nut members of pipe unions or nuts made up on fasteners, and engages the nut member in locking contact. The adapter has strike surfaces which allow the nut member to be tightened or loosened by a hammering means, such as a hammer, mallet or sledge hammer. Thus, in the case of a pipe union, the device temporarily converts a nut union to a hammer union. The apparatus is configured to facilitate attachment of the device in tight situations, such as attaching the device to the nut member of a pipe union on a piping manifold having closely spaced parallel pipelines.

Abstract: A buckle release tool includes a housing element having a convex back surface ergonomically sized to conform to a human hand and a tool element. The housing element includes a rounded perimeter surface having several shallow slots. A tool element dome is provided on the front surface. The tool element dome includes a soft plastic tip surface. A seat belt cutter and a window hammer are housed in an embodiment of buckle release tool. A separate, storage element for the buckle release tool is provided.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a stud, which includes a radially projecting flange in a securing position, comprises a collet component including a hollow tubular insertion section defining an insertion axis, and a clamping section operable to exert a radially inwardly directed clamping force for clamping the stud. A securing device is arranged on the insertion section and includes a securing sleeve formed of plurality of separate securing-sleeve sections that are radially movable relative to one another. A clearance space is defined between a bottom end of the securing-sleeve sections and a top end of the clamping section, and the clearance space is operable for holding a flange of a stud in the securing position.

Abstract: A slide hammer may be provided. The slide hammer may include: a body defining a through hole and a first attaching surface; an auxiliary weight having a second attaching surface configured to attach to the body at the first attaching surface, the auxiliary weight having a through hole located to align with the through hole in the body when the auxiliary weight is attached to the body; and a shaft located in the through holes in the body and auxiliary weight. A method of constructing a slide hammer is provided.

Abstract: A device comprises a frame, a plurality of fingers, and an integrated slide hammer to drive a coupler onto a first pipe. The device may drive the coupler backwards onto a second pipe. The device may position the coupler for fusion without having to remove the device for the backward driving of the coupler. The device may be used above ground or in a trench.

Abstract: A screw driving machine includes a bit that is movable to strike a screw against a workpiece and rotatable to rotate the screw to the workpiece, a combustion-type power mechanism including a spark plug that ignites combustible gas filled in a combustion chamber to apply striking force to cause the bit to strike the screw, a motor that generates a rotative force when supplied with electric force, and a power transmission mechanism that transmits the rotative force generated at the motor to the bit to cause the bit to rotate.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for installing a rolling element into, and removing the rolling element out of, a rolling-element bearing cage. The tool has a gripping element including a clampable jaw disposed on a base. The clampable jaw includes at least two interacting parts. At least one first screw is screwed into a first threaded bore defined in the base. The at least one first screw can be tightened to clamp together the at least two interacting parts of the jaw. A first end of the rod is attached to the base. An impact weight is coupled to the rod and is displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the rod. Further, a stop is fixedly disposed on the rod at a location spaced from the gripping element. The stop is designed to be struck by the impact weight.

Abstract: A pin tool assembly for forcibly removing a first type of retaining pin from digging teeth arranged in side-by-side relation across a forward edge of a digging implement. The pin tool assembly includes a tool defining a blind recess laterally disposed to one side of the tool. The tool assembly further includes an elongated extractor pin having an enlarged head portion and a shank portion extending from the head portion. Cooperating instrumentalities maintain and position the extractor pin relative the tool such that, when a force is applied to the tool, the free end of the shank portion of the pin engages with and forcibly extracts the retaining pin from the digging tooth. Preferably, the tool further defines a plurality of openings for snugly accommodating a series of retaining pins therein.

Abstract: A compact one touch pneumatic wrench includes a cylinder having an improved air passage to achieve one touch function and a housing mad of engineering plastic material. Compared to a conventional pneumatic wrench which needs one hand to hold the handle and the other hand to operate the clockwise/counterclockwise rotation of the motor, the present invention improves the air passage of the cylinder to provide a simple and convenient operation with only one hand, providing a convenient operation and enhancing the work efficiency.

Abstract: An impact driver includes an outer sleeve, an inner core, at least one first pin, a moving mechanism, and a shank. The inner core is telescopically and rotatably received in the outer sleeve. The inner core has at least one first helix groove therein. The first pin slidably protrudes from the inner surface of the outer sleeve. The moving mechanism can move the first pin to fit the first helix groove. The shank is connected to the inner core.

Abstract: A tool for the installation of wood flooring, or any other flooring that has a tongue and grove design, and where space is limited for the use of larger tools. A Slide Hammer Pull Bar has a lower and upper section designed in such a manner that will not damage flooring boards when it is used to tap the boards into place. The invention includes a base lower section that has a sliding track, and a weighted hammer upper section, movable along the slide base track of the lower section. With a lower vertical extension in contact with a board, the hammer is moved into contact with the solid end of the lower section in a vigorous manner to drive the board into place. The invention is designed and configured so as to allow the unit to be positioned in tight spaces between the boards and any surrounding walls.

Abstract: A hand tool for carrying out at least the screwing/unscrewing and/or percussion operations for boring, marking or punching, in particular on assembling means such as screws, bolts or pins. The hand tool includes at least one body attached to a handle. A tool-carrier rod is provided for carrying an impression corresponding to the operation to be carried out. An integrated means is provided for imparting an axial percussion in the direction of the tool-carrier rod. According to the invention, a shock rod is provided inside the tool-carrier rod and is capable of longitudinal movement for directly imparting the percussion force to the impression.

Abstract: An auto hammer having a housing, a grip portion and a striking device. The striking device includes a striking rod for striking a nail or other element using a straight reciprocating motion. The striking device has an associated clamping mechanism for clamping the nail or other element. The clamping mechanism has a driving portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are moved between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the element is held between the first and second clamping portions. A first slot and a second slot are arranged on the first and second clamping portions respectively. The driving portion is arranged in both the first and second slots and moves along the first and second slots.

Abstract: The root wacker tool is a manually operated hand tool that includes a shaft of which mounted thereon is a hammer cap for imparting a force into a blade located about an opposite end of the shaft, which is useful in the cutting of roots or stumps located within compacted soil. The slide hammer has a mushroom shape to form a finger guard, and can be disengaged from the shaft to connect to a handle accessory to form a sledge hammer. The handle accessory can be connected to the shaft for use as a root whacker tool or attached to the blade to form an ax. An accessory saw can be stored within the shaft when not in use, and can be attached to the handle accessory for use as a saw. The shaft is aligned above the desired cutting surface via a slide hammer that slides vertically about the shaft, and a footplate, which secures the blade with respect to the shaft.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a pair of shaft portions each comprising a handle slidably coupled to a base. Each handle includes a first impact surface and each base includes a second impact surface. The handles are slidable relative to the bases such that the first impact surfaces of the handles impact the second impact surfaces of respective bases. The apparatus also includes a pair of blades each coupled to the base of a respective one of the shaft portions to form respective halves of the apparatus. Further, the apparatus includes a pivot connection that pivotally couples the halves together at a location between the bases and blades of the respective halves such that movement of the handles away from each other moves the blades toward each other, and movement of the handles toward each other moves the blades away from each other.

Abstract: A tool for aligning a wind turbine tower fastener includes a shaft having a first end and a second end. A first stop is disposed on the shaft proximate a first end of the shaft and a second stop is disposed on the shaft between the first end and the second end. The tool also includes a ram reciprocally movable about the shaft between the first stop and the second stop for applying a force to the first stop and the second stop respectively. The tool further includes a fastener engaging structure disposed proximate the second end for engaging at least a portion of a fastener and transferring the force applied by the ram to at least one of the first stop and the second stop effective to urge movement of the fastener responsive to the force for aiding alignment of the fastener.

Abstract: A multipurpose rescue tool comprising a unitary metallic sheet member of a uniform diameter having an L-shaped hook portion, a grip portion with U-shaped finger guard, and a flared base portion. The head of the hook portion has pivot notches formed within the peripheral edge, a first end tapered to an acute tip, and a second end comprising a spanner wrench opening. The base portion includes opposed V-shaped flanges for improved grip and a gas valve shut-off aperture. Balanced weight distribution, size and overall tool weight render it capable of storage and transport within a responder's turnouts for efficient use regardless of hand size or strength, in striking, peeling, screw driver, hammer, pry bar, spanner-wrench and valve stem applications.

Abstract: A starter tool for use with a rotatable tool. The starter tool includes a base having a mount adapted to connect to the rotatable tool and a chuck rotatably mounted on the base and adapted to hold a work bit. A punch mechanism operatively connected to the work bit and selectively providing an impact force on the work bit to drive the work bit toward a working surface.

Abstract: A tool (10) includes an elongated shaft (11) having a handle (12) mounted at one end, a working implement (14) mounted to an opposite end, and a sliding weight (16) journalled upon the shaft for movement between the handle and working implement. The working implement includes a handle (41) which is mounted to the end of the shaft and a head (42). The handle has a longitudinal axis LA. The handle head mounting end (44) having two spaced apart flanges (45). Each flange has a central pivot hole (46) and a pull pin hole (47). The head has a central mounting portion (49) and an impact head (51) with an impact surface (52). The central mounting portion includes a central pivot hole (53), which is alignable with the handle flange central pivot hole, and an arcuate series of set pin holes (54), which are alignable with the handle flange set pin holes. A pivot pin (56) extends through the handle flange central pivot holes and head central portion pivot hole.

Abstract: An impact tool includes: a spindle disposed in a housing; an anvil disposed in front of the spindle and rotatably supported by the housing through a metal bearing, a rear surface of the anvil having a bearing hole in which a front end of the spindle is received; an impact mechanism configured to transmit a rotation of the spindle to the anvil; an outer groove formed on an outer periphery of the anvil and opposed to the metal bearing; and a connecting opening radially extending in the anvil and connecting the bearing hole and the outer groove to provide a communication therebetween. The outer groove is formed to have a depth in the range of 3-10% of an outer diameter of the anvil, and the connecting opening opens at a rear end of the outer groove in an axial direction of the anvil.

Abstract: An anchor installation tool has an elongated member with a body portion and a head portion. The body portion includes an internal bore to receive a drill bit. The head portion projects from and has a diameter smaller than the body portion. The head portion is coaxial with the body portion. An anchor guide has a sleeve-shaped body with a bore throughout the body. The bore has a portion sized to fit over the body portion and a portion to fit over the head portion. The guide slides on the body and head portions. A mechanism retains the anchor guide onto the body portion. The retaining mechanism enables sliding of the anchor guide and prohibits removal of the anchor guide from the body portion.

Abstract: A device for impacting a fastener in one embodiment includes a housing with an upper housing portion, a middle housing portion, and a side housing portion extending between the upper housing portion and the middle housing portion, a drive cylinder configured to vent within the housing, an air passage extending through the housing and including a mouth at the upper housing portion, and a strike plate extending over the upper housing portion and including a top portion positioned apart from the upper housing portion, and a first side extension extending downwardly from the top portion along the side housing portion to a location above and spaced apart from an outwardly extending first surface of the middle housing portion.

Abstract: An impact tool includes a handle, and the handle includes a hollow portion. The impact tool also includes an impact portion for impacting with a surface or object, with the impact portion being located at one or both ends of the handle. The impact tool further includes a moveable material, which may be housed within the hollow portion of the handle. The moveable material is adapted or able to move along the hollow portion of the handle during use of the impact tool. The moveable material may serve to increase the momentum associated with the use of the impact tool and/or to reduce the jarring effect associated with the use of the impact tool.

Abstract: A power output mechanism for power tools includes a main part for driving an output shaft, a switch unit, an impact unit, a pressing unit, and an operation member. The switch unit has a rotation collar for controlling positions of positioning springs. The impact unit includes an orientation wheel movably connected to the output shaft and an operation wheel secured to the output shaft. The orientation wheel includes a first toothed contact surface which is removably engaged with a second toothed contact surface of the operation wheel. A corrugated ring portion is defined on an outer periphery of the orientation wheel and limited from rotation relative to the output shaft when the positioning springs are moved to certain positions. When the positioning springs are engaged with the orientation wheel, the orientation wheel cannot freely rotate relative to the output shaft so that an impact is output.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention provide a multi-use anchor and system for setting the same. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a multi-use anchor including a bolt, an elastomeric sleeve fitting over a threaded portion of the bolt, and a receiver arranged to couple to the bolt, where tightening the receiver on the bolt compresses the elastomeric sleeve such that the sleeve radially expands to engage a hole in rigid substrate material.

Abstract: A system for providing a mechanical and electrical connection between the ends of two essentially-coaxial shafts (1 and 2), whereby each shaft end includes a groove (11, 12) close to an axial end extension (17 and 8; 18 and 9). Moreover, the aforementioned ends are connected inside a sleeve (10) including the following: a first annular shoulder (13) having a shape that is complementary to that of the groove of the first shaft, such that there is no clearance therebetween; a second annular shoulder (14) having a shape that is complementary to that of the groove (12) of the second shaft, but with a clearance therebetween; and a cavity (16) which is intended to receive the shaft ends, said cavity having an axial height which is greater than the sum of the axial heights of the axial end extensions (17 and 8; 18 and 9). Further, the axial end extensions (17 and 8; 18 and 9) of the two shafts are in permanent mechanical and electrical contact.

Abstract: A device and system for applying rotational impact to screws implanted in bony tissues. Specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide medical professionals the ability to apply impact forces and torques to a threaded member in a rotational plane such that the surrounding tissues are not damaged from an axial impact or excessive rotational forces. The rotary impact driver may be used with thin and flexible shafts for percutaneous procedures.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool for at least percussively driving a working tool (2) along a percussion axis (A) and including a chuck (4) for receiving the working tool (2) and including a receiving sleeve (6, 6?) fixedly connected with the chuck (4) for joint rotation therewith and for limited axial displacement relative thereto, at least one locking member (7) radially displaceably supported in the receiving sleeve (6, 6?) for axially securing therein a shank (3, 3?) of the working tool (2) insertable in to the receiving sleeve (6, 6?), and an axially extending anvil (8) securable in the receiving sleeve (6, 6?) for closing a power tool side end of the receiving sleeve (6, 6?).

Abstract: A material removing device for removing materials from a surface includes a body having a handle assembly with a recoil mechanism and a driver slidably mounted to the body. A blade with a slotted edge is removably connected to the driver. An actuator mounted to the body provides a high impact to the driver to slide the blade in the longitudinal direction under the materials to be removed and then pivot the blade upward to pry the materials from the surface. The actuator can be pneumatically powered and activated by a manual or automatic trigger. The device is designed to be used as a hand held roofing tool and exhibits light weight and easy operation.

Abstract: An oxygen sensor removal tool includes an axial throughbore with an oxygen sensor socket bore at one end and a socket drive bore at the opposite end, and further including a radially extending drive socket arm with a drive socket opening so that the tool may be placed over an oxygen sensor and a socket drive or other drive may be attached to the tool to provide for effective force to permit adequate torque to disengage the oxygen sensor from a vehicle exhaust system.