Abstract: An anti-rolling socket includes a socket body, a groove, a through hole, and a stopper. The socket body has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The groove is disposed in, and along the circumference of, the inner peripheral surface. The through hole is disposed between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface and communicates with the groove. The stopper includes a stop ring and a stop section. The stop ring is fitted in the groove. The stop section is connected to the stop ring. The stop section projects from the through hole and protrudes from the outer peripheral surface. The stop section can abut against a flat surface to prevent the socket body from rolling on the flat surface.

Abstract: A disconnect tong includes a disconnect tong body, a first clamping part and a second clamping part. The first clamping part is provided with at least two different first accommodating grooves. The second clamping part is provided with at least two different second accommodating grooves. An end of the first clamping part and an end of the second clamping part are both connected with the disconnect tong body, and a distance between the first clamping part and the second clamping part is variable.

Abstract: A screw driving tool includes a torque output element which defines an axis and is mounted in a housing, a torque transmission section with a plurality of depressions, and a torque transmission element, which is pretensioned by the force of a force accumulator and engages into at least one of the depressions, for coupling the torque transmission section to the housing so as to transmit a torque. The coupling is released when the torque transmission element leaves the depression in an edge-controlled manner against the force of the force accumulator, which is adjustable by an adjustment device, when a limit torque is exceeded. A switchover element is movable from a release position into a blocking position and allows the torque transmission element to leave the depression in the release position but blocks the torque transmission element in the blocking position.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisted buckle release employing a generally C-shaped, V-shaped, or U-shaped assistive device adapted to depress a buckle's release button, such as a button typical of a child car seat restraint harness, and thereby assist in unlocking the buckle.

Abstract: A plier with sockets is provided. The device includes a pair of plier members pivotally connected together, each plier member having a handle portion opposite a jaw portion. A first socket is affixed to a first handle portion and includes a first socket opening having a first diameter. A second socket is affixed to a second handle portion and includes a second socket opening having a second diameter. The first and second socket openings are oriented opposite the jaw portions of the pair of plier members. In some embodiments, the first and second socket are removably securable to the first and second handle portions, such that the readily interchange the first and second sockets with sockets of other sizes.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.

Abstract: A pliers includes a first body with an engaging groove and a second body with an elongated slot pivotally connected with each other. The elongated slot includes a left and right positioning grooves and a protruding portion disposed therebetween. A tap button is pivotally connected to the second body. A supporting member is disposed between the second body and the tap button. When the first body comes close to the second body, the tap button can be tapped to a first position and engaged in the engaging groove. Thus, the first body is blocked and cannot pivot relative to the second body. The tap button can be tapped to a second position and detached from the engaging groove. Thus, the first body is pivotable relative to the second body. A positioning block is extending from the tap button and can be engaged in any of the positioning grooves for positioning the tap button.

Abstract: A ratchet tool has a handle housing and a ratchet assembly including a pawl and an output shaft. The pawl is moveable between a first position in which the pawl is operatively coupled to drive the output shaft in a first direction and a second position in which the pawl is operatively coupled to drive the output shaft in a second direction opposite the first direction. A switch in the handle housing has an external actuation surface for engagement with an operator's hand. The ratchet tool also has a rotatable gear having at least one tooth, the rotatable gear operatively coupled to the pawl such that rotation of the rotatable gear effectuates movement of the pawl between the first and second positions. A linkage is operatively coupled to the rotatable gear to effectuate rotation of the rotatable gear by actuation of the switch.

Abstract: A Shipboard Multi-tool. The Multi-tool includes a pair of groups of tools that are individually-extendable from the handle in order to allow the Multi-tool to operate a plurality of different shipboard mechanisms with a single assembly. One group of extendable tools includes spanner and box wrenches. Another group of extendable tools includes key-type wrenches. The individual extendable wrenches are lockable in a variety of angular positions relative to the handle to provide the user with several configurations with which to use the wrenches. The locking mechanisms are operable by depressing a spring-loaded push-button.

Abstract: A system for including a multi-purpose cooking tool including a spatula assembly, a tongs assembly and a fork assembly is disclosed. The spatula assembly includes a spatula with a top cavity and a bottom cavity. Removably secured flushly within the top cavity are tongs from the tongs assembly. Removably secured flushly within the bottom cavity is a fork of the fork assembly. The tongs, fork and spatula secured together in a compact configuration. With the tongs, fork and spatula all being readily available to use during cooking.

Abstract: Demolition tools are presented including: a handle having a proximal end and a distal end; a prying head disposed along the distal end of the handle, the prying head including at least two tines mechanically coupled with a substantially cylindrical cross frame, where the at least two tines each includes: an upper surface forming a width, a proximal end and a distal end; a tapered base including a first end forming a profile complementary to the substantially cylindrical cross frame, the tapered base mechanically coupled to the cylindrical cross frame at the proximal end of the upper surface along the profile, the tapered base tapering upward towards the upper surface from the first end towards the distal end of the upper surface, where the at least two tines each form a fulcrum point where the tapered base is coupled with the cross frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for actuating a push-button corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions, said actuating tool comprising a body that extends between a rear end defining an area for grasping the actuating tool and a front end defining an area for actuating the actuating tool, the actuating tool further comprising an actuating rod arranged such that it slides in a coaxial manner inside the body, the actuating rod being capable of moving from back to front and from front to back between a retracted rest position wherein it is retracted in a stable manner inside the body of the actuating tool, and a protruding working position wherein it protrudes outside of the cap, the actuating rod remaining in the protruding working position thereof as long as an axial pushing force is exerted thereon, and returns to the retracted rest position thereof as soon as the axial pushing force is released.

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of ratchet tools are disclosed. In one embodiment, a ratchet tool may comprise a handle extending along a handle axis and housing a motor, a head coupled to the handle at a first end of the handle, the head supporting an output shaft configured to be driven by the motor to rotate about an output axis, the output axis being substantially perpendicular to the handle axis, a ratchet mechanism coupled between the handle and the output shaft, the ratchet mechanism configured to restrict rotation of the output shaft in a first direction and to allow rotation of the output shaft in a second direction opposite the first direction, and a direction control configured to switch the first direction associated with the ratchet mechanism between a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction, the direction control being coupled to the handle and spaced apart from the head along the handle axis.

Abstract: A wrench for opening and closing a clamp having a lever includes a handle section, a leverage section, and a locking assembly. The leverage section is coupled to the handle section. The leverage section includes an engagement surface to engage the clamp and an opening formed therein, the opening being configured to receive the lever of the clamp therein. The locking assembly is coupled to the leverage section. The locking assembly is configured to releasably secure the leverage section to the lever of the clamp when the lever is received within the opening of the leverage section.

Abstract: A light bulb changer including an elongated pole having a first configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis thereof, a support structure engaged with the elongated pole near a second end of the elongated pole, and a bulb holder extending from a second end of the support structure. A pair of cog belt pullies and a belt positioned therebetween transfer the rotation of the elongated pole about tis longitudinal axis to rotation of the bulb holder about a central axis thereof that is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis of the elongate pole. The bulb changer enabling removal and replacement of light bulbs of overhead light fixtures with a user safely positioned on a floor under the light fixture with a clear line of sight of the bulb and without the need for ladders or other elevations.

Abstract: A multipurpose maintenance tool for a mechanical assembly. The tool includes a central body and an elongated shank extending in a longitudinal direction from the central body to a lever end. A foreign object removing element has a foreign body engaging surface. The element extends from the central body generally opposite the shank. A fastener engaging formation is formed on the shank, the removing element, and/or the central body. The formation is sized and shaped for engaging a fastener on the assembly to selectively tighten and loosen the fastener. A lateral extension extends from the central body to span an opening in the assembly and engage opposite margins adjacent the opening. As the shank is pivoted about the extension, the removal surface pivots about the lateral extension in a direction corresponding to the angular direction of the shank to dislodge foreign objects from the opening in the assembly.

Abstract: A torque wrench engagement mechanism for a drilling machine is provided. The torque wrench engagement mechanism includes a wrench assembly. The wrench assembly includes a wrench member having a receiving portion adapted to receive a flattened portion of a pipe. The wrench assembly includes a guide member disposed adjacent to the wrench member. The wrench assembly also includes at least one guide pin disposed between the wrench member and the guide member. The wrench assembly further includes a spring member disposed in association with the at least one guide pin. The torque wrench engagement mechanism also includes an actuation member operably coupled to the wrench assembly. At an extended position of the actuation member, the spring member is adapted to move the wrench member to engage with the flattened portion of the pipe, when the flattened portion of the pipe slidably aligns with the receiving portion of the wrench member.

Abstract: The present invention surrounds to a ratchet apparatus, system and use thereof. The invention is presented to provide additional mechanical advantage and added angular engagement of a ratcheting wrench. In particular the present invention provides increased torque and angular engagement within a compact space without requiring an extended handle, wherein an extended handle reduces portability and further restricts access and movement within confined spaces.

Abstract: A multi-tool includes a body having a top face and a bottom face. At least one opening extends from the top face to the bottom face. The at least one opening is sized and configured to receive a finger of a user. A perimeter face connects the top face and the bottom face. The perimeter face includes a convex portion spaced from the at least one opening in a first direction. The convex portion is configured to contact a palm of the user. The body also includes two or more tools formed in the body.

Abstract: A screwdriver for driving a screw in bone includes a first body configured to engage a tulip of the screw, a first central bore extending through the first body, a second body having a second central bore extending through the second body and an external surface having a spline member positioned at least partially within the cavity, an inner shaft configured to drive a screw into bone and being rotatably coupled with the second body, a spring-biased pawl engageable with the spline member of the second body, a collar rotatable relative to the first body and the second body and having a cammed inner surface, when the collar is rotated in a first direction about the first body, the cammed inner surface pushes the spring-biased pawl into engagement with the spline member to rotatably couple the first body and the second body.