Abstract: A compact structure for controlling movement of the pawl of a ratchet tool includes a selection member movably connected to the tool and a through hole is defined through the selection member. A spring and a bead are received in the through hole and the bead is engaged with one of two positioning recesses in the slot, and the spring is engaged with a notch defined in the pawl. The pawl is shifted to allow one of two ends thereof contact against an inside of the recess of the tool by moving the selection member.

Abstract: The present invention a bit holder for use with a drill chuck includes a shaft adapted at one end for releasably mounting to the drill chuck, and at the other end for releasably mounting tool bits therein; and, a housing connected operably to said shaft, said housing defining bit compartments for releasably receiving tool bits therein. The bit holder further including a sleeve for positioning relative to said housing for selectively retaining or for selectively releasing tool bits in said bit compartments. Wherein said housing and said sleeve operably rotate relative each other, wherein said housing or sleeve rotate about a longitudinal shaft axis such that rotating said housing or said sleeve relative each other selectively retains or releases said bits from said bit compartments.

Abstract: A device suitable for use in donning a ski boot and a method of using the device to don a ski boot. According to a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a wheel mounting bracket, the wheel mounting bracket comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinally-extending slot disposed therebetween. A wheel is rotatably mounted within the longitudinally-extending slot and is shaped to include a proximal extension and a distal extension. A first handle is fixed to the distal end of the wheel mounting bracket, and a second handle is fixed to the distal extension of the wheel. A first spreader is fixed to the proximal extension of the wheel, and a second spreader is fixed to the proximal end of the wheel mounting bracket. The wheel is provided with a plurality of teeth along its periphery. A pawl, which is pivotally mounted on the wheel mounting bracket, is engageable with the teeth and is biased towards the teeth by a spring clip.

Abstract: A receptacle for protectively storing an article of clothing such as one or more brassieres including a lower housing member, an upper housing member, and a pair of brassiere cup support members connected to the lower housing member. In its preferred form, the brassiere cup support members are rotatable relative to the lower housing member so that non-concentrically positioned domed-shaped brassiere cup contacting surfaces connected thereto can be moved toward and away from each other to correspond to the natural distance between the cups of the brassiere(s). The upper housing member defines a planar surface upon which additional garment storage receptacles or other articles can be placed.

Abstract: A bottle opener for opening a bottle in an efficient manner. The bottle opener includes a substantially rigid panel having a first surface, a second surface, a third surface and a fourth surface wherein the first and second surfaces are opposite surfaces. The third and fourth surfaces have a length greater than a length of the first and second surfaces. The panel has a first portion, a middle portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is adjacent to the first surface and the second portion is adjacent to the second surface. The panel has a first opening therein positioned in the middle portion. The first opening has a generally rectangular shape. A bottle cap is positioned in the opening and the panel biased against the bottle cap to remove the bottle cap.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hanger includes a hook portion for supporting the hanger. The hanger has a pair of opposing shoulder portions extending outwardly from the hook portion. Each of the shoulder portions has a detachable end piece in communication therewith. Each of the end pieces can be attached to their respective shoulder portions such that the end is pointed either upwardly or downwardly as required.

Abstract: There are provided a torso 2 on which a shirt 1 is put; a pair of front and rear press irons 6 for pressing against a front side and a rear side of the torso 2 to press finish the shirt 1; and a pair of right and left supporting arms 7 arranged at both sides of the torso 2. The upper segments of the supporting arms 7 are provided with an iron table 10 around which the sleeve of the shirt 1 is positioned and set, and with a heating iron 11 for use in press finishing the tuck and the cuff of the shirt sleeve. The upper segments of the supporting arms 7 are provided with clamp devices 12 for use in holding the sleeve end of a short-sleeve shirt 1 and fixing it. The supporting arm 7 is provided with a turning device 13 for turning the upper segments of the supporting arms 7 having the clamp devices 12 and oppositely arranging the clamp devices 12 at the side segment of the torso 2.

Abstract: A hanger having an integrally molded plastic hanger body of inverted U-shaped construction defines a pair of horizontally spaced walls adapted to cooperatively define a support for the suspending means of another hanger. Each of the walls defines a tab pivotally connected adjacent the wall bottom for movement between an initial spaced-apart orientation of the tabs and an engaged orientation of the tabs wherein said tabs engage one another to cooperatively define the support.

Abstract: A depth adjusting system for a screw gun comprises a base supported on the screw gun, an on/off collar removably attached to the base, and an adjusting collar and a depth locator mounted to the on/off collar. The adjusting collar rotates but cannot move axially relative to the on/off collar. Rotation of the adjusting collar causes the depth locator to move axially relative to the on/off collar for adjusting the depth setting. An indexing system is provided between the adjusting collar and the on/off collar for retaining the angular position of the adjusting collar and the depth setting. The on/off collar can be easily attached and detached from the base with a simple axial force applied to the on/off collar.

Abstract: A drive wrench structure includes a drive handle provided with a threaded rod which is provided with a guide rod, and a mounting stud having a first side formed with a screw bore screwed on the threaded rod of the drive handle, and a second side formed with a through hole for passage of the guide rod of the drive handle. The guide rod of the drive handle may protrude outward from the through hole of the mounting stud when in use, and may be retracted into and fully hidden in the through hole of the mounting stud when not in use, thereby protecting the guide rod of the drive handle, and thereby facilitating storage of the drive wrench structure.

Abstract: A squeeze type, rotating wrench has a toothed drive gear for receiving selected tool elements. The drive gear is driven in a selected direction by a push arm and reversible pawl upon squeezing of a pair of handles relative to each other. Reversing the direction of rotation is accomplished by pivoting the pawl from one position to another relative to the push arm.

Abstract: A power tong system and method is disclosed for making and breaking joints between wellbore. The system comprises a frame to which a spinner is mounted for spinning the wellbore tubulars. A first member is pivotally mounted with respect to the frame such that the first member is rotatable with respect to the frame. A piston/cylinder assembly is pivotally mounted with respect to the frame and with respect to the first member whereby the first member is rotatable with respect to the frame in response to movement of the piston with respect to the cylinder. A control arm is preferably pivotally mounted to the first member and the piston/cylinder assembly. The control arm is securable, such as with a moveable pin or a latch, to the first member in at least two positions for controlling whether the first member is operable for making or for breaking the joints.

Abstract: A pliers-type of crimper for blasting caps adapted for forming a double crimp in a single operation. For safety, the crimper is constructed of a lightweight non-sparking and non-magnetic material, specifically, aluminum, which is provided with a heavy dense anodic coating to provide the desired wear properties. The use of aluminum facilitates the forming of the intricate crimping elements in an integral structure for low cost.

Abstract: A modified clothes hanger configured to suspend belts from a clothing rod. The device has a hook on its upper extreme, and a transverse beam on its lower extreme. A series of alternating prongs extend outward and upward from the transverse beam. The hook is placed over the clothing rod to install the device in a closet. The belt buckle of each belt to be hung is placed over one of the alternating prongs. The prongs are positioned and oriented so that the resulting weight placed on the hanger is well balanced. A variety of embodiments are described, including a hanger formed as one piece from molded plastic.

Abstract: A wrench includes a head, a gear, an engagement element and a bent spring. The head defines a circular space and a crescent space communicated with the circular space. The gear includes a plurality of teeth and is received in the circular space. The engagement element includes a concave face formed with a plurality of teeth and a convex face and is received in the crescent space. The teeth of the engagement element are engaged with some of the teeth of the gear. The convex face contacts a wall of the crescent space. The bent spring is received in the crescent space so that first a section of the spring contacts the wall of the crescent space and a second section of the spring contacts the engagement element. When the head is rotated in a first direction, the gear tends to rotate the engagement element relative to the head in a second position opposite to the first direction so as to enhance the engagement of the teeth so as to avoid rotation of the bead relative to the gear.

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.

Abstract: A wrench comprises a box end having a compartment and a cavity, a ratchet wheel rotatably mounted in the compartment, and a pawl mounted in the cavity for engaging with the ratchet wheel. An inner periphery defining the compartment of the box end allows universal movement of the ratchet wheel. Retaining edges are formed on an outer periphery of the ratchet wheel for engaging with the pawl to thereby prevent disengagement of the ratchet wheel from the compartment of the box end.

Abstract: A clip hanger comprises a hollow body (16) slidably retaining a clamping member (18) providing a pair of jaws (20). The clamping member being slidable into the body to close the jaws.

Abstract: A throttle pedal depressor for a vehicle includes an adjustable hook and locking plate for maintaining the hook in a fixed position on a shaft. A rubber tip is provided at one end of the shaft for engaging a pedal and a screw assembly is rotatably adjustable to provide fine adjustment.

Abstract: A device for washing, drying, and storing brassieres and bikini tops and the like comprises an outer shell having two halves that have a plurality of holes. A foraminous inner form, which also contains a plurality of holes, has an exterior surface shaped like the contours of a padded bra cup breast side. The bra cups' breast side rests against the inner form's exterior surfaces to prevent it and the bra's underwires from losing their natural curvature. The inner form is hollow and provides space for the containment of a bra's shoulder and back straps. The inner form is secured to the outer shell's two halves by a first hinge, which allows the inner form to swing from first half to second half and vice versa, and also allows first half and second half to open and close like a clamshell.