Abstract: A combination folding tool includes opposable handles that move from an adjacent position during storage to an extended perpendicular position, and a tool head that is axially positioned during use and is stored between the opposable handles during storage.

Abstract: A power tool includes a motor having a motor drive shaft, a drive assembly coupled to the motor drive shaft and driven by the motor, an output assembly coupled to the drive assembly and having an output member, and a first housing that houses at least a portion of the motor and at least partially defines an outer surface of the power tool. The first housing is formed from steel for reducing flux losses of the motor. The power tool also includes a second housing disposed around an outer surface of the first housing. The second housing is formed from plastic and includes a grip portion.

Abstract: A tattooing apparatus includes a tattoo needle; and upward and downward moving means to transmit a rotating force of a driving motor to the tattoo needle. The upward and downward moving means consists of a cam structure to convert a rotary movement by the rotating force of a driving motor into a linear movement, and includes a bearing member for rolling contact to reduce vibrations and noises.

Abstract: An interchangeable head wrench assembly is provided for securing a selectable engagement head to a handle to facilitate turning or twisting an object or holding an object in place. The assembly includes a handle having an elongated gripping section and a head engagement section coupled to and extending from the gripping section. An aperture extends through the head engagement section. A plurality of interchangeable attachment heads are provided each having a seat portion complimentary to the aperture extending through the head engagement section of the handle. The seat portion is insertable into the aperture whereby each attachment head is restricted from twisting within the aperture and may be used to perform a desired task.

Abstract: A ratcheting tool comprises a drive housing provided with a housing cover and an actuating lever. A drive is arranged in the drive housing, wherein the drive comprises a rotary part with toothing rotatably supported in the drive housing. A connector serves for receiving plug-on or plug-in tools. A locking pawl is pivotally arranged in the drive housing, wherein the locking pawl comprises a toothing which engages the toothing of the rotary part for transmitting torque in one direction of rotation. A switch sets the direction of rotation and the engagement of the toothing of the locking pawl into the toothing of the rotary part. A hinge connection connects the locking pawl to the switch, wherein the switch comprises a switching pin which is rotatably supported in the drive housing.

Abstract: A clamping attachment for assisting in securing a small tire rim to a tire-mounting machine having a plurality of clamping members is provided. The clamping attaching includes a first portion having a lip and a recess for providing clamping forces to a tire rim. The attachment also includes second and third portions for aiding in attaching the attachment to existing clamping members of a tire-mounting machine. The clamping attachments are used with tires having smaller diameters than what the tire-mounting machines are capable of securing to the tabletop under normal operating conditions. The attachments are configured to be quickly added to the machines to provide for securing the rims to the machine in order to add or remove a tire from the rim.

Abstract: An automatic screw tightening apparatus suppresses damage of an inner wall of a transfer tube, stabilizes the posture of the screw, stably supplies the screw to a driver bit, and reduces screw tightening time. A rotatable arm is installed at the screw discharging unit and a feed head unit is installed at a fore end of the rotatable arm to be brought into close contact with a driver bit portion of a fore end of the screw tightening mechanism. The feed head unit is movable between close contact with the driver bit portion and an evacuation position where the feed head unit is far from the driver bit unit. At the close contact position, the driver bit portion of the fore end of the screw tightening mechanism is brought into contact with the screw and sucks a head portion of the screw to engage the screw.

Abstract: An adapter structure for handheld electrical tools is disclosed, which includes an outer socket and an inner socket. The outer socket is provided with a shank at its bottom and provided therein with first teeth. The inner socket has an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section. The middle section is provided at its bottom with second teeth. The inner socket is fitted into the outer socket and limited by a crimp formed at a top edge of the outer socket, so that the inner socket will not be detached from the outer socket. When a selective tool, fitted at the upper section, is pressed to move downwardly, the first teeth can engage with the second teeth, so that the outer socket can drive the inner socket with the selective tool to rotate bolts or nuts under torque limitation for fastening operations.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for holding a connecting instrument comprises a first member including a first finger cup and a first needle nose tip formed on the forward end of the finger cup and a second member comprising a second finger cup and a second needle nose tip formed on the forward end of the second finger cup wherein the first needle nose tip and the second needle nose tip are configured to grip a connecting device as it is being driven into a target.

Abstract: A screw with a head that includes a flat area with a first indented area located centrally within the head and a second indented area located centrally within the first indented area, and all three areas provided with grooves for engagement with tools. A screw driver having mating ridges that insert within the grooves on the first indented area rotates the screw to insert it into a substrate. A rescue driver engages the grooves of the flat head and second indented area to remove the screw from the substrate when the grooves in the first indented area become stripped. The head of an alternate screw is provided centrally with a reverse threaded female channel engagable by a reverse threaded rescue driver to remove the screw from a substrate when the grooves in the alternate screw's head that are used to insert the screw into a substrate become stripped.

Abstract: Tools (100) are provided for use in uncapping one or more of a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart tubes; each cap having a cap upper surface with a depression. The tools comprise a body (30) having first portion (40) for engagement by a user and a second portion (50) for engaging a plurality of caps. The second portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections (60). Each projection is configured for releasably engaging a cap. The projection may comprise two or more spaced-apart projection elements (62,64). Optionally, the first portion is configured in a non-coplanar relationship with respect to the second portion. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A ratcheting device includes a handle member including a first end and an opposed second end, a ratchet head pivotably connected to the first end of the handle member, and a ring grip pivotably connected to the second end of the handle member.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for holding a connecting instrument comprises a first member including a first finger cup and a first needle nose tip formed on the forward end of the finger cup and a second member comprising a second finger cup and a second needle nose tip formed on the forward end of the second finger cup wherein the first needle nose tip and the second needle nose tip are configured to grip a connecting device as it is being driven into a target.

Abstract: A socket includes a body and a sleeve. The body is made of metal and includes first and second coupling ends for respectively coupling with a fastener and a driving tool. The first coupling end includes an outer periphery having a first protruded section, a second protruded section, and an engagement section extending between the first and second protruded sections. The sleeve is made of metal having a hardness greater than a hardness of the body. The sleeve includes an inner periphery extending between first and second end faces of the sleeve. The inner periphery of the sleeve includes an engagement portion engaged with the engagement section of the body, with the sleeve not contacting the first and second protruded sections.

Abstract: A welder multi-tool is provided including a sleeve having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion. The sleeve extends along a central axis passing through the bridge portion and defines a space between the leg portions. A single axle is attached to the sleeve and spans, along an axis, the space defined between the leg portions. The axis of the axle does not intersect the central axis of the sleeve. The welder multi-tool further includes a plurality of tools rotatably attached to the axle. Each tool axis does not intersect the axis of the axle. The plurality of tools includes a fillet gauge tool and a thickness gauge tool. A further example of the welder multi-tool includes a fillet gauge tool, a thickness gauge tool, a soap stone, and a welding nozzle cleaner.

Abstract: A torque-exerting device includes a clutch arranged between a handle and an axle. The handle includes a chamber defined therein by a wall. The clutch includes a movable element, a rotatable element, recesses and balls. The movable element is placed in the chamber in an axially movable manner. The rotatable element is placed in the chamber in a rotatable manner and secured to the axle. The rotatable element is in releasable engagement with the movable element. The recesses are defined in the movable element or the wall of the chamber of the handle. Each of the balls is partially placed in a respective one of the recesses and in contact with the wall of the chamber of the handle or the movable element.

Abstract: A power tong for rotating a pipe, the power tong comprising: a frame having a pair of arcuate front portions defining a throat for receiving the pipe; a cage plate assembly mounted for rotation on the arcuate front portions about a center of rotation, the cage plate assembly having an opening that is alignable with the throat; a ring gear mounted for rotation within, and supported by, the cage plate assembly about the center of rotation, the ring gear having an opening that is alignable with the throat; the ring gear cooperating with jaws mounted on the cage plate assembly for gripping the pipe upon rotation of the ring gear.

Abstract: The invention relates to bicycle work stands for making repairs and changing and mounting tubeless tires. There is provided a one-sided wheel work stand with a pivotal upper wheel bracket which allows the user to work unobstructed on the wheel and then acts as a device to lay the wheel flat for better sealing. In related embodiments, the work stand is configured to assist a user in adapting 32 mm 15 QR axle hubs and in truing a bicycle wheel while attached to the work stand.

Abstract: A hand tool (10) for capping or removing a cap from a container. The tool comprises a housing assembly (20) and a gearbox assembly (200) positioned within the housing assembly. The gearbox assembly includes a motor (42), a lead screw (70) rotated by the motor and a screw pusher (90) engaged by the lead screw and moved axially based on rotation of the lead screw. The gearbox assembly is adapted to engage a jaw set assembly (200) with the screw pusher operatively engaging a jaw set of the jaw set assembly.

Abstract: A coupling structure between a screw head and a tightening tool includes a recess (3) with a curved concave surface on the free base of the head (1) of the screw (2) and a protuberance (6) with a curved convex surface finishing the end of the tool (5). The recess has axial projections (4) internally and the protuberance (6) has meridional grooves (7).