Abstract: An improved spade type bit for use in drilling metal, masonry and the like. This bit has a replaceable transverse bar of hardened material in the tip thereof with symmetrical end surfaces sloping away from a central chisel point located on the axis of the bit. One of these surfaces is provided along its length with a groove extending from a cutting lip to the trailing edge, with the groove width and depth at the trailing edge having at least the same dimensions as at the cutting edge. Preferably the dimensions of the groove at the trailing edge are slightly greater than those at the cutting edge. The second of the surfaces has an outer portion with a reduced angle with respect to the axis of the bit as compared to the angle of the inner portion. This construction provides for the accurate drilling of holes in metal, masonry and the like and further accomplishes the drilling at increased penetration rates with the same or lower axial force applied to the bit.

Abstract: An improved bit for use in drilling masonry and the like. This bit is of the type having a transverse bar of hardened material in the tip thereof with symmetrical end surfaces sloping away from a central chisel edge located on the axis of the bit. One of these surfaces is provided along its length with a groove extending from a cutting lip to the trailing edge, with the groove width and depth at the trailing edge having at least the same dimensions as at the cutting edge. Preferably the dimensions at the trailing edge are slightly greater than those at the cutting edge. The second of the surfaces has an outer portion with a reduced angle with respect to the axis of the bit as compared to the angle of the inner portion. This construction provides for the accurate drilling of holes in masonry and the like and further accomplishes the drilling at increased penetration rates with the same or lower axial force applied to the bit.

Abstract: A twist drill (20) is provided which has an improved tip (26) including at least one spiral groove (42) which extends from the leading face of a cutting edge of a tip portion of the drill. This groove is positioned at a spaced location from the cutting lip (40) and extends to the trailing face of the cutting blade tip such that a portion of the material to be drilled initially passes through the spiral groove (42) during the drilling operation as the drill is fed into the work piece. The portion of the material which passes through the groove (42) is at least partially cut by a subsequent pass of the cutting edge of the further cutting blade tip and causes shavings of the material to be broken into smaller sizes thereby enhancing the travel of the shavings along the length of the flutes (70') and reducing the binding forces applied to the twist drill during drilling operations. The flutes (70') are also enlarged in accordance with a specified criteria to enhance the drilling efficiency.

Abstract: An improved gear wrench which is particularly adapted for tightening or loosening nuts or bolts in tight places. The gear wrench comprises an elongated first member which carries at one of its ends a housing which rotatably receives a gear wheel therein. A tubular member is secured along its length to the first member and rotatably receives an elongated shaft which includes one end portion which extends beyond the corresponding end portion of the tubular member and is disposed proximate the gear wheel carried by the housing. A pinion gear is secured to this end portion of the shaft and includes teeth which mesh with the teeth of the gear wheel such that upon rotation of the shaft, a corresponding rotation is imparted to the gear wheel and a stud carried thereon which is adapted for receiving a suitable conventional socket. The teeth on the gear wheel and the surface of the gear wheel serve to define a recess which receives the end portion of the socket which is assembled on the stud.

Abstract: An improved twist drill (20) is provided which includes at least one spiral groove (42) which extends from the leading face of a cutting edge of a tip portion of the drill. This groove is positioned at a spaced location from the cutting lip (40) and extends to the trailing face of the cutting blade tip such that a portion of the material to be drilled initially passes through the spiral groove during the drilling operation as the drill is fed into the work piece. The portion of the material which passes through the groove is at least partially cut by a subsequent pass of the cutting edge of the further cutting blade tip and causes shavings of the material to be broken into smaller sizes thereby enhancing the travel of the shavings along the length of the flutes and reducing the binding forces applied to the twist drill during drilling operations.

Abstract: An improved gear wrench which is particularly adapted for tightening or loosening nuts or bolts in tight places. The gear wrench comprises an elongated first member which carries at one of its ends a housing which rotatably receives a gear wheel therein. A tubular member is secured along its length to the first member and rotatably receives an elongated shaft which includes one end portion which extends beyond the corresponding end portion of the tubular member and is disposed proximate the gear wheel carried by the housing. A pinion gear is secured to this end portion of the shaft and includes teeth which mesh with the teeth of the gear wheel such that upon rotation of the shaft, a corresponding rotation is imparted to the gear wheel and a stud carried thereon which is adapted for receiving a suitable conventional socket. The teeth on the gear wheel and the surface of the gear wheel serve to define a recess which receives the end portion of the socket which is assembled on the stud.