Abstract: A press guard configured to be detachably coupled to an industrial press machine. The press guard comprises a guard surface that is not flush with the work surface of the industrial press, providing a gap-space to accommodate work pieces of irregular size or shape. The press guard further comprises a hinge bracket and latch mechanism to detachably couple to industrial presses having a wide variety of configurations.

Abstract: A jack stand having a rack-and-pinion gearing mechanism to extend a support member. The jack stand further comprises a latching mechanism suitable to provide a static force operable to sustain elevation of a vehicle. The jack stand further comprises a number of sleeves configured to receive a detachable handle operable to utilize the functions of the jack stand from a distance away from the underside of the vehicle.

Abstract: Slide hammer comprising: a shank and a weight, the weight being slidably arranged on the shank, the shank having a tool attachment section at a first axial end and a handle at a second axial end opposite from the first axial end, the handle extending away from the shank on at least a first radial side of the shank, wherein the handle comprises at least a first grip on the first radial side of the shank, wherein the at least first grip is attached to the shank with a shaft, and wherein the shaft is arranged in a bore extending longitudinally within the at least on grip.

Abstract: An air hammer tool having a head section defining a blind-hole and a contact surface surrounding the blind-hole, configured to be coupled with an air hammer to provide a percussive force through the contact face of the tool to an axle flange around an axle shaft flange hole, after a flange nut has been removed, to shock a cone-washer disposed therein. The design and solution to this long-felt issue allows for easier removal of the cone-washers from the axle shaft flange holes while not contacting the respective studs and lowering chances for damage of the axle componentry.

Abstract: A puller tool comprises a cross bar with a central portion having a through hole defining a first axis; a forcing screw configured to extend through the through hole; and an adapter detachably attached to the cross bar and having a threaded hole defining a second axis for the forcing screw, and wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned. The adapter comprises a threaded hole configured to receive the forcing screw and defining a second axis, wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned; a base portion containing the threaded hole and arrangeable adjacent a first axial side of the cross bar; at least a first wall portion extending away from the base portion and arrangeable adjacent to a first lateral side of the central portion of the cross bar, and wherein the adapter is detachably attachable to the cross bar.

Abstract: A ball joint press tool having at least one spring-plunger engageable with at least one adapter to releasably couple the adapter to the tool allowing for single handed placement of the tool regardless of orientation of the tool. The ball joint press tool has at least one adapter-receiving aperture and the spring-plunger has an adapter-engagement head, such as a ball, spring biased to at least partially extend into the adapter-receiving aperture on the tool. An adapter having a connecting projection defining a spring-plunger engaging detent, such as a groove, is insertable into the adapter-receiving aperture wherein the adapter-engagement head of the spring-plunger engages with the spring-plunger engaging detent.

Abstract: A puller tool comprises a cross bar with a central portion having a through hole defining a first axis; a forcing screw configured to extend through the through hole; and an adapter detachably attached to the cross bar and having a threaded hole defining a second axis for the forcing screw, and wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned. The adapter comprises a threaded hole configured to receive the forcing screw and defining a second axis, wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned; a base portion containing the threaded hole and arrangeable adjacent a first axial side of the cross bar; at least a first wall portion extending away from the base portion and arrangeable adjacent to a first lateral side of the central portion of the cross bar, and wherein the adapter is detachably attachable to the cross bar.

Abstract: A jack stand having a rack-and-pinion gearing mechanism to extend a support member. The jack stand further comprises a latching mechanism suitable to provide a static force operable to sustain elevation of a vehicle. The jack stand further comprises a number of sleeves configured to receive a detachable handle operable to utilize the functions of the jack stand from a distance away from the underside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A ball joint press tool having at least one spring-plunger engageable with at least one adapter to releasably couple the adapter to the tool allowing for single handed placement of the tool regardless of orientation of the tool. The ball joint press tool has at least one adapter-receiving aperture and the spring-plunger has an adapter-engagement head, such as a ball, spring biased to at least partially extend into the adapter-receiving aperture on the tool. An adapter having a connecting projection defining a spring-plunger engaging detent, such as a groove, is insertable into the adapter-receiving aperture wherein the adapter-engagement head of the spring-plunger engages with the spring-plunger engaging detent.

Abstract: A lift device configured to lift an object includes a stationary base, a lift assembly, a support assembly, and a lift mechanism. The lift assembly is movably coupled to the base, and the support assembly is movably coupled to the lift assembly. The support assembly is configured to support the object. The lift mechanism has an adjustable length. The lift mechanism is coupled to the base and to the lift assembly such that decreasing the length of the lift mechanism moves the support assembly upwardly and increasing the length of the lift mechanism moves the support assembly downwardly.

Abstract: A crimping tool having a pair of jaws operable to crimp a workpiece and a number of crimping dies configured to accept a workpiece along a direction substantially parallel to the jaws. The crimping tool may comprise configurable elements for use with different types of workpieces. The crimping tool may comprise a relief channel to improve usability in difficult working environments.

Abstract: An adapter bracket operable to detachably mount to the seat of a vehicular jack, permitting the vehicular jack to support an automotive spindle during servicing. The adapter bracket may comprise a mounting mechanism operable to detachably mount to a wide variety of seat configurations. The adapter bracket may comprise an adjustable arm assembly operable to support spindles having a wide variety of stud configurations.

Abstract: A small vehicle adjustable lift in one embodiment includes at least one horizontally extending base support, a first riser support including a first end portion supported by the at least one horizontal base support, and a second end portion vertically movable with respect to the at least one horizontally extending base support, a second riser support including a third end portion supported by the at least one horizontal base support, and a fourth end portion vertically movable with respect to the at least one horizontally extending base support, a first vehicle support supported by the second end portion and vertically adjustable with respect to the second end portion, and a second vehicle support supported by the fourth end portion and vertically adjustable with respect to the fourth end portion.

Abstract: A wheel hub removal tool is provided that allows a single technician to readily remove the hub using the vehicle steering. The tool is a generally U-shaped bracket that is seated on the ball-joint to support a pair of arms on opposite sides of the U-joint assembly. The arms carry corresponding blocks that are sized to seat between the drive axle housing and a component of the U-joint that is coupled to the wheel hub. The tool maintains a block on either side of the U-joint assembly so that pressure may be applied alternatively between the blocks to gradually dislodge the wheel hub from the axle. The tool is adjustable to accommodate different axle hub and bearing assembly configurations for different vehicles.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor system tool that stores information regarding a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems. The information may include procedures for resetting and diagnosing the tire pressure monitor system. The tool may include a storing module that stores the information and a displaying module that causes the information to be displayed on a display of the tool. The tool may enable a user to input data regarding a vehicle. Based on the vehicle data input by the user, the tool may determine a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle using the information stored. Based on the tire pressure monitoring system installed on the vehicle, the tool may determine one or more reset or diagnostic procedures that may be performed by the tool. The tool may also reference the owner's manual of the vehicle. The tool may also include an updating module that updates the information stored by the tool. The tool may also include an update interface that may be, for example, an RS232 port.

Abstract: A small vehicle adjustable lift in one embodiment includes at least one horizontally extending base support, a first riser support including a first end portion supported by the at least one horizontal base support, and a second end portion vertically movable with respect to the at least one horizontally extending base support, a second riser support including a third end portion supported by the at least one horizontal base support, and a fourth end portion vertically movable with respect to the at least one horizontally extending base support, a first vehicle support supported by the second end portion and vertically adjustable with respect to the second end portion, and a second vehicle support supported by the fourth end portion and vertically adjustable with respect to the fourth end portion.

Abstract: A lift device configured to lift an object includes a stationary base, a lift assembly, a support assembly, and a lift mechanism. The lift assembly is movably coupled to the base, and the support assembly is movably coupled to the lift assembly. The support assembly is configured to support the object. The lift mechanism has an adjustable length. The lift mechanism is coupled to the base and to the lift assembly such that decreasing the length of the lift mechanism moves the support assembly upwardly and increasing the length of the lift mechanism moves the support assembly downwardly.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a body structure having a proximal inlet tube and a distal outlet tube separated by a valve cylinder portion, a flow control valve situated in the valve cylinder portion, the flow control valve including a valve plug and an actuator shaft, and an actuation control pivotally mounted to the body structure, wherein rotational movement of the actuation control exerts an axial force against the actuator shaft to move the valve plug through the valve cylinder portion and open fluid communication between the proximal inlet tube and the distal outlet tube. A bead seating system includes means for establishing fluid communication between a container of pressurized fluid and a valve assembly, means for transferring rotational movement of a actuation control pivotally mounted on the valve assembly into an axial force, means for establishing fluid communication between the container and a bead seating tool via the valve assembly.

Abstract: A wheel lifter and tipper includes a hook end with a plurality of notches that are each configured for different wheel manipulations and/or for different types of wheels. Each of the plurality of notches is configured to tip wheels into an upright position without deflating or breaking a bead of a tire of the wheel. The device further includes a u-shaped bend configured to support a wheel during a wheel loading manipulation, and a pad end rotationally mounted to a body of the device. During the loading manipulation, the pad end remains stationary and acts as a fulcrum and the body with the u-shaped bend acts as a lever arm. The device is passed through a center of the wheel, and the lever arm is raised or lowered in order to raise or lower the wheel to or from a raised surface, respectively.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor system tool that stores information regarding a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems. The information may include procedures for resetting and diagnosing the tire pressure monitor system. The tool may include a storing module that stores the information and a displaying module that causes the information to be displayed on a display of the tool. The tool may enable a user to input data regarding a vehicle. Based on the vehicle data input by the user, the tool may determine a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle using the information stored. Based on the tire pressure monitoring system installed on the vehicle, the tool may determine one or more reset or diagnostic procedures that may be performed by the tool. The tool may also reference the owner's manual of the vehicle. The tool may also include an updating module that updates the information stored by the tool. The tool may also include an update interface that may be, for example, an RS232 port.