Abstract: A bucket spreading tool is disclosed for separating covers of adjacent turbine buckets, the tool includes: an arm for extending a head of the tool between adjacent turbine wheels and for positioning the head between the adjacent buckets of a wheel, wherein the head includes an attachment to an end of the arm and a forward portion having a front side surface shaped to engage a first bucket of said adjacent buckets, and a rear side surface shaped to engage a second bucket of said adjacent buckets.

Abstract: A concrete form puller assembly comprising an elongated bar about 20 to 36 inches long, preferably about 27 inches long, said bar having substantially horizontal lengths at each of its ends and an angular mid-portion sloping about thirty degrees from horizontal between each of its ends, and a base assembly supporting the bar at its lower end, said base assembly comprising a base plate and two parallel side panels with a space in between for supporting and holding the lower end of the bar, said side panels having diametrically opposite holes therein near the tops of same, and a bolt inserted through the side panels and through a hole in the lower end of the bar for holding the bar in a fixed position between the side panels of said base assembly.

Abstract: A motorcycle stand comprising a base member, a raising lever member, and wheels, wherein the raising lever member is connected to the base member, the wheels are connected on the lower portion of the base member; and, wherein the vertical arc between the base member and the raising lever member is approximate 45 degrees to 90 degrees.

Abstract: An arrow extraction device includes a clamp and a lever-actuated push rod. An arrow shaft is held by the clamp while removal force is applied through the lever-actuated push rod, thereby facilitating easy recovery of a whole arrow embedded in a target.

Abstract: A mechanical assembly for pulling the form work away from a concrete structure after the concrete structure has cured. The form work is typically wood or steel and requires a large mechanically force to free it from the concrete structure. The form puller assembly includes a lever assembly, a fulcrum assembly, and a form pulling assembly. The user pulls down on the opposite end of the lever assembly generating a mechanical force sufficient to free the form work from the concrete structure. Also, the mechanical assembly may include at least one embedded element extracting assembly for removing vertically oriented elements embedded in the soil and/or concrete.

Abstract: A belt installation tool. The tool comprises a pair of arms connected at a pivot. Each arm has an end for engaging a pulley axle. A handtool is engaged with an arm. By a torque applied with the handtool through a short arcuate motion to the arms, the pulleys are moved apart, thereby tensioning a belt. A locking member or linkage is available to fix the arms in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A concrete form puller assembly comprising an elongated bar about 20 to 36 inches long, preferably about 27 inches long, said bar having substantially horizontal lengths at each of its ends and an angular mid-portion sloping about thirty degrees from horizontal between each of its ends, and a base assembly supporting the bar at its lower end, said base assembly comprising a base plate and two parallel side panels with a space in between for supporting and holding the lower end of the bar, said side panels having diametrically opposite holes therein near the tops of same, and a bolt inserted through the side panels and through a hole in the lower end of the bar for holding the bar in a fixed position between the side panels of said base assembly.

Abstract: A motorcycle lift [100] comprises two lift arms [103A, 103B] attached to a cross bar [105]. Support sleeves [109A, 109B] attached to the ends of the lift arms surround the foot pegs [150A, 150B] of the motorcycle [301] to securely engage the vehicle. Clamps [125A, 125B] provide a means to adjust the width between the support sleeves for engagement to the foot pegs. A lever [107] attached to the cross bar raises and lowers the motorcycle. Replaceable sleeves [109A, 109B] allow relatively tight diametrical clearance with various foot peg designs to provide stable support. The design allows stable support even with foot pegs of folding designs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tool for removing stakes from the ground, including those used to secure concrete forms. The tool is composed of two symmetrical handles connected by a link bar utilizing freely rotating joints. The link bar includes a feature to align the invention with the stake. A gripper is attached to each handle enabling the tool to firmly hold the stake. Each gripper is secured to a handle in a position that is slightly off center from the link bar and handle pivot. This eccentricity between the gripper and the link bar/handle pivot axis vectors the vertical force the operator applies to the handles into compressive force exerted on the sides of the stake by the grippers. Thus, the two grippers trap the stake between them and the gripping force they apply to the stake increases as the operator increases the vertical, lifting force.

Abstract: A floor cover removal tool having a pair of opposed sets of pins, one set to grip the floor covering to be removed and the other set to grip the floor covering to stabilize the tool and provide a stop to push against.

Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation.

Abstract: Systems and Methods for extracting concrete blocks or other materials cut from a surface is disclosed. An extraction apparatus typically includes a leveraging device connected to a vacuum cup and vacuum pump. The vacuum cup is placed on the material to be removed. A vacuum is pulled on the vacuum cup. The leveraging device is maneuvered to lift the material. The vacuum can be removed when the material is moved to the desired location.

Abstract: A scaling bar for prying overhanging rocks from rocky wall structures. The scaling bar comprises an elongated tubular shaft and a first pick member attached to one end thereof, and, optionally, a second pick member attached to a second end thereof. At least one of the two pick members comprises an end portion closely fitted into engagement with the tubular shaft, a tip portion defining a substantially sharp leading edge for easier penetration in the rocky structure, and a cam element. The cam element comprises a first and a second leverage bulges, whereby by displacing the shaft, a lever is formed for dislodging unstable overhanging rocks with minimized physical effort from the workman. The second inner leverage bulge provides greater leverage to the tip portion than the first leverage bulge, but the size of the first leverage bulge is smaller, and can hence engage narrower clefts than the second leverage bulge.

Abstract: A multifunctional device for removing material from an edge of an object and lifting an object from a support surface is provided. The device includes front and rear portions that are positioned at an angle relative to one another to form a pivot point. The front portion is positioned beneath the object while a user applies a downward force on the rear portion to rotate the device about the pivot point to lift the object from the surface. A pair of opposed sidewalls extend from an upper surface of the device and a top wall is coupled between the sidewalls to form a channel. At least one protrusion extends from the top wall into the channel to remove material from the edge. In addition, a tab may extend into an aperture formed in the rear portion to engage and assist in the removal of a lid from a bottle.

Abstract: An improved design that would allow one workman to easily elevate a heavy concrete tie to the base of the rail and hold it in position while tie is connected to the rail with retainer clips. Improvements are made in the handle design that allow the workman to remain in a more upright position at the time the tie comes in contact with the rail. Also added is a safety grip ring near the upper end of the handle. Design improvements are also made at the foot end of the handle unit. At this point the improved tool design will allow more leverage to be applyed to the tie and a varity of hook devises to be used on lower end of tool, depending on what type of concrete tie is to be used. 1 IMPROVED TIE LIFTER AND HOLDER Field of search 294/15-17,19.1, 294/26,82.1, 82.11; 254/43,44, 113,119-121,131 References Cited U.S.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for displacing a manhole cover from a manhole where the manhole cover includes an engaging surface. The portable apparatus includes a leg having a first end and a second end and a shaft attached to the first end of the leg such that the leg and the shaft define a fulcrum point for the device. A tool is pivotally attached to the leg wherein the tool engages the engaging surface of the manhole cover.

Abstract: Form tie breaking tools are disclosed which include first members, second members and third members. Each member includes a first end and a second end. In particular embodiments, the second member is attached to the first member at either of the second end or between first and second ends of the first member. The third member is attached to the remaining of the second end or between the first and second ends of the first member. Second and third members are attached to the first member approximately parallel to one another. Each third member first end has a form tie engaging member attached. Each form tie engaging member includes a first end and a second end and the form tie engaging member is substantially perpendicularly attached to the third member.

Abstract: A crowbar of the present invention includes a shaft, a curved neck at one end of the shaft, a straight section extending from the end of the curved neck, and a pivot arm positioned substantially at the junction between the curved neck and the straight section. The pivot arm is positioned above the straight section and preferably forms an angle of about 90° with the straight section. Additionally, the pivot arm is relatively short, having a length of less than 4″. Preferably, the pivot arm has a length of about 2″ to about 4″. Additionally, although the crowbar could be supplied with a single pivot arm, it is preferably supplied with two pivot arms extending in opposite directions from each other.

Abstract: A device for use in conjunction with a standard swingarm stand for a motorcycle consisting of a reversible bracket that will engage traditional swingarms or swingarms equipped with spools. The reversible bracket mounts to the stand at the point of engagement with the swingarm and can be adjusted for different width swingarms.

Abstract: A tool for removing deck boards includes a base having a short shaft with a handle socket affixed thereto, and a pair of spaced prying arms connected to opposite ends of the shaft. The prying arms are spaced so they straddle a joist when the base member is placed on top of the joist. Each of the arms has a convex upper surface portion for engaging bottom surfaces of the boards, and the convex portion remains in contact with the center of the board as the board is pulled from the joist. The handle has a bend and may be rotated 180° with respect to the base member to achieve different effective handle angles.

Abstract: A new and improved leverage device, method of making, and method of using is disclosed, in which the new and improved leverage device is for use in disassembling various items, such as, wooden pallets. The leverage device comprises: an elongated handle; a wedge foot having a tapered distal end, the proximate end of the wedge foot is attached to the distal end of the elongated handle; and a pair of side bars, the proximate end of each respective side bar is attached to a corresponding side of the lower portion of the elongated handle, each side bar extends downwardly away from the distal end of the elongated handle, wherein the pair of side bars and the elongated handle forming a three pronged fork-like configuration. The new and improved method of making the leverage device comprises the steps of attaching, connecting, getting, grinding, and welding.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a special purpose tool for removing control arms 18 from ball joint sockets 24 of vehicles 20. The present invention comprises an elongated handle 22 consisting of steel tubing along with a front end piece 16 made from steel round stock being offset with member 30 from the handle 22. Also a U-shaped bracket 28 is welded to the front end piece wherein the bracket has a hook 34 with a point 38 on the hook for contacting various structures of the vehicle 20. The point 38 of the hook, the front tip 36 and the handle 22 all lie in a single plane so that the tool will not rotate and slip off the work piece. The present invention can also have variously shaped surfaces on the point 38 of the hook and the front tip 36 for contacting various structures on a vehicle.

Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation. The stand is attached to the snowmobile by means of a stand track, whereby the stand can be retracted during transport and extended for use.

Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation.

Abstract: Devices and methods for releasing an integrated circuit from its container are provided. The devices include a handle portion and a gripping portion. The gripping portion has one or more notches that are used to engage an integrated circuit container pin. In one aspect, the gripping portion is used to engage the container pin, and downward pressure is applied to the handle portion to remove the pin. In another aspect, the gripping portion is used to engage the container pin, and the handle portion is twisted to remove the pin.

Abstract: A leveraging tool for disconnecting a control arm from the remainder of an automotive front wheel drive suspension system. The leveraging tool includes angularly disposed first and second portions, a pivot point being located therebetween. A chain, cable, or hook member attaches the second portion to the control arm. The control arm is detached when an input force is applied to the first portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a service stand (1), which is positioned beneath the rear part of a motorcycle and which extends from there to both sides of the motorcycle, the service stand having a lever member (2) for lifting the rear part of the motorcycle so that the rear wheel (3) is lifted off the ground (4), and members for connecting the service stand (1) to the rear part of the motorcycle. According to the invention the service stand (1) placed beneath a motorcycle leaning on its side stand has a connecting member (5), on the opposite side from the side stand, the connecting member being pre-adjustable in the height direction, whereas the height position of the connecting member (6) on the same side as the side stand can be adjusted in the height direction by the lever member (2).

Abstract: A stand for elevating the wheel of a motorcycle, which includes a pair of interconnected parallel side plates, including substantially coplanar adjacent flat surfaces. A lever moves the stand from a first non-operative position on one flat surface to a second operative position on the second flat surface, elevating the cycle and further stabilizing the stand in this position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for performing turning of objects, in particular elongate objects which are round in cross-section, such as tree trunks (12). This is made possible by the device having two levers (1) which are interconnected but movable at least to a limited extent both longitudinally and turnably relative to each other via a hinge (8, 9). Hook members (4) are pivotally connected to the levers in such a manner that the levers can alternately be made to abut, by means of a part (3) supporting a circumferential surface, against the tree trunk while the associated hook member (4) engages the tree trunk. At the same time, the other lever can be turned and moved backwards towards the turning direction of the log so as to engage the tree trunk in a position further backwards relative to the first hook member.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for displacing a manhole cover from a manhole where the manhole cover includes an engaging surface. The portable apparatus includes a leg having a first end and a second end and a shaft attached to the first end of the leg such that the leg and the shaft define a fulcrum point for the device. A tool is pivotally attached to the leg wherein the tool engages the engaging surface of the manhole cover.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a special purpose tool for removing control arms 18 from ball joint sockets 24 of vehicles 20. The present invention comprises an elongated handle 22 consisting of steel tubing along with a front end piece 16 made from steel round stock being offset with member 30 from the handle 22. Also a U-shaped bracket 28 is welded to the front end piece wherein the bracket has a hook 34 with a point 38 on the hook for contacting various structures of the vehicle 20. The point 38 of the hook, the front tip 36 and the handle 22 all lie in a single plane so that the tool will not rotate and slip off the work piece. The present invention can also have variously shaped surfaces on the point 38 of the hook and the front tip 36 for contacting various structures on a vehicle.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for displacing a manhole cover from a manhole where the manhole cover includes an engaging surface where the portable apparatus includes a leg having a first end and a second end and a shaft attached to the first end of the leg such that the leg and the shaft define a fulcrum point for the device. A tool is attached to the engaging portion wherein the tool engages the engaging surface of the manhole cover.

Abstract: A simple, compact, hands free device that allows a single operator to vertically lift and hold construction panels to a desired height for securing to a wall surface. Downward foot pressure on one end of a slotted lever arm causes a panel lifting surface on the other end of the lever arm to rise. This lever arm is supported by a base support which also supports a locking arm. Once the desired height is reached, the device locks the panel into position. The operator is then free to move about, adjust, and finally secure the panel. Once the panel is secured, the locking arm is released by simple forward pressure. With the aid of a foot strap, the device can then be transported to the next panel ready for lifting. This device eliminates the use of hands, bending, or stooping during the process of lifting construction panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a jack for manhole covers or the like, said jack having wheels (36) disposed in the lower region of a hand lever (38) laterally on a transversely extending axle, and said jack having a rigidly forwardly projecting lifting arm (31) which has at least one hook (43), protruding on its underside, to hook in a cover opening. A simple lifting of the cover is achieved when a support device (40, 46, 39), which is also provided in the lower region of the hand lever (38), is mounted in front of the wheels (36), by means of which device the jack (1) is supported when attached to the cover (2) prior to the lifting thereof and in a first lifting phase externally of the cover edge, while the wheels (36) are off the ground (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A stand includes a leverage base, two vertical rods, and a wheel supporting unit that is attached to the vertical rods and that is adapted to support a wheel thereon. The base has two fixed posts, which have upper ends that are connected respectively and telescopically to the vertical rods. The vertical rods are locked releaseably on the posts, thereby permitting adjustment of the heights of the supporting unit and the wheel.

Abstract: The grease filter remover is a device that by working the handle the head pivots moving the stationary fingers. Moving the handle up and out will pivot top of head inward moving lower fingers out and top fingers in. Moving handle down and inward will pivot bottom of head inward moving lower finger inward and top of finger outward.

Abstract: A lawn tractor maintenance system for safely elevating a lawn mower for examination and maintenance. The lawn tractor maintenance system includes a frame, a pair of wheel supports attached to the frame, and a lever arm attached to the frame for allowing an individual to manipulate the frame and wheel supports. A chain is attached to each of the wheel supports for securing the tires of the lawn tractor within the wheel supports during manipulations. The wheel supports and the lever arm are preferably removably attached to the frame for allowing compact storage thereof.

Abstract: A lawn mower rack is formed of a structural base for resting on a support surface. First and second spaced apart longitudinal rails supported by the base and adapted to receive wheels of a lawn mower thereon. A first manually operated lifter is provided for elevationally supporting rearward portions of the longitudinal rails above the base and a second manually operated lifter, independent of the first lifter, is provided for elevationally supporting forward portions of the longitudinal rails above the base so that thereby only approximately one half of the weight of a lawn mower need be lifted at a time.

Abstract: A motorcycle lift and stand apparatus for manually lifting and supporting a motorcycle in an elevated position for cleaning or other maintenance. The motorcycle lift and stand apparatus is a collapsible support system which can be quickly and easily raised from a storage position to an operational position by the use of a lever arm. Operation of the lever arm easily lifts an entire motorcycle into a raised position above a ground plane. The apparatus has a cycle support surface formed by two cylinders spaced apart by rigid members and a pair of upright support units. The lever arm is affixed to one of the upright support units such that when the arm is lowered, the upright support units raise the cycle support surface from the ground plane position to an elevated position with sufficient force to lift the motorcycle.

Abstract: In this front face of an electronics card designed to be inserted into a housing through an opening, at least one of the edges of which opening is provided with a notched bar, that portion of said front face which is to be disposed in the vicinity of said bar is provided with at least one abutment surface for abutting against a drive member engaged through the notch when inserting said card into the housing or when extracting it therefrom. The method consists in inserting a drive member through one of the notches in said bar, in causing said member to bear against an abutment surface, and in exerting a pivot force on said drive member to pivot it about the zone via which it bears against an edge of the notch, so that a force is transmitted to the front face, at the abutment surface, in a direction corresponding to inserting the card or to extracting the card.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided for use in levering materials relative to one another in the renovation and construction of building structures. The tool includes an elongate shaft having a gripping end and a working end. A pair of elongate blades are mounted spaced apart and perpendicularly to the shaft with the working end of the shaft therebetween. Each blade extends longitudinally from first penetrating end to a second engaging end in the form a steel plate which is oriented parallel to the shaft. A plurality of fulcrums are defined on a outer side of the blades opposite the gripping end of the shaft. An additional fulcrum is formed on the working end of the shaft between the blades.

Abstract: A manhole cover lifting tool includes three separate pieces that are mated together to allow for the entire cover to be lifted in one motion. A pair of hook arms are inserted over opposing holes in the manhole cover and joined together. A lifting arm is then attached to the joined hook arms and used to remove the cover from the opening.

Abstract: A motorcycle lift and stand apparatus for manually lifting and supporting a motorcycle in an elevated position for cleaning or other maintenance. The motorcycle lift and stand apparatus is a collapsible support system which can be quickly and easily raised from a storage position to an operational position by the use of a lever arm. Operation of the lever arm easily lifts an entire motorcycle into a raised position above a ground plane. The apparatus has a cycle support surface formed by two cylinders spaced apart by rigid members and a pair of upright support units. The lever arm is affixed to one of the upright support units such that when the arm is lowered, the upright support units raise the cycle support surface from the ground plane position to an elevated position with sufficient force to lift the motorcycle.

Abstract: A manhole cover removing tool includes an elongated body having an upper end with a handle attached and a lower end defining a pivot area. A first elongated member is attached to the body so as to extend generally transversely therefrom in a first direction and terminate in a pointed end designed to engage an open pick hole type of manhole cover. A second elongated member is attached to the body so as to extend generally transversely therefrom in a second direction, generally opposite to the first direction, and terminate in a flattened end designed to engage a recessed pick hole type of manhole cover. In a preferred embodiment the handle, elongated body and one of the first and second elongated members are formed integrally from a single metal rod.

Abstract: An apparatus for manually locking and/or unlocking the parts of a vehicle seat includes a housing part and a lever part reaching through an opening in the housing part. The housing part has at least one spring mechanism that latches the lever part in at least one position inside of the opening.

Abstract: A concrete form snap tie tool apparatus has an elongated body having two end portions, one end portion has a handle thereon and the other end portion has two sides, each side having an angled slot therein for engaging a snap tie in the assembly of a concrete form. One side slot is angled for pulling a snap tie while the other side slot is angled for pushing a snap tie for aligning a snap tie with an aperture in a concrete form wall. The concrete form snap tie tool allows the rapid assembly of a concrete form by the quick engagement of a snap tie with the tool and the alignment of a snap tie with an opening in the concrete form wall. An elongated body also has a passageway having a sleeve slidably mounted therein and having a hitting surface on one end thereof. The elongated body is formed with a nail support at one end thereof for supporting a nail. A hammer or the like is used to drive the sleeve against the nail to drive the nail into a surface.

Abstract: A mechanical jack for lifting an object including a lever, a base and a fulcrum disposed between the lever and the base and a post for supporting the object being lifted with the post pivotally attached to the lever and a rod movably disposed between the post and the lever and the post cooperating with the lever, the base and the fulcrum is disclosed. The mechanical jack lifts and supports a wide variety of objects including, but not limited to, a snow plow blade, a sofa, a desk, a small building, a boat, a snowmobile, an aircraft, a filing cabinet, a stove, a table and other such loads. An additional feature of the mechanical jack includes a cup member disposed near a second end of the lever which faciliates lifting objects which are inconvenient or difficult to lift. Another feature of the mechanical jack includes a clasp disposed near the first end of the lever for use for assisting in the attachment of an object such as a snow plow blade to a “V” plate mounted on a vehicle.

Abstract: A lawn tractor maintenance system for safely elevating a lawn mower for examination and maintenance. The lawn tractor maintenance system includes a frame, a pair of wheel supports attached to the frame, and a lever arm attached to the frame for allowing an individual to manipulate the frame and wheel supports. A chain is attached to each of the wheel supports for securing the tires of the lawn tractor within the wheel supports during manipulations. The wheel supports and the lever arm are preferably removably attached to the frame for allowing compact storage thereof.

Abstract: The disclosed tool (“Trailer Tandem Release Leverage Bar”), is a unique and needed advance for the trucking industry. For use by all Operators (Truckers) that are tasked with adjusting the trailer tandem assembly. The trucking industry produced sliding trailer tandems to provide the ability to balance the vehicle weight accurately between the steering axle, driver axle(s), and the trailer axle(s). The mechanism used to lock the sliding trailer tandems customarily jams for many reasons including being frozen, rusty, or under the weight of the vehicle, and as such is difficult and sometimes impossible to be released or unlatched. Operators have historically had difficulty leaning under the trailer and exerting enough leverage to produce the necessary force to release the latch. The “Trailer Tandem Release Leverage Bar” as a new invention will allow the operator to release the latching pins without physical strain and difficulty.

Abstract: Cribbing apparatus for stabilizing a post-accident vehicle against unwanted shifting of the vehicle during a rescue operation in which a victim trapped in the vehicle is to be extricated from the vehicle includes cribbing blocks hinged together for pivotal movement to fill a space between the vehicle and the ground at the site of an accident. A wedge is inserted between the pivotally connected cribbing blocks for operating the cribbing apparatus without jolts and dislocations which otherwise could cause shifting and concomitant increased danger of injury to the victim, as well as to a rescuer. A hinge includes leaves and wings in U-shaped configurations which deter skewing of the cribbing blocks during pivotal movements. The cribbing blocks include grooves for reception of the wedge such that skewing or collapse of the wedge is deterred by virtue of the confined movement of the wedge within the grooves during operation of the cribbing apparatus.