Abstract: An arrowhead puller for pulling an arrowhead having a threaded shank from a tree or a stump comprises an elongate handle having a working end and a gripping end and having a tapped hole extending therethrough, a bolt having a shank with a threaded portion threaded into the tapped hole and having a head providing a fulcrum, and an end piece having a tapped socket to receive the threaded shank of an arrowhead and being hinged to the handle near the working end so as to permit relative movement of the handle and the socket through a range of relative positions. The tapped hole is about one inch from the working end and at least four inches from the gripping end, whereby the handle turning on the fulcrum functions as a leverage force-multiplying lever.

Abstract: A wheeled hand lever tool for lifting, transporting and installing heavy sewer covers that will lift the cover from its side edge. In one form, a T-fitting lifts from an elongated slot through holes in the cover allowing the cover to tilt forwardly for its edge to engage a stop plate on the tool so that the cover is rigidly held by gravity upon the tool. To have added lift advantage, a depending ground-engaging fulcrum is located forwardly of its wheels. For peripherally-notched covers direct engagement is had with diametrically-opposite notches by use of a secondary lifting arm that is lowered from the lifting arm of the tool.

Abstract: A tool for removing a tire from a wheel rim includes an elongated body member with a handle at one end and a tool head at the other end. The tool head includes a tire engaging member having at least one tire bead support and terminating in at least two laterally spaced apart tire contact parts. The tool head further includes a rigid, L-shaped wheel rim engaging member terminating in a wheel rim contact part. The wheel rim contact part is sufficiently spaced from the tire engaging member to accept a wheel rim flange therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, each of the at least two tire contact parts and the wheel rim contact part has a rotatable roller.

Abstract: A machine for removing hairpin spikes from railroad ties includes at least one hairpin spike pulling tool supported by the machine frame, each tool being positioned on one side of the rail for pulling spikes on that side of the rail. Each of the pulling tools includes a lower end portion having a pair of exposed hooks curved toward the center of the pulling tool and abutted against each other in a pivoting relationship. Each pulling tool is supported for movement from a retracted position to a position wherein the curved hooks of that pulling tool are positionable under the loop-shaped head of a hairpin spike on opposite sides of the spike. The machine also includes apparatus for supporting the pulling tools for movement from the retracted position downwardly and toward the hairpin spikes into a position wherein the pulling tools engage the spikes with the curved hooks and then move upwardly to pull the spikes from the tie.

Abstract: A dual-tire foreign-object removing apparatus includes a web which is trainable about a foreign object lodged between dual vehicle tires, a rod for applying a pulling force to the web and the foreign object and a reaction element which provides a stand-off from the tires for the rod.

Abstract: A manual tool for rolling and positioning a mass of material. More particular, for use with rolls of stratified materials having a central core. The tool when inserted into the central core of such stratified rolls articulates in a manner so as to allow a cleat member to grip the outer perimeter of the roll and thereby allows the workman to apply leverage to the mass causing rotation. Repeated articulated movements allows the tool to be operated in a ratcheting manner.

Abstract: A base is wheel supported and carries an upright post member having laterally spaced apart brackets for engagement with two blades of a two or three bladed propeller when lifting a nose wheel. Each bracket is provided with a liner to avoid marring of blade edges. Post members of different lengths are provided for use in lifting a main gear wheel of low wing and high wing aircraft. Both of the last mentioned post members pivotally carries a lift pad for engagement with a wing surface. A method is disclosed for lifting a nose or main gear wheel off the ground to a stable elevated position. Fastener assemblies lock the propeller engaging brackets in the upright or inclined positions to engage a two bladed or a three bladed propeller.

Abstract: A device for the extraction of fence posts having a T-shaped cross-section. The device is arranged to engage the fence post in a frictional binding action on the post when tilted by the upward application of force to one end of the device. The upward application of force is derived through cooperation with a jack, whereby the tilting of the device secures the device in position with the fence post and transfers the upward force from the jack through the device to the fence post. The tilting of the device also secures the jack to the device, thereby ensuring cooperation between the jack, the fence post, and the device throughout the full length of the lifting stroke.

Abstract: An arrowhead extractor is provided for removing an arrowhead embedded into wood. The arrowhead has a threaded end while the extractor consists of a lever arm having a central portion pivotly attached to a support leg in which the foot of the support leg rests against the wood. A mechanism is attached adjacent an end of the lever arm for engaging with the threaded end of the arrowhead, whereby pivoting of the lever arm will cause the engaging mechanism to pull the arrowhead out of the wood.

Abstract: A device for removing a post from the ground. The device includes two rigid plate members for engaging opposed sides of the post. Two fasteners extend through one of the plate members for threadably engaging the other plate members so that the two plate members can tightly engage the post. When a device capable of exerting a lifting force engages at least one of the plate members, and is operated to exert such a force against the plate member, the post is removed from the ground.

Abstract: A weed extraction device for digging, cutting, twisting and pulling out weeds. The weed extraction device includes a rod member from which a handle is formed by bending the rod member. The handle is useful in pushing the device into the ground and to twist the device to twist out the weeds and by which the user can pull the weed from the ground without bending over. The rod member also includes a foot step which is formed by bending the rod member and is useful in pushing the device into ground to the depth of the tap root. Attached permanently to the rod member is the root trap which is a half-cone or hemiconically shaped cutting, coring and compacting portion of the device. The root trap is useful to dig into the ground, cut a cone shaped plug, compact the tap root and branch roots and twist out the weed including the tap root which prevents the root from ever growing again.

Abstract: A floor covering installation tool for raising and lowering furniture, partitions or the like has a frame, a raising and lowering mechanism and a lifting assembly. The frame or the lifting assembly has a portion which is positioned underneath the object to be lifted. The raising and lowering mechanism is actuated to raise or lower the object to be lifted. Upon raising the lifted object to a desired height, flooring or the like is positioned underneath the lifted object. After the flooring is positioned underneath the lifted object, the raising and lowering mechanism is activated to release the lifting mechanism and return it to its original position. Thus, the tool is ready to be reused to lift another desired object.

Abstract: A tool for removing from a vehicle axle a wheel-tire assembly or replacing the assembly thereupon and for maneuvering the assembly from a horizontal position to a vertical position, all with minimal effort. The tool includes a wheel support section for supporting the wheel-tire assembly during removal and replacement of the assembly, a leverage section for transmitting forces exerted by an operator, and a handle section for manipulation by the operator. The handle section has a hooked portion which is inserted between the wheel-tire assembly and a work area for the purpose of manipulating the assembly. The invention includes a method for manipulating the tool so that the wheel-tire assembly may readily be maneuvered into desired operating positions with the exertion of minimal effort.

Abstract: A tool for removing balance weights attached to the head platform of the blades of a turbine comprises a jointed arm which can be introduced through the exhaust nozzle of the turbine without any disassembly, the arm having a handle portion which is held by the operator carrying out the removal operation, and a distal part which is steerable by movements imparted to the handle portion by the operator, the distal part being dislocatable and articulated with respect to said handle portion and ending in a claw adapted to grip the balance weight and to unseat it without letting it go in response to appropriate movements of the handle portion.

Abstract: The wheel changing apparatus includes a pair of angular arms supported at their outer ends by caster wheels or skids with the arms joined at their remaining ends by a connector housing. A handle on the housing facilitates raising and lowering of the arms and a vehicle wheel assembly in place thereon for wheel assembly removal and attachment to an axle mounted hub. Multiple rollers in each arm rotatably support the wheel assembly. The arms are collapsible toward one another and the handle repositionable between the arms for compact stowage of the apparatus in a vehicle.

Abstract: A lift bar for disassembling a structure while preserving the components for reuse includes a handle and a fork-like member connected thereto. Upon the manual depression of the handle, the fork-like member pivots upward to pry a board or a sheet of building material away from an underlying support member. The lift bar also includes a deflecting assembly removably mounted on the handle so as to deflect a loosened sheet of material away from an operator.

Abstract: A tool and method are presented whereby a heavy storm drain cover or other object can be easily removed and replaced by an individual workman. The device includes a base having a lever pivotally mounted thereto and an attachment device for the storm drain cover. Once attached the lever is manually lifted causing the cover to raise whereby the user can swivel the lever from side to side to place the cover at a convenient distance. To replace the cover, it is lifted by the lever and is then rotated and lowered over the storm drain opening. A tension device is affixed to the cover attachment to secure it prior to raising by the lever.

Abstract: A roof-opening device for use by fire fighters to open a vent hole for the venting of gases from a burning building containing plywood panels attached to roofing beams, such device having a shaft with a handle at the top end thereof and a transversely positioned fulcrum member at the bottom end thereof and a pair of tines extending outwardly from the fulcrum member, the tines spaced apart from one another a distance to pass over on both sides of a roofing beam after the tines are passed through a slot cut in the roof generally perpendicular to such roofing beams such that the tines when manuevered downward through the slot on each side of the roofing beam can lift the plywood panel attached thereto in incremental steps as the fulcrum member is moved along the roofing beam to separate the plywood panel from the roofing beam and open up a vent hole.

Abstract: A wrench for applying rail anchors to the flange of a rail of a railroad track. The wrench includes an elongated handle and a shoe. The shoe is connected to the handle by a pair of links which are pivotally connected to the shoe and the handle. The shoe has a nose, a tine, a heel and a jaw opening. The jaw opening is defined between the nose and the tine and receives the hook end of a rail anchor when the hook end is placed over the flange of a rail prior to installation. The nose of the shoe rests on the flange face of the rail in contact with the hook end of the anchor when the wrench is in its anchor installing position. The first link of the pair of links is pivotally connected at one end to the handle and at its opposite end to the nose of the shoe. The first link engages the head of the rail to fix in position its pivotal connection with the handle. The second link connects the handle and the heel of the shoe.

Abstract: A tool for removing or raising landscape edging strips has a rigid main frame including two parallel and spaced apart bars, and an elongate upright lever. The lever is pivotally mounted to the main frame near its lower end, by a pivot pin extending through the bars and lever. A base pad is mounted to the main frame at an end remote from the pivot pin. Mounted to the main frame on the opposite side of the pivot pin, are a platform and a downwardly depending arm that supports a first clamp. A second clamp is mounted to the bottom of the lever, and moves arcuately as the lever pivots, to close both clamps about an enlarged upper border portion of the landscape edging material. Further pivoting of the lever, with the base pad against the ground, applied a vertical lifting force to the landscape edging strip, either to elevate and reposition the edging material, or to completely remove the edging material from the ground.

Abstract: A tool for installing a tire on a wheel rim includes an elongated body member with a handle at one end and a tool head at the other end. The tool head has a tire engaging member terminating in an insertion end and a contact end. The tire engaging member has a back face attached to a connector portion of the elongated body member, and a front face on an opposite side of the tire engaging member. A tire contact part extends above the front face at the contact end. A wheel rim contact member extends from the back face and terminates in a wheel rim contact part. A portion of the tire engaging member between the insertion end and the wheel rim contact member is insertable between a tire bead and a rim flange.

Abstract: Apparatus for a lifting and positioning of a snowmobile particularly during a warmup procedure of a snowmobile to vertically space a snowmobile drive surface above an associated ground level wherein the apparatus includes a central post mounted to a socket wherein the socket is orthogonally and fixedly mounted to a top support leg with a bottom support leg pivotally mounted to the top support leg with an abutment plate mounted to support post remote from the socket. The apparatus includes a first link and a first link axle received within one of plurality of axle apertures mounted within the post.The first link includes a series of first link apertures to receive a second link pivot axle orthogonally mounted to a second link wherein the second link includes a bifurcated lift plate securable to a bumper portion of an associated snowmobile.

Abstract: A device for lifting catwalk grates comprising an elongated bent member with a handle at one end and a pair of notched braces and a hook at the opposite end that act in conjunction with each other to lock onto the grate and give mechanical advantage in lifting the grate.

Abstract: A snowmobile jack is described herein that raises the rear of the snowmobile off of the ground when it is not in use. Manufacturers suggest that snowmobiles be raised when not in use, so that their tracks do not freeze to the ground. Manufacturers also recommend that snowmobiles be warmed up with their tracks elevated. This cuts down on general wear and tear of the tracks and supporting belts. The jack comprises a vertical lift bar slidable within a sleeve. The bar is raised by a foot pedal lever which acts on the lower end of the bar and is latched in the raised position. The bar carries a transverse rod adjustable in height relative thereto with hooks for engaging the rear bumper of the snowmobile.

Abstract: The invention is a dolly on wheels for lifting and moving manhole covers. The dolly has a pivotal sleeve into which a lifting bar fastens and a bottom plate with a crooked tail on its bottom side. The lifting bar has a pointed end which is used in conjunction with the bottom plate to lift small manhole covers and a finger end which is used in conjunction with the bottom plate and tail to lift large manhole covers.

Abstract: A tool for removing a tire from a wheel rim includes an elongated body member with a handle at one end and a tool head at the other end. The tool head includes a tire engaging member terminating in at least two laterally spaced apart tire contact parts, and a rigid, L-shaped wheel rim engaging member terminating in a wheel rim contact part. The wheel rim contact part is sufficiently spaced from the tire engaging member to accept a wheel rim flange therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, each of the at least two tire contact parts and the wheel rim contact part has a rotatable roller.

Abstract: The archery arrowhead puller is particularly adapted for pulling broadheads as well as field points from buried positions in trees, tree stumps and the like without injury to the points. The device includes an elongated horizontal lever bar with a pair of hinged arms spaced along the length thereof and depending therefrom. The arms preferably are moveable between the hanging vertical position and a horizontal position and rotate in a plane along the longitudinal axis of the bar. One of the arms is a brace arm and is positioned at about the front of the bar while the other arm is a puller arm spaced rearwardly thereof. The brace arm has a pointed lower end preferably detachable from its remainder. Both the arms preferably have spaced transverse hinge holes in order to regulate their effective lengths. The bar preferably also has spaced transverse hinge holes and a slideable sleeve over the rear end thereof for extending the length of the bar for increased leverage.

Abstract: An implement for removing a tree stump or the like defined by a first portion directly engaging the article under removal in a biting relationship and a second portion partly surrounding the article and moving into a confining relationship with the latter. The implement is mounted on a framework for pivotal movement. A manually controlled mechanism defines a removal location by pivotal action and where a locking bar serves to maintain the latter. Ample leverage is afforded for ready one-man operation.

Abstract: A drum brake service tool and a method of using the same is disclosed. The tool comprises a lever having a pair of spaced, parallel arms disposed at one end thereof, the arms being adapted to receive a brake spring substantially perpendicularly therebetween. A brake-spring retaining mechanism is disposed proximate the free end of each of the arms. One of the free ends of the brake spring is passed over the brake-spring pin of one of the first or second brake shoes. The brake-spring is then engaged in between the arms of the lever. The lever is pivoted on the cam to extend the brake-spring to the point that the other free end of the spring lies proximate the brake-spring pin of the second brake shoe. The free end of the spring is then engaged with the pin of the second brake shoes. The tool may also be used to remove or install a brake roller in the brake shoes.

Abstract: According to the invention, a felling bar to be used in tree felling has a handle 11 in one end and a lever plate in the other. To make is usable for driving wedges into a sawn cut, the felling bar is provided with a striking lug 17 fastened to the shaft 10 of the felling bar at or close to the connecting portion 15 joining the lever plate 12 to the shaft 10.

Abstract: A ski boot key for operating ski boot pivotal closure latches comprises a rigid elongate member having a first opening at one end for fitting over the end of a ski boot side closure latch and a second, larger opening at the opposite end for fitting over the end of a ski boot rear toggle latch. The appropriate end of the key is placed over a skit boot latch and leverage is applied by grasping the opposite end of the key and urging it in a direction to force the latch towards its closed position. The key can also be used in an opposite direction to release the latches.

Abstract: A tool suitable for breaking loose foreign material wedged between a gate box lid and a gate box and also the foreign material wedged into the recesses on the gate box lid. The tool also may be used to grab hold and lift the gate box lid for removal and replacement of the same. To achieve these functions the tool embodies a slide hammer, a drive nut and chisel and a set of jaws.

Abstract: A hand tool having utility in the extraction of staples, tacks and nails. A thirty degree bend is formed near the distal end of an elongate, rigid shank. The shank widens laterally outwardly distal to the bend, forming a pair of laterally extending wing members that exhibit bilateral symmetry. The shank returns to its original breadth at the distal end of the wings and four parallel claw members extend therefrom. The four claw members are separated by horizontal and vertical slots that divide the claws into a first, upper pair and a second lower pair. The lower pair of claws has a greater longitudinal extent than the upper pair and have a feather edge to facilitate sliding of said lower pair under the crown of a staple. The collective breadth of the lower pair of claws is slightly less than the breadth of a staple so that the crown of the staple is supported at its opposite ends during the extraction procedure.

Abstract: A drive device for driving and/or conveying, guiding and positioning an object in a desired direction by a wedge-type propulsion mechanism. The wedge-type propulsion mechanism represents a new design for a step-by-step conveyor system which can move substantially heavier loads than the systems already known and can perform other functions as well. The device includes a support platform for supporting a load, and an inclined ramp connected to the support platform, the inclined ramp facing in the desired conveying direction. A lifting device can be positioned under the ramp and moved upward to lift the ramp, and with it the support platform. A low coefficient of friction exists between the lifting device and the ramp, preferably provided by a roller, so that as soon as the lifting device lifts the ramp, the ramp slides or rolls along the lifting device in the desired conveying direction while the lifting device remains stationary.

Abstract: An improved stud and alignment tool which may be pivotally engaged to forcibly slide the draw bar of a hitch assembly onto the stud of an implement frame includes a stud having an elongate body and a spherical tip member attached at a first end thereof. The alignment tool has a similar elongate body and has, at a first end thereof, a cavity extending longitudinally through a portion of the tool body. The cavity is shaped so as to receive the spherical tip member of the stud, thereby releasably and pivotally coupling the alignment tool with the stud. A method for aligning a stud with a hitch assembly draw bar includes the steps of pivotally and slidably engaging the alignment tool with the draw bar, pivotally engaging the alignment tool with the stud, and pivoting the alignment tool into axial alignment with the stud while slidably forcing the draw bar off the alignment tool and about the stud.

Abstract: A seat removal tool (20) for airplane passenger seats which consists of: (a) a tool body (38) having: an elongated handle portion (26) adapted to be gripped by a user's hand; an elongated blade portion (28) extending longitudinally forward from the handle portion (26) and having an upturned tip (76) at its distal end; and an aft portion (30) having an Allen wrench (54) extending longitudinally rearward from the handle portion (26) and an arcuate portion (58) having a tooth (56) at its distal end; and (b) a cylindrical plug (34) for positioning the blade portion (28) in the seat track (22), the cylindrical plug (34) being pivotally connected to the blade portion (28) near its distal end.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices for removing covers for utility installations, such as water meter shut-offs, that are located under streets, sidewalks, and the like. Such covers provide accessible protection for the utility devices that they cover. Embodiments of this invention include a tubular shaft, and a hammer rod which is slidably insertable within the shaft and has a combination chisel point - claw hook at its the lower end for penetrating through pavement material, dirt and the like that may have become deposited in the aperture of the cover, to enable the claw hook to latch beneath the cover and pull on one side of the cover to lift it upward. Through impact on the top of the shaft by the hammer arm via corresponding impact surface, the chisel point on the shaft may be hammered downward to cause it to penetrate into the aperture.

Abstract: A lift for raising or tilting a small vehicle such as a riding lawn mower is disclosed including first and second ramps. The ramps each include an angled portion connected to a horizontal portion in turn connected to a vertical portion. The ramps are held by legs which extend from the vertical portion and which in the preferred form are removably pivotably mounted for ease of assembly and storage. T-shaped levers are pivotally mounted to the upper free ends of the vertical portions and generally include a first bar having a first end pivotably mounted to the ramps and a second bar having a first end conntected to the first bar intermediate its ends. In the most preferred form, the levers are pivotably mounted to the ramps by a cylindrical bar rotatably and slideably received in collars formed on the levers and ramps, with the cylindrical bar also holding the ramps in a spaced, parallel relation. Straps interconnect the free ends of the first bars of the levers with the vehicle.

Abstract: A tool primarily for pulling stakes from concrete forms includes a relatively long lever arm and a bore for encircling a metal stake, oriented generally at right angles to the lever arm. In preferred embodiments, the bore has a relatively sharp edge and gripping teeth for positive gripping engagement against the rod to enable twisting of the stake and subsequent lifting of the stake. The tool also includes, in preferred embodiments, a protruding fulcrum end to allow prying the stake up using the stationary wooden form for engagement by the fulcrum point. A further preferred feature is a chisel edge on the fulcrum end, to enable the tool to be used for form stripping. The chisel end may further include an opening configured for nail pulling. Thus, in a preferred embodiment the tool can be used for nail removal from forms, for stake twisting and pulling, for stripping of forms from concrete and also for bending of reinforcing bar to a substantially accurate, consistent bend angle.

Abstract: A manhole cover lifting tool is provided which includes a lever having a handle end and a working end, wherein a first tool head is mounted on the working end, the first tool head including a pair of optionally usable manhole cover lifting tools. A second tool head is provided with a substantially identical pair of optionally usable manhole cover lifting tools, the second tool head being operatively connected to a sleeve freely slidably mounted on the lever by means of a fixed length flexible chain extending between the second tool head and the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for realignment of sidewalk sections displace by settling or tree root lifting, where a hazardous step exists at a joint or crack. A rigid beam is laid longitudinally on the sunken section, with cross beams reaching to the section sides. Hooks are suspended from the ends of the cross beams, and hooked under the edges of the slab. The hooks are shaped for stability, not requiring clamping on, or boring into, the slab. A jack lifts one end of the main beam, raising the hooks, and lifting one end of the slab, with evenly distributed force to avoid cracking the concrete. Fill-dirt is thrown under the raised section to restore vertical alignment. The device is operable by one person. It pivots the slab in a vertical plane, guiding accurate return to position.

Abstract: Large, flat objects such as manhole covers, and storm drain grates, are lifted and maneuvered. A tool includes a gripper assembly which receives the object at or near an edge and establishes control by an arrangement of at least one concentrated contact area or pressure point on one surface of the object and a pair of such concentrated contact areas or pressure points on the other surface. A long lever handle allows pivoting to raise the object; rollers on the tool accommodate maneuvering afterwards. Avoidance of runaway rolling and maintenance of positive movement control is possible by a stub or pin which is attachable if desired to engage the ground, street or the like, after the object is lifted.

Abstract: A sheet metal bending tool is disclosed uniquely adapted for bending and repairing automotive sheet metal parts. The tool includes at least a shank and a hook end portion designed to facilitate holding and bending of sheet metal edges in a variety of applications. In a preferred embodiment, the tool also includes a "V" shaped inner surface specially adapted to grip metal pieces. Alternate constructions of the tool may include a useful ring-end portion or a second hook end portion to increase the range of applications for the tool.

Abstract: A combination tool for the installation of wallboard and the application of insulation to a building. The tool comprises an elongate, rectangular, tublar rod having a kickjack at one end and an extender, which is attachable to the kickjack and is used for adjusting the length of the tool. The tool performs two functions as a wallboard installation device. First, a blade at the free end of the kickjack is used for supporting wallboard as it is being positioned and secured to a building frame, thereby freeing the construction worker's hands so that only one worker is required to hang a piece of wallboard. Second, the tool is useful as a "kickjack" or lever-fulcrum combination to install a wallboard at floor level tightly against an upper level wallboard. The combination tool also has a tined attachment, which can be fixed to the blade, for applying insulation to a building frame.

Abstract: A hand tool adjusts the camber of a wheel assembly on a front-end drive vehicle including a vertically disposed spring-loaded strut portion located between a partition or fender apron and a front-wheel. The tool includes an elongated handle section, a fulcrum section and a wheel assembly contacting section. The wheel assembly contacting section includes a strut portion bearing surface transversely disposed at an outer end of a bearing surface support which projects outwardly from a first side and at one end of the fulcrum section. The elongated handle section is connected to the fulcrum section at a location laterally spaced from the bearing surface support and projects outwardly from the first side of the fulcrum section. The handle, fulcrum and wheel assembly contacting sections are substantially disposed in a common plane. The fulcrum section includes a fulcrum bearing surface on a second side of the fulcrum section opposite the first side thereof.

Abstract: Large, flat objects such as manhole covers, storm drain grates and the like, are lifted and maneuvered. A tool includes a gripper assembly which receives the object at or near an edge and establishes control by an arrangement of at least one concentrated contact area or pressure point on one surface of the object and a pair of such concentrated contact areas or pressure points on the other surface. A long lever handle allows pivoting to raise the object; rollers on the tool accommodate maneuvering afterwards. Avoidance of runaway rolling and maintenance of positive movement control is possible by a stub or pin which is attachable is desired to engage the ground, street or the like, after the object is lifted.

Abstract: A lifting tool for heavy, flat, round covers, such as manhole covers, is disclosed. The covers include two pairs of diametrically opposed edge notches. The lifting tool comprises an upright column, the lower end of which terminates in a first pair of prongs or teeth that are adapted to cooperate with one of the notch pairs. A swing arm is pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the tool's upright column. The swing arm includes one or more sets of teeth to facilitate lifting of covers having different diameters. The swing arm teeth are adapted to cooperate with the second pair of cover notches, to thereby facilitate lifting of the cover out of its casing by manual rotation of the upright column about the first pair of teeth. The upright column includes wheels that are located above the first set of teeth. These wheels are located so that they will not engage the ground until the cover has been lifted out of its casing, thus facilitating movement of a lifted cover.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a tree remover which has a relatively long lever in the form of a beam or rod, and has a hole near one end of the lever. A chain having a hook at each end is threaded through the hole. One of the hooks, the slip hook, is looped around the tree trunk or the bottom part of the bush in one or two turns of the chain, and the lever is placed with the end opposite the hole against the ground a given short distance from the root of the tree or bush. The other end of the chain is then locked with the grab hook against the lever, and a substantially horizontal force is applied to the lever. The horizontal force is converted to a significantly greater, substantially vertical, leveraged force for pulling the tree or bush upward and out of the ground.

Abstract: In a lever type tool, the combination comprising:(a) an elongated handle, and(b) a head having two opposed and spaced apart claws projecting in generally the same direction at opposite sides of a space to closely receive a portion of a rectangular cross section of a lumber member,(c) one of the claws at one side of the space being substantially shorter in length than the other of the claws at the opposite side of the space,(d) the claws having first inner surfaces,(e) the one claw having an outward convex outer surface to engage a work surface, and a second inner surface offset relative to the first inner surface thereof and toward the convex outer surface, the tines of the one claw having opposed faces that merge together at a locus that intersects the second inner face.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manhole cover lifter having a key to be located in the manhole keyhole and a lever arrangement to provide the mechanical advantage for lifting the manhole cover. The key may be directly attached to the lever, or indirectly attached thereto by a lifting bar.