Abstract: A carpet tack strip removal tool. The carpet tack strip removal tool provides a device for lifting carpet tack strips from a floor surface while remaining allowing a user to remain in a standing position. The carpet tack strip removal tool includes an elongated shaft having a head at an end. The head includes a pry bar arm for placing between the flooring surface and the tack strip to be lifted, and a fulcrum lever for providing mechanical advantage when a lifting force is applied to a lifting arm. When moved from a setup position to the lifting position, the pry bar arm lifts and removed the carpet tack strip from the floor surface.

Abstract: A prying tool includes a prying end with a first prying member and a second prying member pivotally engaged with a main body of the prying tool. The first and the second prying members are pivotal toward and away from each other. The first prying member has a first claw and the second prying member has a second claw respectively. The first and the second prying members are pivotal between a first configuration in which the first and the second claws are adjacent to each other and a second configuration in which the first and the second claws are away from each other.

Abstract: The present invention is a floor covering fasteners and adhesives removal tool that allows for the quick removal of a staple, tack nail, and/or adhesives from a material without causing damage. The staple remover portion of the multi-purpose tool works with its forked blade for slipping underneath staples, and using the prying plate oval shape to free the staple. The tack strip nail puller portion of the multi-purpose tool having the nail slot is typically moved laterally relative to the nail. More specifically, the nail slot engages the nail where the force moving prying plate by the handle will sufficient to free the nail from the surface. The glue scraper portion of the multi-purpose tool has a bevel edge to allow the glue scraper to assume more nearly a right angular position to the floor surface sufficient to free the glue residue from the surface.

Abstract: A molding removal tool assembly for prying molding off of a wall surface without damaging the molding or the wall surface. A pry bar is provided at its proximal end with a pry bar plate that extends at an angle from the pry bar and a striker shoe plate is secured with a hinge to the pry bar at and aligned with an edge of hinge securement of the pry bar plate to the pry bar. The striker shoe plate is provided with a cutout portion that receives the pry bar plate therein whereby the pry bar plate and striker plate are substantially flush with each other in a common plane when the pry bar plate is fully received in this cutout portion of the striker shoe plate. The striker shoe plate is provided with an exposed striker edge for receiving hammer blows in order to simultaneously wedge the flush striker shoe and pry bar plates between a wall surface and a molding attached to the wall surface. Once embedded, the pry bar is rotated to pry the molding away from the wall surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved framing hammer. In one embodiment, the improved framing hammer has two opposing heads. One head being flat and the other head being waffle faced. Each head has a slot running horizontally that is able to hold a nail by a magnet in the slot. The slot further acts as a fulcrum point. On opposite sides of the head, there is a mini-claw and on the other side is a v-slotted extractor mounted to the cheek.

Abstract: A log lifting device for raising a log into a cutting position includes a cylinder, a handle, and a wedge. The handle is coupled to and extends from the cylinder equally distant from opposing ends of the cylinder. The wedge is coupled to and extends from the cylinder proximate to the handle. The wedge is substantially perpendicular to the handle. The wedge is configured to be positioned beneath a felled log, positioning a user to grasp and pull on the handle to rotate the cylinder to apply a lifting force to the log so that the log is supported upon the handle above a surface. The log thus is positioned to be safely cut by the user using a chain saw, or other log cutting implement.

Abstract: A nail puller having a lever arm assembly with an arcuate gripping jaw plate secured to a bottom end, and a base assembly pivotally secured to the bottom portion of the lever arm assembly, the base assembly includes an arcuate rocker base plate pivotally secured to a bottom portion of the lever arm assembly for concentric pivotal movement relative to the arcuate gripping jaw plate of the lever arm assembly. The arcuate gripping jaw plate of the lever arm assembly and the arcuate rocker base plate of the base assembly are provided with transverse open-ended slots for simultaneously receiving the shank of a nail to be extracted. The nail shank received within the slots is gripped and leveraged out by rotating the upper lever arm assembly in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Abstract: A spike claw puller for pulling a rail spike includes a handle that defines a through hole that is hole configured to couple to a rail spike pulling machine. A body section defines a top surface and comprises first and second feeder teeth that extend from the handle at a first lift and form a jaw opening therebetween configured to receive the rail spike. First and second feeder extensions extend from the first and second feeder teeth, where the first and second feeder extensions extend beyond a plane that is coplanar with the top surface. The first and second feeder extensions facilitate alignment with the rail spike.

Abstract: A plying tool includes a main body including a first joining portion and a second joining portion and a plying member set including a first and second plying member movably and releasably connected with the main body. The first and second plying members are movable relative to each other and adapted to connect with the main body in a first arrangement with the first plying member connected with the first joining portion and the second plying member connected with the second joining portion respectively, and a second arrangement with the first plying member connected with the second joining portion and the second plying member connected with the first joining portion respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing an auger from a grinder head includes a tool member including an auger engaging portion for receiving a front shaft portion of the auger. The auger engaging portion is adapted to be received in a tool engaging portion of the front shaft to for an interference that permits a removal force applied to the tool member to be transferred to the auger.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable handle pipe wrench, particularly for drain clean-outs, where the handle sections are reinforced to increase wrench torque capacity with additional technology and where at least one of the handle sections is separable to reduce the overall handle length in tight quarters.

Abstract: A jaw wrench includes two first bodies, a second body a function end unit and a control unit. The first bodies each have a first toothed hole. The second body has a second toothed hole. The function unit includes a third body and a fourth body pivotably connected to the third body. The third body has a first toothed portion and is connected to the second body. The fourth body has a second toothed portion. An object is clamped between the first and second toothed portions. The control unit has two control members, two second resilient members and two covers. The two control members extend into the two first and second bodies and each have a third toothed hole which is engaged with the first/second toothed hole. When the control members are pushed, the third toothed holes are disengaged from the first toothed hole.

Abstract: A spreading tool and an associated method are provided to permit members that are biased toward one another to be separated in an efficient and a controlled manner. One example of a spreading tool includes a handle portion and a spreader portion coupled to the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis. The spreader portion includes a cam profile defining a cam-lobe center line. The cam profile may also define a width perpendicular to the cam-lobe center line and a length parallel to the cam-lobe center line. In use, the spreader portion may be inserted between the two members such that the width of the cam portion separates the two members. The handle portion may then be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the spreader portion until the two members are separated by a distance greater than the width of the elongate cross-sectional cam profile.

Abstract: Adjustable clamp systems that include friction sleeves and corresponding compression nuts for securing the friction sleeves to an elongated support structure. Each friction sleeve is designed and configured to slidably engage around the exterior of the elongated support structure and includes at least one deformable region that allows the corresponding compression nut to radially compress a portion of the friction sleeve into firm engagement with the support structure so that the friction sleeve firmly grips the support structure. The adjustable clamp systems can be used to secure one or more objects to the elongated support structure.

Abstract: A tool designed for aligning and positioning snap-ties used in assembling the structural concrete shaping forms. The tool comprises a shaft member fixedly attached to a slotted engaging member for engaging the snap-ties. The slotted engaging member typically has a tapered slot so that the user may easily encompass the snap-tie and position it in a single step without the need to temporarily lock the snap-tie to the tool during positioning. The tool also allows the user to position snap-ties remotely without the need for the user's body to enter a concrete form apparatus, thereby decreasing the chance of injury.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are drywall sheet removal tools, comprising: a handle; and a plurality of tines; wherein an angle between a line of the handle and a plane defined by the plurality of tines is between 45° and 90°. Also disclosed are methods of removing a drywall sheet from a wall, the method comprising: creating an opening along the width of the drywall sheet; inserting a plurality of tines of a drywall sheet removing tool of claim 1 into the opening, such that the plurality of tines straddle a stud; and moving a handle of the tool in a direction opposite to a direction the tines are pointing.

Abstract: A spike claw puller for pulling a rail spike has a handle a first feeder tooth and a second feeder tooth. The handle includes a feature for coupling the spike claw puller to a rail spike pulling machine. The first and second feeder teeth extend from the handle and form a jaw opening therebetween to receive a rail spike. The first feeder tooth includes a first feeder extension and the second feeder tooth includes a second feeder extension to help align the spike claw puller with the rail spike.

Abstract: A pipe separator for separating pipes at a pipe joint includes an elongate shaft and an engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to be mounted adjacent to a pipe joint. A force is applied to the pipe separator to separate the pipes at the joint without damaging the pipes.

Abstract: A nail plate tool which aids in positioning and installing nail plates in hard-to-reach areas. The nail plate tool generally includes an elongated portion having a handle portion at its first end and a holder portion at its second end. The handle portion is adapted to be grasped by a user and the holder portion is adapted to removably retain a nail plate against the nail plate tool, such as through use of a magnet. By removably securing the nail plate to the holder portion, an individual may more easily reach areas to install a nail plate.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a hand tool for removing nails. The tool includes an elongated handle having opposite first and second ends with a blade projecting transversely from a side of the elongated handle at the first end thereof. The blade is sickle shaped and curved towards the second end. The blade has a front edge contiguous with the first end. The blade has a width which tapers from the elongated handle to a pointed tip opposite the elongated handle. Finally, a nail hooking notch is formed on a back edge of the blade opposite the front edge.

Abstract: A tool to facilitate the installation of an elastic fitted sheet onto a bed mattress comprising a rigid, concave shaped handle neck, a circular, convex shaped base that hooks the last corner of the fitted sheet, an angled wing that guides the elastic over the edge of the mattress and an ergonomic handle to pull (or push) the sheet corner over the edge of the mattress. The tool is constructed of a smooth, rigid material and the handle and back section of the tool is preferably covered with a high friction material in the form of a contoured rubber or elastomeric material. The handle can be held in a forehand grip to pull the sheet or in a backhand grip to push the sheet over the edge of bed mattress. The tool provides the leverage needed to install a fitted sheet and thereby, relieves strain on a person's body, including the fingernails, fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and legs.

Abstract: The roll claw is a complementary tool with a purpose of using less stress force to do work. The roll claw is configured with a rounded head and a claw end. The roll claw has a square portal that accepts a ratchet or pull handle of various sizes, and a round portal that accepts a chain link of any make where a tension strap with a hook can be attached. The roll claw uses leverage to reduce the stress force to perform certain work.

Abstract: A multi-use removal apparatus includes a body and a pry lip. The body includes a perimeter. The body extends along a central longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The second end is bifurcated to define a first prong and a second prong. The pry lip extends from the perimeter. The pry lip includes an inclined surface and a terminal ridge surface. The inclined surface is disposed between the terminal ridge surface and the perimeter of the body. The pry lip includes at least a portion disposed on the first prong and the second prong.

Abstract: A tool configured to engage a work piece includes an elongated body portion and a generally U-shaped hook extending from a first end of the body portion. The generally U-shaped hook may have first and second leg portions and a bight portion connected between the leg portions. The tool is devoid of structure above the bight portion of the generally U-shaped hook, thus enabling a work piece to be received within the generally U-shaped configuration. The first leg portion includes a scraper edge terminating the generally U-shaped hook. The generally U-shaped hook also includes a pivot configured to translate a pulling of the body portion into a prying action against the work piece by the first leg portion.

Abstract: A pry bar includes a body and a claw disposed at a first end of the body. The claw includes a rib and wing structure. The rib and wing structures are both extended away from the body in a first direction. The rib and wing structures are disposed at front and back sides of the claw respectively, with the front side opposite the back side. The rib and wing structures each have a width extended in a second direction transverse to the first direction, with the width of the rib structure different from that of the wing structure. The rib structure reinforces structural strength of the claw and the wing structure provides the claw with a greater support area to contact with a surface with which an objected to be pried is engaged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for opening an inward-swinging door system having a door, a door latch, a door jamb, and a door stop. The tool includes a substantially rigid lock opening element having a proximal portion and a curved distal portion proportioned to fit between the door and the door jamb and between the latch and the door stop. The curved distal portion is configured to be used as a fulcrum to leverage the lock opening element against the door stop thereby causing actuation of the door latch.

Abstract: A breaching tool for use by law enforcement or emergency personnel has a curving, tapered wedge at a first end, extending approximately perpendicularly from a tool handle, and providing a striking surface for driving the wedge between a door and door frame, for example. At an opposite end is a tapered chisel tail end, preferably with a claw for pulling nails or other fasteners. The tool may include a loop handle, generally in a trapezoid configuration connected to the main tool shaft, for manipulating the tool in service.

Abstract: The normal process for installing and removing push pins are with the fingers and after repeating this process several times the fingers may become tired or sore. With the E-Zee Push device the push pin is inserted into one end of the device and the device is used to easily push the pin into a soft to semi-hard surface. The other end has grooves that fit over the push pin and makes it easy to pull the push pin out. Sometimes when picking up push pins the pointed end of the push pin may stick you. E-Zee Push has an attached magnet, which is able to pick up several push pins at one time without the danger of being stuck and making them easily accessible while installing objects to the desired surface.

Abstract: An indexable tool includes a handle, an indexable tool body and a coupling subassembly. The coupling subassembly rotatably joins and selectively locks and unlocks the handle and the indexable tool body in rotatable relation to each other. The coupling subassembly includes a push button fixedly coupled to a push button cylinder, adjacently disposed first and second serrated inserts, a cap, a cap retention ring, a push button retainer clip and a spring. The cap is held in fixed position with the cap retention ring. The spring is biased to hold the coupling subassembly in a locked position to prevent relative rotation between the tool body and the handle. In an unlocked position the push button is pushed against the bias of the spring to slidably move the coupling subassembly into a position enabling relative rotary movement of the handle relative to the indexable tool.

Abstract: The Roll Claw is a complementary tool with a purpose of using less stress force to do work. It is made with a rounded head and a claw end. It has a square portal that accepts a ratchet or pull handle of any make, and a round portal that accepts a chain link of any make where a tension strap with a hook can be attached. Measurements are noted in detailed explanations.

Abstract: A utility bar includes a shank portion for providing a grip, the shank portion including a first end and a second end, a substantially arch-shaped head portion extending from the first end of the shank portion, and a pry bar portion extending from the second end of the shank portion. Each of the head portion and the pry bar portion define a free end of the utility bar. The utility bar also includes a first facet including the free end of the head portion, a second facet extending from the first facet at an angle with respect to the first facet and positioned between the free end of the head portion and the shank portion, and a first fulcrum edge between the first and second facets for providing a first pivot point about which the utility bar is pivoted to provide leverage.

Abstract: A pectus bar extraction tool for removing a pectus bar having posterior and anterior sides includes a handle, an engagement member fixed to and extending from the handle for extending from the anterior to the posterior sides of the pectus bar to engage the posterior side of the pectus bar, and a lever arm fixed to and extending from the handle opposite to the engagement member for engaging the pectus bar on the anterior side of the pectus bar. A system and method for removing a pectus bar are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing rail tie clips comprises an elongated handle end section and a grasping end section extending from the outboard end of the elongated handle end section. The grasping end section terminates in a tooth oriented generally perpendicularly to the handle end section.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a knockout region from a saw blade includes an elongate body having a center axis. A distal end of the elongate body can include a head, having a concave region, wherein the concave region has a fulcrum section. A slot includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the second surface. The first surface and the second surface preferably are separated be a width greater than the thickness of the saw blade. The slot is positioned rearward of the concave region and is angled at a substantially acute angle relative to the center axis. The concave region is sized and shaped such that the fulcrum section contacts a first face of the saw blade and the slot is sized and shaped such that the first surface of the slot contacts a second face of the saw blade. Preferably, the fulcrum region engages the first region and the slot engages the second portion at the same time.

Abstract: A prying tool suitable for staple removal includes an elongate shaft with prying member disposed at one or both ends, (each) having a flat section terminating in a serrated, distal edge, and forming an integral fulcrum between the shaft and the serrated edge. The distal edge consists of parallel, wedge-like teeth, separated by rounded notches, each tooth tapering along its length to a sharp point at the tip, which is rounded across its width. The taper may be achieved via a forward beveled surface on the top face of the tooth. The width of the tooth may also taper from the bottom to the top face, with the top edges rounded and/or beveled. The configuration allows a tooth to engage a staple, then gradually straighten and lift it by distributing upward force evenly thereto, reducing staple breakage, and the rounded notches prevent the staple legs from lodging in the tool.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle, a working device, a positioning device, a clamping device, and a fine adjustment mechanism. The handle includes a pivotal end, a grip end, and a plurality of retaining sections. The working device is pivotally connected to the pivotal end of the handle. The positioning device is moveable between a fixing position and an adjusting position. The clamping device is adjustably positioned on the handle. The fine adjustment mechanism for fine adjusting the clamping device is adjustably positioned on the handle and engaged with the clamping device. The fine adjustment mechanism includes at least one positioning unit alternatively engaged with a selective one of the plurality of retaining sections to fix the clamping device to the handle in position. The clamping device is adapted to be fine adjustably moved through a distance smaller than a pitch between two adjacent retaining sections.

Abstract: A shingle removal shovel is disclosed that comprises of a rectangular blade with slots and teeth on its front and back edges. This shingle popper has a special blade structure having elongated protrusions on its bottom side. Said protrusions provide a front and a back pivoting points so that the popper can be properly levered for easy removal of shingles and nails. The present shingle popper also has a slanted top surface to push shingles up while the shovel is moved under the shingle. It also has foot pedestals to allow an operator to use his/her foot to push the blade underneath a shingle.

Abstract: A pry bar with a sliding fulcrum assembly wherein the sliding fulcrum has a body with a passage therethrough that is configured and contoured for the fulcrum body to normally freely slide along the elongated pry bar, when hanging on the pry bar. The bottom of the passage through the fulcrum body is provided with a bar friction engagement surface on a bottom portion of the passage whereby the fulcrum is non-slidably engaged with the pry bar when the bottom of the fulcrum body is engaged with the floor surface under applied lifting force of the lifting lip of the pry bar applied against an object to be lifted.

Abstract: A rotation control device for a tool is disposed between a handle and a tool head and includes two ratchet wheels, a spring and two C-shaped snap rings. The two ratchet wheels are symmetrically arranged. When pressed, the respective ratchet wheels will be subjected to the same force and move the same distance, thus making the engagement between the ratchet wheels and the tool head more assured, while avoiding the stuck fault and improving the convenience in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool (1) for forcing a door comprising: —an elongated shaft (2) having a front end and a rear end; —a handgrip (10) located between the front end and the rear end of the shaft; and—a head (5) fixed to the shaft at the front end thereof, the head having a base part (6) provided with a striking surface (7) on a first side for receiving impacts from a striking tool and a wedge part (8) extending from the base part on the opposite side thereof essentially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Abstract: A hand tool which features a self-aligning recessed seating feature for easy installation of retaining clips onto the groove of the shank of mining and trenching picks. The location and orientation toward the first end of the body of the tool of the recessed seating feature allows for easy installation from either the left or right side of the holder. The tool includes two prongs located at the same end of the tool as the recessed seating feature. The end surfaces of the two prongs correspond in shape and/or orientation to the contact surfaces of a retaining clip to improve removal of retaining clips from the groove of the shank of mining and trenching picks.

Abstract: A utility bar includes a shank portion for providing a grip, the shank portion including a first end and a second end, a substantially arch-shaped head portion extending from the first end of the shank portion, and a pry bar portion extending from the second end of the shank portion. Each of the head portion and the pry bar portion define a free end of the utility bar. The utility bar also includes a first facet including the free end of the head portion, a second facet extending from the first facet at an angle with respect to the first facet and positioned between the free end of the head portion and the shank portion, and a first fulcrum edge between the first and second facets for providing a first pivot point about which the utility bar is pivoted to provide leverage.

Abstract: A hammering tool with buffer design includes: a hammering member, a protrusion block section extending from a lower side of the hammering member, a right side of upper section of the protrusion block section being notched to form a first receiving space; a handle member having a grip section, a first plate section, a second plate section and a third plate section being disposed at an upper end of the grip section to define a receiving chamber for inserting the protrusion block section therein; a pivot member for pivotally connecting the protrusion block section of the hammering member with the handle member; and a buffer assembly including a first compression spring received in the first receiving space. A right end face of the protrusion block section of the hammering member is spaced from a left face of the first plate section by a predetermined buffering distance.

Abstract: An embodiment of a hand tool comprising: a fixed hand tool, such as a hammer or a crowbar, with respect to a handle; a pivoting mechanism; and a claw being coupled to a handle via the pivoting mechanism is described. In another embodiment, the hand tool comprises a fixed tool with respect to a handle, such as a hammer or a crowbar; a coupling mechanism; a claw being coupled to a handle via the coupling mechanism; the coupling mechanism further comprising a splined pin assembly adapted to couple the claw and a handle so as to permit the claw to pivot with respect to the handle, is described. Various pivoting mechanisms including splined pin assemblies and locking pin mechanisms are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool (1) for forcing a door comprising:—an elongated shaft (2); and—a head (5) fixed to the shaft (2) at the front end thereof, the head (5) having a base part (6) provided with a striking surface (7) on a first side for receiving impacts from a striking tool and a wedge part (8) extending from the base part on the opposite side thereof essentially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The wedge part comprises a top surface, a bottom surface and two side walls extending between the top surface and the bottom surface on opposite sides of the wedge part. Each one of the side walls is provided with cutting edges (44) extending in parallel to each other or at least essentially in parallel to each other between the bottom surface and the top surface.

Abstract: A tactical entry tool for creating an entry point through a building structure is provided. The tool includes a shaft portion including a shaft, and a head portion attached to a first end of the shaft. The head portion includes two heads, with each head including a head shaft extending from the shaft to form a ‘Y’ shaped structure and a break head portion attached to the head shaft at an opposite end from which the head shaft is connected to the shaft. Each break head portion includes a plurality of teeth surrounding the perimeter of the break head portion and a plurality of breaker tips extending from the break head portion.

Abstract: A fastener removal device comprising a handle and a head, wherein there is a first end of the handle and a second end, the second end forming a toothed pad, wherein one end of the head is shaped as a toothed pad, wherein the other end of the head is shaped as a bifurcated claw, wherein said head contains an opening in the middle, such that the second end of the handle extends through the opening in the head.

Abstract: An automotive tool serving as a pinch bar and lever for gripping an automotive suspension workpiece between first and second tool elements and an extended handle for increasing force to free the workpiece from its fastened position. Alternately, the first and second tool elements can be positioned against opposing workpieces to free one from the other again using the extended handle to amplify the applied force causing separation. The tool is designed for the automotive repair industry in the removal and installation of suspension members, such as CV joints, ball joints, struts, etc that require the dismantling of parts that have bonded due to dirt, wear and electrolytic reactions, such as oxidation, resulting in time intensive and hazardous tasks depending on the inventiveness of the mechanic in performing the separation task.

Abstract: A molding removal tool assembly includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A plate is attached to the second end. The plate has a distal edge with respect to the handle. A blade is attached to the distal edge. The blade has a first side, a second side and a free edge. The blade has an opening therein extending into the first side and outwardly of the second side. The opening has a bottom edge. A tab is attached to the bottom edge and is angled toward the handle so that the plate extends over the tab. The free edge is configured to be extended between a wall surface and molding attached to the wall surface to urge the molding off of the wall surface with the tab.

Abstract: A utility bar includes a shank portion for providing a grip, the shank portion including a first end and a second end, a substantially arch-shaped head portion extending from the first end of the shank portion, and a pry bar portion extending from the second end of the shank portion. Each of the head portion and the pry bar portion define a free end of the utility bar. The utility bar also includes a first facet including the free end of the head portion, a second facet extending from the first facet at an angle with respect to the first facet and positioned between the free end of the head portion and the shank portion, and a first fulcrum edge between the first and second facets for providing a first pivot point about which the utility bar is pivoted to provide leverage.