Abstract: An adjustable prying bar includes a prying head having an arcuate body, a flat tipped lower end a lug at upper end wherein the lug has a circular depression and an inverse stop ring on upper portion and inner thread on lower portion, a handle rotatably engaged with the upper end of the prying head having flat front end with a hexagon hole therein engaged within the lug of the prying head, and a checking mechanism including an upper cover, a lower cover, a hexagon plate and a spring separately engaged with the lug and the hexagon hole of the handle wherein the hexagon plate has a stop ring engageable with stop ring of the lug. Thereby, the angle between the prying head and the handle enables to adjust for larger or smaller than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A pry bar is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the pry bar includes a body including a straight segment having a functional end segment, at least one notch provided in the functional end segment and a nail removal opening provided in the functional end segment adjacent to the at least one notch.

Abstract: A tool for removal of an automotive window belt molding from a body member includes a formed hook on the end of a generally flat, rigid, elastically deformable planar sheet.

Abstract: A staple removal tool includes a working end with an enlarged area and forked portion. The forked portion includes two prongs separated by a substantially V-shaped slot, wherein the V-shaped slot includes a rounded junction. The working end tapers in thickness along two non-parallel planar surfaces that may include grooves set transversely to the longitudinal axis of the tool. A second embodiment of the staple removal tool includes a working end with both outwardly and inwardly curved exterior surfaces. The outwardly curved exterior surface leads to a prong. A blunted tine is separated from the prong by a substantially U-shaped slot that includes a rounded junction. The working end tapers along two non-parallel planar surfaces that may include grooves set transversely to the longitudinal axis of the tool. Methods of using the tools are also provided.

Abstract: A tool for pulling or removing seals includes an elongate handle having a manual engagement end and a seal hook member attachment end with a seal hook member pivotally attached to the seal hook member attachment end. The seal hook member includes at least one hook element and a mechanism for pivotally adjusting and fixing the pivotal relationship of the seal hook member with the elongate handle member.

Abstract: A taper key removal apparatus includes a body including a shank section. The shank section includes a beveled striking surface monolithically formed therewith. The body further includes a tip section monolithically formed with the shank section. Such a tip section extends forwardly of the shank section and includes an end portion. The tip section has a substantially planar front face extending partially along the length of the body and terminating at the end portion. A shim is positioned between the body and a gear and for maintaining the gear at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. Such a shim has opposed end portions and substantially planar front and rear portions. An aperture is formed proximate to one end portion and generally medially of the sidewalls.

Abstract: Disclosed is a prying tool having a head portion and a handle portion. The handle portion can be positioned relative to an angle of the head portion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the handle portion can be separated from the head portion. Embodiments of the invention also include a tool head having an aperture with a predetermined shape that can be mated with a projection from a handle. The predetermined shape of the aperture and projection allows the handle to be attached to the removable head in a variety of positions.

Abstract: A frozen vehicle door puller comprising a key ring, a finger plate, an eyelet, a finger handle, a body, and a hook. Preferably, the finger handle is slightly larger in diameter than the body in order to provide a comfortable grip for the user's fingers, and the overall length of this embodiment from the finger plate to the end of the hook is in the range of five (5) to ten (10) centimeters. The frozen vehicle door puller is alternately comprised of a handle, a shaft, and one or more interchangeable hooks. Preferably, the overall length of this embodiment is between forty-five (45) and sixty (60) centimeters. In each embodiment, the hook is coated with silicone or rubber to prevent it from damaging the vehicle's paint. A method of using the frozen vehicle door pullers of the present invention to open a frozen vehicle door.

Abstract: A pry bar tool having independent components, including a fulcrum, multiple and different handles, and multiple bar ends. The handles and bar ends are selectively and releasably attachable to the fulcrum to accommodate different pry bar tasks.

Abstract: A pulling tool for pulling nails, screws, rivets, pegs, or other protrusions includes a jaw which may be opened to receive the head of the protrusion. The jaw is then at least partially closed against the protrusion, and when the handle of the tool is pulled, the jaw is both urged shut and also away from the surface from which the protrusion extends. Thus, as the protrusion is pulled, its shaft is also more tightly grasped, which helps to pull the protrusion from the surface without stripping off its head/cap. The pulling tool can be provided as a part of a hammer, crowbar, or other conventional tool.

Abstract: A tool for removing gypsum board according to the present invention includes an elongated handle, a substantially flat extension extending from and attached to one end of the elongated handle, a hinge having a first side and a second side, affixed on the first side to the substantially flat extension and a pry flap affixed to the second side of the hinge. The pry flap will fold against the substantially flat extension when the tool is being pushed through the gypsum board, and a stop for holding the pry flap away from the substantially flat extension when the tool is being pulled back through the gypsum board. The stop holds the pry flap at approximately 80 degrees or substantially a right angle to the substantially flat extension and the pry flap is substantially the same width as the substantially flat extension. In one form, the stop forms a sharp angle with the end of the substantially flat extension opposite the elongated handle, forming a wedge for breaking through the gypsum board.

Abstract: A utility bar is disclosed comprising a bowed shank, a lever piece and a junction that couples the shank to the lever piece. A chisel may also be coupled to the bowed shank.

Abstract: A demolition tool for impact hammering, impact pulling and prying is provided which includes an elongate handle defining a passage extending therethrough and first and second rods inserted at respective ends of the handle. The first rod is slidably engaged within the handle and includes a hook at its outer end. The second rod is fixedly secured within the handle and includes a chisel at one end. The chisel can be used for impact chiseling or prying by sliding the first rod to a retracted position, such that its inner end collides with the inner end of the second rod. The hook may used for impact pulling by lifting the handle away from the hook into an expanded position in which the first rod is prevented from leaving the handle by a stopping mechanism. To increase leverage for prying, the tool may be extended to the expanded position. Because the stopping mechanism is within the handle, the risk of injury to the user is reduced.

Abstract: A nail puller mounted on the side of the head of a hammer. The nail puller may be incorporated into a metal hammer head and consist of a groove mounted substantially in line with the handle of the hammer. The nail puller consists of a V-shaped opening suitable for engaging various sizes of nail heads or shanks. The nail puller is located on the side of the hammer, such that the nail is engaged when the hammer is laid nearly parallel to the work surface. The position of the nail puller gives the user nearly 180 degrees of rotation to remove the nail.

Abstract: A pry bar tool having independent components, including a fulcrum, multiple and different handles, and multiple bar ends, said handles and bar ends selectively and releasably attachable to the fulcrum to accommodate different pry bar tasks.

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 trim panel removal tool is comprised of a thin metal blade having slots in one end and a lever arm at the opposite end. The slots of the blade may be inserted under the head of a fastener for attaching a trim panel or trim piece to a substrate panel, and the tool may then be twisted to cause disengagement of the trim panel fastener from the substrate panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing nails from a tape is provided. The apparatus comprises a guide that directs a path of movement of the tape through the apparatus. The guide has a transition end over which the tape passes as the tape moves through the apparatus. The guide transition end is adapted to form a bend in the tape thereby exposing a head of the nail from the tape as the tape passes over the guide transition end. The apparatus further comprises a claw that is adapted to engage the nail head as the nail head is exposed when the tape passes over the guide transition end.

Abstract: A demolition tool for impact hammering, impact pulling and prying is provided which includes an elongate handle defining a passage extending therethrough and first and second rods inserted at respective ends of the handle. The first rod is slidably engaged within the handle and includes a hook at its outer end. The second rod is fixedly secured within the handle and includes a chisel at one end. The chisel can be used for impact chiseling or prying by sliding the first rod to a retracted position, such that its inner end collides with the inner end of the second rod. The hook may used for impact pulling by lifting the handle away from the hook into an expanded position in which the first rod is prevented from leaving the handle by a stopping mechanism. To increase leverage for prying, the tool may be extended to the expanded position. Because the stopping mechanism is within the handle, the risk of injury to the user is reduced.

Abstract: A tool for disengaging electrical connectors includes a central body section with disconnecting prongs projecting from the opposite ends thereof. The prongs are offset relative to the plane of the body section but extend in the same direction so that one set of the prongs forms an arcuate surface which facilitates the use of the prongs to disengage connector sections.

Abstract: A trim panel removal tool is comprised of a thin metal blade having slots in one end and a lever arm at the opposite end. The slots of the blade may be inserted under the head of a fastener for attaching a trim panel or trim piece to a substrate panel, and the tool may then be twisted to cause disengagement of the trim panel fastener from the substrate panel.

Abstract: A panel removal tool for disconnecting a panel from a mounting surface is disclosed. The tool comprises a linear blade member having a portion with top and bottom surfaces and opposed, parallel edges, with each opposed edge including a V-shaped notch. The blade member includes an angled portion disposed at between 90 and 150 degrees to the linear, planar portion. A handle portion is collinearly secured to the blade member angled portion. The blade member planar portion is adapted for insertion between a panel and a mounting surface, with one of the blade V-shaped notches engaging a panel fastener. The user pivots the blade member on an opposed edge opposite the V-shaped notch engaging the panel fastener, and thereby frees the fastener from the support surface.

Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.

Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.

Abstract: A pry bar composed of an elongated rod with a bevel at one end and a non-slip handle at the other end. The bevel is at an angle of from 5° to 12° from the rod axis. The bevel face is scored to minimize slippage. In one embodiment, the scoring includes one or more grooves extend completely across the bevel face approximately perpendicularly to the rod axis. The preferred groove cross section is semicircular cross section with a depth in the range of 1/32 inch to 1/4 inch. In another embodiment, the scoring includes cross-hatched grooves.

Abstract: The invention described in this document is a device for pulling nails, specifically those used to secure concrete form boards to cylindrical stakes. In one embodiment the nail pulling device is composed of a handle, or handle attachment feature, that is either attached to, or integral with a saddle having a semi-circular, concave cross section that is swept at a constant radius, thereby, forming a circular segment of approximately 60°. The stake fits inside the semi-circular, concave cross section of the circular segment, which has a radius that is slightly larger than the radius of the stake for the purpose of maintaining the alignment between the device and the stake centerline. When the device is engaged with a nail and supported by a stake, the circular segment provides the extraction force to the nail head when the handle is lifted/pushed towards the stake.

Abstract: A pry bar comprises a shank portion and an integral U-shaped prying hook portion that is free of defined flats and instead has a continuous cam surface extending all the way from the apex of the U-shaped portion along the outer leg to the tip end. The pry bar includes axially extending channels in opposed sides of the shank portion such that the shank portion defines a generally I-shaped cross section with wider top and bottom beam portions and a narrower intermediate beam portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a prying tool having a head portion and a handle portion. The handle portion can be positioned relative to an angle of the head portion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the handle portion can be separated from the head portion. Embodiments of the invention also include a tool head having an aperture with a predetermined shape that can be mated with a projection from a handle. The predetermined shape of the aperture and projection allows the handle to be attached to the removable head in a variety of positions.

Abstract: An improved pry bar for cabinetry and mill work in the form of a finishing bar has a substantially constant taper from a first sharpened end to second, distal end. The second distal end also has a projection which is substantially normal to the main body of the finishing bar which, itself, consists of a substantially constant taper to a sharpened end point. The constant taper of the main body is in the form of a U-shaped channel terminating in the second end so as to define an aperture thereat. A carpenter or cabinet/mill work installer can place a finger within the aperture and into the channel to remove the finishing bar from underneath a cabinet, mill work or the like.

Abstract: A pneumatic nail puller tool for use with a standard needle scaler actuator. A needle scaler typically actuates a chipping hammer installed by means of a chuck. The nail puller tool is so sized and configured as to replace the chipping hammer and lock into its chuck. The nail puller, so installed, is useful in quickly removing nails from a work piece, even where a nail head is buried in the work piece. The nail puller includes a central shaft having a shank having flats and a detent seat for locking into the needle scaler chuck at one end and a nail removing claw at the opposing end. The claw is angled relative to the shaft to provide a lever point to assist in extracting the nail. The claw has sharp entrance points for digging into the work piece to grip an embedded nail head.

Abstract: A utility bar is disclosed comprising a bowed shank, a lever piece and a junction that couples the shank to the lever piece. A chisel may also be coupled to the bowed shank.

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 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 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: A multiuse hammer having multiple pry features of varying configurations as well as a striking face on an enlarged head portion. One feature is formed on the handle end, another long length straight but angled claw on the head portion, and a pry tooth projects to one side of the claw.

Abstract: A utility bar is disclosed comprising a bowed shank, a lever piece and a junction that couples the shank to the lever piece. A chisel may also be coupled to the bowed shank.

Abstract: A roofer's hammer having multiple pry features of varying configurations as well as a striking face on a head portion. One feature is formed on the handle end, another comprises a special claw on the head portion, and a pry tooth projects to one side of the claw.

Abstract: A framework removal tool is provided. A lever arm connects to a rounded extension. The lever arm is rotated to remove a stake or pry away framework. The rounded extension has a width wider than the bar. The rounded extension provides broad support for rotating the lever arm without damaging any concrete. A notch is provided in the rounded extension. The notch comprises an aperture along the width of the hollow cylinder shaped extension. The notch contacts framework or stakes for removal from set concrete. The framework is placed within the notch for removal.

Abstract: A prying bar is described which comprises an elongated portion which has a longitudinal reference axis and is longer than any other portion of the prying bar. The prying bar also has a hook portion which is substantially U-shaped and has a tapered end which defines an imaginary reference line diverging outward relative to the longitudinal reference axis of the elongated portion at an angle equal to or less than 90.degree.. And, the prying bar has a transitional portion formed between the hook portion and the elongated portion. The transitional portion is not parallel to the longitudinal reference axis so that the elongated portion is positioned away from the tapered end of the hook so that clearance is provided for a user's hand to grasp the elongated portion when prying next to a work surface which is generally parallel to the longitudinal reference axis.

Abstract: The pry bar has an ergonomic handle with a convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover, with the pry bar metal shank having an angularly disposed pry end. The curved upper grip surface portion is more distant from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed elastomeric ribbed thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulging palm engaging portions.

Abstract: A prying bar is described which comprises an elongated portion which has a longitudinal reference axis and is longer than any other portion of the prying bar. The prying bar also has a hook portion which is substantially U-shaped and has a tapered end which defines an imaginary reference line diverging outward relative to the longitudinal reference axis of the elongated portion at an angle equal to or less than 90.degree. And, the prying bar has a transitional portion formed between the hook portion and the elongated portion. The transitional portion is not parallel to the longitudinal reference axis so that the elongated portion is positioned away from the tapered end of the hook so that clearance is provided for a user's hand to grasp the elongated portion when prying next to a work surface which is generally parallel to the longitudinal reference axis.

Abstract: A wrecking tool is provided that includes a handle having an attached demolition head which can be oriented in various ways to perform work, such as by imposition of a moment and/or a force, on one or more selected structural elements in response to a force applied to the handle. The demolition head is rotatably attached to the handle so that the position of the demolition head with respect to the handle may be adjusted as desired, and the demolition head includes two tines having a wedge shaped configuration and disposed in a spaced apart arrangement with respect to each other.

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 tack tool apparatus and a method of use comprises a user operable, hand gripable, and storable apparatus for removing, inserting, and straightening a tack. The tack tool is an elongated member with one end formed into a first cylindrical member. The other end is formed into a forked wedge member. The forked wedge member is angularly displaced relative to the longitudinal length of the elongated member. The first cylindrical member has one end closed forming a convex portion. The first cylindrical member has an inner surface disposed about a coaxially positioned second cylindrical member. The second cylindrical member has a metallic retaining mechanism mounted within for positioning tacks during insertion. A method of using the tack tool to remove a tack from adjoined surfaces comprises a user grasping the elongated member with either hand, and positioning the forked wedge member's bottom surface onto the surface of the structure of the structure containing the tack.

Abstract: A tool and method for installing and/or removing fasteners in areas where access is limited. In one embodiment, the tool has a fastener engagement portion toward a first end, a fastener removal portion toward a second end, and an impact surface positioned between the fastener engagement and fastener removal portions. The fastener engagement portion is configured to releasably engage a fastener, and is offset from the impact surface to facilitate positioning a fastener in a confirmed space. The impact surface is configured to remain accessible once the fastener has been properly positioned for installation. A user can strike the impact surface to drive the fastener into a workpiece. The fastener removal portion is configured to engage an installed fastener to extract the installed fastener from the workpiece.

Abstract: A hinge pin removal and starter device is disclosed, comprising a bar portion having a first and second end portion. The first end portion of said bar tapers to a flattened tip having a concave edge. A cylindrical projection adjacent the opposite butt end protrudes from said second end portion a generally perpendicular direction thereto. The tip of said first end portion is adapted for forcible insertion between the head of a hinge pin and a hinge, to wedge the hinge pin and hinge apart and detach said pin from said hinge plate. The cylindrical projection adjacent said second end portion is adapted to be placed in abutting relation to said pin opposite the head of said pin and a force applied against the pin through the cylindrical projection, to at least partially displace said pin from the hinge plate into which the pin is inserted.

Abstract: An improved snap buckle tool for opening and closing a snap buckle of the type used in combination with a flexible strap member to adjust the tension thereof is disclosed. The snap buckle tool comprises an elongated handle member integrally formed with a generally C-shaped head member. An elongated slot divides the terminal end of the head member into a pair of parallel tines which engage a snap buckle to alternately manipulate the snap buckle from a closed condition to an open condition to adjust the tension of the strap. The slot is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the handle member to facilitate use of the tool against a surface of a shipping container to gain a mechanical advantage in opening and closing the snap buckle.

Abstract: A pry bar with a built in hammer includes a slide bar including an elongated linear section, a first pry section at a first end of the elongated linear section and angled relative thereto, the first pry section including a front edge with a first notch therein, a side edge which meets the front edge at a corner, a second notch at the side edge immediately adjacent the corner, and a nail entrapment notch in the side edge, and a second pry section at a second end of the elongated linear section and angled relative thereto, the second pry section including a front edge with a notch therein; a first stop fixed to the elongated linear section adjacent the first pry section; a second stop fixed adjacent to the elongated linear section adjacent the second pry section; and a slide hammer slidably mounted on the elongated linear section between the first and second stops in order to impact against the first stop.

Abstract: A hand tool for use in removing a pintle from a door hinge, comprising a rigid, barrel with a slotted aperture enclosing a push rod affixed to a base adapted to thrust the pintle out of a door hinge when the tool is placed against the door hinge pintle and struck with a blunt object. A viewing window is defined by the barrel for providing proper visual alignment and placement of the push rod against the door hinge pintle. The base includes a notch for use in removing hinge pintle caps.