Abstract: An applicator tool is disclosed for applying a fastener between cooperating surfaces of a dielectric protector placed at least partially over a component of an electrical power transmission system, the applicator tool made at least in part of dielectric material and comprising: a structural frame element; a fastener mount connected to the structural frame element and moveable relative to the structural frame element between a first position and a second position to at least partially define a fastener drive path; and an actuator connected to drive the fastener mount from the first position to the second position to apply in use a fastener, mounted on the fastener mount, through cooperating surfaces positioned on the fastener drive path. A tool is also disclosed for holding together in alignment two mating surfaces with pre-drilled holes and applying a fastener to penetrate the holes and secure the mating surfaces together.

Abstract: A tab removal device for efficiently and securely removing tabs from objects such as soda or beer cans. The tab removal device generally includes a handle and a trigger member which are pivotally secured to each other in a crossing manner by a pivot member. A bias member is provided which compresses when the trigger member is activated and will act to revert the trigger member to its original position absent force. A horizontal member is attached to the handle by a fastener and acts to house a clamp member, which includes teeth at its second end. The horizontal member will also include a frontal opening for insertion of the tab of a can. The trigger member will generally include teeth at its second end which, when activated, will compress and grip the tab of the can against the teeth of the clamp member and pull the tab off the can.

Abstract: An assembly apparatus that includes a frame and a load plate operatively connected to the frame. The load plate is configured to support a workpiece and is selectively extendable from a first position in which at least a portion of the load plate is positioned over the frame, to a second position in which the load plate is extended from the frame such that the workpiece is transferable from the load plate to a sub-assembly.

Abstract: A removing tool used for removing a removable element from a shielding cover. The removing tool comprises a handle including a first end and a head protruding from the first end, a driving portion mounted on the head, and a pushing portion mounted on the head between the driving portion and the first end. The driving portion is for latching with the removable element; the pushing portion pushes the removable element away from the shielding cover until the removable element separates from the shielding cover.

Abstract: An extraction device for removing a vehicle fastener includes a housing, a body, and cam members. The housing has a camming surface and the body is slidably connected to the housing. The cam members are rotatably connected to the body. Slidable movement of the body and the housing relative to one another causes engagement between the camming surface of the housing and the cam members to cause the cam members to rotate. This rotation of the cam members results in the vehicle fastener being unfastened.

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 method and a device for drawing off a clothing strip (6) from a card-flat bar (1) are presented. A clothing strip (6) held on the card-flat bar (1) by fastening means (7) in the form of clips or clamps is released from the card-flat bar with the aid of a device as a result of an at least partial opening of a clip (7). The device has a bearing face (19) and a retainer (14) for bearing on the card-flat bar (1) or on the clip (7) and has a spike (10) for the at least partial opening of a clip (7).

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning and leveling an associated vehicle door having an elongated member, a head member attached to said elongated member adapted to engage a vehicle door lock recess, a support member extending downwardly from said elongated member towards a vehicle door and a support plate attached to said support member adapted to rest on said vehicle door. The apparatus is designed to aid in the leveling and aligning processes of a vehicle door after assembly of the vehicle. The elongated member may include a series of bends to improve the ergonomic efficiency of the vehicle door leveler.

Abstract: A membrane puller for pulling a sheet of membrane material over an underlying surface has a frame with a lever arm pivotally attached to the frame for pivotal movement between a first position and a second position. A foot actuatable clamp assembly is carried by the frame for relative movement with the frame in response to pivotal movement of the lever arm. A cable has one end adapted for operable attachment to the lever assembly and another end adapted for operable attachment to the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly moves conjointly with the body via the cable and in response to pivotal movement of the lever arm toward its second position to pull the membrane material toward the front of the membrane puller.

Abstract: System(s), method(s), and device(s) that facilitate efficient removal of a nut(s) from a wheel stud or bolt are presented. A nut removal facilitator device comprises a first arm with a holder component, wherein the first arm is attached to a lever component and a second arm, which includes a force applicator component. A socket of a wrench is placed on a desired nut, with the wrench handle portion near the socket held within the holder component and an end portion of the wrench handle in contact with the force applicator component. A force can be received at the top portion of the lever component is leveraged based on the length of the lever component. The leveraged force is transferred to the force applicator component which applies the transferred force to the wrench handle to move the handle and socket in the desired direction to loosen and remove the nut.

Abstract: A fluid pipe connection device includes a plug sleeve fixedly fastened and mounted on a pipe joint used for mounting an internal tooth snap ring and a push tooth ring in the pipe joint and the plug sleeve. The internal tooth snap ring clamps the pipe wall after the pipe passes through the plug sleeve, the push tooth ring and the internal tooth snap ring. The push tooth ring pushes away internal teeth along the pipe insertion direction so as to lead the internal tooth snap ring to release the pipe wall before disassembling a pipe. A top end of the push tooth ring is basically flush with an exposed element or contracted in the exposed element under the pipe connection state. The exposed element is the more prominent one of the plug sleeve and the pipe joint. The invention also relates to a pipe disassembly tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides an actuation device for a spray can of the type comprising a curl portion at the top of the spray can and a nozzle through which a pressurized fluid is dispensed through a top portion thereof. The actuation device includes a lever. The lever has an elongated slot through a portion thereof for receiving a portion of the nozzle. The lever also has a handle at one end and an engaging surface at the other end. The engaging surface engages the curl of the spray can and securely holds the actuation device on the spray can. When a force is applied to the handle to urge the handle towards the spray can, the lever depresses the nozzle to thereby dispense the pressurized fluid therethrough.

Abstract: The tool is comprised of an elongated arm, a leg, a handle, and a plurality of prongs. The leg of the preferred embodiment is hingedly coupled to the arm such that the leg may be extended or folded. The handle is at one end of the arm and the prongs are at the other. In the preferred embodiment the arm and leg are formed from tubing and have a telescoping arrangement. The arm is comprised of segments. At an end of segment is a handle. Segment is slideably coupled to segment at an opposite end of segment. Segment has an inside diameter slightly larger than an outside diameter of segment. The length of said arm may be adjusted to pre-determined settings by a retaining mechanism comprising a projection/detent system. In the preferred embodiment, segment has a leaf spring mounted projection that is received by detent in segment.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing earrings from a display card includes a pronged mechanism for slipping between the ornamental portion of the earring and the card. A user applies leverage to the pronged mechanism to separate the earring from the card. The pronged mechanism can be enhanced with a cover for preventing the earring from flipping away as it is removed from the card. The cover can be attached to the pronged portion using any suitable resources, such as a band, adhesive or hinge. When the pronged mechanism removes the earring from the card, the earring retainer on the back of the earring necessarily also separates from the card, so the device can be further enhanced with a cup for catching and containing the earring retainer. The apparatus can be a single, integrated device, and is of a sufficiently diminutive size to avoid unwieldiness of use and to prevent damage to the earring itself.

Abstract: A tool for manipulating an article includes an operative portion. The operative portion includes a convex surface defined by a first curved segment extending substantially from a first end having a radius greater than at least one further subsequent curved segment, and a concave surface opposite the convex surface. In use, one of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with an article and the other of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with a work-piece such that the convex and concave surfaces are cooperable to establish a fulcrum point between the work-piece and the other surface.

Abstract: A hand tool (1) for compressing first and second spaced apart surfaces of a caliper unit of a vehicle disc-brake assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing and installing combustion liners in a combustion case of a turbine is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a pin disposed at one end, and a bracket attached to the elongated handle. A tower clamp, for attaching to a flange of a combustion case, includes a tower portion having a plurality of notches for receiving the pin of the elongated handle.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor (TPM) installation tool adapted for use by a operator, and for installing a push-in style TPM within a valve stem opening defined by a wheel, wherein the tool is configured to provide mechanical advantage while assembling the TPM and wheel, and includes an elongated member configured to receive an applied force from the operator, a nesting fixture configured to retain the TPM in a relatively fixed position, and a wheel engaging member for securing the tool during installation.

Abstract: A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees.

Abstract: Adapters and methods are provided for utilization on a powered two armed rescue tool for opening metal doors. The adapter has a first end portion of general “U” configuration which is hooked over a door. The adapter is connected to one arm of the powered rescue tool and the other arm is positioned in contact with the frame of the door. The powered rescue tool is then actuated which causes the arms to separate and force the door open.

Abstract: An assembly mechanism is provided to press an inner stator into a receiving space of an outer stator. The assembly mechanism includes a pressing unit and a first positioning plate. The pressing unit includes a supporting device to support the outer stator, and a pressing device movable relatively to the supporting device. The first positioning plate is attached to a top of the outer stator. The first positioning plate defines an opening forming a clearance fit with the inner stator. The opening receives the inner stator and guides the inner stator to move into the receiving space of the outer stator under a pressing action of the pressing device. An assembly method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for placing a brush (1) against rollers (2), for example in roll stands, in particular against the working and/or support roller of a roll stand for the hot rolling of aluminium, wherein the brush (1) is mounted on a pivot lever and can be placed in contact against the roller (2) by means of a placement device (3) which exerts a placement force. It is provided here according to the invention that the placement device (3) for the brush (1) comprises at least one adjusting element (5) which is arranged so as to be rotatable with respect to the pivot lever (12) and which is operatively connected to the pivot lever by means of a force transmission element (4).

Abstract: An interface card fixing device that is installed within a computer case, and is provided with a plurality of sets of push rods, which an assembler can move using his hand to cause the push rods to hold down the L-shaped installation pieces of interface cards. Application of pressure to these installation pieces is used to complete quick fixation of the interface cards to corresponding positions of the interior of the computer case, and the assembler does not need to use any hand tools to complete assembly or disassembly of the interface card.

Abstract: A lens deblocking system (1) used for removing a lens (51) from an edging block (22). The system (1) includes opposed movable arms (4, 5) that are constrained to travel longitudinally within an aperture (3) so as to grip a lens (51) that is adhesively secured to an edging block by a pad (52). The edging block (22) is held within a clamp (11) that resides on a collet closer (63) which may be rotated by activating an air cylinder (82). A cam push block (91) is linked to file cylinder (82) as well as a cam arm (98) that is attached to a spindle (96) extending from the collet closer (63). In response to the movement of the push block (91) a rotational motion is imparted to the damp (11) via the cam arm (98). The rotation of the clamp (11) occurs while the tens (51) is still constrained against rotational movement between the movable arms (4, 5) thereby physically breaking the bond between the pad (52) arid the clamp (11) and permitting subsequent manual removal of the pad (52) from the lens (51).

Abstract: A tool for removing sheathing, decking material and the like includes a generally wedge-shaped head and a handle having a base end portion integrally connected to the head and a free end portion projecting rearwardly from a rear end of the head. A fulcrum member removably connects to the head proximate the rear end thereof so as to extend in a direction transverse to the handle to provide a fulcrum during operation of the tool.

Abstract: A clamp including an upper body including a proximal end, a distal end, and an upper fulcrum, the upper fulcrum being positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the upper body, wherein the distal end of the upper body includes an upper jaw, a lower body including a proximal end, a distal end, and a lower fulcrum, the lower fulcrum being positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the lower body, wherein the distal end of the lower body includes a lower jaw, an edge pusher having an upper projection pivotally engaged with the upper fulcrum and a lower projection pivotally engaged with the lower fulcrum, an actuating lever pivotally connected to the upper body, the actuating lever including a cam lobe moveable relative to the lower body to displace the proximal end of the lower body away from the proximal end of the upper body, and a biasing element positioned to bias the upper jaw away from the lower jaw.

Abstract: A tool and method is provided for installing nut-clips or like components, wherein safety and ease of installation are significantly improved over the prior art, and installation time is substantially reduced. A useful embodiment is directed to apparatus for use in attaching a nut-clip or other hardware component to structure having a slot defined by spaced apart edges, wherein the nut-clip has first and second resilient spaced apart hook flanges. The apparatus includes a holder adapted to receive the nut-clip, and a blade member positioned to bear against the first flange member when the nut-clip is received into the holder. A magnet or other element is provided for releasably retaining the nut-clip in the holder. A handle, which can be grasped by the single hand of a user, is attached for maneuvering the holder and retained nut-clip to position the second flange against one of the slot edges, and to thereafter apply force, through the blade member, to reduce the spacing between the first and second flanges.

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: According to one aspect, an apparatus for demounting a mold block includes a main body, a pivot, and an engaging member. The main body includes a hold portion and a load portion. The pivot is connected to the main body for providing a fulcrum for the main body. The hold portion and the load portion are disposed at two sides of the fulcrum. The engaging member is mounted to the load portion for fixing the mold block to the engaging member. The load portion swings about the fulcrum in a first direction and drives the engaging member to demount the mold block when the hold portion is pressed by a force in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hub bearing assembly removal tool which expedites removal of the hub bearing assembly of wheels. In one embodiment, the hub bearing removal tool comprises an elongated member and a mounting flange having a series of apertures that receive the lug bolts of a hub bearing assembly. The tool facilitates removal of the hub bearing assembly by converting a downward hammer blow to a torque that effectively pries the hub bearing assembly from its seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably attaching a pushing tool to one work piece such that a pushing force can be applied to a second work piece and allow alignment of the two work pieces for joining the work pieces together.

Abstract: A tool (1) for assisting the removal from an ink jet printer of a container (51) used to supply fluid to the printer, in use said tool (1) being interposed between said printer and said container (51), said tool (1) including a raised portion (11) which on movement of said tool (1) from a first to a second position acts so as to push said container (51) away from said printer, said movement from a first to a second position involving rotation of said tool (1) in a plane between said printer and said container (51), which plane is generally perpendicular to the direction in which said container (51) delivers fluid to said printer.

Abstract: A removal tool for the removal of a base plate or a kick plate. Often when cleaning or moving display units it is required that the bottom plate or kick plate are removed. This requires workers to get down on the floor or bend over from a standing position to remove this plate. The instant invention allows the user to remove this plate without bending or getting down on the floor. The device is slide under the edge of the kick plate until it engages the barbed portion. Once the barb is behind the plate, pressure is placed against the shaft forcing the kick plate to pop out of its position and then it is readily removed from a disconnected position on the floor.

Abstract: A pipe joiner includes a power assembly and first and second attachment retainers, each retainer configured to accept a pipe claw. A frame supports the first and second attachment retainers. The power assembly is coupled to the frame in such a manner that operating the power assembly draws the retainers toward one another.

Abstract: A tool and method for installing an expansion bolt in a remote location where the expansion bolt is not readily accessible. The tool is comprised of a housing having a rod with a puller element on one end slidably mounted in the housing. A barrel is attached to and extends from the front of the housing. The headless screw of an expansion bolt is loosely threaded into the puller element and the barrel of the tool and the bolt are lowered until the expandable anchor on the screw is in or below a hole in a remote support structure. A ratchet in the housing moves the puller within the housing to pull the screw upward while the lower end of the barrel abuts and holds the flange on the anchor portion against the support structure to set the expandable anchor.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tool (50) for extracting a valve assembly (16) from a container (10). The tool preferably had three gripper ring segments (52) adapted to move between a closed ring engaging position and a non-engaging position with the valve assembly (16). The tool has one lever assembly (60) for each gripper ring segment. Each lever assembly has a lever having a first end portion (64) connected with a corresponding one of the ring segments (52) to move the corresponding ring segment between the engaging and non-engaging positions with the valve assembly. The tool has an actuation mechanism (90) connected with the levers to move the levers in synchronism and thereby move the gripper ring segments into engagement with the valve assembly. The actuator pulls the valve assembly from the container via the levers and gripper ring segments with the gripper ring segments in the engaging position.

Abstract: A tool kit for removing decorative plates and trims of vehicles includes a box holding a plurality of tools of different specifications. The tools are made from hard plastics and formed respectively like a plate. The tools have a first end which may be formed in a shape of a curve, sharp end, wedge or shield, and is gradually thinning from the middle portion towards one end to become a first prying portion. The tools have a second end which also may be formed in the shape of a sharp end, square or wedge, and is bent toward one side to become a second prying portion. A user could grasp each of the tools and insert the first or the second prying portion into a slip gap on the edge of various decorative plates and trims of vehicles to remove the decorative plates and trims without damaging the surfaces of the vehicles.

Abstract: A flexible extension device that can be mounted between a fastener installation tool and a pulling head. The device can flex over a range up to about 45 degrees and can operate under tensile and compressive loads required for installing fasteners. It includes adapters that can mate with a desired type of installation tool and pulling head.

Abstract: An apparatus for minimizing registration errors when mounting a plate cylinder in an optical disc printing system is provided. The apparatus comprises a locating member attached to an end of an imaging drum in the printing system, facing away from a drive member in the printing system, and a clamping tool including spring-loaded handles, a plurality of arms, and a locating sleeve integrally attached to an outer surface of one of the clamping tool arms. The apparatus allows an operator to maneuver the plate cylinder in radial and axial directions into a final, aligned position, and the clamping tool holds the plate cylinder in place in the final position while the operator secures the plate cylinder in the system.

Abstract: A spring extension tool comprises a tool body and a tool positioning member. The tool body has two spaced apart fingers at a first end thereof and a lever attachment structure adjacent a second end thereof. The spaced apart fingers define a channel therebetween. A spring engagement face of each one of the fingers is inwardly sloping with respect to a straight longitudinal reference axis of the tool body. The tool positioning member is adjustably attached to the tool body such that a relative distance between the spaced apart fingers and the tool positioning member is adjustable.

Abstract: A transmission gear selector including a pivotal shift lever with a grip portion and an attachment structure that is operably coupled to an automatic transmission for shifting the transmission. A locking member pivots with the shift lever and is moveably engageable with an engagement surface that defines a park position detent. When the locking member is engaged with the park position detent, the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position. The mechanical linkage includes a driver-operated member which, when actuated, causes the mechanical linkage assembly to bias the locking member out of engagement with the park position detent. A solenoid disposed within the grip portion is coupled with the mechanical linkage assembly and includes a plunger that can prevent the mechanical linkage from biasing the locking member out of the park position detent. An installation method for a gear selector is also disclosed.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a spring wire retainer with a base supported in a groove on the underside of the wedge support which mates with a stem portion of the sweep. The wedge support is apertured, and a central curved portion of the retainer passes through the aperture and supports a sweep-contacting end above the surface of the wedge support. The end is biased toward a contact area on the sweep to engage the area and eliminate sweep loss problems by preventing the sweep from slipping downwardly from the mounted position. To remove the sweep, a tool is inserted through the slot to depress the retainer end, and the sweep is forced off the wedge support. A raised area on the sweep directs soil away from the retainer and contact area to reduce wear and eliminate depression of the end during operation. The underside of the raised area positions the wire end and provides bend-resisting support for the wire.

Abstract: The hand tool embodying this invention allows push nuts to be quickly and easily removed from axle rods and other shafts. The tool has a specialized head welded to a long handle. The tool head includes an end socket head and an extractor. The socket head has an open throat within which the caps of push nuts are seated. The sides of the socket head are cut down to form two axial cusps on either side of the socket head. The extractor is welded to the socket head and terminates in a flat claw, which extends downward in front and angles slightly toward the open mouth of the socket head.

Abstract: A new tool that connects horizontal bar to vertical bar and disconnects same. V-shaped cut or slots in tip locks in vertical bar opening at a desired angle. Wheel sets on horizontal bar and pushes down to lock into vertical bar. Set tool upside down on bottom of horizontal bar and lift to raise or disconnect horizontal bar from vertical bar.

Abstract: A tool installs barb emitters in irrigation tubing. The tool has a cradle which receives irrigation tubing and a punch mounted opposite the cradle. The punch has a first cylinder and a second cylinder telescopically received within the first cylinder. The first cylinder has a cap at the upper end and an annular ring extending inwardly from to partially occlude the lower end. The second cylinder includes a second cap at the upper end which slidably engages the first cylinder and is resiliently urged by a spring against the annular ring. The cap has a punch holder extending downwardly therefrom. A needle has a sharp tip extending downwardly from the punch holder through the second cap to a point within the second cylinder when the spring is fully extended and beyond the second cylinder when the spring is fully compressed. One of the jaws has a knife blade extending from the other end thereof opposite. The of the jaws defines a semi-circular concave anvil at the other end.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the separation and removal of an engine cover from a sealing surface on an engine. The engine cover puller may reduce or eliminate the deformation of an engine cover during its removal and allows for its potential reuse. In addition, the engine cover puller may reduce or eliminate the damage to the sealing surfaces between the engine cover and the engine that may occur during an engine cover removal.

Abstract: A sectional flooring installation device allows carpet installation teams to quickly remove and install sectional carpeting in locations that have multitudes of the bookshelf assemblies, for example, libraries. The sectional flooring installation device includes a bridge assembly, a lifting device, a bearing plate, and a transfer unit to raise supports for bookshelf assemblies. The bridge assembly spans the tile, the transfer unit engages a vertical support, and the lifting device displaces the transfer unit relative to the bridge assembly to free pinned tiles or broad loom carpet sections. Once a pinned tile or carpet section is removed, a replacement tile may be installed. Use of the sectional flooring installation device essentially eliminates the requirement of removing bookshelf assemblies, reinstalling the bookshelf assemblies, and realigning the bookshelf assemblies after installation of the carpet. Accordingly, installation cost will decrease when using the sectional flooring installation device.

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

Abstract: A cutting edge cart is disclosed that provides an improved means for replacing the replaceable cutting edges on bladed equipment such as road graders and snow plow. The cart allows a single user to retrieve, transport, and position a replacement cutting edge relative to a mold board of the bladed equipment. Generally, the cart contains a frame, two or more transport assemblies attached to the frame, such as wheels, a movable carrier assembly that contains a cutting edge support assembly, and an adjuster. The adjuster is operable to move the carrier assembly between first and second positions relative to the frame allowing the vertical position of a supported cutting edge to be adjusted. The frame and transport assemblies are disposed such that the cart may be rotated or pivoted from a first generally vertical position to a second generally horizontal position.

Abstract: A sweep removal tool includes a pair of claws with angled surfaces conforming to the top edge of the sweep stem to locate the tool and help distribute sweep removal impact forces. A retainer depressor centered below the claws moves the retainer to a release position and slides between the angled surfaces during sweep removal. The depressor shape assures desired tine contact, even when the sweep is at an extreme position in the range of possible mounted positions, while preventing damaging contact as the depressor moves relative to the retainer during sweep removal. A curved surface extends between the claws and the depressor and facilitates free pivoting of the tine about the claw contact points to depress the retainer. The tool bottoms against the sweep when the depressor is moved to the release position to prevent retained damage from removal impact forces.