Hand Gripper For Direct Push Or Pull Patents (Class 29/278)
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Patent number: 8136230Abstract: A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Martin Neal Adams, James Mark Kutsko, Desmond O'Connell
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Patent number: 8132797Abstract: A floating-type clamping device includes a pneumatic cylinder unit, a pressing plate, a floating plate, two grips, an air supply pipe unit, and a safety control unit. The pneumatic cylinder unit includes at least one cylinder. The floating plate includes a plate body, a plurality of nozzles, and an air passage disposed inside the plate body and communicated with the nozzles. The plate body cooperates with the pressing plate to clamp a plate material when the pressing plate moves downward. The air supply pipe unit is connected and supplies compressed air to the pneumatic cylinder unit and the floating plate. The safety control unit is connected to the air supply pipe unit and is operable to block or permit the flow of the compressed air into at least one of the cylinder and the air passage.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Pin-Feng Chang
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Patent number: 8132331Abstract: An apparatus that aids in the removal of heavy-duty universal joints or Spicer® joints is herein disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a metal plate approximately four (4) inches long and two-and-a-half (2½) inches wide. Two (2) outer apertures in the metal plate attach to the corresponding retaining bolt holes on an existing universal joint. The inner hole has a driver shaft driven by a three-quarter (¾) inch hex fitting. This driver shaft facilitates the removal of the joint caps of the universal joint. The apparatus is secure and will not slip or reposition itself while in use. When finished, the apparatus is removed from the drive shaft. The use of the apparatus allows for the removal of heavy-duty universal joints in an efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Brian Rutherford
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Patent number: 8096031Abstract: A hand tool that can be used to physically engage a release feature on a push-lock fitting so that a tube, hose, or other conduit can be easily inserted into and/or removed from the fitting. This can be particularly useful with industrial machines that have a number of pneumatic fittings installed close together in a tight proximity. According to one embodiment, the hand tool includes an elongated body portion, engagement portions located at opposing ends of the body portion, and transition portions located therebetween. Each engagement portion includes an open pocket for fitting around the tube, and a contact surface for engaging the release feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Randall H. Decker, Martin J. Champ, Ronald Topinka
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Patent number: 8091934Abstract: A swimming pool skimmer maintenance apparatus (10) includes an elongate tubular handle (12) having a hook end (14) and an opposed sealing end (16). The sealing end includes a sealing structure such as a spherical ball (116) defining a sealing surface effective to seal a skimmer suction port to prevent a flow of water through the skimmer suction port. The hook end supports a metal wire hook (32) which extends from the handle and which is adapted to lift a debris collection basket, a skimmer diverter or a skimmer lid present at the skimmer. The apparatus is also useful for safely probing the skimmer for animals or insects.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Wallace Criley Bair
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Patent number: 8087138Abstract: A bead crimping tool for crimping a bead element and method for use, wherein the tool includes a base handle, a crush plate member, a pair of opposed pincer members, an actuator handle, and a crush arm member. The bead element is placed on the crush plate and preferably secured in place by the crush arm. Crimping the bead includes squeezing of the actuator handle. During a first portion of such actuation, a cam portion of the actuator handle cases the pincer members to impart a lateral compressive force to a lateral portion of the bead element sufficient to collapse the bead element in a lateral direction. During a subsequent second portion of the single actuation cycle, the crush arm is caused to impart a longitudinal compressive force about a top portion of the bead element sufficient to compress the collapsed bead element in a longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Nikhil Gupta
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Patent number: 8079123Abstract: A puller includes a main body provided with a plurality of support seats, a plurality of clamping members each pivotally and detachably mounted on a respective one of the support seats, a top cover mounted on the main body and provided with a plurality of pressing pieces each pressing a respective one of the clamping members, and a threaded rod extending through the top cover and the main body. Thus, each of the clamping members is pivotable relative to the respective support seat of the main body so as to adjust the inclined angle of each of the clamping members relative to the respective support seat. In addition, each of the clamping members is locked onto and unlocked from the respective support seat easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Arestool Co., Ltd.Inventor: Liang-Hui Lin
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Patent number: 8069606Abstract: This tool makes it possible to more conveniently handle the “selector” element on a conventional M16/M4 family weapon when the selector must be removed or reinserted. As will be appreciated by those in the gun repair trade, in the disassembly or reassembly of such weapons the handling of the selector element is a tricky and painstaking activity. This disclosed tool handily is an assist in such activities. The tool is inserted in the opening in the receiver of the selector element and rotated. An offset circular cam means on the tool when rotated will handily depress the detent element (which necessarily must be done and it also has a spring beneath it). A bumper end cap at the distal end of the tool will carefully engage the selector element to gently push on it if needed (or in the reverse operation for the tool to be gently backed away there from as the selector is repositioned into the weapon).Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Thomas W. Saur
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Patent number: 8069544Abstract: A retraction tool for removing the shank of a tool holder from a base block mounting includes an elongate threaded member having a hook threaded on one end thereof. The hook has a hook end for holding to the forward end of a tool holder. A hammer moveable along the length of the elongate member impacts against said stop for pulling said tool holder from said base block mounting.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Phillip A. Sollami
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Patent number: 8061000Abstract: An anchor installation tool has an elongated member with a body portion and a head portion. The body portion includes an internal bore to receive a drill bit. The head portion projects from and has a diameter smaller than the body portion. The head portion is coaxial with the body portion. An anchor guide has a sleeve-shaped body with a bore throughout the body. The bore has a portion sized to fit over the body portion and a portion to fit over the head portion. The guide slides on the body and head portions. A mechanism retains the anchor guide onto the body portion. The retaining mechanism enables sliding of the anchor guide and prohibits removal of the anchor guide from the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Aland Santamarina, Scott Muhlbaier
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Patent number: 8046888Abstract: A yoke assembly includes two support members that are connected to one another, both of which include respective first ends and second ends. The support members are spaced apart enough to fit over existing hardware on a T-adapter at a dead end. In proximity to the first end of the two support members, a connection member is connected to the support members for securing the yoke assembly to the T-adapter. The yoke assembly includes a pole connector, which is pivotably positioned in proximity to the second end of each support member, wherein the pole connector is positioned between the two support members and secured thereto by the second pin. A pole can be secured between the pole connector of the yoke assembly and the power pole, reducing stress on an insulator for removing/repairing the insulator.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: The Southern CompanyInventor: Stephen Michael Williams
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Patent number: 8046889Abstract: A universal tool for installing annular parts, components, or devices such as tapered and non-tapered bearings on shafts includes a cap, a tube, and cooperating interchangeable force distributors. A first interchangeable tapered force distributor attaches to the tube and includes a tapered or beveled edge allowing for proper visual alignment with, and isolated force distribution on, the inner race of a tapered bearing. A second interchangeable non-tapered force distributor also attaches to the tube and includes an annular flange with a substantially flat surface that cooperates with the inner and outer races of the ball bearing such that force applied to the cap of the universal tool is evenly distributed around the inner and outer races of the ball bearing. A connector piece can be used to connect two tubes in order to accommodate longer shafts.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Michael J Tilley
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Publication number: 20110258823Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel check installation tool for the installation and removal of wheel checks onto lug nuts comprising: a handle section; a mounting section, where said mounting section includes a nut receptacle and adjoins to the handle section; a mechanism to adjoin the handle section and the mounting section; and a spring, where said spring inserts into an opening of the mounting section along with the handle section, where the handle section is pushed inwardly toward the mounting section to abut a wheel check onto a lug nut. The nut receptacle surrounds the lug nut as the wheel check is pushed onto the nut. The mechanism to adjoin may include a screw, where screw inserts into an opening within the nut receptacle. The spring lies within the inner wall of the mounting section and abuts the enclosed end of the handle section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: DARRELL KRUIZE, KEN KRUIZE
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Patent number: 8037585Abstract: A device for dismounting the neck bush (4), the bearing bush (5), and the chock (6) from the conically constructed region of the roll neck (2) of a roll (1), where a pressure shoulder ring (8), which is supported on the end face of the neck bush (4), is installed on a roll neck shoulder (3) of the roll (1), is to be improved in such a way that it can be built very short and that it can carry out the dismounting movement with very small pressures of a pressure medium. To this end, it is proposed that a gap (11) be provided between the pressure shoulder ring (8) and the end face (7) of the roll neck (2), that the pressure shoulder ring (8) be coupled with the neck bush (4), and that at least one pressure medium for removing the neck bush (4) and the chock (6) be provided in the gap (11).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: SMS Siemag AktiengesellschaftInventors: Karl Keller, Konrad Roeingh, Kurt Scheffe
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Patent number: 8037587Abstract: A watercraft anode removal tool and method includes providing a zinc pencil that defines an anode inserted into a watercraft engine. A tool is provided for engaging the zinc pencil. The tool includes a cylinder having a first end, a second end and peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. The first end has a well therein for receiving an end of the zinc pencil. The well is threaded and is threadably couplable to the zinc pencil. The cylinder is threadably coupled to the zinc pencil and the zinc pencil is pulled from the engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Glenn R. Lott
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Patent number: 8032999Abstract: In combination with a crank assembly, the improvement comprising an apparatus for improving operation of the crank assembly. The apparatus includes an elongated extension member having each of a predetermined shape, a first predetermined length and formed of a first predetermined material, such predetermined shape includes a projection on one end thereof for engagement with one end of the crank assembly. A rotatable handle member is disposed around at least a portion of the elongated extension member, such rotatable handle member having a second predetermined length and formed of a second predetermined material. There is a means for securing the rotatable handle member to the elongated handle member.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventor: Brian H. Herd
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Patent number: 8016278Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Robert D. Dixon
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Patent number: 8001668Abstract: The connector installation tool is an elongate, substantially flat Y-shaped body having a base, a pair of spaced first and second bracket holding jaws projecting upwardly from the base, an elongate handle extending downwardly from the base, and an adjustable abutment spanning perpendicular to the bracket holding jaws, the abutment and jaws defining a bracket holding space therebetween. The connector installation tool presets the proper positioning of the bracket, resulting in more reliable, fast, safe and accurate installation of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventors: Carl L. Coffman, Jr., Michael J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20110173789Abstract: A clutching jig includes a first holding bar, a second holding bar, and a fixing means. The first holding bar has a first inner surface, a first end portion and a second end, an engaging portion projected from the first inner surface of the first end portion, and a first recess formed on the second end portion. The second holding bar includes a second inner surface, a third end portion, a fourth end portion, and a second recess formed on the fourth end portion. The fixing means fixes the first end portion with the third end portion. While the clutching jig is assembled, the first inner surface faces the second inner surface, and the engaging portion engages the second inner surface of the third end portion by the fixing means to form a gap between the first inner surface and the second inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: CHENG-QIANG HUANG, Bing-Tao Yang, Yin-Lung Wu, Ming-Chiang Chen
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Patent number: 7980604Abstract: A novel and improved puller that provides a safe and efficient manner and tooling to remove bearings, bushings, gears, etc. The invention is simple and highly efficient is its design and use due to incorporating multiple design elements into the main collets or bearing adapters. My present invention uses a simple split collet machined accurately to precisely fit the bearing being removed, in addition the same collet incorporates an upper threaded section to allow the removal sleeve to easily and precisely fit to the collet while at the same time the threaded removal sleeve securely keeps the collet together and properly aligned with the bearing and shaft axis to provide easy and accurate operation. Another design integrated into my puller is the ball thrust bearing on the end of the pressure or removal screw. This anti-friction thrust bearing eliminates undue friction and provides very free rotation of the pressure screw.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: Michael J Punaro
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Publication number: 20110146044Abstract: A tool for installing a flexible impeller on a drive shaft in the impeller cavity in a water pump including a gripping surface extending about an upper portion of the tool and an open ended channel extending axially through the tool for receiving and releasably retaining a flexible impeller therein in a compressed state. The channel has an upper portion circumscribed by an annular outwardly inclined impeller abutment surface and a lower constant radius portion circumscribed by a depending cylindrical wall. The inclined impeller abutment surface terminates in the constant radius portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Andrzej Pecherzewski
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Patent number: 7946010Abstract: A tool for installing irrigation barb emitters into irrigation tubing including a cradle handle and a punch handle, the cradle handle and the punch handle being arranged in a parallel relation and connected intermediate their ends at a center point. A cradle which receives irrigation tubing is included. A punch pin allows a user to punch holes in irrigation tubing as desired with a spring loaded body which removes the punch pin when it has been driven into irrigation tubing. A barb holder allows a user to install emitter barbs into irrigation tubing as desired. A barb remover allows removal of barbs from irrigation tubing as desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: EMC Industries LLCInventors: Michael R. Myers, Stephanie DePascal
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Patent number: 7946012Abstract: An apparatus and method enhances installation of a waste disposer mounting assembly at a drain-received sink flange. The apparatus comprises a carriage guide, a carriage assembly, and a spring-actuable notch stop. The carriage guide comprises a hooked end, a handled end, and a notched face extending intermediate the hooked and handled ends. The carriage assembly is translatably and cooperably associated with the carriage guide and comprises a centralized rail guide aperture and a plurality of fastener-engaging arm assemblies. The guide aperture is sized and shaped to receive the guide rail and the notch stop engages the notched face for selectively prevent translation of the carriage assembly relative to the carriage guide. The arm assemblies of the carriage assembly carry a mounting assembly via fastener-port engagement to a mount position where a snap ring fastener may be manually installed to prevent downward displacement of the mounting assembly from the mount position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventors: Daniel W. Cox, Kevin M. Schnurstein
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Patent number: 7941914Abstract: A tool includes a housing and a plunger supported by the housing. The housing has one or more tines configured to unlatch at least one terminated cable assembly from an electrical connector assembly. The plunger is configured to at least partially remove the at least one terminated cable assembly from the electrical connector assembly. The tool can be used as an extraction and insertion tool facilitating the repair of high speed electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Joseph N. Castiglione, Steven Feldman, Richard J. Scherer
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Patent number: 7926158Abstract: A blade changing tool for changing a blade for saws, particular table saws, is provided. The tool includes a body having a face that includes at least one recess for receiving and engaging a saw blade. Typically, the face will include a plurality of axially offset recesses resulting in a stepped face. A blade face abutment surface and a riser extending therefrom combine to form the recesses. The risers may be concave in shape giving the recesses a circular segment shape. The body also includes at least one blade engaging catch that engages teeth of the blade to prevent rotational movement of the blade while it is being loosened or tightened. The tool may be free of undercuts to facilitate straight-pull molding. Also, the stepped face may be an external face to facilitate visually inspecting the engagement between the blade and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Nomis LLCInventors: Damian A. Kozina, Edward D. Adkins
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Patent number: 7926156Abstract: Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder stop at a terminal end of each jaw, the pins adapted to abut an outer surface of a keeper, and at least one magnet substantially flush with each shoulder stop for engaging an end of a keeper, the magnet adapted to releasably retain a keeper in contact with its grasping pins while minimizing the magnetic attraction between the pins and the engine, whereby each keeper is retained in contact with its magnets and pins without requiring grip pressure to retain it in place allowing easier insertion of the keeper, particularly in cases where the keeper has more than one retention groove. The jaws are preferably offset from a plane created by the handles to facilitate reaching into the locations where the valve keepers must be installed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Harold Jenks
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Patent number: 7918003Abstract: The kingpin bushing installation tool is a dual-headed insertion tool for installing kingpin bushings within the cylinder cavities of a steering knuckle. The kingpin bushing installation tool includes a rod having opposed upper and lower ends. An upper bushing-engaging member is mounted on the upper end of the rod and includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion. The intermediate portion has a diameter greater than a diameter of the lower portion, and the upper portion has a diameter greater than the diameter of the intermediate portion. A lower bushing-engaging member is adjustably and removably mounted on the lower end of the rod and includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion. The intermediate portion thereof has a diameter greater than a diameter of the upper portion, and the lower portion has a diameter greater than the diameter of the intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Inventor: Andrew T. Acciardo, Jr.
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Patent number: 7908725Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning septic system pipe in a leach field is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of curvilinear members each of which has portions that correspond to the outer circumference of a septic pipe to temporarily secure the pipe in a pre-designated position relative to other adjacent pipes. The curvilinear members can be fixed or variably positioned on an elongate beam that connects and sets the distances between adjacent curvilinear members. The use of multiple apparatuses enables the user to set the relative distances between septic pipes in a leach field with labor-reduced efficiency. A method for aligning pipe with the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: James R. Irish, Stephen M. Bacon
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Publication number: 20110056072Abstract: A clutching jig used to disassemble a lens socket and a lens component which has a lens base glued on a printed circuit board (PCB) and is fixed in the lens socket by a plurality of buckling pieces of the lens socket abutting on the lens component has a substantially rectangular base. The base defines two opposite first lateral surfaces, a bottom surface, and a slot passing through the first lateral surfaces and the bottom surface to divide the base into a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The bottom surface has a receiving recess communicating with the slot. When the receiving recess receives the lens component, a plurality of resisting slices attached to a periphery of the base inserts into a gap between the lens component and the lens socket for pressing the buckling pieces away from the lens component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: CHIN-CHOU WANG, YI-CHANG YANG
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Patent number: 7900329Abstract: An apparatus and method for changing a spatula blade is provided. The apparatus has a restraining element for engaging the blade to restrain the blade on a blade support surface. A restraining member is movable from a first position spaced from the blade support surface, and a second position for limiting movement of the blade while restrained by the restraining element at the blade support surface. To remove a blade from a spatula body, the restraining member is moved to the second position. In the second position, movement of the blade is limited to prevent disengagement from the restraining element. A force is applied to the spatula body to separate the body from the blade. To install a blade to a spatula body, the blade is restrained by the restraining element and the restraining member and the spatula body is advanced toward the blade to mount the blade to the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.Inventor: Sang Chun
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Publication number: 20110030182Abstract: A broken tee extractor has a bulbous handle portion and a pair of tweezer arms extending downwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A narrow neck extends upwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A platform terminates the narrow neck and is supported by the narrow neck. A tee pulling member is mounted to the platform and a notch is formed between a pair of hook arms. The tee pulling member comprises the pair of hook arms and the notch. The broken tee extractor also has a pair of points disposed on the pair of tweezer arms. The pair of points are oriented inward.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Man-Young Jung
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Publication number: 20110016684Abstract: A special tool used in a control arm of vehicles comprises a rod to be held by hand formed in an elongated stick shape and including a lower end having a retaining portion to abut against a bottom side of the control arm, and between the rod and the retaining portion being defined a support portion; a suspending seat including a lateral slot secured at a side thereof to engage with the support portion; an engaging member connected to the suspending seat so as to hook the control arm of vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Chen Jun Fan
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Publication number: 20110000062Abstract: A light bulb remover tool has a slot at one end insertable into the space between a light bulb holder and a light bulb socket. Downward force exerted on the opposite end of the tool creates a leverage force to separate the light bulb holder from the socket. The tool is a one piece member having a U-shaped slot on one end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Raymond Kolasa
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Patent number: 7849574Abstract: A device and method used for locking three shafts of an automatic transmission during tightening of a shaft-retaining nut. The device has a housing with a sidewall defining a fluid chamber and a tip at the first end of the housing. A fluid passage extends through the tip from the fluid chamber at one end of the tip and a clutch apply port at a second, opposite end of the tip. A tube, such as a coupling, is mounted to the housing sidewall through which a fluid passage extends in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. A compressed gas conduit is mounted to the coupling and is in fluid communication with the coupling fluid passage. As a park mechanism on the transmission is applied, a predetermined amount of air pressure from the compressed gas conduit is applied through the coupling, housing and tip to the clutch apply port, thereby locking the three shafts of the automatic transmission together. The shaft retaining nuts are tightened and the device can be released, thereby releasing the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Michael Dickinson
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Publication number: 20100306980Abstract: A clutching jig used to disassemble a lens module which includes a lens socket and a lens component mounted to the lens socket by a plurality of buckling pieces of the lens socket abutting to the lens component has a rectangular base. The base defines two opposite lateral surfaces, a bottom surface and a slot passing through the bottom surface and the two opposite lateral surfaces to divide the base into a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The bottom surface has a receiving recess at a center portion thereof for communicating with the slot. The receiving recess receives the lens component, with a circumferential dimension thereof lessened to clutch the lens component when the first holding portion and the second holding portion are urged to approach each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Yi-Chang Yang, Kuo-Chuan Chiu, Feng-Chi Lee, Chin-Chou Wang
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Patent number: 7845057Abstract: A crank puller includes a nut portion having a front end for screwing into a threaded hole on a crank, and an internally threaded bore; a bolt portion screwed through the threaded bore and having a front conical-bottomed hole; a head portion fitted in the conical-bottomed hole and having a front end with an annular groove for receiving an elastic element therein; and a cap portion assembled around the front end of the head portion for pressing against a crank axle, and being replaceable corresponding to a diametrical size of the crank axle.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Lifu Bicycle Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih Yuan Hsiao
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Patent number: 7827663Abstract: A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventors: Robert D Cook, Thomas H Kessler
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Patent number: 7819388Abstract: An apparatus for gripping smooth and/or deformed cylindrical or multiple stranded tendons (rods) commonly used in the Art of Construction, the apparatus comprising a housing (barrel), a plurality of jaws (wedges) within the housing, a tightening device to align the jaws (wedges) and to cause engagement of the jaws (wedges) to the tendon (rod), a tensioning device to properly position the apparatus. The tendon (rod) gripping apparatus includes a first aperture and a second aperture that facilitate passage of a tendon (rod) through the apparatus. The jaw (wedge) cluster comprises a plurality of elongated members, that surround the tendon (rod), are generally wedge shaped and complementary to an inner tapered wall of the housing (barrel).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: James P. McCallion
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Publication number: 20100257715Abstract: A handle structure suitable for disposing on a surface of a carrier is provided. The carrier has a locating part is assemble to a case. The handle structure includes a holder, an elastic element and a fastening element. The holder has a rotating axis and a locating element, and has a first end and a second end opposite thereto. The rotating axis connecting to the carrier is disposed on the first end, and the holder is pivoted on the surface. The locating element disposed on the first end interferes with the locating part. The elastic element has a first fixing part fixed to the carrier and a pushing part connected to the first fixing part and pushing against the holder. The fastening element has a second fixing part fixed to the carrier and a fastening part connected to the second fixing part and fastened to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Shi-Feng Wang, Ji-Peng Xu, Tsai-Kuei Cheng
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Publication number: 20100199478Abstract: A hand tool for removing flexible strips used to retain windows and screens onto doors. Each of the two blades of the strip all is optimized for use in removing one of the two flexible strip designs currently in use. The geometry of each blade is designed for ease of use and to protect the door, window, screen or operator from damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: James Leroy Balliet
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Publication number: 20100199477Abstract: A tool for dust cap removal/replacement and optical cleaner extender is described herein. According to one embodiment, a tool includes an elongate body having a frontend, a backend, and a tip member attached to the frontend of the elongate body, the tip member having a locking mechanism. When the tip member is pushed against a dust cap covering an optical connector mounted on a backplane of a network chassis, the locking mechanism interlocks with the dust cap thereby capturing the dust cap for removing the dust cap from the optical connector. The elongate body is long enough such that the tip member can be inserted into a slot of the network chassis from a front panel to reach the dust cap of the optical connector mounted on the backplane of the network chassis, without having to remove an adjacent circuit pack of the network chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: TASEON INC.Inventor: Stanley A. Mercado
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Publication number: 20100192345Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Sandvik Intellectual Property ABInventors: Kenneth Monyak, Joseph Fader
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Patent number: 7757399Abstract: Insertion of a wax guard with a bridge into the receiver tube of a hearing instrument may be accomplished with a tool that grasps the wax guard securely, inserts the wax guard into the tube, and then slides off of the wax guard, leaving the wax guard within the tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Shin Chai Mark Lin, Abram Reiblat
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Patent number: 7752744Abstract: A flairing device having a handle and a body connected to the handle. The body includes an inner wall forming an open ended chamber in the body. The open ended chamber has an opening at one end of the body. An outer wall forms an edge with the inner wall at the one end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: Monty Jake Foster, Joe Capobianco
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Publication number: 20100170072Abstract: The present invention provides a hand held tool comprising an elongate handle portion having a first end and a second end, terminating at its first end in a bifurcated wedge portion terminating in a pair of spaced apart tines for engagement with the sprinkler nozzle, said tines being essentially orthogonal to the axis of the shaft of the handle portion. When the tines of the bifurcated wedge portion engage with the sprinkler nozzle, the handle can be lifted to raise the nozzle for maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Jay Price Elzey
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Patent number: 7725997Abstract: The present invention is a pressure release tool for a button head lubrication fitting. The tool comprises a handle assembly securely engaged with the body portion of the tool. The bottom section of the tool is adapted to securely engage with the top of the button head lubrication fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventors: Duane Lee Whitney Reed, Brian Kingsley Reed
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Publication number: 20100126004Abstract: A manual tool for inserting a clip (10) with elastic coupling in a seat, comprises a body (23) from which protrudes a pusher (32) for the clip and comprises sensor means (34) for detecting the thrust force of the pusher. An electronic controller (24) receives a force signal from this sensor means (34) and emits a signal (25, 26) reporting correct or incorrect insertion depending on the pattern of the force signal detected during the insertion of a clip. A movable gauging element is advanced during the insertion thrust of the clip to detect the correct expansion of the clip at the end of insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Atlas Copco BLM S.r.lInventor: Angelo Chiapuzzi
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Publication number: 20100125994Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventor: Deng-Hsi CHEN
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Publication number: 20100122443Abstract: An apparatus for installing a screen material includes a main body having a tube disposed threrethrough, the tube adapted to receive a spline material, a leg having a rotatably attached insertion wheel coupled to the main body, and an alignment wheel rotatably coupled to the body in alignment with the insertion wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey H. Ward
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Patent number: 7712199Abstract: A manually operable hand tool for installing laminate flooring includes an elongated shaft and a base member statically connected to the elongated shaft and including a downwardly averted shoulder spaced from a distal end of the shaft. A first handle is slidably engaged with the shaft, and a stop member is statically affixed to the distal end of the shaft. A second handle is connected to the base member and extends upwardly from a top surface thereof. Such a second handle is forwardly offset at an oblique angle biased towards the averted shoulder and is securely welded to the base member for providing an additional gripping surface seated above the base member for applying additional weight to the base member during installation procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: George Wilson