Abstract: The assistive apparatus for hand held vessels or items is a device worn on the hand to facilitate the holding of anything of weight and to reduce the need for gripping strength. The device is a length of flexible material with at least two loops; one at either end; such that the loops are worn over the thumb and the pinky or one or more other fingers. The flexible material hangs like a hammock and allows the weight of an object, such as a glass or tool, to rest on the skeletal structure of the hand rather than depending upon the mechanical gripping force exerted by fingers. The device has application to help individuals suffering from a weakened grip from an ailment, such as arthritis, or that are in professions that require holding heavy objects for extend periods of time.

Abstract: A new Tandem Axle Trailer Pin Leverage Handle System for facilitating the extraction of a tandem axle trailer pin for repositioning of the axles of the tandem axle trailer. The inventive device includes an elongated handle, a first and second plate secured distally apart to the handle, an elongated rod pivotally attached mesial the plates, and a hooked end secured to the rod opposite of the plates for engaging the tandem axle trailer pin. Preferably, there is a first aperture and a second aperture projecting traversely through the plates for allowing selective positioning of the rod for older style trailers or modern style trailers. The end of the handle engages a trailer box simultaneously as the hooked end engages the pin thereby leveraging upon the pin for extracting a frozen or rusted pin.

Abstract: A disconnect tool for use with a plurality of vehicles powered by a source of high voltage electricity and method of disconnecting high voltage equipment, which disconnect tool comprises a disconnect means for moving a coupling between a coupled position and an uncoupled position, an elongated disconnect member of lightweight rigid construction having a non-conductive shaft and a non-conductive coating, including a non-conductive handle, a non-conductive shaft and a non-conductive hook means for engaging the coupling, and including a non-conductive surface layer for preventing high voltage from passing from the transit vehicle to the handles of the user. The method of disconnecting comprises coupling a first vehicle to a second vehicle, mechanically engaging the first coupling means manually grasping an elongated disconnect tool, moving the disconnect lever between a connected position and a disconnected position by pulling the disconnect tool outwardly.

Abstract: A hand tool for use to assist in connecting and operating the sewer hose and sewer gate valve of a recreational vehicle is disclosed. The tool is in the form of an elongated rod having a handle at one end and a two prong hook at the other end. An upright wall member is mounted on the rod adjacent to and facing the hook. A cross bar member is mounted on the rod at a position intermediate the ends thereof, and the cross bar is provided with a flange at each end for use in engaging the sewer hose connector arms normally installed at the end of a sewer hose. The two prong hook and adjacent wall member are advantageously employed in opening and closing the sewer gate valve.