Abstract: The stake driving tool is comprised of an angled plate having first and second identical portions each of which is provided with a laterally extending slot. A stake to be driven into the ground is inserted into a slot in one of the portions with the edges of the slot frictionally gripping the stake whereby the other portion will extend outwardly from the stake for engagement by foot pressure to drive the stake into the ground.

Abstract: A wrench for use in the erecting of tent poles, characterized in that a tent pole of considerable height may be erected by several persons applying pressure to the individual lever arms of the wrench to thereby position the tent pole erectly. The wrench is designed for use with tent poles having a hole therethrough. The wrench has a complementary projection extending from one of its lever arms for insertion into the complimentary hole of the tent pole.

Abstract: An extension handle for a wrench is provided. The extension handle is elongated and has two U-shaped elements in planes perpendicular to the length of the extension handle. One of these U-shaped elements has its open and facing in one direction and the other U-shaped element has its open end facing in a direction opposite to the direction that the open end of the first element faces. This permits the extension handle to receive wrenches and to apply torque to the wrenches. In order that the extension handle will receive wrenches that are not flat, the U-shaped elements hold the wrenches in spaced relation to the body of the extension handle.

Abstract: A quick release clamp is provided to easily receive, slide upon and secure a fire hose without any moving parts. The quick release clamp has a comfortable handle and substantially reduces fatigue of firemen who need to hold the hose for long periods of time to quench a fire.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in doffing and donning roving bobbins on the winding spindles of textile roving machines, wherein a drive nut associated with bobbin gripping components is constrained by an L-shaped guide slot to move axially with respect to the bobbin spindle for positioning the bobbin axially with respect thereto and to further move rotationally with respect to the spindle to orient mating drive components of the bobbin and spindle in proper driving connection.

Abstract: A device for extending reach of a driver within a vehicle for operation of toggle, push-pull and lift levers and other buttons such as door lock devices. The devices comprises an elongated handle having an operating end and an opposing gripping end. A T-shaped plate member is coupled at the operating end and includes an annular grommet for use with headless, anti-theft lock knobs, a slotted channel for conventional lock knobs and a domed recess to provide a homing location for the head of the lock knob when depressing it to its locked configuration.

Abstract: Tool for lifting doors, panels and the like to facilitate installation and handling of the same. The tool comprises a pair of fingers affixed to a horizontally extending arm for gripping opposite sides of the door, panel or other member when a lifting force is applied to a handle connected to the outer end of the arm.

Abstract: A pulling bullet 1 comprises, a frangible body having a coupling portion 18 for disconnect coupling to an optical connector 7, a cavity 21 in the body having a depth greater than the projecting length of an optical fiber cable 3 retained by the optical connector 7, the pulling bullet 1 covers the end of an optical fiber 6 of the cable 3, and a frangible web 28 surrounds an eye 25 for securing a hauling rope 27 to the pulling bullet 1.

Abstract: A tool for lifting and carrying an automotive battery and the like consists of a pair of identical sheet metal stampings in the form of L-shaped levers, pivotally joined for scissor-like action and interconnected by a carrying strap. The levers are generally planar and include a plurality of gripping teeth in a convexly curved configuration at the inner confronting faces of the L-shaped ends to provide variable spacing of the opposed operative teeth. The strap is a semi-rigid plastic and biases the levers to a partly closed position.

Abstract: An improved hose gripping tool is provided for use with high pressure hoses such as fire hoses. The apparatus includes a saddle which has offset opposed curved jaws that can abut a section of hose on opposite sides, 180.degree. apart. A handle connected to the device allows an operator, such as a fireman, to grip the apparatus. The apparatus reduces the possibility of inadvertent slippage, lessens the strain of supporting the hose and reduces exhaustion commonly experienced by firemen over a long period of time during fire-fighting with such hoses.

Abstract: A pallet puller for connecting a drag line to a loaded pallet comprises a cylindrical bearing member having a blade member at one end and an upwardly slanted tongue extending from the opposite end. A length of chain attached to the tongue can be hooked to the drag line. With the bearing member resting on a bottom transverse board of the pallet, or directly on a supporting surface, the blade member is driven into engagement with the underside of the platform, or between separated planks thereof, as tension is applied to the drag line, moving the pallet to a desired location.

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting and/or handling objects, preferably cylindrical objects such as pipe or the like. A first object engaging element has a first pair of arms pivotally secured to opposite sides of same. A second pair of arms are pivotally associated with said first pair of arms. A second object engaging element is pivotally secured between said second pair of arms intermediate the length of same for disposition on a side of said object opposite the first engagement element. A third object engagement is pivotally secured between said second pair of arms for disposition on a side of said object opposite said second object engagement element. An elongated lifting element is secured to the first object engaging element, and when lifting force is applied thereto, the first, second, and third engagement elements are brought into gripping engagement with the object. An elongated releasing element may also be associated with the object engagement elements for avoiding gripping engagement when desired.

Abstract: An "F-shaped" rug puller is disclosed for pulling stacked carpets wound in convolute rolls. The "F-shaped" rug puller has a rigid "L-shaped" arm with the central member of the "F" being pivotally attached. The L-shaped member includes two arms rigidly joined at right angles. One arm has a carpet claw at one end extending downwardly and upon the upper and outer surface of the convolute carpet roll. Medially located to the other arm of the L is a pivoted arm with a pointed aperture which imparts to the rigid "L" member the "F" configuration. This pivoted arm penetrates to and into the convolutely wound carpet roll. At the extreme end of the rigid arm remote from the carpet claw, there is preferably mounted a clevice. Typically, a tensive device such as a rope, chain or cable is used to pull the puller. In operation, the device is inserted into the spirally wound carpet with the pivoted arm penetrating into the central portion of the spirally wound convolute carpet roll.

Abstract: An object-gripping device, particularly useful for gripping thin-wall tubes, comprises a first flexible gripping member formed with two loops adapted to partially enclose one side of the object, and a second flexible gripping member formed with a third loop interposed between the two loops of the first member and adapted to partially enclose the opposite side of the object. The gripping device further includes means engaging the opposite ends of the two gripping members to move them away from each other to cause their loops to grip the object, or towards each other to cause them to release the object. A sleeve is provided for each gripping member and is movable along its length to vary the effective gripping size of the loops formed by the two members. Also described is an industrial robot having a vertical arm carrying the object-gripping device such as to enable the arm to grip and release an object from above.

Abstract: A pipe puller for pulling pipe from a stack of pipes is disclosed. The puller has an elongated handle and two spaced parallel legs extending from the handle. One leg is longer than the other. A stop plate is attached to the distal end of the longer leg so that when the shorter leg is inserted into the end of a flanged pipe, the stop plate engages and is disposed behind the flange on the pipe so that the pipe puller forms a convenient handle by which the pipe can be pulled from the stack of pipes.

Abstract: An elliptical body member formed of a curved bar has an intermediate portion and end portions and has a cut-out therein forming a transverse opening so that the body member can be moved down over a log while disposed crosswise thereto. The intermediate portion and one of the end portions of the body member are substantially in straight line alignment with each other but the other end portion of the body member is curved forwardly in a spiral relation. The body member at the curved end portion has an integral eye thereon to which a pulling line can be connected. Since the eye for the connecting line is at the curved end, the body member will be positioned obliquely relative to the log and bind itself thereon. A rearwardly extending barb is provided on the other end of the body member and penetrates the log when the body member extends in oblique relation to the log. The body member has a gripping handle at approximately the center of gravity between the ends for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A lifting tool for batteries and the like includes first and second members each having an upright end leg provided with a gripping shoe. The leg of the first member merges into a horizontal handle, while the leg of the second member merges into a connecting portion which extends under the handle of the first member and is connected to the leg of the first member at a pivot pin. This enables the two members to pivot relative to each other. The pivot pin extends through a slot in the connecting portion of the second member to permit the two sections to shift relative to each other to vary the spacing between the gripping shoes. The legs are spread apart by pressing the handle toward the connecting portion, and in this condition the tool is installed over the object to be lifted with the shoes opposite the end walls of the object. When the tool is lifted upwardly at its handle, the gripping legs move together, causing the shoes to bear against the end walls of the object.

Abstract: A throat formed between jaws of a rigid bifurcate gripper can be moved horizontally to receive an edge portion of sheet structure. The gripper is freely tiltable so that application of a lifting force to it will effect tilting of the gripper relative to the sheet structure to bind such structure between the jaws. Normally the gripper is positioned by a counterweight with its elongated throat horizontal. The lower jaw is of reflex angle shape and is positioned relative to the upper jaw so that downward tilting of the jaws will cause them to bind the sheet structure in the gripper throat.

Abstract: In a beam clamp having a pair of arms suspended from a lifting ring, the ring is formed of two parts -- a rod portion, and a plate portion with notched ends receiving corresponding ends of the rod portion and welded thereto. The rod portion, which has circular cross-section, is bent to form a circular arc and is inserted through holes in the arms. The plate portion, which has rectangular cross-section, follows a different curvature to render the ring self-centering when suspended from a chain, the ends of the plate portion being too large to enter the holes in the arms. The arms have replaceable jaws which are fixed to the arms by screws.