Abstract: An extension handle for the standard automobile wheel lug nut wrench, consisting of a straight length of metal tube having a bore slightly larger than the diameter of the automobile lug wrench handle and having two indentations a short distance from one end, which are shaped to firmly grip the tapered end of the lug wrench.

Abstract: A rescue axe is used for forcibly entering a vehicle. The axe comprises a head portion located at one end of a handle portion. The head portion includes a piercing entry section, a cutting section, and an impacting section. The entry section includes a metal piercing member on one side of the head portion. The impacting section includes a striking edge on a side opposite the metal piercing member. The cutting section includes a blade cutting edge extending rearwardly from an open mouth located on a side of the head portion between the one side including the piercing member and the opposite side including the striking edge. The head portion includes a blade member located between the blade cutting edge and the striking edge. The handle portion extends rearwardly from a further side of the head portion opposite the open mouth side of the head portion.

Abstract: This brake adjustment tool is for adjusting air brakes of automotive vehicles, and is a dual purpose tool that enables one man to properly adjust such brakes. Primarily, it consists of an elongated handle or main body having an opening for receiving a socket that is received on the adjustment screws of slack adjusters of air brakes, and a striker block is provided opposite the socket, for being struck by a hammer to free the usually seized locking collar on the adjustment screws. A channel grip member is also provided on the opposite end of the tool for receiving the slack adjuster to apply sufficient leverage to pull the slack adjuster to move the piston rod of the brake air cylinder, so as to enable the user to measure the stroke of the piston rod.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge repair assembly for correcting wear in the lower hinge of an automotive vehicle door, which wear occurs because of extended opening and closing of the door, with the result that the hinge pin hole (or holes) in the lowermost hinge ear (or ears) becomes ovalized and the door sags out of alignment with its striker and latching plates. The repair assembly includes a bearing block that is insertable in the space between the door ears and between the door edge and the hinge pin. The block is an upright groove that receives and forms a bearing surface for the hinge pin and a pair of ramp-faced members lying one at each side of the block and cross-connected screws which, when tightened, cause the block to ride forwardly on the ramp faces of the members to improve the bearing relation of the block to the hinge pin and restoring the hinge pin to its original position forwardly in the ovalized hole.

Abstract: A tool for adjusting a brake mechanism of a truck-trailer comprises a lever having a spanner at one end thereof for manually moving an actuating arm of the mechanism between released and actuated positions, and a plurality of socket members for turning an adjustment screw on the arm, the socket members being adapted to fit adjustment screws of different head configurations. A removeable socket member is provided on a swivel device for use on awkwardly located adjustment screws and for use with interchangeable sockets. A coupling for the removable socket member is capable of itself engaging a socket-headed adjustment screw. Turning the adjustment screw with the socket changes of the phase of the arm on the shaft for producing a desired amount of backlash in the brake mechanism.

Abstract: A combination tool for automobile use having components foldable into an elongated body, the tool being usable for tire replacement and screw jack operation. An elongated body of U transverse cross section includes an annular socket pivotally affixed at one end for connection to a hexagonal bolt or jack screw head, and a handle is pivotally connected to the body other end movable between crank handle positions and an extended position in alignment with the body length. A lock slide is selectively positionable upon the body between positions retaining the handle within the body and locking the handle in alignment with the body length.

Abstract: A combination spark plug gapping tool which has the capability of opening or closing the spark plug gap on a variety of aircraft, industrial, or automotive spark plugs. The single tool may be used with side electrode designs containing up to three electrodes, including both stud and wire electrode types. Also included is a sight gauge hole for visual checks of the center electrode, and a pointed end for scraping carbon. One end of the tool contains an offset two-pronged slotted fork which is sized to reach around the center electrode to open the gap by raising two side electrodes at a time. When turned over, the two offset prongs reach around the electrode being set and bear against the inner plug wall, thereby permitting gap closure by pushing. A center slot on the edge of the tool is used to adjust side wire electrodes.

Abstract: This invention is a tool for adjusting brakes on automotive trailers and the like. The tool includes an end suitable to engage the brake adjusting stud, or bolt and incorporates hook means for testing the brake adjustment requirements by contacting the slack adjustment arm. The tool further incorporates impact means for impacting to release frozen studs or bolts and includes tire checking apparatus. It includes an elongated connecting means connecting the stud engaging means to the handle means such that it is unnecessary for the operator to move under the vehicle in close proximity to the slack adjustment arm to make the adjustment.

Abstract: The invention comprises a hydraulic rescue tool which is useful in extricating victims form traffic accidents. The tool can perform three basic functions: pushing, pulling, and cutting. The tool comprises a pair of pivotably mounted arms connected to each other within a common yoke. The arms are forced together or apart by a hydraulically operated piston. Attached to the arms are a pair of cutting blades. The arms are made of a graphite laminate composite material for increased strength.

Abstract: A tool for removing the outer sheet metal skin of an automobile door. The tool includes a head having a handle and a shank affixed to it, so that the tool can be held and guided by the handle, when operated with a pneumatic hammer or air chisel is coupled to the shank. The tool has a stepped groove formed in the bottom wall of the head, and a removable cutting bit which extends through the head and has its cutting edge co-planar with the bottom of the groove. Forward of the cutting bit the groove is of a deeper depth, and controls the depth of cut made by the tool when the cut edge of the sheet metal skin is seated in the groove behind the cutting bit. A bore also is provided in the head for dispelling the chip or scrape cut from the sheet metal skin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a multipurpose bicycle tool which provides a wrench for adjustment of brakes, spokes and hardware attachments of a bicycle frame, a tire iron for dislodging a tire from the rim of a wheel, and a screwdriver. The bicycle tool includes an elongated handle member configured for employment as a tire iron, and a wrench oriented in a plane angularly offset from the plane of the handle. The tool also includes a pair of perpendicularly oriented screwdriving blades which extend from the wrench. In applications of the bicycle tool as a wrench for adjustment of hardware components of the bicycle, and as a spoke wrench, the angular offset arrangement of the handle member and wrench permit unobstructed movement of the handle member relative to the bicycle frame and spokes for continuous rotation.

Abstract: A combination gauge-socket wrench for use in removing, gapping and installing spark plugs, the gauge extending circumferentially about the upper end and increasing uniformly in thickness along its length, indicia adjacent the gauge to indicate the thickness through a selected portion of the gauge, the socket wrench being adapted to fit a conventional spark plug.

Abstract: This rescue tool includes a body, providing a cylinder and a piston extending outwardly of the cylinder, and a pair of jaw members pivotally connected to the body by link members and the piston. The jaw members include cooperating outer prying portions, inner cutting portions and intermediate shearing portions. The cutting and shearing portions include arcuate edges defining overlapping points and the prying portions are thickened to facilitate wedge action. The tool can be powered by a bi-directional motor, reservoir and battery system or can be powered directly from a wrecker motor vehicle system.

Abstract: A tool for recontouring metal such as dents in the body of an automobile, for use in conjunction with an electrical welding apparatus, including a shaft on which a weight reciprocates, the weight being permitted to selectively collide with structure provided by the shaft to impart a force to the shaft along the longitudinal axis thereof, a portion of the shaft being electrically conductive and electrically connected to the electrical welding apparatus, the electrically conductive portion of the shaft for contacting the metal surface to be straightened, activation of the electrical welding apparatus welding the electrically conductive portion of the shaft to the surface to be straightened so that the forces transferred to the shaft by the weight can act upon the surface to be straightened.

Abstract: A cross or X-type socket wrench comprises a longitudinally extending shaft with socket wrenches at opposite ends thereof and a pair of shafts extending laterally from the central portion thereof. The laterally extending shafts extend at an obtuse angle to each other in a plane extending at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the socket shaft and having pedal steps at the outer ends thereof. In the preferred embodiment the outer ends of the laterally extending shafts are rebent in a direction opposite to the obtuse angle of the shafts so that the weight of the rebent ends and the pedal steps supported thereon are located to maintain the center of gravity thereof on a line extending through the longitudinal axis of the socket shaft. The end of one of the pedal steps is sharpened and bent to provide a claw for removal of automobile hubcaps. In an alternate embodiment, the socket wrenches are removably supported on the ends of the socket shaft.

Abstract: A combined socket wrench and gauge for removing, installing and setting the gap of spark plugs includes an elongated tubular body with a socket in one end and an annular gauge wall extending axially from the other end. The gauge wall has a series of flat gauge members in edge-to-edge relationship, forming a polygon of gauges of predetermined thicknesses. The distal edge of each gauge is beveled. The gauge sizes are stamped into the outside body surface.

Abstract: A special purpose tool for applying torque to a cannister-type oil filter to engage and disengage the threaded end thereof with an engine block. The tool is generally cup-shaped, having an internal surface for engaging the polygonal end of the filter in the manner of a socket wrench. The open end of the tool is flared to a larger diameter than the filter body for catching oil which escapes as the filter is removed, and an internal space is provided to act as a reservoir for the escaping oil. Slots are provided in the lower surface of the tool for receiving a bar to increase the applied torque.

Abstract: A gasoline pump handle insert for wedging the pump handle lever in a pump open condition. A shank, offset to one side supports spaced protrusions on one end and spaced bosses on the other to form respective bights to engage the pump handle and lever. A clip with a sharp edge for scraping windshield ice and a holder for pencils and pens also can be provided.

Abstract: A collapsible tool for rotating a threaded member on a receiving threaded member and adapted to perform a plurality of mechanical operations associated with the removal and replacement of an automobile tire and wheel assembly. The tool includes a pair of pivotally interconnected arms disposed in a crossing relationship and having a manually releasable spring detent which locks the arms in a perpendicular open position for use of the tool as a wrench. On at least one arm end is mounted a socket for releasably engaging a lug nut, and a curved claw and hammer head are carried by other arm ends for removing and replacing wheel covers.

Abstract: The gasoline pump clip cap is a novel gas cap which has a "C"-shaped clip incorporated into its design. It serves two purposes: it seals the opening of an automobile gas tank filler pipe like a standard gas cap, and the integral clip can be temporarily installed onto the handle of a gas pump to hold the gas pump handle trigger in the on position. The gasoline customer can release the manual pressure on the trigger while using the clip to maintain the gas flow, thus allowing him to attend to other automobile maintenance chores in the time saved.

Abstract: The valve adjustment tool includes an elongated barrel having a bore therethrough. The upper portion of the barrel is provided with a tool land and a length of external threads. The lower end of the barrel is provided with an integral collet which forms a nut socket. The collet is surrounded by a compression collar. An elongated internally threaded sleeve overlays the barrel. The sleeve abuts the compression collar. When the sleeve is threaded downwardly on the barrel, the collar compresses the collet. When the sleeve is threaded upwardly on the barrel, the collar is free to move and the collet assumes its uncompressed state. An elongated valve adjuster driver is also provided. The driver is provided with a large disc shaped knob at its upper end and an engagement lug at its lower end. The driver normally reposes within the through-bore of the barrel and is rotatable therein and removable therefrom. The top of the disc shaped knob provides a landing for the foot of a dial indicator.

Abstract: A dual purpose tool for removing drain plugs and draining oil from vehicle oil pans.

Abstract: An automobile tool device is disclosed comprising an elongated support element having a beveled edge forward end adapted for removing ice and a jam element attached to the rearward end with the jam element having a plurality of stepped surfaces to engage the operating lever of a gasoline pump handle and hold the lever in an operating position. A second jam element is detachably secured to the support element and is adapted to maintain a spring biased license plate in a position away from the body of an automobile.

Abstract: A filter wrench includes a cylindrical housing with internal lugs and a centrally positioned punch for draining and removing a screw-on filter having an outer canister and an inner filter element. As the housing is impactively positioned over the filter, the punch successively punctures the outer canister and then the inner filter element before the lugs indent the outer canister and the bottom of the housing abuts the canister. With the punch extending through the punctures, the housing is held on the filter while the outer canister and the inner filter element are drained through passages in the punch and an outlet in the housing. When draining is complete, a formed nut on the outside of the housing allows the filter wrench to be rotated causing the lugs to rotate the filter for removal.

Abstract: A screw jack, for raising the power piston of a diesel engine's control governor until the power piston firmly clamps the gap gage, is provided to maintain the piston in its full load position during the adjustment of the engine fuel pump racks to match the governor piston gage, this adjustment being done when the diesel engine is shut down and the start contactors blocked open or insulated. The screw jack contains a break joint which, in its fully operative clamping position, can be rendered instantly inoperative simply by breaking the joint of the jack manually, a result effected by a single karate-like sweep of the hand.

Abstract: A pliers-like device is primarily designed to cut and remove clamps from flexible hoses, such as radiator hoses, for example. A tooth is formed at the end of each jaw of the pliers to reach under the hose clamp and start the cutting process. The opposed pliers jaws have interleaving blades, at least one of which has a knife edge. A pair of opposed cavities are formed on opposite jaws to hold the tab ends of a wire spring hose clamp while it is being expanded. The gripping jaws of a conventional pair of pliers are also provided.

Abstract: A percussion tool having a shank and a pair of generally planar wing portions extending therefrom is provided with a pair of blades which extend from edges of the wing portion. Each wing portion and the corresponding blades are provided with a cutting edge which is L-shaped such that one cutting blade can readily underlie the edge of a windshield during removal. The shank portion is provided with a collar which defines a bit to connect the tool with a pneumatically operated tool holder. The tool includes a nose portion which may be used to break a small slot in the edge of the windshield to receive one wing and blade. The tool is then driven around the circumference of the windshield to sever the adhesive material bonding the windshield to the vehicle and thereby loosen the windshield for easy removal.