Wrench Patents (Class 7/138)
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Patent number: 6574817Abstract: Complex tool kit including a foldable tool assembly and another tool assembly. The foldable tool assembly includes a main body having a passage on top face and several tools one end of which is pivotally connected with one end of the main body, The tools can be folded and collectively arranged under the main body. The other tool assembly includes an elongated flat board body, a chain-disassembling mechanism disposed on the board body for disassembling/assembling a chain and a clamping mechanism disposed on the board body. The clamping mechanism defines a clamping hole adjustable in size for driving a nut. The board body of the other tool assembly is detachably fitted into the passage of the main body and connected with the foldable tool assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Inventor: Shu Te Wu
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Patent number: 6564678Abstract: A combination of tool kits is constructed to include a first tool kit having a holder base and a set of tool members installed in the holder base, a second tool kit having a holder base and a set of tool members installed in the holder base thereof, and a pair of magnetic attraction members. The magnetic attraction members are respectively mounted in the holder base of the first tool kit and the holder base of the second tool kit to provide magnetic attraction, thereby enabling the first tool kit and the second tool kit to be detachably fastened to each other by the force of the magnetic attraction.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
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Publication number: 20030079295Abstract: A m ulti-purpose hand tool assembly is equipped with a spring biased pressing button having a downwardly bent lateral edge which can be in firm registration with a retaining cut of a selective tool bit so as to make the tool bit held in place when external force is applied thereto. The pressing button is pivotally fixed in place by a pivot pin to the hand tool assembly. A plurality of tool bits, such as a screw driver, a knife, a spanner and etc., are pivotally mounted onto a bolt locked in place by a nut at one end of the hand tool assembly. Each tool bit has an end provided with a working head and an opposite end equipped with a mounting hole through which the bolt is led so as to permit the multiple tool bits to be selectively pivoted about the bolt. At the pivot end of each bit is disposed at least the retaining cut which can be registered with the downwardly bent retaining end so as to firmly hold each selective tool bit in an operation position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Ye Chou Industry Co., LtdInventor: Ramond Ho
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Publication number: 20030056294Abstract: A three-piece bicycle tool assembly consists of a first tool carrier, a second tool carrier, and an engagement member separate from and slidingly engaging the first tool carrier and the second tool carrier. The first tool carrier and the second tool carrier each have a number of tools pivotably engaged thereon. A chain repair tool on the engagement member is held between the first tool carrier and the second tool carrier so that it is not substantially exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Pierre Ostor, John Krawczyk
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Publication number: 20030046768Abstract: A magnetic tool structure includes a body having a square end formed with a receiving seat, and a magnetic device mounted on the receiving seat of the body. The magnetic device includes an outer retractable rod secured and hidden in the receiving seat, an inner retractable rod retractably mounted on the outer retractable rod, and a magnetic body secured on the inner retractable rod to move therewith. In use, the magnetic body can be extended outward from the receiving seat of the body and fully inserted into the receiving seat of the body, so that when the magnetic device is retracted and shortened to a minimum length thereof, the magnetic device is fully hidden in the receiving seat of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventor: Chin Shun Cheng
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Publication number: 20030041383Abstract: A wrench structure primarily includes a wrench body, and a magnetic telescopic bar selectively secured in a proper position of the wrench body. In such a manner, the magnetic telescopic bar is entirely hidden in the wrench body when not in use without occupy any space, and can be pulled outward from the wrench body when in use to attract a small workpiece made of metallic material disposed in a narrow space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Chin Shun Cheng
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Patent number: 6520054Abstract: A combination bicycle tool kit includes a case, the case having a receiving open chamber and a positioning groove for attaching to a tubular member, a first tool set receivable in the receiving open chamber, a second tool set detachably secured to the outside wall of the case, the first and second tool sets each having a tool holder base and a set of tools pivoted to a pivot shaft at one end of the tool holder base and turned in and out of the tool holder base between the operative position and the non-operative position, and an elastic band adapted to secure the case to one tubular member of the frame of a bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
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Patent number: 6502483Abstract: A combination tool includes a first tool part and a second tool part. The first tool part includes a first cylindrical member connected to a handle. The said first cylindrical member has a pair of ends, at least one of which is formed to define at least a partial socket. The handle has a longitudinal bore with an open end. The second tool part includes a first rod that is insertable in the bore of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Tum Yeto, Inc.Inventors: Tod Swank, Matthew J. Barker, Joshua Z. Beagle
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Patent number: 6449789Abstract: A multiple function automotive door adjustment tool is provided. The adjustment tool has a lightweight polymeric hammerhead having one end with a hard plastic impact member and an opposite end with a soft rubber impact member. The adjustment tool has a handle with a lower end adapted for insertion into a socket. The socket has a lower end for connection with a drive member. The plastic impact member is utilized to hit the striker to adjust a position of the striker with relationship to the vehicle car body. The rubber impact member is utilized to hit the door without damaging the finish thereof. The single adjustment tool eliminates the use of three previously required adjustment tools and performs the same functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Craig R. Krass, Michael Cooling, Pat Morral
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Publication number: 20020120987Abstract: A tool assembly for military or police uses with removable interchangeable tool heads and handles. The handles of the tool assembly have connector assemblies at each end of the handle constructed of a cast nylon material impregnated with a dry lubricant and with a dimpled pin connector in the connector assemblies. Each tool head has a bore for receipt of the connector assembly and pin connector. The connector assemblies are constructed of a non-conductive, non-sparking material and the bores on the tool heads for receipt of the connector assemblies are made with close tolerances to provide for overall rigidity and strength of the tool assembly. The handles have a soft, non-conductive, shock absorbing outer covering. The pin connectors on the connector assemblies are oriented with the outer covering of the tool handles to facilitate ease of assembly of the tools in the dark or other adverse conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventor: Martin J. Wozniak
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Publication number: 20020073490Abstract: Complex tool kit including a foldable tool assembly and another tool assembly. The foldable tool assembly includes a main body having a passage on top face and several tools one end of which is pivotally connected with one end of the main body, The tools can be folded and collectively arranged under the main body. The other tool assembly includes an elongated flat board body, a chain-disassembling mechanism disposed on the board body for disassembling/assembling a chain and a clamping mechanism disposed on the board body. The clamping mechanism defines a clamping hole adjustable in size for driving a nut. The board body of the other tool assembly is detachably fitted into the passage of the main body and connected with the foldable tool assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventor: Shu Te Wu
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Patent number: 6363560Abstract: A compact multi-function installer's tool which combines a linear compression tool for type F fittings with at least one of a security wrench, a trap wrench, and a hex socket wrench. The wrenches are preferably aligned with the central axis of the compression tool and the compression tool handle can be extended substantially perpendicular to the tool so that it operates as a single sided T handle for the wrenches, increasing the amount of torque which can be applied. Ideally at least two of the wrenches are included in the tool. The seat for the compression tool is preferably combined with one of the wrenches, sharing the end of the tool and the clearance slot therein. In one embodiment, the body of the tool is generally cylindrical and the compression tool handle recesses at least slightly into the body, so that the body functions similarly to a conventional nut driver handle, for ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Donald A. Kesinger
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Patent number: 6360578Abstract: A hand tool for restoring roundness to an open end of a pipe coupling formed of copper or the like. The tool has a series of sections of non-concentric grooves of increasing diameters separated by ridges over which the open end of the coupling is slipped. The ridge bordering the inside of the groove serving as a mandrel and the ridge bordering the outside of the groove serving as a die. Holes may be provided in the tool for use in restoring roundness to an open end of a pipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Jeremiah J. Bresnahan
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Patent number: 6327728Abstract: A painters tool comprising at least one aperture matching a spindle of a window cranking mechanism which permits the tool to be used as a wrench to rotate the spindle of a window cranking mechansims.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventor: Timothy Gene Hart
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Patent number: 6298754Abstract: A wrench tool suitable for use by firefighting personnel. The tool has an elongated handle, and a spanner part at a first end of the handle. The spanner part has a projecting claw for operatively engaging a pin on the circumference of a pipe or a hose coupling ring to be rotated by the tool. A wrench part, at a second end of the tool handle opposite the first end, has jaws arranged for adjustable relative movement to grip an object to be turned by the tool. The range of movement of the jaws includes a position at which the jaws are set to receive and safely grip an outside levering tool for producing increased leverage when operating the spanner part of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Donald J. Brown
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Patent number: 6295897Abstract: A hand tool comprising at least three variously-sized sockets for use with nuts and bolts on skateboards is described. The multi-socket hand tool comprises a rod having a first rod end and a second rod end; a first socket head mounted to the first rod end, the first socket head defining a first socket, wherein the angle between the longitudinal axis of the first socket and the longitudinal axis of the rod is between about 95° and about 135°; and second and third socket heads mounted to the second rod end, the second and third socket heads defining second and third sockets, respectively. The hand tool may, optionally, further include means for removing a bottle cap so that the tool can additionally function as a bottle opener.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Tum Yeto, Inc.Inventors: Tod Swank, Matthew J. Barker, Joshua Z. Beagle
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Patent number: 6289773Abstract: An improved adjustable wrench (10) having a body (12) that is divided into a handle portion (14) and a head portion (16). The head portion has an opening (20) defined by a first jaw member (22), a second jaw member (24), and a back portion (26). The first jaw member has a planar surface (32) that is spaced a predetermined distance from, and is parallel to and facing, a corresponding planar surface (34) on the second jaw member. A plurality of inch-increment shims (50) and a plurality of metric-increment shims (52) and an adapter shim (54), each having a hole (56) near one end, are pivotably coupled by a bolt (40) to the first and second jaw members. The bolt divides the opening into a shim-storage region (64) and a fastener-receiving region (62).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventors: Michael J. Patry, Michael W. Blasdel
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Patent number: 6289541Abstract: An adaptor to mate with a hand tool such as a folding multipurpose tool to make use of the multipurpose tool as a handle to turn tool bits of various sizes, such as screwdrivers or small socket wrenches. The adaptor includes a drive plate which mates with the hand tool, and a tool bit-engaging member attached to the drive plate and movable angularly between various positions, with a latch to keep the tool bit-engaging member in a selected position. A pair of arms of the drive plate engage the sides of the jaws of one type of multipurpose tool to locate the adaptor as required with respect to the multipurpose tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Craig Anderson, Howard G. Berg
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Patent number: 6286168Abstract: A bicycle repair tool includes a handle and a plurality of repair tools pivotably mounted at one end of the handle. A planar bridge connects the left and right side walls of the handle and serves as a rest surface for the repair tools in their undeployed position. The repair tool further includes a chain tool mounted within the handle and slidably supported at an opposite end thereof. The handle defines an elongated slot at the opposite end sized to slidably receive the threaded collar of the chain tool. The handle of the chain tool defines an opening and the planar bridge defines a correspondingly configured raised boss to hold the chain tool within the repair tool handle when the chain tool handle is in contact with the planar bridge. The raised boss can include a sloped surface to facilitate sliding the chain tool out of the repair tool handle. The chain tool includes a pressure screw having an internal hex head configured to be driven by one of the repair tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Pedro's USAInventors: Wendell J. Woodruff, Luke W. Michas, Jeremy Howard, Bruce P. Fina
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Patent number: 6276014Abstract: A tool coupler/knife combination includes a sleeve and a casing slidably mounted in the sleeve and having a blade mounted therein. The blade is slidable relative to the casing to a positioning in which an end of the blade is exposed for cutting. A tool coupler is mounted to the sleeve for releasably engaging with a tool bit. The casing includes a receptacle for receiving a telescopic rod with a magnetic end for attracting screws. Longitudinal position of the casing relative to the sleeve may be adjusted to thereby change the arm of force for cutting objects or driving fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Shu-Chen Lee
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Patent number: 6272952Abstract: A double-reversible screwdriver and wrench combination hand tool constructed to include: a handle, a main body fastened to one end of the handle, the main body comprising a rear coupling end fastened to the handle, a front end terminating in a T-tube formed of a longitudinal tube and a transverse tube, and a receiving chamber on the middle between the rear coupling end and the front end, a longitudinal spindle mounted in the longitudinal tube, the longitudinal spindle having a rear end terminating in a fixed ratchet wheel suspended inside the main body, and a front end terminating in a coupling portion and disposed outside the longitudinal tube, a coupling socket coupled to the coupling portion of the longitudinal spindle to hold a screwdriver bit, enabling the screwdriver bit to be rotated with the longitudinal spindle, a first bevel gear suspended in the receiving chamber inside the main body and rotated with the longitudinal spindle, a transverse spindle mounted in the transverse tube and rotated with theType: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventors: Yu-Tu Hsu, Chang Hsueh-O Hsu
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Patent number: 6223375Abstract: A drilling and wrenching tool for use with a rotary power tool and combinations thereof. The tool includes a drill adapter having a drill bit protruding from a drill shank thereof, and a sleeve member having a first end with a first opening and a second opposite end with a second opening. The first opening of the sleeve member has a first sleeve engagement surface and a first fastener engagement surface, and the second opening has a second sleeve engagement surface and a second fastener engagement surface. The drill shank is axially disposable into the first or second opening of the sleeve member, and an outer shank engagement surface of the drill shank is engagable with the first or second sleeve engagement surface to impart rotation from the rotary power tool to the sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventor: James C. Vaughan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6195823Abstract: A keychain sized opener with an approximately one half inch cubical shaped head on a semirigid handle and positioning projection allows finger pressure on the head to facilitate opening of the industry standard Scoop type ® stretcher quick lock couplings even when the stretcher with a patient thereon is placed on a hospital bed is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventor: Oscar Enriquez
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Patent number: 6182540Abstract: A wrench includes a chamber formed in one end for receiving a pivotal casing which is used for receiving and storing a plier device, and includes the other end having a pivotal jaw biased to engage with a fixed jaw. The wrench includes a pair of plates disposed parallel to each other for forming the chamber. The casing includes a base wall and two side walls and an end wall for forming a space to receive the plier device, particularly a foldable plier device. A latch is slidably engaged in the handle portion for engaging with and for locking the casing to the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Inventor: Jenn Liang Wang
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Patent number: 6151999Abstract: A folding hand tool set comprises a multiple piece plastic handle and a plurality of hand tools pivotally mounted to the handle. The handle includes first and second elongated side walls and a third side wall, or bridge wall. The side walls are arranged generally parallel to each other. The bridge wall is arranged generally perpendicular to the first and second side walls and joins them to each other. The side walls and bridge wall define an internal tool channel, and first and second tool-set mounts. The tools are pivotally mounted to the mounts and in a closed position, are generally in the tool channel. The side walls also each define an external side wall recess for a hereinafter-identified grip. The grip is mounted in the side wall recesses. The grip has the property of yielding resiliently to human hand pressure to provide a gripping action between the hand and grip during usage. The grip is supported by the side walls for strength and force transfer.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Eklind Tool CompanyInventor: Howard A. Eklind
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Patent number: 6112351Abstract: A clam shell tool assembly apparatus containing a number of tools for bicycle repair, comprising: a walled base having two side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, the side walls, front wall, and rear wall cooperating to form a first tray adapted to hold a first tool set; a walled top having two side walls and a front wall, the side walls and front wall cooperating to form a second tray adapted to hold a second tool set; a first mounting means adapted to pivotally mount the first tool set on the walled base; a second mounting means adapted to pivotally mount the second tool set on the walled top; and the walled base further having a groove mating with a projection on the walled top, whereby the walled base and walled top slide together to form a clam shell enclosure surrounding the first tool set and second tool set.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Bicycle Tools IncorporatedInventors: Eric H. Hawkins, Pierre A. G. Oster
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Patent number: 6076435Abstract: A tool for multiple purposes including turning valve wheels, opening drum plugs and vents, driving sockets, turning screws, use as a drift pin and prying, among other possible uses, the tool having a handle and an exterior shank and an interior shank, each shank having a square cross section and being in a spaced relationship and parallel to one another located at one end of the handle, the opposite end of the handle having an edge and the handle being tapered, the interior shank which is located furthest from the end of the handle having an outer end with a reduced size set off center so that the wall of that shank toward the edge is aligned along the entire interior shank.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventors: Andrew C. White, Sr., Mitchell I. Rapoport, Gregory R. Becker
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Patent number: 6044508Abstract: A tire repair tool includes a compartment (13; 51) for containing tire cement (15; 54, 56) therein, and a cap (14; 17) removably connected to the tire repair tool for housing the tire cement.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 6000080Abstract: An adaptor to mate with a hand tool such as a folding multipurpose tool to make use of the multipurpose tool as a handle to turn tool bits of various sizes, such as screwdrivers or small socket wrenches. The adaptor includes a drive plate which mates with the hand tool, and a tool bit-engaging member attached to the drive plate and movable angularly between various positions, with a latch to keep the tool bit-engaging member in a selected position. A pair of arms of the drive plate engage the sides of the jaws of one type of multipurpose tool to locate the adaptor as required with respect to the multipurpose tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Craig Anderson, Howard G. Berg
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Patent number: 5988683Abstract: A replaceable blade skate comprises inexpensive, light, easily changed blades adapted to fit to multiple rocker curvatures. A torque limiting device provides for easy replacement and adjustment of blades by consumers. Replaceable toe and heel caps provide protection and color-coding. The sometimes undesirable gap between the boot and blade portion of the skate can be eliminated with the construction of the skate of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Quickblade Inc.Inventors: Fabio Venier, Markus Hetzler
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Patent number: 5970552Abstract: A ratchet tool for assembly and disassembly-of a scaffold has a handle, a hammer tip, a ratchet gear, a socket and a prybar. The hammer tip is connected to a disc driver which has a male portion to engage a slot in the top of the gear allowing the gear to be turned manually. Thus the socket connected to the gear may be turned manually by finger turning of the hammer head. A prybar is formed on the end of the handle opposite from the head of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Hand Tool Design CorporationInventors: Lester H. Kwiecien, Paul L. Armstrong, II
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Patent number: 5950265Abstract: A multiple purpose pocket tool having an elongated housing defining an open cavity, a plurality of elongated ancillary tools pivotally attached to one end of the housing at their proximal ends, and an elongated cover plate pivotally attached to the opposite end of the housing. Each of the ancillary tools includes a slot formed transversely across the top and bottom edges thereof, adjacent their proximal ends. The cover plate includes a downwardly extending flange which engages one of the slots formed in each of the tools when positioned in its terminal closed position, thereby locking the tools in place. The cover plate further includes a protrusion formed on the inwardly facing surface of one of its sidewalls which engages an aperture formed through the corresponding sidewall of the housing when in either its terminal open or closed position, thereby locking the cover plate in such position.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Utica Cutlery CompanyInventors: David S. Allen, Richard Joswick, Paul Clifford, Roy A. Gonzalez, Paul J. Rusyniak
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Patent number: 5941484Abstract: The invention is an arrow rest attachment for a tree stand comprising a pair of identical elongated beams, each having a clamp at one end and concave arrow supports along the top surface. Both supports are clamped to the frame of a tree stand's seat, allowing arrows to rest horizontally between them. They may also include a slot at the end opposite the clamp, dimensionally suited to tightening and loosening the nuts normally used on a tree stand.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Inventors: William H. Stepney, III, Nelson Ryan Dube, William H. Stepney, IV
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Patent number: 5920935Abstract: The present invention relates to compact tools, and more specifically hand tools which have various interconnectable implements for performing numerous functions. In one aspect of the present invention the combined tool has opposing handles which may be used in at least 3 distinct positions to increase the versatility of the tool, as well as the ability of the opposing handles being alternated between various positions of use with only the use of one hand.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.Inventor: Martin E. Beck
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Patent number: 5860205Abstract: A tool is provided for removal and installation of computer disk drive connectors of various sizes. The tool is a useful, easy to use, inexpensive device. The same device is a useful tool for removing hex head screws commonly used in computers. The apparatus is also lightweight and compact thereby making it easy to transport and store within the computer, and to use with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1996Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Gateway 2000, Inc.Inventor: David R. Davis
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Patent number: 5819610Abstract: A new combination hand tool for permitting removal of variously shaped stoppers or bungs from a barrel. The inventive device includes an elongate handle member with a tool member mounted on it at one end. The tool member has a plurality of flat tab portions for insertion into a slot provided on a bung and a web portion having a hex-shaped hole extending through it for engaging securing nuts provided on a bung.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventor: Cameron Brannan
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Patent number: 5797301Abstract: A circular hand held wheel hub wrench having a hand grip with dual fork prong structure attached thereto for engaging the turn bar or wheel hub turn bar extensions of four wheel axle drive exterior engaged wheel hubs having two opposed finger depressions on both sides of a turn bar to allow the fork prong structure to be inserted therein to grasp the turn bar or wheel hub turn bar extensions to turn the wheel hub to engage and disengage a wheel axle drive as the hand grip is turned.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Inventor: Mark Huenke
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Patent number: 5771516Abstract: An exchange power hand tool includes a power section having a motor encased in a housing and two tool sections, respectively serving as a wrench and a jack actuator, alternately and exchangeably engageable with the power section to be driven thereby so as to provide one power hand tool with two functions. The power section has an output pinion mounted on the motor spindle to be engageable by a driving gear chain of the tool sections for transmission of torque from the power section to the tool section for selectively performing wrenching operation or jack actuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Inventor: Chen Shu-Hsia Huang
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Patent number: 5715554Abstract: A bicycle pump and tire repair apparatus incorporating into a single unit an air pump for inflating a bicycle tire, a tire lever for removing a tire from a bicycle rim, a spoke wrench for repairing and adjusting the spokes of a rim, and a compartment for storing a patch for repairing a punctured bicycle tire is disclosed. The air pump is compactly designed for carrying on a bicycle. A thumblock on the head of the pump performs a dual function of locking the nozzle of the pump onto the valve of a tire being inflated, and it functions as a tire removal lever. A cap on the head of the pump has a knurled surface for abrading an inner tube to prepare it for application of a patch. A slot in the pump handle holds a second tire lever, and a compartment in the end cap of the handle stores a self-adhesive patch for repairing a punctured tire.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Robert M. Downs, Gene P. Stienecker, Stephen J. Baumann
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Patent number: 5711042Abstract: A tool combination includes two tool assemblies that may be secured together by an engagement between a dovetail slot and a dovetail. The tool assemblies each includes a number of rotatable tools. One of the tool assemblies includes a rib formed on one side. The other tool assembly includes a knob pivotally engaged in a housing. The knob includes a projection for engaging with the rib. A spring may bias the projection of the knob to engage with the rib so as to secure the tool assemblies together. The tool assemblies each includes a spanner for engaging with and for repairing bicycle tire.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 5699572Abstract: The present invention provides a cable driving wrench assembly for thrusting and rotating a multi-strand cable mine rock anchor. The wrench assembly includes a wrench body having an open interior and a plurality of apertures in the wrench body extending into the open interior. Each aperture is adapted to receive an individual strand of the multi-strand cable when the individual strand has been separated from the remaining strands of the cable at least at one end of the cable. The open interior of the wrench body is adapted to receive one end of the cable through the plurality of apertures. A mechanism for thrusting and rotating the wrench body is attached thereto. The present invention additionally includes a cable opening tool for opening the strands of a multi-strand cable. The cable opening tool includes a rotatable tool body and a socket formed in the tool body.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Jennmar CorporationInventors: Brian R. Castle, James J. Scott, John G. Oldsen
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Patent number: 5694660Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a tool for cleaning shoe soles having cleats comprises a thin, elongated bar of material wherein at least one end comprises a generally V-shaped notch portion and, on at least one side of the notch portion, a scraping portion to facilitate the removal of mud. The notch portion is formed by converging surfaces having a relatively wide open end tapering to a relatively narrow closed end. In use, the notched portion is pushed into a cleat, which it contacts at two points, and rotated around the cleat, causing a scraping portion to clean around the cleat periphery. Advantageously the notch portion has a width greater than its depth to permit cleaning of a wide range of cleat diameters, and the notch walls are straight (rather than beveled) to provide solid pivot contacts. The scraping portion is advantageously beveled.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventor: Joseph E. Rachwalski
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Patent number: 5655242Abstract: A tool combination for a bicycle includes a body having a socket secured on one end and having an engaging hole communicating with the socket. A rod has a block secured to one end and has a driving tool bit formed between the rod and the block for engaging with the engaging hole of the body so as to extend a driving length of the body. The block includes a middle portion having a slot for engaging with a chain and includes a screw hole for engaging with a bolt which has an extension for disengaging the pivot shafts from the chain so as to fix the chain.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 5632056Abstract: A bicycle tool assembly which includes a hollow handle, a coupling block fastened to one end of the handle by a tongue-and-groove joint to hold a driving element, for example, an open-end spanner, a box-end spanner, a hexagonal wrench, a cabinet tip, a Phillips head tip, or a hexagonal head tip, and a tire repair tool slidably mounted in an opposite end of the hollow handle, the tire repair tool having a front hook for pulling a bicycle tire out of the rim, a tire pressure releasing pin in the middle for fastening to the valve of the bicycle tire to release the pressure of the inner tube, and a coupling tail engaged with a tapered hole in the hollow handle to hold the tire repair tool in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Inventor: Chia-Yuan Hsiao
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Patent number: 5630815Abstract: The invention provides an improved external fixation device which is designed for use in the treatment of bone fractures in a military setting, and comprises a main hollow housing (11) having opposite open ends, first and second end closure members (12, 13) removably attached to the opposite ends of the housing, the member (12) comprising a drill handle forming element (26) while the member (13) comprises a chuck-forming element (31), the end members (12, 13) when detached from the housing (11) being adapted for gripping engagement within respective clamp holders (14, 15) so as to form a hand tool assembly which can operate as a brace-and-bit. A bit element (40) is releasably locked in the socket (38) of the chuck element (31). A holder unit (33) is housed within the interior of the housing (11) and serves to store the ancillary equipment (40, 41, 42) within the housing during transport of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Inventors: Anthony P. Pohl, Bruce H. Ide
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Patent number: 5606758Abstract: A multi-purpose tool includes a head portion, a handle portion coupled to the head portion, and a plurality of hexagon rods received in the head portion and the handle portion. The head portion has a first end, a central hexagon hole defined therein extending from a second end thereof to the first end and a ratchet mechanism coupled the first end thereof. The ratchet mechanism includes a central shaft having a central hexagon aperture in alignment with the central hexagon hole of the head portion. The handle portion has a first end coupled to the second end of the head portion, a central hexagon opening defined therein extending from a second end to the first end thereof and in alignment with the hexagon hole of the head portion. The handle portion is capable of pivoting about the head portion with a first axial movement of the handle portion relative to the head portion in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventor: Yi-ming Tung
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Patent number: 5588169Abstract: A tool assembly includes a body having one or more driving tool bits and one or more engaging holes formed in one end for driving fastening members, and having an engaging hole formed in the other end for engaging with a driving tool bit of a rod so as to extend the length of the driving arm of the body. A block is secured to the body and includes a middle portion having a slot for engaging with a chain and includes one end having a screw hole for engaging with a bolt. The bolt includes an extension for disengaging the pivot shafts from the chain so as to adjust the tightness of the chain.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 5553340Abstract: A power chain saw utility tool provides an apparatus for effecting mechanical repairs and/or adjustments to a power chain saw having a chain bar. In one presently preferred embodiment, the power chain saw utility tool comprises a first elongated cylindrical case member that defines an elongated interior compartment having a transverse cross section with a non-circular shape into which a slide member is received. The slide member in this embodiment includes a plurality of interleaved members pivotally attached at one end thereof and comprising tools adaptable for making minor repairs and/or adjustments to the power chain saw. The slide member is selectively pivotable about the open end of the elongated cylindrical case member. When fully retracted, however, the slide member is received entirely within the elongated cylindrical case member.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Inventor: James D. Brown, Jr.
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Patent number: RE37210Abstract: A tool combination includes two tool assemblies that may be secured together by an engagement between a dovetail slot and a dovetail. The tool assemblies each includes a number of rotatable tools. One of the tool assemblies includes a rib formed on one side. The other tool assembly includes a knob pivotally engaged in a housing. The knob includes a projection for engaging with the rib. A spring may bias the projection of the knob to engage with the rib so as to secure the tool assemblies together. The tool assemblies each includes a spanner for engaging with and for repairing bicycle tire.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: RE35424Abstract: A bicycle tool kit which provides either a number of open end or box style wrenches in a plate-like web attached to an end of an elongated handle. Attached to the top of the handle is a chain link remover for repairing broken links of bicycle chains. The threaded shaft of the chain link remover is adapted for removably retaining a separate deep socket and two allen wrenches, one of which has a screw driver tip. A wrench is also provided for adjusting the tension of the spokes of the bicycle wheels. The bicycle tool kit is structured to be lightweight, compact, and highly portable, and yet still offer most of the tools necessary for making adjustments and repairs to a bicycle should a problem develop while riding.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Fiskars Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Seals