Abstract: A driving tool includes an elongate socket body, and a non-marring cover around the socket body. The socket body includes a socket compatible with lug nuts, and a driver adaptor behind the socket. The cover is supported on the socket body for axial extension and axial retraction ahead of the socket.

Abstract: A torque wrench is disclosed for use in rotating a range of different sized fasteners. The torque wrench may include an input end configured to receive a torsional input, and a gear train operatively driven to rotate by the torsional input. a driver connected to the gear train and a plurality of clamps disposed at least partially inside the driver. The clamps may be movable to radially engage a range of different sized fasteners by rotation of the driver in either of a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. The torque wrench may further include a housing configured to enclose the gear train, the driver, and the clamps.

Abstract: A button affixing device is an apparatus that is used to assist a user in joining clothing buttons to their assigned hole. The apparatus includes a static arm, a dynamic arm, a hollow handle, a spring, a first claw, a second claw, and a trigger. The static arm is utilized for positioning of the first claw. The dynamic arm arranges the position of the second claw and slides relative to the static arm. The hollow handle provides the user a means of grasping the apparatus during use. The spring is a curved unit that expands and contracts to transmit energy to the dynamic arm. The first claw is a curved rigid segment of the static arm, and the second claw is a curved rigid segment of the dynamic arm. The trigger may be utilized to move the dynamic arm towards the spring.

Abstract: A shotgun stick for use with grounding devices is provided. An example shotgun stick includes a housing and a drive shaft supported within the housing. The shotgun stick further includes a clamp stick head attached to the housing at a first end and operably connected to a first end of the drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft actuates the clamp stick head. The shotgun stick also includes a ratchet locking module that selectively limits rotation of the drive shaft via engagement between a side pin and a ratchet gear of the ratchet locking module. The clamp stick head includes an exterior housing, a head sleeve that defines an opening configured to receive a tool attachment secured thereto, and a slotted inner sleeve positioned between the exterior housing and the head sleeve that prevents rotation of a tool attachment received by the head sleeve.

Abstract: The locking V hinge tool of this invention comprises three or more pieces. The first two pieces are fundamentally identical and reversed, comprised of three main sections in optional order of, a jaw end, a common axle, and a arc-like cam, assembled together and rotate through the common axle, allowing the jaw ends to open and close. A third pin holding piece holds a pin that rides in and moves, the criss-crossing arc-like slots in the other pieces, at or near an angle aimed at the corners of a diamond like opening where the two arc-like slots intersect. Any external force exerted on the jaw ends, attempt to force the pin in the arc-like slots to rise to an upright position but are blocked by the walls.

Abstract: A hand tool for dentistry and/or dental prosthetics, having a grip part which defines a main axis and, in the direction of the main axis, has a front end area and a read end area. The grip part has, in the front end area, an open receiving recess in which the collet element is arranged with an adjustable receiving diameter for receiving an object. The receiving diameter of the collet element can be modified by way of an actuating device. The collet element can be secured against rotation in the grip part.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a T-Handle wrench. In one aspect, a wrench is provided that includes a shaped handle. The wrench further includes a plurality of jaws operatively attached to the handle. The wrench also includes a sleeve member disposed around the jaws. Additionally, the wrench includes a push button assembly configured to move the sleeve member relative to the jaws, wherein the movement of the sleeve member causes the jaws to move between a retracted position and an extended position. In another aspect, a method of operating a wrench is provided.

Abstract: A screwdriver is convenient for changing driver heads. A button is released to drive an arm of the screwdriver in a first position to grasp a fixing portion of the driver head. The button is pressed to drive the arm to rotate from the first position to a second position to deform an elastic member, with the arm releasing the driver head to make the driver head drop out of the handle. Each of the driver head can be easily mounted to the screwdriver, and detached from the screwdriver.

Abstract: A multipurpose socket wrench includes an elongated tubular body with an internal opening extending longitudinally from the distal end and having a hexagonal cross-section. A driver receiving opening extends longitudinally from the proximal end. Elongated holding arms are positioned in longitudinally extending grooves formed in the outer surface of the body. The arms are mounted for limited longitudinal movement between an extended position and a retracted position. An attachment component gripping feature is positioned in the portion of the arms extending beyond the distal end of the body with the arms in the extended position. The arms are further mounted for limited radial movement of the gripping features.

Abstract: A driver including a handle, lever, swivel cap, shaft, and a tip mechanically connected to the lever configured to engage a screw. Engaging the lever causes the tip to either compress or expand so as to lock the screw to the driver. According to one exemplary embodiment, the cap can be translated releasing the lever, thereby releasing the screw from the tip. According to one embodiment, the cap is a swivel cap allowing for jeweler style use. Advantages of the present system and method, according to various embodiments, include a tip compressing a feature that is within an outer diameter of the screw allowing a driver, or a portion thereof, to have a maximum diameter equal to or smaller than the maximum diameter of a screw.

Abstract: A grasping tool for obtaining a firm grasp on a nut or other fastener structure that may be deformed in size or shape by time and damage. The tool includes a series of elongated fingers arranged radially in a group and mounted for longitudinal movement in a sleeve. A nut or other fastener to be removed is placed between ends of the fingers extending from the sleeve. As the sleeve is moved toward the nut or other fastener the wall of the sleeve pushes the ends of the fingers inward, to grasp firmly the nut or other fastener to be removed. Various structures and methods may be used to move the sleeve over the fingers and to rotate the grasping tool once attached firmly to the nut or other structure to remove the nut or other structure.

Abstract: Three congruent prongs (16A, 16B, 16C) mounted on a shaft tube (12), converges simultaneously when an operating sleeve (14) moves forward. This action, along with their notches and shape provides a firm grip for holding and starting nuts and bolts. These prongs, made out of 304 grade stailess steel bands, provide good spring-like flexibility and rigidity. The concave sides of the prongs mate with the outside surface of the shaft tube (12) every time the operating sleeve (14) is moved forward. These physical features provide consistent alignment of the prongs every time the tool is used. With rubber sealant (16D) coated on the inside surface of the prongs, the nut and bolt starter gives a firm grip to hold and start a wide variety of shapes and sizes of screws, nuts and bolts. Additional uses of this tool are done with the prop rod (20) supplementing the prongs.

Abstract: An adjustment tool, having a body with a bore extending between a first end and a second end. A shaft is positioned within the bore having a plurality of outward spreading spring fingers coupled to a tool end. A spring biases the shaft towards the second end of the body. A collet coupled to a first end of the body has an inner surface which restricts the spring fingers to a closed position as movement of the shaft towards the second end of the body retracts the spring fingers into the collet. A bubble ring may be coupled to the body. Graduated indicia associated with the bubble ring indicates rotation of the tool for entry of precise rotational adjustments.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench (10) includes a unitary socket assembly (20) having a collet (26) and an adjustable fastener engaging socket (24) which may be positioned over a conventional fastener and which may then be decreased in diameter to effect a gripping attachment of a fastener. The socket assembly (20) includes a stud (28) that is releasably engageable with the ratchet wrench (10). A locking lever (80, 80A) is attached to the ratchet wrench (10) and is usable both to decrease the diameter of the socket (24) and to releasably lock the socket in attachment with the fastener. The locking lever (80, 80A) may employ ratchet and pawl members (400, 402). If desired, the ratchet wrench (10) may instead be pneumatically activatable. Further, the wrench (10) also includes a camming means for reducing the diameter of the adjustable fastener engaging socket (24) formed on the inside of the leading edge of the collet (26), and on the outside edge of the socket.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes an expandible fastener engaging socket which may be positioned over a conventional fastener and which may then be decreased in diameter to effect a gripping attachment. A locking lever is attached to the ratchet wrench and is usable to both decrease the diameter of the expandable socket and to lock the socket in attachment with the fastener. The lever operates in the manner of a conventional lockable plier so as to provide the ratchet socket wrench with a plier-like function.

Abstract: A fluid operated wrench for tightening or loosening threaded connectors comprises a drive unit performing a forward and a rearward stroke, an abutment element arranged to abut against a neighboring object, and an engaging element arranged to engage and turn a threaded connector, the drive unit, the abutment element and the engaging element being connected with one another so that when the drive unit performs the forward stroke and the abutment element abuts against a neighboring object, the engaging element turns a threaded connector and at the same time a reaction force produced during the forward stroke pushes the engaging element onto the threaded connector.

Abstract: Apparatus which enables grounding, connection and disconnection of high voltage electrical connectors from a safely remote location includes a grounding device for making a ground connection to the conductor of a high voltage cable through the contact of the connector itself and a coupling device for selectively coupling the grounding device to an insulated tool, such as a hot-stick, for installation and removal of the grounding device and the grounded electrical connector with the insulated tool.