Abstract: A tool adapter includes a body, which is elongated along a first axis. The body includes at least a first side surface that is opposite to the second side surface, as well as a first end surface that is opposite to the second end surface. The body includes a first input drive connector, which is located at a middle section of the body and which is accessible from the first side surface. The first input drive connector is structured to mate with a first drive part of a torque wrench such that a longitudinal axis of the torque wrench is parallel to the first axis when the torque wrench is connected to the adapter. The body includes a first output drive connector that is located at a middle region of the first end surface. The first output drive connector is structured to mate with a first connector part of a tool head such that a longitudinal axis of the tool head is parallel to the first axis when the tool head is connected to the adapter. The first input drive connector is defined to be a first size.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a wheel nut, including a nut body which the outside surface comprises of multiple identical arc surfaces. The arc surface is protruding outward, and the radius of the arc surface is larger than the circumscribed radius of the outside surface of the nut body. The utility model designs the existing square surface of the outer hexagon feature of the wheel nut as an arc surface, which the contact area between the wheel nut and the sleeve and the loading area of the wheel nut can be increased, and then the deformation and looseness of the wheel nut can be avoided effectively, and therefore the service life of the wheel nut can be improved.

Abstract: A multi-tool includes a body having a top face and a bottom face. At least one opening extends from the top face to the bottom face. The at least one opening is sized and configured to receive a finger of a user. A perimeter face connects the top face and the bottom face. The perimeter face includes a convex portion spaced from the at least one opening in a first direction. The convex portion is configured to contact a palm of the user. The body also includes two or more tools formed in the body.

Abstract: An improved open-ended wrench that is adaptable for engaging hexagonal head nuts with non-specific engagement surfaces. The wrench provides a handle with an open working end having opposed flat jaw working surfaces with a positional work piece engagement cavity there between. A contact enabling contoured notch cutout in each flat inside working surface with corresponding standard and non-standard support and torque engagement surface respectively inwardly from the junction of the concave cavity portion.

Abstract: A quick-turning wrench includes a driving end with a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and the second jaws respectively have a first and a second side, which face one another. The driving end defines an engaging space between the first and the second jaws. The driving end has a first grip-surface section, a second grip-surface section, and a third grip-surface section. The engaging space is partially delimited by the first, the second, and the third grip-surface sections. The first grip-surface section is adjacent to the first side and extends along a flat first phantom surface. The second and the third grip-surface sections are adjacent to the second side and respectively extend on a flat second phantom surface and a flat third phantom surface.

Abstract: To reduce a risk generated at a time of collision of a substrate with a retainer. According to one embodiment, a head for holding a polygonal substrate as a polishing object of a polishing apparatus is provided. The head includes a substrate holding surface configured to hold a substrate and a retainer positioned outside the substrate holding surface. The retainer has an end region. The end region is arranged adjacent to a corner portion of the substrate held onto the head. The end region has an end surface on a side of the substrate holding surface. The end surface is configured to increase in distance from the substrate holding surface with approaching an end portion in a longitudinal direction of the retainer.

Abstract: Range taking shear bolts and bolt installation (drive) tools are described herein, which are configured for use with a variety of range taking connectors and conductors.

Abstract: An open-end hexagonal wrench having opposing jaws extending forwardly from a handle, the respective jaws having forwardly disposed, opposing planar faces, the forwardly disposed planar faces respectively merging with outwardly curved diverging surfaces with protrusions for penetrating the side of a hexagonal fastener being turned without engaging a corner of the fastener. The rearward ends of the outwardly curved diverging surfaces respectively merging with rear, concave arcuate corners which in turn merge with gentle curves into a concave throat.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a wheel nut, including a nut body which the outside surface comprises of multiple identical arc surfaces. The arc surface is protruding outward, and the radius of the arc surface is larger than the circumscribed radius of the outside surface of the nut body. The utility model designs the existing square surface of the outer hexagon feature of the wheel nut as an arc surface, which the contact area between the wheel nut and the sleeve and the loading area of the wheel nut can be increased, and then the deformation and looseness of the wheel nut can be avoided effectively, and therefore the service life of the wheel nut can be improved.

Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.

Abstract: A multi-pronged tool configured to remove plugs of HVAC units. The multi-pronged tool has a member having a first end and a second end. A plurality of rectangular protrusions extends from each end and each lateral side thereof, wherein each protrusion is designed to pair with a plug of an HVAC unit. One or more apertures are on a surface of the member, wherein each aperture is designed to pair with a connector of an HVAC unit. In this way, a user is able to easily remove or apply a plurality of different drain plugs of HVAC units.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, the present invention is an open-end wrench head that has an orifice and two jaws. Each jaw has an inner part, an outer part, and a terminal tip end. Each inner part is formed for contact and engagement with a work-piece such as a nut or bolt. Each outer part is viewable from a side view of the wrench head and has a predetermined length. The outer part of at least one jaw has at least one groove formed therein creating at least two adjacent ridges running at least partially along the length thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using a connector hand tool to allow for the safe and efficient assembly and disassembly of shipboard fiber optic coupling systems. The exemplary connector hand tools couples with a plug shell ring or receptacle's plug shell ring receiving portion of the multi-terminus fiber optic connector such that the plug shell or receptacle may be tightened or loosed relative to a backshell adapter/coupling nut of a given connector or receptacle without damaging the connector, contaminating a fiber optic element held within an exemplary coupling system, or injuring a user. The hand tool employs a design allowing it to interface with connectors of different sizes and types.

Abstract: An anti-slip torque tool with integrated engagement features includes a torque-tool body, at least one pair of diametrically opposing engagement features, and an intermediate feature. The pair of diametrically opposing engagement features includes a first opposing feature and a second opposing feature and functions as engagement features around the head portion of the fastener that needs to be removed. The first opposing feature and the second opposing feature are radially distributed around a rotational axis of the torque-tool body. The first opposing feature and the second opposing feature are terminally connected to each other by the intermediate feature. The torque-tool body is outwardly extended from the first opposing feature, the second opposing feature, and the intermediate feature thus delineating an opening to receive the head portion of the fastener.

Abstract: A locknut wrench and method. The wrench may include a handle extending along an axis and having opposite sides; a first hook portion at one end of the handle, the first hook portion extending from the axis to a first hook member about a first angle, the first hook member being selectively engageable with a tab of a locknut; and a second hook portion at an opposite end of the handle, the second hook portion extending from the axis to a second hook member about a second angle different than the first angle, the second hook member being selectively engageable with a tab of a locknut, the second hook portion including a tooth positioned on a side of the handle opposite the second hook member, the tooth extending from the axis to an end about a third angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slugging wrench for exerting slugging force on a fastening member such as a nut during tightening or loosening thereof, the slugging wrench comprising: an arm, an impact absorbing element arranged on the arm for absorbing the slugging force, a receiving member for receiving the fastening member, wherein the receiving member is provided with an inner surface fitting in force-transmitting manner on an outer surface of the fastening member and preferably having in a view, such as in the in-feed direction, a shape such as a polygon, such as a hexagon, such as a dodecagon, wherein the inner surface is provided with two grooves suitable for receiving a clamping member for the purpose of providing a clamping action in respect of the fastening member.

Abstract: A kit for preventing a swimming pool cleaner from becoming caught on a main drain cover of a swimming pool including a flexible clip-on protective device with a printed company logo and an installation tool with three cylindrical retainers. The installation tool mounts the clip-on protective device onto the main drain cover to force the swimming pool cleaner to tilt to one side, so that the suction forces of the swimming pool cleaner and the main drain will not interact with each other. The installation tool is made by injection molding with a uniform thickness of 0.165 inch.

Abstract: A covering element is adapted to protect a paint-sensitive area wherein at least one opening is defined. The element includes a central stem having a distal portion intended to go through the opening, and a cap peripherally extending from a proximal portion of the central stem, for covering the area.

Abstract: Sockets, for example, hexagon sockets, dodecagonal sockets, and splined sockets, that have inner surface geometries adapted to engage a flank of a fastener at a point away from a corner of the fastener. In general, the sockets engage the flank of the fastener at a distance of about 30 to 60 percent of half a length of the flank away from the corner of the fastener. This increases the strength and life of the socket, reduces a risk of the fastener becoming locked or stuck in the socket, and reduces the risk of the fastener being stripped or the socket slipping on the fastener.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an arched steel fiber for reinforcement of a cement-based material, of which a main body is arched in a length direction and opposite ends of the main body are curved such that the steel fiber has a higher pullout resistance strength compared to a conventional steel fiber, thereby improving mechanical performance such as a tensile strength, a flexural strength, an energy absorption capability, and the like of a cement compound. In addition, compared to a conventional art, a mixing amount of steel fiber to performance can be reduced so that an added economic value in terms of consumable cost can be created.

Abstract: A screwing tool for an impact wrench for screwing wheel nuts onto and off from a hub body for securing a vehicle wheel, having a main body, which has an open side oriented toward the wheel nuts and which includes a hollow profile. The hollow profile has a tool contour, which is arranged on the open side and can be brought into engagement with a wheel nut contour. At least one peripheral control edge is remote from the open side for releasing a retention element. The control edge has a circular arc region with a constant control edge height h1 and a cam region with a control edge height h2 that decreases continuously and then increases again continuously. Height h1 is equal to h2 in the respective transition of the circular arc region and the cam region, such that the geometrical shape of an oval is reproduced in cross section.

Abstract: A wrench apparatus is provided for applying torsion to a T-shape cross-section fence post. A wrench head has a lateral opening so that the wrench head can be placed laterally about the T-shape cross-section post. The wrench head includes first, second and third engagement surfaces arranged to simultaneously engage the three flanges of the fence post so that a torsional load can be simultaneously applied to all three flanges of the fence post.

Abstract: A wrench has a socket and a driving structure, and the socket accepts the driving structure. The driving structure has a first end and a second end and a slidable cover. The slidable cover has a main body adjacent to and outside of the socket for limiting movement of the main body between a locking position and an open position on the wrench. When the main body is in the locking position, the main body covers the first end of the driving structure, a threaded member passes through the second end of the driving structure into the socket and is stopped by the main body without exceeding the socket of the wrench; and when the main body is in the open position, the main body exits the first end of the driving structure, the threaded member passes through the first end of the driving structure and exceeds the socket of the wrench.

Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a mounting hole. Three first driving portions and three second driving portions are formed in the inner periphery of the mounting hole, and the first and second driving portions are located alternatively to each other. Three first recesses and three second recesses are formed in the inner periphery of the mounting hole, and the first and second recesses are located alternatively to each other. Each first recess is connected between the first and second driving portions. The mounting hole is used to mount to an object which is rotated when the wrench is rotated.

Abstract: A wrench-type tool that utilizes a plurality of engagement features to efficiently transfer torque to a fastener in order to rotate said fastener. The wrench-type tool includes a wrench-type torque-tool body. The wrench-type torque-tool body is the physical structure used to apply a torque force onto the fastener and includes a plurality of internal sidewalls and a plurality of engagement teeth. The plurality of internal sidewalls is radially distributed about a pivot axis of the wrench-type torque-tool body. Each of the plurality of engagement teeth is adjacently connected to a corresponding sidewall from the plurality of internals sidewalls in order to directly engage the sidewalls of the fastener. To increase the total contact surface with the fastener, a prismatic altitude for each of the plurality of engagement teeth is aligned parallel to the pivot axis. Furthermore, each of the plurality of engagement teeth is oriented towards the pivot axis.

Abstract: A clamping structure for an open end wrench contains: a body, and the body including a handle, an operation head, and a clamping portion. The clamping portion has a first jaw arranged on a first side thereof, a second jaw formed on a second side thereof, and a V-shaped retaining fringe defined on a rear end thereof. The first jaw has a first plane defined on a front end thereof, two first recesses arranged on a rear end of the first plane and a first front end of the V-shaped retaining fringe, and an arcuate projection defined between the two first recesses. The second jaw has a second plane defined on a front end thereof, an abutting face arranged between a rear end thereof and a second front end of the V-shaped retaining fringe, and an arcuately concaved section formed between the second plane and the abutting face.

Abstract: A drive bit used with a drill for installing a small diameter shanked cup hook or eyebolt into a stationary surface. The drive bit includes a tubular member integrally joined to the shaft. The shaft has a hexagonal cross-section shaped shank and includes a detent for insertion of the grip end into the chuck of a power tool, or the socket of a manual driver. The tubular member has opposite forward and rear ends and a central axis of rotation extending through the ends. The tubular member has at least one longitudinal extending from near the rear end through said forward end of said tubular member, said slot being sized to accept a fastener. The length of the slot is predetermined to allow the selection of a variety of shanked cup hooks or small eyebolts.

Abstract: A method of inserting an intervertebral disc implant into a disc space includes accessing a spinal segment having a first vertebral body, a second vertebral body and a disc space between the first and second vertebral bodies. The method includes securing a first pin to the first vertebral body and a second pin to the second vertebral body, using the first and second pins for distracting the disc space, and providing an inserter holding the intervertebral disc implant. The method also desirably includes engaging the inserter with the first and second pins, and advancing the inserter toward the disc space for inserting the intervertebral disc implant into the disc space, whereby the first and second pins align and guide the inserter toward the disc space.

Abstract: An open wrench includes a body having a mounting hole defined therethrough. Two first faces and two second faces are respective defined in the inside of the mounting hole. The two first faces and the two second faces are located along four consecutive sides of an imaginary hexagonal body. Each first face has at least two teeth defined therein. Five curved faces are defined in the inside of the mounting hole and located corresponding to five corners of the imaginary hexagonal body. Each of the first and second faces has a contact face and each contact face is connected between two adjacent curved faces. The length of each contact face is 0.5-0.65 of the length of each side of the imaginary hexagonal body.

Abstract: A method of inserting an intervertebral disc implant into a disc space includes accessing a spinal segment having a first vertebral body, a second vertebral body and a disc space between the first and second vertebral bodies. The method includes securing a first pin to the first vertebral body and a second pin to the second vertebral body, using the first and second pins for distracting the disc space, and providing an inserter holding the intervertebral disc implant. The method also desirably includes engaging the inserter with the first and second pins, and advancing the inserter toward the disc space for inserting the intervertebral disc implant into the disc space, whereby the first and second pins align and guide the inserter toward the disc space.

Abstract: A hand tool for servicing a power tool or other host tool is adapted to be readily mountable to and dismountable from the host tool via magnetic coupling. The hand tool includes a handle body, and a nut driver supported on the handle body. The handle body may define a bifurcated support, and the tool may include a pivot pin extending through the bifurcated support and the nut driver to support the nut driver on the tool. The nut driver defines at least one socket region dimensioned to receive a nut, and further is magnetized for magnetic coupling with a nut positioned within the socket region. In one embodiment, the nut driver houses a discrete magnet for this purpose. A second magnet may be supported on the handle body toward its central portion.

Abstract: A three-protuberance open-end wrench includes a head section. The head section has a first jaw and a second jaw. Two first protuberances are front and rear, side by side, formed on a holding face of the first jaw. A second protuberance is formed on a holding face of the second jaw. A throat is formed between the holding faces of the first and second jaws for receiving a threaded member therein. The protuberances of the first and second jaws serve to hold the threaded member. The protuberances form a non-isosceles triangle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for marking a socket. The method includes the steps of providing a socket, making at least one indented mark in the surface of the socket, executing a heat treatment on the surface of the socket, providing at least one colored layer in the indented mark, providing an electroplated layer on the surface of the socket except the colored layer, removing a portion of the electroplated layer from the surface of the socket to form an exposed portion of the surface of the socket, and providing a black-dyed layer on the exposed portion of the surface of the socket. The heat treatment can be executed after the colored layer is provided.

Abstract: A drive bit used with a drill for installing a small diameter shanked cup hook or eyebolt into a stationary surface. The drive bit includes a tubular member integrally joined to the shaft. The shaft has a hexagonal cross-section shaped shank and includes a detent for insertion of the grip end into the chuck of a power tool, or the socket of a manual driver. The tubular member has opposite forward and rear ends and a central axis of rotation extending through the ends. The tubular member has at least one longitudinal extending from near the rear end through said forward end of said tubular member, said slot being sized to accept a fastener. The length of the slot is predetermined to allow the selection of a variety of shanked cup hooks or small eyebolts.

Abstract: An open wrench includes a body having a mounting hole defined therethrough. Two first faces and two second faces are respective defined in the inside of the mounting hole. The two first faces and the two second faces are located along four consecutive sides of an imaginary hexagonal body. Each first face has at least two teeth defined therein. Five curved faces are defined in the inside of the mounting hole and located corresponding to five corners of the imaginary hexagonal body. Each of the first and second faces has a contact face and each contact face is connected between two adjacent curved faces. The length of each contact face is 0.5-0.65 of the length of each side of the imaginary hexagonal body.

Abstract: A wrench and nut combination, including: a wrench lug including: a wrench lug feature that substantially mates with a nut feature of a nut of a shock absorber during a first rotation of said nut, relative to external body threads on a body of the shock absorber, in a first direction, wherein the wrench lug feature and the nut feature release during a second rotation of said nut, relative to the external body threads, in a second direction, wherein at least one of the first rotation and the second rotation causes an adjustment to a compressive coil spring pre-load of a set of coil springs disposed in the shock absorber.

Abstract: Tools for removing connectors from ports in a network device, and related systems and methods. The tool is elongate with at least one prong at a distal end. The tool includes a very slight width relative to either its length or width, such that it can be inserted into a space adjacent a connector disposed in a port, such as between closely spaced adjacent connectors. The at least one prong is received in an anchor point, such as an opening, in the network device. Pivoting the tool applies a compressive force to a latch of the connector, disengaging the latch from its respective catch on the port, after which it can be removed by pulling it out of the port.

Abstract: A clamping structure for a tool is provided. The clamping structure includes a plurality of grooves and an inner surface. The inner surface includes two inclined planes. Two convex arcs are connected to the inclined planes. Two concave arcs are connected to the inclined planes, and a middle salient connects one of the concave arcs to the other of the concave arcs. Wherein, an angle between a hypothesized extension line of one of the inclined planes and a hypothesized central line of one of the grooves is 40 degrees-50 degrees. Whereby, the clamping structure is easy to grip a damaged bolt or a damaged nut.

Abstract: A torque tool for torqueing a receptacle lug having at least one pair of opposite sides. The tool including a block portion, a pair of protrusions, a protruding annulus, a bore, and a receptor for accepting a torque drive. The protrusions are able to correspond to and engage any one pair of opposite sides of the receptacle lug. The protruding annulus is disposed on the same plane of the block portion as the pair of protrusions, and is disposed such that the annulus can act as a pilot for the receptacle lug. The bore passes through the same plane of the block portion where the protrusions and annulus are located. When the receptor for accepting a torque drive is actuated by a torque drive, the protrusions engage any two opposite sides of the receptacle and the receptacle is either loosened or tightened.

Abstract: An open-end wrench includes a handle and a driver. The driver is connected with an end of the handle for providing a torque for a work piece. The driver includes two jaw portions and at least one inclined plane. The two jaw portions are formed on two sides of a front side of the driver, and are spaced for forming an opening. The inclined plane is formed on the driver and inclines from a center of the driver to an edge of the driver, and inclines across one of the jaw portions, and inclines from a connecting portion between the handle and the driver to the front end of the driver.

Abstract: A tool, a tool system, and method for applying torque to a hammer union. The tool includes a handle attached to a tool head, and the tool head further includes at least two indentations, the indentations having a curved rearward wall and forming a mouth with a first width and a mid-section with a second width, wherein the mid-section width is greater than the mouth width.

Abstract: A tool for actuating hammer unions. The tool provides for an arcuate tool head having a disposed variant and an aperture which receives the lug or tab of the union. Extending outwardly the arcuate tool head is a lever member which may be used to strike a surface to loosen or tighten the union or alternatively, receive a handle for increasing the amount of torque that can be applied to the union by a user. By receiving the tab in the arcuate head, the user is precluded from damaging the tabs or lugs since no impact is received by the latter and a maximum amount of work can be done safely by the user.

Abstract: A tool for actuating hammer unions. The tool provides for an arcuate tool head having an aperture which receives the lug or tab of the union. Extending outwardly from the arcuate tool head is a lever member which is designed to receive a handle [selected by the user for appropriate length and torque] for the user to hold and apply the necessary amount of torque to tighten or loosen the hammer union. By receiving the tab in the arcuate head, the user is precluded from damaging the tabs or lugs since no impact is received by the latter and a maximum amount of work can be done safely by the user. Structural features are also provided to prevent improper use of the tool.

Abstract: A wrench device includes a first handle and a second handle. The first handle has a pivotal connecting segment and a driving head defined at two ends thereof respectively. The pivotal connecting segment has a groove defined around an outer periphery thereof. The second handle has a pivotal connecting recess and a driving part defined at two ends thereof respectively. The pivotal connecting segment of the first handle is pivotally inserted into the pivotal connecting recess of the second handle. The second handle has a side screwed hole opened on a surface therethrough. The side screwed hole communicates with the pivotal connecting recess and corresponds to the groove. A position member is screwed into the side screwed hole. Therefore, when either the driving head or the driving part is broken, the first handle and the second handle can be separated by unscrewing the position member from the side screwed hole.

Abstract: An air driven nut rotation device to rapidly advance a nut along a threaded rod. An apertured engagement disk is registerable about a nut threadably positioned on a rod. A plurality of radially positioned drive arms extend from said disk providing multiple spaced air impingement surfaces which when driven by a stream of air rapidly rotate the disk and nut engaged thereby advancing it along the threaded shaft in selected directional rotation depending on airstream directional engagement.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an open wrench including handle and driving head connected thereto. The driving head has clamping opening and opening. The driving head has a stepped outer flat surface and an inner flat surface which is arranged in U shape and located along the clamping opening. The outer flat surface is higher than the handle. The inner flat surface is higher than the outer flat surface. The outer flat surface and inner flat surface have an included angle respectively.

Abstract: A work piece turning tool is provided. The tool includes: a body having two ends; a gripper located at one end configured to grip a work piece; a handle located at the end opposite of the gripper; and tool attachment located at a base of the handle at the end of the tool, wherein the tool attachment includes both an exterior drive and an interior drive. A method of turning a work piece is provided. The method includes: attaching a first tool having a movable gripper end to the work piece; attaching a second tool to a drive mounted to the handle of the first tool; moving the first tool to a desired orientation with respect to the gripper; and turning the work piece by moving the second tool.

Abstract: A simple open-end wrench includes a driving head including first and second jaws and a space delimited therebetween, first and second recesses extended from the space, a pawl pivotally embedded in the first recess, and a biasing mechanism received in the second recess and abutted against the pawl. The pawl includes an abutting end disposed outside the second recess and extended into the space. The pawl is pivotal to a position that the abutting end thereof is disposed within the second recess.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having a driving head which has a clamping hole. The driving head has a top surface and a bottom surface. The outer periphery of the top surface is tangent to an inside of a first circle and the outer periphery of the bottom surface is located on a second circle. The first circle is larger than the second circle. The second circle is larger than the clamping hole. When the first and second circles are projected on a horizontal plane, the second circle is located within the first circle and is tangent to the second first circle at a tangent point. The clamping hole and the first circle are located on a common axis which is located on a vertical plane. The two respective centers of the first and second circles and the tangent point are located on the vertical plane.

Abstract: This invention relates to an open-ended wrench device, consisting of two pivoting arms diametrically opposed on either side of the open-ended wrench. The open-ended wrench device of the claimed invention can be used in plumbing situations in small, enclosed or obstructed spaces. Specifically, the device can be fitted over a fixture, such as a nut underneath a sink with the pivoting arms in the down position. In order to tighten or loosen the fixture in the enclosed space, the pivoting arms can be raised as much as the space permits in order to allow a user to apply the necessary toque to the wrench. The invention further consists of interchangeable plates which can be removably inserted into a slot of the wrench opening to accommodate fixtures of various sizes and shapes.