Abstract: A tool for tightening and loosening a wing nut having several wings that secures a motor vehicle wheel includes has a base element with three detachably attached contact bodies for the individual wings. The bodies serve to transfer the torque needed for tightening and loosening the wing nuts. The end of each contact body facing the wheel is provided with a projection that, for purposes of avoiding axial slippage of the tool off the wing nut in the functional position shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, engages behind a wing. The projection in question is dimensioned in such a manner that a slot located between adjacent projections is only slightly larger than the corresponding wing. Each of the contact bodies, which are configured as cleats, has a contact surface that can be placed against the wing during either tightening or loosening. In order to apply the torque, the base element has a receptacle configured as a square opening to receive a commercially available torque tool.

Abstract: A tool for removing a gas cap from the gas-receiving tube of a vehicle.

Abstract: A slotted torque wrench has an elongated stem that extends between a handle and a socket for a nut. The slot extends through one face of the socket and at least partially along the stem. A torque limiter couples the socket to the handle.

Abstract: A wire connector fastening tool comprises an elongate body having a first end, a second end, an outer hand-engaging surface and an interior surface. The outer hand-engaging surface has a generally uniform outside diameter from its first end to its second end. The interior surface defines an internal axial bore extending through the body from the first end to the second end. The axial bore has a first section with a first inside diameter and a second section with a second inside diameter. The second inside diameter is larger than the first inside diameter. The first section of the bore extends from the first end of the body to a point between the first and second ends of the body. The second section of the bore extends from the first section of the bore to the second end of the body. The first end of the body is adapted to engage with at least a portion of the first wire connector in a manner so that rotation of the body causes rotation of the first wire connector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved tool for driving a threaded fastener, such as a hex-headed sheet metal screw. The driving socket is adapted with an counter-bore in the region of the face of driving end of the socket, sufficient to receive therein the shoulder on the fastener head. In the preferred embodiment the counter-bore is countersunk into the face of the socket, coaxially with the driving recess, and terminates in a boss which receives the shoulder of the fastener when placed in the socket for driving. An alternative embodiment of the invention includes an counter-bore in the driving end of the socket wherein the bore is a conical section, the major diameter of which is larger enough to receive the shoulder of the fastener head while being of limited depth so as to enable the majority of the fastener head to engage the driving sides of the hexagonal socket.

Abstract: A tool for aiding the locking of luer-type locks is disclosed. A luer lock connection device includes a cooperating threaded male luer lock connector and a threaded female luer lock connector each with raised portions on their respective exteriors to aid in the rotating of one of the connectors about the other to lock the two together. The disclosed tool includes a ring which surrounds the connector and a slot on the interior of the ring which engages the raised portion on the connector upon which it is disposed. The tool also includes a wing which the user employs to impart force to rotate the connector upon which the tool is disposed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a pressure tank valve socket are disclosed which may be used to safely remove the valve from a propane or other pressure tank without damaging the valve. The pressure tank valve socket applies force only to the sturdiest part of the valve and, thus, prevents injury to the more delicate parts of the valve.

Abstract: A Cable Wrench that guides, connects and disconnects an F-Connector male end attached to a coaxial cable, to an F-Connector female connection on a TV, VCR, computer or any other device that uses coaxial cable or a cable splitter. This invention prevents the coaxial cable from becoming disengaged, or from slipping out of the cable wrench by using a curved slot that runs the entire axial length of the tool. The wrench provides a large cut away section at the wrench end to allow better visibility while operating the tool and a section adjacent to and behind the wrench portion that is wider in order to allow use of the tool with crimped or large connectors.

Abstract: A tool for demounting a first and second bead of a tire mounted on a rim, the tool comprising a handle having a first end for disengaging a first tire bead from a rim and a second opposite end for disengaging a second tire bead from the rim. The first handle end includes a heel extending radially outward from the handle; an elongate arm portion extending radially outward from the heel and forming a forward opening crook; a raised arm portion disposed adjacent the crook; and a tip extending radially outward from the body portion. The opposite second end of the tool handle is configured to disengage a second bead of the tire from the rim and includes a heel extending radially outward from the handle; an elongate lever arm portion extending radially outward from the heel and defining an open crook adjacent the heel; and an elongate raised arm portion adjacent the crook extending outward to a tip portion.

Abstract: Extension rod tools and method of using the tools for allowing power tools such as power drills and power screw drivers and socket wrenches to be able to open and/or close crank handles on windows and/or shutters. The novel tools can have flat sided ends that can attach to the power tools or socket wrenches, and have second opposite ends that fit over a raised t-shaped pin on the crank handle to the window/shutter. The second end of the rod tools can have a pair of opposite located slots that lock onto the t-shaped pins so that twisting the rod tools locks the rod tools to the crank handle. The slots can include clockwise oriented curved slots. The slots can include counter clockwise oriented curved slots. The slots can include oval shapes. The slots can include t-shapes.

Abstract: A sleeve with a non-round engaging portion comprises a sleeve body having a receiving portion at one end thereof and a connecting portion at another end thereof; the connecting portion being communicated to the receiving portion; the connecting portion having four sides; each two opposite sides are symmetrical. The connecting portion has different sections which are different diameters for matching sizes of different spanners.

Abstract: A strainer lock apparatus for installing and removing a stainer in a sink or tub. A first member having a top end with a locking mechanism that may include a slot is inserted in the apertures of the strainer and rotated thus locking the first member which then hangs freely from the cross members. A second member with a threaded lock attached thereto is placed over the first member. A portion of the bottom end of the first member extends past the bottom end of the second member. An end piece is attached to the extended portion of the first member, thereby preventing the second member from falling from the first member. The second member and lock are brought into contact with the threaded surface of the top retainer section and rotated around the first member.

Abstract: An insertion tool for attaching a corporation stop onto a tapping saddle uses a body member that has a top with an opening therein, an open bottom, a first side, a second side, a third side opposite the first side, and a fourth side opposite the second side. A generally rectangular-shaped first notch is located on the first side of the body member while a generally U-shaped second notch is located on the third side. A corporation stop having a shank, a valve handle and a valve packing is provided such that the shank of the corporation stop is received within the body member, the valve handle is received within the first notch, and the valve packing is received within the second notch. An extension of a socket wrench is received within the opening and the socket wrench is used to turn the body member and thus the corporation stop.

Abstract: A dedicated tool for the sole pupose of servicing spark-plugs on internal combustion engines with exhaust headers or obstructions where a tradiional spark-plug socket fails to perform. A single body tool, designed in multiple lengths. Designed as a multi-piece tool system. Each tool body contains an internal hex to mate with the appropriate sized spark-plug. Opposite end contains an external hex to allow an open-end or closed-end wrench to be used to tighten or loosen the spark-plug requiring service. The length of the external hex is critical to the effectiveness of the socket. The long series sockets incorporate a ⅜″ square drive to allow the socket to be used as a traditional spark-plug socket. All sockets contain a vertical mill slot to shorten the effective length of each socket. The vertical mill slot is also extremely critical to the effectiveness of the tool system. The vertical mill slot will allow up to a 90 degree installation angle.

Abstract: A tool operable for connecting a mail F-type coaxial cable connector having a connector ring rotatably mounted on a leading end thereof. The connector ring having a shaped outer surface. The tool includes a wrench portion and a grasping portion. The wrench portion includes a rigid, substantially tubular member having a leading end and a trailing end. An inner surface of the tubular member adjacent the leading end is dimensioned to matingly engage a portion of the shaped outer surface of the connector ring. The grasping portion having an annular leading end with a first outer diameter rigidly affixed to the trailing end of the wrench portion and an expanded annular trailing end having a second outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter.

Abstract: A rotatable coaxial cable thumb socket for use with an elongated coaxial cable. The thumb socket includes a sleeve shaped body mounted over the coaxial cable in proximity to a rotatable end nut associated with the cable. The sleeve shaped body further exhibits a hexagonal cross sectional shaped interior surface which exhibits an inward taper extending in an axial direction towards the rotatable end nut and to enhance frictional engagement with the nut. Upon axial translation of the body, over the end nut, the hexagonal cross sectional shaped interior surfaces contact associated exterior surfaces of the end nut, and such that the socket body is rotated to facilitate both loosening and tightening of the end not relative to a threaded socket receptor.

Abstract: A pole apparatus having a telescoping tubular body, an open end and a closed end the body and defining an aperture extending into the interior of the body. A first connector is mounted on the open end of the body and includes an axial bore that is in communication with the interior of the body. A second connector may be mounted on the closed end of the body and includes a base and an arm extending outwardly from said base and in axial alignment with the body. Finally, there is also disclose a tool having and head portion and a separate mounting portion adapted to engage and be removably secured within the bore of the first connector.

Abstract: A tool for engaging a nut, the nut being configured for engaging an abuting surface and having at least one laterally-extending projection. The tool comprises a base and a plurality of upstanding axially projecting tangs extending from the base for alternatively engaging opposing sides of the laterally-extending projection.

Abstract: A driver for eyebolts and hooks includes a body with a driver head bifurcated by a longitudinal slot to form a pair of side walls and a bottom wall. A hole through one of the side walls intersects the slot. A set screw installed in the hole releasably engages and secures the eyebolt in the slot.

Abstract: A wrench socket includes a socket connection portion adapted to receive a lug member. The socket connection portion has a first face and a cavity extending from an interior of the socket connection portion to the first face. This cavity is adapted to engage a lug member. The wrench socket further includes a wrench portion having inner faces which are adapted to engage the periphery of a connector. The inner faces are angularly oriented to each other and disposed along planes substantially perpendicular to the first or second face of the socket connection portion. The inner faces bound an open gripping region such that the inner faces are slidably engagable with the connector along a plane perpendicular to the inner faces. The wrench socket further includes a mid portion connecting the socket connection portion to the wrench portion.

Abstract: A dent puller includes a bridge having a pair of legs extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees. Each leg has a lower end with a foot. Each foot has a resilient pad secured thereto. An aperture formed through the bridge receives a shaft. An engagement member connected to a lower end of the shaft includes a plate having at least one opening extending therethrough. A knob is connected to the shaft such that application of a rotational force to the knob acts to draw the engagement member toward the bridge. The dent puller may further include a tool adapter comprising a socket engageable with the knob and an arbor extending axially outward from the socket.

Abstract: A multi-functional fastener driver device 10 that is capable of providing rotational force to fasteners having different configurations (hexagonal, flathead, wingnut or hook screw, for example) to urge a preselected fastener into a workpiece. The device 10 includes a first portion 12 that is secured, via a shank portion 16, to a tool providing rotary force, and a second portion 14 that transfers the rotary force to a preselected fastener via a plurality of arm members 30. The arm members 30 are configured from multiple apertures 24 and 38, and slots 32 and 34. The arm members 30 engage the fastener and force the fastener to rotate thereby “screwing” the fastener into the workpiece. When fasteners are to large to rotate without deforming the arm members 30, a sleeve 42 is utilized to snugly receive the device 10 therein to maintain the arm members 30 configuration while rotating the fastener. Further, the sleeve 42 includes opposing recesses 52 in an end wall 50.

Abstract: A fore end wrench for removing a locking nut from a slide action of a pump action shotgun. The fore end wrench includes a body member being designed for being inserted into the locking nut of the slide action of the shotgun. The body member is designed for supporting the locking nut of the shotgun. An engagement member extends through the body member. The engagement member is designed for engaging channels of the locking nut whereby rotation of the body member by a user rotates the engagement member against the locking nut for rotating the locking nut to remove the locking nut from the slide action to allow removal of the slide from the slide action.

Abstract: A socket device with an off-center slot for loosening and tightening connectors positioned in confined locations. The socket includes a socket body, a slot to allow a tube or pipe to pass there through and a nut retaining region. The nut retaining region positioned adjacent to a first face of the socket has a centerline that is offset from the centerline of the socket body. A socket driver port located in the opposing second face of the socket has a centerline that is offset from the centerline of the socket body but remains within the dimensions of the socket body. That arrangement allows socket rotation within a confined area with maximum possible mechanical advantage. The socket may have different receiving region configurations to accommodate different nut connector designs.

Abstract: A multi-purpose plumbing tool includes first and second tubular sockets. A first end portion of each of the tubular sockets has four notches therein, extending inward from a first end of the tubular socket and spaced from each other on 90° centers, for receiving complementary parts to be rotated and tightened or loosened by one of the sockets. Preferably, the second end portion of the second tubular socket can be removably mounted on the first end portion of the first tubular socket to rotate with the first tubular socket. The second end portion of the first tubular socket has a means for rotating the first tubular socket to tighten or loosen complementary parts received in the notches of the first tubular socket or received in the notches of the second tubular socket when the second tubular socket is mounted on the first end portion of the first tubular socket.

Abstract: A wrench socket includes a socket connection portion adapted to receive a lug member. The socket connection portion has a first face and a cavity extending from an interior of the socket connection portion to the first face. This cavity is adapted to engage a lug member. The wrench socket further includes a wrench portion having inner faces which are adapted to engage the periphery of a connector. The inner faces are angularly oriented to each other and disposed along planes substantially perpendicular to the first or second face of the socket connection portion. The inner faces bound an open gripping region such that the inner faces are slidably engagable with the connector along a plane perpendicular to the inner faces. The wrench socket further includes a mid portion connecting the socket connection portion to the wrench portion.

Abstract: A tool having a handle, shaft, and an engaging portion with a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the shaft. The engaging portion has a slot extending from the first end to the second end thereby defining an axial inner surface, the axial inner surface having a plurality of engaging surfaces. Alternatively, the tool is a wrench generally cylindrical in shape of one-piece construction, having a first end, a second end, an engaging portion disposed both the first second ends, and a slot extending between the first and second ends. The first end has a plurality of axial engaging surfaces and a plurality of notches penetrating the wall of the tool. The second end has a plurality of tapered engaging surfaces thereby decreasing the size of the opening away from end.

Abstract: A tool for applying torque to the hook formation of a lag hook for cabling a tree. The tool comprises an elongated body defining a rotational axis extending along the elongated length thereof between a torque receiving end and an opposite terminal end. An upper portion of the elongated body contains upper and lower wall surfaces forming two passageways at opposite sides of the rotational axis for passage of the curved end portion of a lag hook having either left-hand or right-hand threads to a socket traversed by the rotational axis and bounded by a torque delivering wall spaced from the rotational axis. A shank guide throat for the threaded shank of the lag hook extends from the socket between the lower wall surface and the terminal end of the elongated body.

Abstract: A hand tool having at least one end configured with several circumferentially spaced resilient detent fingers defining the periphery of a cage for capturing and both transversely and longitudinally positively confining the annular periphery of a spring-retaining cup of a brake shoe assembly of a vehicular drum brake. A captured cup is pressed by the tool against the end of a brake shoe positioning coil spring and the cup is rotated one quarter turn to attach or detach the cup relative to the end of a retaining pin which passes through the center of the cup and secures the cup, coil spring and brake shoe to a brake shoe supporting plate on the drum brake shoe assembly. The cup is retained in the tool when separated from the brake shoe assembly. The tool may be configured with multiple cages, such as a double ended tool. It may also be in the form of a socket tool having only one cage.

Abstract: A socket designed for manually siding onto a valve adapted for use in a pipe line and enabling rotational movement of the valve and thereby connection to and disconnection from the pipe line. The socket has a square drive bore at a longitudinal end thereof to enable a square drive of a wrench to be inserted therein for rotation thereof. The recess of the socket is open box shaped and dimensioned to fit snugly around the outer surfaces of the valve for snug engagement of the valve to provide rotation of the valve via rotation of the socket. The socket also has semicircular openings at opposing lateral portions thereof to receive control and mounting structures of a ball valve structure therein and fit snugly therearound to provide more positive engagement of the valve. The inner walls of the socket are flat to fit snugly against corresponding flat surfaces of the valve to provide more positive engagement of the valve.

Abstract: A tool for applying torque to the hook formation of a lag hook for cabling a tree. The tool comprises an elongated body defining a rotational axis extending along the elongated length thereof between a torque receiving end and an opposite terminal end. An upper portion of the elongated body contains upper and lower wall surfaces forming two passageways at opposite sides of the rotational axis for passage of the curved end portion of a lag hook having either left-hand or right-hand threads to a socket traversed by the rotational axis and bounded by a torque delivering wall spaced from the rotational axis. A shank guide throat for the threaded shank of the lag hook extends from the socket between the lower wall surface and the terminal end of the elongated body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for remotely venting or opening a container sealed by a bung. The apparatus comprises a support structure, a means for attachment to the container by a strap, a bung wrench, and means for aligning and rotatably supporting the bung wrench. The alignment means allows the bung wrench to accommodate any deformation of the container face. The bung wrench can include a ratchet for multiple turns of the bung. An extension arm is connected to the bung wrench, and a cable is attachable to the end of the extension arm. The cable is attached to the extension arm, and extended away from the container in a direction whereby pulling the cable sufficient to move the extension arm will produce the desired rotation of the bung, thereby venting the container.

Abstract: An appliance clutch removal and installation tool for providing a convenient device for removing and installing an appliance clutch. The appliance clutch removal and installation tool includes a body member preferably having a relatively elongate structure, a first handle and a second handle attached to an upper end of the body member, and a plurality of cutouts extending into a lower end of the body member defining a plurality of engaging members. Each of the engaging members has a first side and a second side tapering inwardly from the exterior of the body member. The plurality of cutouts receive a corresponding plurality of teeth from the clutch member wherein the plurality of engaging members engage the teeth. The user rotates the body member while securing the threaded shaft thereby removing or installing the clutch member about the threaded shaft of the appliance.

Abstract: A multipurpose socket wrench includes a handle having a box at one end, a driving member, the driving member having a hollow ratchet unit disposed at one side and coupled to the box of the handle and a coupling unit with equiangularly spaced pawls disposed at the other side, and a socket for use with the driving member and the handle to rotate a bolt or nut, the socket having a polygonal coupling hole disposed at one side and adapted to receive the workpiece and a plurality of pawls equiangularly spaced at the other side for engagement with the pawls of the driving member for enabling the socket to be driven by the handle to rotate the workpiece.

Abstract: A wire connector fastening tool comprises an elongate body having a first end, a second end, an outer hand-engaging surface and an interior surface. The outer hand-engaging surface has a generally uniform outside diameter from its first end to its second end. The interior surface defines an internal axial bore extending through the body from the first end to the second end. The axial bore has a first section with a first inside diameter and a second section with a second inside diameter. The second inside diameter is larger than the first inside diameter. The first section of the bore extends from the first end of the body to a point between the first and second ends of the body. The second section of the bore extends from the first section of the bore to the second end of the body. The first end of the body is adapted to engage with at least a portion of the first wire connector in a manner so that rotation of the body causes rotation of the first wire connector.

Abstract: A driver for eyebolts and hooks includes a body with a driver head bifurcated by a longitudinal slot to form a pair of side walls and a bottom wall. A hole through one of the side walls intersects the slot. A set screw installed in the hole releasably engages and secures the eyebolt in the slot.

Abstract: A socket designed for manually siding onto a valve adapted for use in a pipe line and enabling rotational movement of the valve and thereby connection to and disconnection from the pipe line. The socket has a square drive bore at a longitudinal end thereof to enable a square drive of a wrench to be inserted therein for rotation thereof. The recess of the socket is open box shaped and dimensioned to fit snugly around the outer surfaces of the valve for snug engagement of the valve to provide rotation of the valve via rotation of the socket. The socket also has semicircular openings at opposing lateral portions thereof to receive control and mounting structures of a ball valve structure therein and fit snugly therearound to provide more positive engagement of the valve. The inner walls of the socket are flat to fit snugly against corresponding flat surfaces of the valve to provide more positive engagement of the valve.

Abstract: A method for raising and lowering the feed and delivery tables of a printing press utilizes a drive-limiting tool which is attached to a conventional drill motor. The combination is used to turn the rotatable member of the printing press which in turn through the table's raising and lowering mechanism raises and lowers the feed table. The drive-limiting tool ensures that the table raising and lowering mechanism is not overdriven. It does so by automatically slipping off of the rotatable member of the printing press when the table raising and lowering mechanism reaches its upper and lower limits.

Abstract: A drain installation apparatus for installing a drain assembly in a drain hole of a plumbing fixture. The drain installation apparatus includes a bridging member for bridging over the drain hole. A support member extends toward the drain hole when the bridging member is positioned over the drain hole. A holding member engages a top of the drain assembly. A handle member is mounted on the support member for being gripped by a hand of a user to rotate the support member. An attachment member is mounted on the bridging member for releasably mounting on an inner surface of the plumbing fixture adjacent to the drain hole. A cup member engages an upper fastener of the drain assembly. A lower handle member is mounted on the cup member for gripping by the hand of the user to produce rotation of the cup member. An engaging member engages a lower fastener of the drain assembly.

Abstract: A tool for attaching and removing threaded fittings of the type typically used to attach hoses, such as hydraulic hoses, characterized by an extended longitudinal body which is open along a length of the body to accept a hose which has a fitting on it. An adaptor is mounted on an end of the body. The adaptor accepts and rotates a fastener which is part of the hose fitting, such as a six point fastener. The adaptor has an open portion to accept the hose. The opposite end of the body accepts a drive tool, such as a ratchet or a pneumatic wrench.

Abstract: A tool for attaching and removing threaded fittings of the type typically used to attach hoses, such as hydraulic hoses, characterized by an extended longitudinal body which is open along a length of the body to accept a hose. The body has an end which will accept and rotate a fastener which is part of the hose fitting, such as a six point fastener, with this end having an open portion to accept the hose. The opposite end of the body will accept a drive tool, such as a ratchet or a pneumatic wrench.

Abstract: A portable step system for fastening to a member such as a tree includes a first rung having an integral first arm, a plate connected to the first arm, a second arm integral with a second rung connected to the plate, and a fastener for securing the step to the member. At least two weldments connect the plate to the first and second arms. The fastener is preferably a screw having a uniquely shaped head. The plate has a hole for receiving the screw. A tool having a hole shaped for receiving the head of the screw is used to tighten the screw. The rungs are preferably covered with an irradiative material to increase visibility during darkness and may also have an anti-slip surface. A method of using the step is also described.

Abstract: An adapter for a portable hand drill which facilitates the quick and easy installation of elbow insert fittings into flexible hoses of a sprinkler or irrigation system. The adapter can be easily inserted and locked into the portable hand drill, and then the head section of the adapter is formed with the shape of an elbow insert fitting, where the trigger mechanism of the hand drill is depressed and the torque power of the hand drill rotates the head section of the adapter which in turn causes the elbow insert fitting to rotate about its turning axis to thereby insert into the flexible hose. The adapter can be used with an extension for facilitating and speeding up the installation of straight insert fittings and T-shaped insert fittings. The extension has a hexagonal shaped shaft section and a retaining section. The retaining section is installed within the adapter while the hexagonal shaped shaft section extends outwardly from the adapter.

Abstract: The combination shutoff valve wrench accommodates engagement of a plurality of common valve handle configurations and a plurality of common valve stem broach configurations and is adapted for manipulation by hand or by use of a ratchet or extension therefor.

Abstract: A tool is provided for installing and removing winterizing plugs located in drains, pools, boats, and other systems for providing protection from moisture during the winter season. Such plugs have threaded stems, and are typically secured by wingnuts. These plugs are then removed during warmer weather. In operation, the set screw is loosened to permit removal of the t-bar from the barrel. The t-bar is then inserted into a second transverse bore to serve as a handle for applying torque to selectively tighten and loosen the wingnut and to facilitate pulling the wingnut. The slotted end of the barrel is then slipped over the wingnut. Then, the wingnut can be easily tightened. This technique is also used when removing the plugs. The end of the tool is applied to a threaded portion of a winterizing plug above a wingnut for removal of the plug. The threaded portion of the winterizing plug extends well above the wingnut. The threaded portion of the passage engages the threaded portion of the winterizing plug.

Abstract: The pull stud removal device (10) selectively attaches to a specific model of pull stud (12), which is in turn threadably mounted in a tool holder (14). The removal device (10) has a polygonal-shaped body (20) that includes a top end (22), a bottom end (24), and six outer sidewalls (26) that are configured to form a tool receiving pattern. The top end (22) of the body (20) of the removal device (10) contains a drive socket cavity (28) that is sized and adapted to correspondingly mate with a drive socket (18). The body (20) contains an aperture (30) that penetrates the bottom end (24) and at least one outer sidewall (26). The body (20) of the removal device (10) is sized and configured to laterally slidably receive only a specific model design of pull stud (12). The aperture (30) is circumscribed by a plurality of inner wall surfaces (32) that are correspondingly sized and configured to closely mate with only the particular model of pull stud (12).

Abstract: A tool for removing drain caps for removing a drain cap. The tool for removing drain caps includes a rod that elongate and has a first end and a second end. A coupler removably couples the rod to a protruding member on a plug. The coupler includes a housing having a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of lateral side walls. A bracket has a pair of legs and a middle portion extending between the legs. Each of the legs is securely coupled to an outside surface one of the lateral side walls and extends upwardly therefrom such that the middle portion traverses the housing. The first end of the rod is securely coupled to the middle portion such that the rod extends upwardly from middle portion. The housing has an internal perimeter equal to an outer perimeter of the protruding member for removably positioning around the protruding member. A handle member is integrally coupled to the rod.

Abstract: Little Fingers (Co-axial connector tool) is a screw-driver-based design equipped with a slot down the side and a hex head. This tool slides over co-axial cable and to the F-connector. With simple rotation (like a screwdriver), the connector can be tightened or loosened. This tool simplifies the process of attaching and removing co-axial cables, by preventing the wrapping of the cable around the tool and the user's hand.

Abstract: A hand tool includes an elongated substantially rigid body having generally opposite first and second ends. The first end has a first socket of a given width and depth formed longitudinally therein. A first slot extends longitudinally into the first end and across the first socket. The first slot has a width less than the width of the first socket. The second end has a second socket formed therein which also extends longitudinally. The first and second sockets can be of different widths and depths. This hand tool is useful on projects where a variety of fastener sizes and types are encountered.

Abstract: Nipples, for example, useful in joining a spoke to the rim of a bicycle wheel, are provided. Such nipples include an enlarged head, and an elongated shank joined to and extending from the enlarged head and having an outer peripheral surface; and a passageway including an inlet defined by the elongated shank. The passageway is at least partially defined by an interior surface of the elongated shank and by a threaded surface. The outer peripheral surface of the elongated shank includes at least one spline, preferably a plurality of splines, each of which extends generally longitudinally. The inclusion of such spline or splines has been found to allow the nipple to be turned so as to effectively tighten the spoke to the rim with a reduced risk of damaging the nipple. Apparatus useful for turning such nipples and spoked wheels including such nipples are also within the scope of the present invention.