Abstract: One end of a wrench is a first measurement system, such as SAE, and the second end is another measurement system, such as metric, that is close in size to the first end. It is possible to know approximately the correct size wrench needed but not the measurement system. Having two measurement systems in a single tool allows a user to pick a single wrench and have a high probability that one end of the wrench will correctly fit the nut or bolt. The end may be any type of socket, such as open ended or box ended, and the box end may be supplied with a ratchet mechanism. The combination of a first measurement system and a second measurement system on each end, close in size to one another, the ratcheting box end and the ability to reverse the ratchet action direction greatly reduces time and effort in the removal and tightening of bolts and nuts.

Abstract: A quad wrench has a head including an internal guide, first and second crowns separated by said internal guide, each of said first and second crowns having a plurality of interior faces, and first and second bolt receiving spaces, each bolt receiving space being at least partially defined by an outer surface of said internal guide and some of said plurality of interior faces, and a shank connected to said head. Each bolt receiving space of each crown is configured to correspond to both a first certain size of bolt and a second certain size of bolt such that a bolt of either certain size received in the bolt receiving space can be rotated when force is applied to the shank, and each bolt receiving space of the quad wrench is configured to correspond to two different certain sizes of bolts.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having an end surface defining a socket and an outer periphery defining a hole in communication with the socket, a wrench head having a body portion inserted in the socket of the handle, and a recess aligned with the hole of the handle, and a fastener detachably fastened to the hole of the handle and having a distal end inserted in the recess of the wrench head. Accordingly, as long as the fastener is removed from the hole of the handle, the wrench head can be drawn out from the socket of the handle for maintenance or replacement.

Abstract: A wrench with a sheath has a wrench body and a sheath. The wrench body has a handle. The sheath is made of non-rubber material that includes any plastic material being able to be applied for an injection molding method except rubber inseparably formed around the handle by the injection molding method and has a surface.

Abstract: A speed wrench is disclosed having at least one recessive portion inside a speed wrench head of the speed wrench, and at least one engaging portion inside the speed wrench head. The speed wrench also has at least one angled portion providing an angled offset measured from a planar surface that the speed wrench is resting on to the center axis of the speed wrench head. The speed wrench may further be double-sided and may be an open-ended wrench.

Abstract: A multi-size wrench is defined with an engaging hole in a head thereof, and an inner surface of the engaging hole of the head is formed by six arc-shaped engaging concaves and six arc-shaped connecting convexes which are alternatively connected to each other in such a manner that between each two neighboring engaging concaves is connected a connecting convexes. An angle between the connecting lines from two ends of the respective arc-shaped engaging concaves to the center of the engaging hole is 50 degrees, and an angle between the connecting lines from the center of the engaging hole to a middle connecting point of each arc-shaped connecting convexes and to a connecting end of the connecting convex is 5 degrees. By such arrangements, the multi-size wrench is applicable to a Metric hexagonal fastener, an English hexagonal fastener and a torx fastener which are correspondingly sized.

Abstract: A driving head of a wrench includes three engaging surfaces and three reception concavities alternatively defined in an inner periphery thereof. A recess is defined in a center of each of engaging surfaces and located between first and second engaging portions. The last reception concavity has one of two insides connected to the second engaging portions next to it, the other insides of the last reception concavity is connected with a third engaging portion. The recesses and the reception concavities are sized to accommodate protrusions of a star-shaped nut. The reception concavity is sized to accommodate one of protrusions of a star-shaped nut. The adjacent first and second engaging portions have a common tangent line and three respective common tangent lines are located on three sides of a hexagonal object. The wrench is able to drive the object in two opposite directions without removing the wrench from the object.

Abstract: A firefighter pocket tool combines the functional features of several traditional tools (slip groove pliers of the curved jaw type, 6 in 1 screwdriver, spanner wrench, gas shut off tool and a striking tool) onto a shared single structure. The tool comprises a pair of slip groove plier members each having a jaw portion, a joint portion and a handle portion, a pivotal bolt, nut and spring member. Upon the upper rear portion of the pliers' upper jaw's head there is formed a protrusion that forms a striking surface and a hook and claw which can be used as a spanner for rocker lug type and similar fire hose couplings. A gas shut off loop can be used as a guard for fingers when the tool is being used as a striking implement.

Abstract: The invention relates to hand tools that can be used in a variety of projects. Specifically, the invention relates to wrenches having two heads that are useful for repairing many different types of objects. The projects include motorcycle repair, automotive repair, small engine repair, general home repair, and appliance repair.

Abstract: The abstract of this invention is simply that our invention has both metric and standard units of measurements on the same wrench. Thus metric units on one end and standard units on the other. Or any combanition that a manufacture desires to make, thus the consumer does not need to purchase two different sets of wrenches.

Abstract: A rotary wrenching tool used on polygonal nuts, bolts and screws is disclosed. More particularly, the wrenching tool is a single piece rotary wrenching tool with a uniform interior having no moving parts and consisting of six or twelve inwardly projecting lobes of the same size that enable the wrench or socket to exert pressure on the flats of hexagonal objects away from the corners. This invention further relates to a duplex wrench operable on hexagonal fasteners measured by the metric, inch, or both systems. Within a defined range in one wrench, each wrench secures hexagonal objects measured by both inch and metric systems.

Abstract: A wrench with a ratcheting device is provided, and the wrench comprises: a handle having opposing ends; and two bolt engaging members situated on opposing ends of the handle, each of the members comprises at least two stationary jaws forming a space and at least one cavity with an opening situated adjacent one of the stationary jaws, each of the members comprising a ratcheting device with at least one roller, and the roller is designed to be situated within the cavity of the member, at least a portion of the roller is adapted to protrude from the opening, at least one of the jaws has an extended portion with flat, angled tip, and the tip is designed to initiate engagement with a bolt and allow the bolt to enter into the space between the jaws and allow the exposed portion of the roller to contact the bolt and allow for a ratcheting action.

Abstract: This tool substantially extends in a general plane (XY) and comprises: —at least one working head (12, 13) intended to cooperate with the fastener; —a handle (14) which is integral with the or each working head; the handle extending along a longitudinal axis (X-X) and comprising a linear portion (15) and at least one connection portion (16, 17) which connects the or each working head to the linear portion, the linear portion of the handle having a section transverse to the longitudinal axis (X-X) which comprises a relatively large transverse dimension substantially parallel with the general plane of the tool (XY) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X-X), and a relatively small dimension perpendicular to the general plane of the tool (XY). The large dimension and the small dimension of the transverse section are changing along the longitudinal axis. Use in flat wrenches, combination wrenches and ring wrenches.

Abstract: A quad wrench has a head including an internal guide, first and second crowns separated by said internal guide, each of said first and second crowns having a plurality of interior faces, and first and second bolt receiving spaces, each bolt receiving space being at least partially defined by an outer surface of said internal guide and some of said plurality of interior faces, and a shank connected to said head. Each bolt receiving space of each crown is configured to correspond to both a first certain size of bolt and a second certain size of bolt such that a bolt of either certain size received in the bolt receiving space can be rotated when force is applied to the shank, and each bolt receiving space of the quad wrench is configured to correspond to two different certain sizes of bolts.

Abstract: Block-bracing apparatus including at least three plugs threadedly engageable through a block, and retaining rings engaging the block threaded oppositely to the threaded plugs and retainably engaging the plugs. A key tool is provided to tighten the plugs and retaining rings. A longitudinally oriented T-rail projects radially from the block. A slide body engages the T-rail and includes a locking mechanism, a lamp assembly, a logically switched power control, a power cable, and a control cable with interchangeable switches.

Abstract: A driving head of a wrench includes three engaging surfaces and three reception concavities alternatively defined in an inner periphery thereof. A recess is defined in a center of each of engaging surfaces and located between first and second engaging portions. The last reception concavity has one of two insides connected to the second engaging portions next to it, the other insides of the last reception concavity is connected with a third engaging portion. The recesses and the reception concavities are sized to accommodate protrusions of a star-shaped nut. The reception concavity is sized to accommodate one of protrusions of a star-shaped nut. The adjacent first and second engaging portions have a common tangent line and three respective common tangent lines are located on three sides of a hexagonal object. The wrench is able to drive the object in two opposite directions without removing the wrench from the object.

Abstract: A wrench assembly includes a first wrench, a second wrench and a bar. The first wrench includes a first driving device at an end and a second driving device at an opposite end. The second wrench includes a first driving device at an end and a second driving device at an opposite end. The bar includes a first connecting device for connection to the second driving device of the first wrench and a second connecting device for connection to the first driving device of the second wrench. A first C-clip is provided to reinforce the connection of the first connecting device of the bar to the second driving device of the first wrench. A second C-clip is provided to reinforce the connection of the second connecting device of the bar to the first driving device of the second wrench.

Abstract: An engine turning device for use in rotating the crankshaft of an engine. The device has a first structure on a first side used when coupling the device to an engine employing a harmonic balancer and a second structure on a second side used when coupling the device to an engine that does not have a harmonic balancer or if the harmonic balancer has been removed.

Abstract: A tool for removing and installing serpentine belts in vehicles has a drive bar, a double box end wrench and a socket. The drive bar has a handle at a first end and a fitting at an opposite second end that is used to connect to the double box end wrench. The double box end wrench has a first end defining a polygonally shaped opening and an opposite second end that defines a ratcheting wrench having a first plurality of teeth on an inner circumference thereof. The socket defines a second plurality of teeth on an outer circumference thereof that are adapted to be received by the ratcheting wrench first plurality of teeth. The socket also defines one of a polygonally shaped opening and a polygonally shaped tang that is received by a work piece of an vehicle idler pulley.

Abstract: A dual wrench includes: (1) a head with an internal guide and two crowns separated by the internal guide, each crown having a plurality of interior faces and a bolt receiving space, and (2) a shank connected to the head. The bolt receiving space of each crown is configured to correspond to both a first certain size of bolt and a second certain size of bolt such that a bolt of either certain size received in the bolt receiving space can be rotated when force is applied to the shank. The bolt receiving space of the dual wrench is configured to correspond to two different certain sizes of bolts.

Abstract: A rotary wrenching tool used on polygonal nuts, bolts and screws is disclosed. More particularly, the wrenching tool is a single piece rotary wrenching tool with a uniform interior having no moving parts and consisting of six or twelve inwardly projecting lobes of the same size that enable the wrench or socket to exert pressure on the flats of hexagonal objects away from the corners. This invention further relates to a duplex wrench operable on hexagonal fasteners measured by the metric, inch, or both systems. Within a defined range in one wrench, each wrench secures hexagonal objects measured by both inch and metric systems.

Abstract: A multipurpose skateboard tool comprising two separable substantially flat elongated members and a separable chain. The first substantially flat elongated member comprises a socket within one end, a wrench within the opposite end, and a keyway and at least one through hole within the middle portion. The second substantially flat elongated member comprises a wrench within one end, a screwdriver bit on the opposite end, and a rivet and at least one through hole within the middle portion. The two substantially flat elongated members may interlock together via the keyway and rivet mechanism for compact and flat storage. When interlocked, the chain may be inserted through adjacent through holes to prevent separation of the two substantially flat elongated members.

Abstract: A socket wrench having multiple driving heads includes a triangular star-shape handle which consists of an upper and a lower shell. The triangular portions of the handle have respectively a protrusive driving portion. Two neighboring driving portions are connected by a side wall formed in an arched shape concaved inwards. Each driving portion holds a driving bar having a coupling head on an outer side and a ratchet on an inner side inside. A clamping box is provided that includes an upper and a lower deck in the interior center of the handle and has three pairs of detent plates in the middle to control turning direction of the ratchet. A rotary knob is provided having an actuation bar beneath to move the detent plates. Thus a plurality of driving bars which hold the coupling heads of different shapes and sizes can be held in the handle. The socket wrench thus formed can be grasped easily and change of driving direction can be accomplished rapidly.

Abstract: A wrench assembly includes a first wrench, a second wrench and a bar. The first wrench includes a first driving device at an end and a second driving device at an opposite end. The second wrench includes a first driving device at an end and a second driving device at an opposite end. The bar includes a first connecting device for connection to the second driving device of the first wrench and a second connecting device for connection to the first driving device of the second wrench. A first C-clip is provided to reinforce the connection of the first connecting device of the bar to the second driving device of the first wrench. A second C-clip is provided to reinforce the connection of the second connecting device of the bar to the first driving device of the second wrench.

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 relates to a wrench of hand tool comprising a grip wherein at least one end of the grip is a driving head, and there is a sunken area on the surface of the grip. The sunken area is filled with many convexities and intensive knurl is implemented and embossed mark is established, the embossed mark being surrounded with the intensive knurl is visually outstanding so that the marks are outstanding of visual identification meanwhile the purpose of comfort and firmness in grip is achieved.

Abstract: A wrench includes a body having two ends and a handle between the ends of the body. At least one of the ends of the body can be used for driving an object. The handle includes an upper face and a lower face opposite to the upper face. An anti-slipping section is formed on each of two end portions of the upper face and the lower face of the handle. Each anti-slipping section includes a plurality of embossed patterns. Since each anti-slipping section extends across the end portions of the handle, the user's hand will not slip during operation of the wrench even though there is oil on the user's hand.

Abstract: A rotary wrenching tool used on polygonal nuts, bolts and screws is disclosed. More particularly, the wrenching tool is a single piece rotary wrenching tool with a uniform interior having no moving parts and consisting of six or twelve inwardly projecting lobes of the same size that enable the wrench or socket to exert pressure on the flats of hexagonal objects away from the corners. This invention further relates to a duplex wrench operable on hexagonal fasteners measured by the metric, inch, or both systems. Within a defined range in one wrench, each wrench secures hexagonal objects measured by both inch and metric systems.

Abstract: A multi-functional hand tool comprises a hand tool body which has a handle; each of two ends of the handle having a connecting unit for connecting various assembly so that the hand tool has various functions. At least one connecting unit is formed with a recess. At least one connecting unit is formed with a polygonal connection portion. The handle is formed with a pivotal portion. The pivotal portion is installed at one third of the handle.

Abstract: A socket includes an inner lining detachably formed in an inner hole within the socket, with the inner lining formed therein with a differentially-sized torque recess including at least a large hexagonal hole defining a large diagonal distance (D1) between two diagonal points of the large hexagonal hole and a small hexagonal hole gradationally contracted inwardly from the large hexagonal hole and defining a small diagonal distance (D2) between two diagonal points of the small hexagonal hole, so that each inner lining may be provided for selectively engaging at least two differently-sized nuts (or bolts) for convenient and economic torquing purpose.

Abstract: A crosswise wrench includes a prismatic core with a polygonal cross-section, a face plate nut head on one end and a working point on the other end. The wrench also includes three circular grooves and an extended element having face plate nut heads on its ends. The extended element has at least three identical pairs of apertures with mutually perpendicular axes crossing a longitudinal axis of the extended element at a right angle.

Abstract: A handheld tool includes a first handle with a first driving portion and the second handle with a second driving portion. The second handle, which is located under the first handle, is connected to f the first handle for turning relative to the first handle between a retracted position and an unretracted position and is positioned at the retracted position and the unretracted position respectively. The second driving portion of the second handle is adjacent to the first driving portion of the first handle when the second handle is turned to the retracted position, and the second driving portion keeps a longest distance from the first driving portion when the second handle is turned to the unretracted position.

Abstract: The 5 Way Boat Tool presented in this Application is made out of stamped stainless Steel.

Abstract: A multiple socket tool combines two, three, or four socket sizes. The sockets are nested inside each other so the tool can be applied to different sizes of bolts or nuts for tightening and loosening such nuts and bolts without changing sockets. Compression springs and pins allow the inner sockets to depress into the larger socket allowing a user automatically to use the proper size. The tool is be driven by a ratchet wrench or an impact gun by connecting to an aperture within the tool. The multi sockets will consist of numerous standard and metric sizes.

Abstract: A multiple function adjustable wrench comprising: a shank 18 having a first end 16 with a fixed jaw 12, a adjustable jaw 10, and a adjusting screw 14. The adjusting screw 14 moves the adjustable jaw 10 toward and away from the fixed jaw 12. Two arms 20a, 20b extend from the second end 38 of the shank 18. A ratchet box 22 includes a first engaging socket 24a that is rotatably engaged with a first engaging hole of the ratchet box 22. The ratchet 22 also includes a second engaging socket 26a having a different inner diameter is rotatably engaged with a second engaging hole of the ratchet box 22. The first engaging socket, and the second engaging socket have a engaging hole defined therethrough. The engaging hole can be toothed so as to form a 12-point engaging socket or square so as to form a square engaging socket. Ratchet mechanisms (not shown) are received in the ratchet box 22 and are cooperated with each engaging socket.

Abstract: A multifunction tool according to the present disclosure is formed in a generally “Y” shape to provide leverage and control when the tools included in the first arm or the second arm are employed. The main stem includes a ratchet assembly for a male drive element. The male drive element is specifically sized to drive a wobble socket as well as function as a bearing press for skateboard wheels. The wobble socket has offset pivot points to suitably engage the deck fasteners securing the trucks. The first and second arms each include sockets specifically sized for skateboard fasteners. Each arm socket extends from it's respective arm a suitable distance to engage wheel nuts without interference. The intersection of the first and second arms may also include a recess for engaging a separate drive tool for philips head screws and or other suitable recessed drive fasteners such as allen, hex, torx or other fasteners.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle made of a first material and at least one driving head connected to an end of the handle and the at least one driving head is made by a second material. A protection layer is coated onto the driving head and the handle. The first material can be Chrome-Vanadium alloy and the second material can be medium carbon steel.

Abstract: A detachable cross wrench includes a primary bar and a secondary bar. The primary bar has a thickening middle portion being formed at the center thereof. A turning handle is mounted on the other end of the primary bar. A lateral through hole is formed in the thickening middle portion for insertion of a secondary bar to create a cross type wrench. A longitudinal hole communicates the lateral through hole for receiving compression knob in cooperation with a resilient element and a positioning element. The compression knob has a slim portion in the middle thereof and an engaging portion at the lower portion thereof. Based on the above-mentioned configuration, the primary bar and the secondary bar can be easily and optionally engaged in place into one of the engaging grooves in the secondary bar for fulfilling the practical and safety requirements.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle with a first driving portion extending from one side of a first end of the handle and a pivotable section has one end thereof pivotably connected to a second end of the handle. A second driving portion extends from one side of the other end of the pivotable section. The first and second driving portions are able to engage with an object and the first driving portion can output a larger torque to loose or tight the object, and the second driving portion is used to output a smaller torque. The pivotable section is rotatable about a pivot for connecting the pivot section to the handle so that the user may hold the handle and rotate the pivot section continuously to remove the object from the hole where the object is engaged therewith.

Abstract: An articulated wrench includes an elongate handle with a generally U-shaped depression at an end of the handle with an edge portion of the handle extending on either side of the depression, and a wrench head formed as a generally planar body with an aperture therein for engaging a fastener to be turned with the wrench, with the body of the wrench head nested into the depression in the handle with the edge portions of the handle on either side of the depression extending along a portion of the edge of the wrench head, and with the wrench head pivotally interconnected to the handle so as to allow rotation of the wrench head relative to the handle. The proportions of the wrench head are selected and the connection between wrench head and handle are selected so as to minimize the clearance required between a fastener and adjacent obstructions in a confined space for engagement of the fastener with the wrench.

Abstract: A wrench for use in connection with a lock nut including outwardly extending protrusions. The wrench includes a base portion and a finger and an engagement tab extending from the base portion. The finger is spaced from the engagement portion with a recess provided between the finger and the engagement portion. To rotate the nut, the finger is positioned over the top surface of the nut. The engagement tab is angled downwardly relative to the finger to engage the outwardly extending protrusions of the nut.

Abstract: A double open-end claded-head wrench (10) that is particularly designed to loosen and tighten hexagon bolts and nuts that are made of a relatively soft metal such as aluminum. The wrench (10) is made of aluminum and includes a wrench handle (12), a first open-end head (28), and a second open-end head (56), a notch (50) that is cut into the corners of each of the wrenches hexagon angles, and a stainless steel head clad (80–86) that covers the upper and lower surfaces (14,16) of the first and second open end heads (28,56). The notches prevent the corners of the aluminum bolts or nuts from being worn by the gripping pressure applied by the heads of the wrench (10). The stainless steel claded heads (28,56) protect the wrench heads (28,56) from being worn from repeated uses of the wrench (10).

Abstract: A tool for shutting off water supplies is disclosed. A variety of water supply valves can be controlled with a single too. The tool has different fittings on each end, such as wrenches. The wrenches may be of variable width to accommodate a large number of water supply valves. A bar is inserted into rings provided on the tool to provide substantial torque to open and close the water supply valves. The tool can be readily stored and carried on utility or fire trucks.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool may include a socket body, a key tip and an arm portion. The socket body may include a socket at a first end. The arm portion is connected between the socket body and the key tip. The key tip may include a hex key. The arm portion may define an opening for receiving a torquing device and the key tip may define a notch for receiving a torquing device.

Abstract: This invention discloses a three-in-one combination wrench. A preferred embodiment features an easily assembled ratchet wrench in the middle of the wrench body, suitable for operation in confined spaces. The combination wrench terminates at one end in a pair of opening jaws for engaging fasteners of various sizes that fit into the jaws; and at the other, in an adjustable mortise-tenon pivotal wrench for approaching fasteners from an optimal angle to maximize torque with least effort. Furthermore, a substantially symmetrical streamlined dual-handle is ergonomically configured for a comfortable holding gesture.

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 multi-socket wrench is described which includes an elongated main member having a thickness dimension with an upper area, a lower area, a first end and a second end; and, at least two elongated wrench units, e.g. four wrench units. Each wrench unit has a thickness dimension and opposing elongated ends and two sockets positioned side by side thereon. One of the at least two wrench units is rotatably attached at the upper area and another of the at least two wrench units is rotatably attached at the lower area of the first end of the elongated main member. The present invention wrench further includes an attachment means for rotatably attaching two wrench units at a time, to the elongated main member. The attachment means includes an attachment member having a thickness dimension and two fasteners each having a head with a thickness dimension. In other embodiments the attachment means includes an attachment member having a thickness dimension and only one fastener having a head with a thickness dimension.

Abstract: A socket wrench includes a socket element which is provided with a socket or engagement with a bolt or nut, and a hinge to act in combination with a handle and which forms a lever arm when tightening or loosening bolts or nuts. The handle is fitted at a first end thereof with a hinge half to act in combination with a socket element having a second hinge half. The handle is fitted at a second end thereof with a hinge and a socket element or other form of nut wrench.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrench for manipulating lock nuts on cable clamps and conduit for securing electrical cable or conduit to electrical boxes. The wrench is useful for accessing difficult positions in a box such as securing a cable to a corner opening or in a back row of a box having multiple rows of cables. The wrench comprises a central handle shaft, two transition sections, one extending on either side of the handle shaft, and two arc shaped heads, one arc shaped head extending from each transition section, such that each arc shaped head is displaced at an angle to the handle shaft and at a distance normal to the handle shaft. Each head comprises at least two tabs for engaging a lock nut.

Abstract: A handle shroud for use with a double-ended wrench having a twisted handle configuration is described. The handle shroud is formed to substantially cover at least a portion of the twisted handle of the double-ended wrench so as to improve user comfort and ergonomics. The handle shroud is further formed being at least partially hollow and comprising an elongated opening at each end thereof with each elongated opening having a predetermined direction of elongation. And, the direction of elongation of one opening is substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the other opening. In some preferred embodiments, the handle shroud is externally formed being substantially non-twisted.