Abstract: A power assist unit (70) to rotate the twist knob (50) of a typical manual can opener (20) includes a coupling head (72) that is rotated or powered by a hand-held power unit (74). The coupling head includes an elongated crossbar (76) connected at its center to a torque shaft (78) that projects outwardly from the head portion (80) of the power unit. Parallel engagement pins (82) project from the crossbar (76) to bear against opposite sides of the twist knob (50) for rotation of the twist knob.

Abstract: An oil filter removal tool and system for the removal and drainage of an oil filter comprising: an oil drain connector, where said connector connects to an oil filter cap of the oil filter; a turn bolt at a distal end of the tool, where said bolt is used to turn the removal tool; a second turn bolt, where the second turn bolt turns counter clockwise to secure the connector to the filter cap; a drain tube provided at the distal end of the tool that inserts onto a drain plug; a body portion, where the body portion secures around the oil filter and surrounds the oil drain connector; and notches, where said notches are provided around a perimeter edge of the body portion of the removal tool.

Abstract: An extension tool is provided to improve operation of handwheels, for example by allowing railroad operators to more safely reach the handbrake wheel of a train car. The tool includes a head with an upper tapered jaw designed to fit against the handwheel rim and particularly to fit the junction of the handwheel spoke and the handwheel rim circumference. The jaw may be a tapered circular rotating block. Below the jaw is a lower block designed to press against the outer circumference of the handwheel rim. The tool may also include a recess for operating a quick release lever on a train car.

Abstract: A rotary hub for being operatively coupled to a hub of a pulley to facilitate manual rotation of the pulley. The rotary hub involves an upper plate and a lower plate, with the upper plate operatively coupled to and offset from the lower plate. The lower plate is configured for being operatively coupled to the pulley hub. The upper plate has apertures defined about an outer ring thereof, with a plurality of the apertures configured for being engaged with in rotating the rotary hub.

Abstract: A clamping system with a clamping nut and a wrench for tightening the clamping nut, wherein the clamping nut includes at least one recess on either the outside edge or the inside edge of the end face of the clamping nut to receive projections of the wrench. The edge opposite the edge with at least one recess is closed. The at least one recess is provided with at least one undercut, which the projections of the wrench can grip from underneath.

Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.

Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.

Abstract: An anchor bolt assembly for securing a cabinet and other structures to a sub-floor. A bolt with coaxial upper and lower threaded bores receives a threaded member from above and secures it to a threaded member from below. The upper threaded bore allows the cabinet to be secured to the upper floor. The lower threaded bore provides a securing means for the anchor bolt and its attachments through coupling the threaded bolt from the upper threaded bore to a threaded member protruding from the sub-floor. This threaded member engages the lower threaded bore. The threaded bores of the bolt provide two areas of stabilization against shear and torsional stresses along the axis of the anchor bolt assembly.

Abstract: Tightening device of the screw-nut type includes a tightening member, which can be rotated, and a rotary wrench for this tightening member, equipped with a handling arm. The wrench and the tightening member are joined by a connecting device in such a way that the wrench can swivel in relation to the tightening member around a swivel axis substantially perpendicular to the screwing axis of the tightening member. Thus, it can be placed in a rest position substantially perpendicular to the screwing axis and can rotate the tightening member around the screwing axis or rotated freely in relation to the tightening member around the screwing axis, over a range of angular clearance (?) of at least 170°.

Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.

Abstract: An oxygen tank key includes an elongated substantially thin flat handle portion defining a first plane and having first and second ends that define the length thereof and first and second side edges that define the width. A socket, integrally formed with the handle portion between the two ends, has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the handle portion. The socket includes an aperture that opens adjacent one of the side edges and has a depth extending substantially the width of the handle portion. The aperture has a substantially rectangular cross-section and is adapted to fit onto the rectangularly shaped end of an oxygen tank valve control stem. A slot passes through the handle and is elongated in the direction of the length of the handle. The slot includes champhered ends and is adapted to fit over the lever of a regulator for the oxygen tank to help release the regulator from the tank.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool may be comprised of a body having a gripping configuration on the outer surface of the body for long bolts and a lengthwise bore through the center of the body. The multi-purpose tool has a socket located at a first end of the body and a crown located at the second end of the body to receive various fasteners, such as flange and wing nuts. A multi-purpose tool may also be comprised of a body having a gripping configuration on the outer surface of the body and a lengthwise bore through the center of the body for a sleeve. The multi-purpose tool has a socket located in the sleeve at a first end of the sleeve and a crown located at the second end of the body to receive various fasteners, such as flange and wing nuts. The sleeve has a lengthwise bore through the center of the sleeve for long bolts or to accept a tool shaft. The tool shaft may accept various tool bits, and the tool shaft may be inserted into and engaged with the sleeve bore along its length.

Abstract: A brick tie anchor secures a brick veneer to an underlying structure. The anchor includes a head portion having a shaped body defining a longitudinal axis. The head includes a key portion extending from an end of the body having generally flat sides and an open central area. A shank has an upper shank portion and a lower shank portion. The lower shank portion is threaded for penetration into the underlying structure. The upper shank portion and the lower shank portion are separated from one another by a shoulder. The upper shank portion includes a knurled region extending from the shoulder. A washer is disposed at the juncture of the head portion and the shank. The washer has a diameter greater than a largest measurement across the head portion. The washer includes a resilient sealing element on the side of the washer adjacent to the shank. A driving tool for the anchor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pretensioning tool is provided for an eccentric tensioning device, which is used for tensioning a power-transmission element constructed, for example, as a flat or toothed belt in a power-transmission drive. The tensioning tool has an engagement structure that can be coupled so that it is locked in rotation with a working eccentric from a front region facing away from the flange side of the eccentric tensioning device and a decoupling structure for implementing an axial displacement of the working eccentric relative to the bearing journal. In this way, it is possible to turn back the working eccentric by hand and with moderate hand forces against the tensioning moment applied by the torsion spring of the tensioning device into a mounting position and to secure the working eccentric in this mounting position through axial decoupling of this eccentric relative to a base plate device.

Abstract: A ratchet open end wrench includes a wrench body provided with an operation head, a ratchet unit mounted on the operation head, and at least one drive unit mounted on the wrench body and engaged with the ratchet unit. The ratchet unit includes a ratchet member provided with a plurality of oneway ratchet teeth. The drive unit includes a pawl member provided with a plurality of oneway driving teeth engaged with the oneway ratchet teeth. Thus, the ratchet member is driven by the pawl member to rotate a workpiece, so that the reaction force applied by the workpiece onto the operation head is shared by and distributed on the drive unit and the wrench body to prevent the force from being concentrated on the operation head.

Abstract: A tool is provided including a ratchet assembly including a handle grip and a socket; and a clamping assembly including a clamp with a notch; wherein the ratchet assembly is configured to be affixed to the clamping assembly so that a rotatable force applied to the handle grip actuates the clamp.

Abstract: A valve handle turning tool includes a tool handle having at one end thereof a head which is specifically designed to engage a valve handle so that the valve handle can be turned. A method for turning a valve handle to open or close a valve includes fitting a valve handle turning tool over a valve handle and moving the tool to turn the valve handle to open or close the valve, wherein the valve handle turning tool is a valve handle turning tool including a tool handle having at one end thereof a head which is specifically designed to engage a valve handle so that the valve handle can be turned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a socket wrench for electrical locknuts that is highly tolerant of size differences of electrical locknuts of a nominal size and the number and spacing of lugs thereon. The socket wrench, in its most simple form, is machined from a single piece of metal, and includes a cylindrical wall that is unitary with a socket ceiling having a square drive aperture centered therein. A pair of diametrically-opposed semi-cylindrical vertical projections extend inwardly from the cylindrical wall. The vertical projections operate on a pair of diametrically-opposed lugs on the electrical locknut. The semi-cylindrical shape of the vertical projections causes the socket to self-center on an engaged locknut when the socket is turned in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for coupling an oil line to an oil cooler includes an oil cooler defining a first fluid passage. A fluid line defines a second fluid passage. A nut having a central passage is adapted to threadably engage the oil cooler and provide a fluid-tight seal between the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage. The nut includes a perimeter defining at least two engagement surfaces. The engagement surfaces are adapted to be engaged only in a first direction.

Abstract: A box wrench, also known as a ring spanner, to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts that can be attached to a screwdriver capable of taking different screwdriver bits or to a power tool such as a cordless screwdriver, corded screwdriver, pneumatic wrench etc.

Abstract: A total wrench structure consisting of two mated structures in combination with a drive tool for the manipulation of fastener heads. A ratchet gear is contained in the first structure of a shape suitable to be slidably mated and loosely locked thereunto the second structure which contains a means for torquing introduction and implementation by a drive tool. The total wrench structure can be applied in a piecemeal fashion onto the fastener head in a restricted working space and the choice of drive tool elements that may attach to the second structure axially allows its user to mitigate the aforementioned restricted space while effectively applying the appropriate torque into the total wrench structure applied onto the fastener head. The total wrench structure is capable of 360 degree unrestricted working rotation.

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 basin wrench includes a body having a hand gripping portion being configured such that a hand of a user of the basin wrench can grip the body and provide sufficient torque to rotate the body to tighten an associated basin nut. The body can include a longitudinal slot generally parallel with a longitudinal axis of the body. The basin wrench can also include an insert configured to engage an associated nut and/or an associated water shut-off valve. An additional insert can be provided to engage a strainer basket and/or be engaged by an associated wrench or rod. A method for rotating a basin nut is also provided.

Abstract: A compact multipurpose tool including a bit head, a hollow first cylinder that defines a plurality of open-end wrenches on one end, and a second cylinder that communicates with the bit head and can be at least partially housed within the hollow first cylinder. In further features the hollow first cylinder defines a socket on the end opposite the plurality of open-end wrenches and the second cylinder includes a plurality of sockets.

Abstract: A tool for removing a cap from a pest control device, such as a termite control device. The tool comprises fingers extending generally parallel to one another adapted for frictionally engaging a side edge of the cap. The fingers define a socket for receiving the cap. The socket is slightly smaller than the cap so that engagement of the fingers with the cap induces the fingers to move with respect to the cap to increase the size of the socket. Movement of the fingers induces frictional engagement of the fingers with the cap. Stops extending laterally inwardly in the socket from the fingers are adapted for engaging a top surface of the cap transverse to the side edge of the cap. The fingers and stops cooperate to orient the cap with respect to the tool. The tool may further comprise an extension extending from the tool for manipulating the tool from a remote location. The tool may otherwise include a handle for grasping the tool.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a tool for inserting and removing rod-type steps includes a handle and a head. The head includes a first surface having a first hole and a second surface, parallel to the first surface, having a second hole. The first hole and the second hole define a centerline. The head also includes a tang having first and second scallops disposed on opposing edges. The tang is perpendicular to the first and second surfaces and offset from the centerline.

Abstract: A threaded fastener capable of being reduced in size and weight. A pair of side wall surfaces of each of six radially outwardly projecting, torque transmitting portions lie on straight lines passing through the center line in a cross section perpendicular to the center line so as to transmit torque through the side wall surface, whereby the direction of a surface orthogonal force N applied to a force-applied point P by a wrenching tool coincides with the direction of an effective wrenching force F. This arrangement reduces an operation force required for rotating the wrenching tool and accordingly the load acting on each of the torque transmitting portions, in comparison with a conventional hexagonal head. That is, it is possible to reduce the diameter of the head portion of the threaded fastener and the size and weight of the head portion, while avoiding deformation of the side wall surfaces through which the torque is transmitted.

Abstract: The cam gear holding and turning wrench includes first and second arms which are slidably attached one to the other and which include angled extensions that have transverse rods projecting therefrom so that the spacing of the rods may be adjusted while maintaining the region between the extensions accessible.

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: 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 wrench includes an open end which includes two jaws and a connection portion connected between the two jaws. A clamping portion is defined in an inside of each jaw and located close to a first side of each jaw. A loose portion is defined in the inside of each jaw and located close to a second side of each jaw. A width between the two respective loose portions of the two jaws is wider than a width between the two respective clamping portions of the two jaws. A pushing tongue is located between the two jaws. A nut can be clamped by the clamping portions of the two jaws by compressing the pushing tongue, and is freely rotatable relative to the open end when located in a space enclosed by the loose portions.

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 improved tool for use in association with a deformable nut of a fastener includes a socket having inner surface that forms a cavity on the socket. The inner surface includes one or more engagement surfaces that are tapered inwardly at an angle that approaches a taper of a deformable wall of the deformable nut. In one embodiment the tapering of the engagement surfaces is provided by configuring the engagement surfaces to extend in a tapered fashion generally toward a central axis of the socket. In another embodiment, the tapering is provided by configuring the engagement surfaces to each extend in a spiral fashion about a spiral axis that may, for example, be parallel and spaced-apart from the central axis of the socket.

Abstract: A tool for rotating a cutting head relative to a shaft includes a pair of identical L-shaped shanks. Each shank includes first and second parts oriented transversely to one another, with a shoulder projecting from the first part into a corner formed by the first and second parts. A free end of each first part includes a through-hole receiving the second part of the other shank, wherein the shoulders face one another in order to be able to grip a cutting head. Each second part is slidable in its respective through-hole to enable the distance between the shoulders to be adjusted to accommodate different-size cutting heads.

Abstract: A tool (10) for turning a T-bar portion (40) of a T-Handle lock assembly includes a shaft (12) and a forward-projecting portion (14,16,20). The shaft (12) is intended for connection to a motorized tool (30), such as a cordless drill. The forward-projecting portion (14,16,20) is preferably “U” shaped and is intended for mating with the T-bar portion (40). During operation, the forward-projecting portion (14,16,20) rotates the T-bar portion (40) in response to rotation of the shaft (12) by the motorized tool (30), thus allowing a user to quickly open and close a vending machine without any repetitive or strenuous manual effort.

Abstract: A wrench used to tighten and loosen mechanicals on electrical jumper cables without damaging the mechanical. The innovative tool includes a head portion having first and second work surfaces for engaging a mechanical's grip, said first and second work surfaces arranged about an imaginary axis of rotation and substantially parallel to said axis, and a handle secured to the head for allowing manual manipulation of the present invention so as to cause the mechanical grip to rotate. When the innovative wrench head is turned in a predetermined direction, the two work surfaces provide substantial surface-to-surface contact with the mechanical grip being turned, thereby increasing rotational torque while reducing grip deformation and damage.

Abstract: A valve wrench for tightening a male adaptor onto a valve. The valve wrench includes a base member having a pair of opposing ends. Each of the ends of the base member has a bore. The bore of each of the ends extends through the base member whereby the bore of each of the ends is designed for receiving the male adaptor. The base member is designed for being gripped by a hand of the user. Each of the ends of the base member has plurality of angled teeth. The angled teeth inwardly extend from an interior surface of an associated one of the ends of the base member whereby the angled teeth are designed for engaging the male adaptor to preventing slipping of the base member with respect to the male adaptor when the base member is being used to rotate the male adaptor with respect to the valve.

Abstract: A screw holder and torquing tool having a one-piece body with a cavity for receiving a screw in a sturdy and stable condition. The screw can be applied in stabilizing bone, and the tool can apply sufficient torque though it is of a relatively small overall size. Tangs or fingers are flexible on the tool and they flex toward and away from the cavity and they hold the screw in the tool until the screw is embedded into bone or other host object.

Abstract: A multi-purpose wrench (10) used to open valves (V) on gas cylinders of various sizes. An elongate handle (12) has a ratchet formed at one end (12a). A socket (14) mounts on the ratchet and has a plurality of openings (20a,22a, 20b,22b) formed on opposite surfaces (18a, 18b) for engaging the stem of a valve (V3, V4) to open and close the valve. A disc (26) is attached to a ratchet (24) adjacent the other end of the handle to open gas cylinders of a different size. The disc includes a plurality of pins (28) which engage differently shaped wheels of valves (V1, V2) the wrench to open the valve when rotated.

Abstract: A spin-on oil filter cartridge has a can with a gripping portion at the free end comprising seven concave, arcuate flutes which are spaced from one another. The seven arcuate flutes provide an ergonomically configuration which facilitates removal of the filter cartridge by hand. If the filter cartridge is too tightly engaged to be removed for replacement purposes, a tool in the form of a socket wrench is provided wherein the tool includes a socket portion which compliments the gripping portion of the filter cartridge. The tool further includes a knob fixed thereto which provides increased hand purchase which facilitates rotation of the spin-on oil filter cartridge.

Abstract: A wrench used to tighten and loosen mechanicals on electrical jumper cables without damaging the mechanical. The innovative tool includes a head portion having first and second work surfaces for engaging a mechanical's grip, said first and second work surfaces arranged about an imaginary axis of rotation and substantially parallel to said axis, and a handle secured to the head for allowing manual manipulation of the present invention so as to cause the mechanical grip to rotate. When the innovative wrench head is turned in a predetermined direction, the two work surfaces provide substantial surface-to-surface contact with the mechanical grip being turned, thereby increasing rotational torque while reducing grip deformation and damage.

Abstract: A tool for engaging and disengaging MYERS HUB fasteners comprises a cylindrical body having a front end and a rear end. The front end comprises a cylindrical cavity having dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the MYERS HUB fastener for snugly receiving the MYERS HUB fastener during engagement and disengagement thereof. The rear end of the cylindrical body comprises a drive lug including a hexagonal exterior surface and a square aperture extending therethrough for engagement by conventional wrenches and conventional ratchet wrenches, respectively.

Abstract: A wrench tool suitable for use by firefighting personnel. The tool has an elongated handle, and a spanner part at a first end of the handle. The spanner part has a projecting claw for operatively engaging a pin on the circumference of a pipe or a hose coupling ring to be rotated by the tool. A wrench part, at a second end of the tool handle opposite the first end, has jaws arranged for adjustable relative movement to grip an object to be turned by the tool. The range of movement of the jaws includes a position at which the jaws are set to receive and safely grip an outside levering tool for producing increased leverage when operating the spanner part of the tool.