Abstract: A hand operable wrench is described which comprises a wrench head at one end thereof, and a substantially metallic lever formed as a handle extending in a longitudinal direction from the wrench head. The wrench head has an imaginary axis of wrench rotation, and the handle is formed substantially nontwisted comprising a first handle portion, a second handle portion and a third handle portion. The first handle portion connects to the wrench head, and the second handle portion is longitudinally positioned between the first and third handle portions. The first and third handle portions each have a cross-sectional shape when viewed in a cross-sectional plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A socket wrench apparatus for applying enhanced torque having a first ratchet head which has a first ratchet mechanism therein and a first rotatable generally rectangular drive outwardly extending from the first ratchet mechanism. A first tubular handle is connected to the first ratchet head. The first tubular handle terminates at a first free distal end. The first free distal end has a square hole therein.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a handle having one or more blades formed in a lower portion for grasping a driving shank with a control ferrule. A magazine is rotatably received in the handle, and includes a number of compartments formed between ribs, for receiving screwdriver bits, and includes one or more projections. A cover is attached to the handle, to rotatably retain the magazine within the handle, and includes a passage for selectively aligning with either of the compartments or the ribs of the magazine. The cover includes a number of depressions to receive the projection of the magazine, and to align either of the compartments or the ribs of the magazine with the passage of the cover.

Abstract: A handle of a hand tool includes two opposite wide surfaces and two opposite narrow sides. The wide surfaces are perpendicular to the rotational direction when using the tool so that the fingers except for the thumb are in contact with the wide surfaces. Each wide surface has a reinforcement protrusion extending perpendicularly therefrom and located close to the driving end of the hand tool. Each reinforcement protrusion includes a thumb area such that the user's thumb may press on the thumb area when rotating the handle.

Abstract: An extension structure for a tool includes a main body, a drive rod movably mounted in the main body, an elastic member mounted in the main body and urged between the main body and the drive rod, and a rotation control member rotatably mounted on the main body and rested on the drive rod, so that the drive rod is moved in the main body by rotation of the rotation control member. Thus, the extension structure is assembled easily and quickly and has a rigid construction without detachment.

Abstract: A grip structure for a pressure-based tool has a main body, a grip, an operating rod, a flexible part, and a pressure block. The pressure block and operating rod are assembled in a groove of the main body. A bottom of the pressure block and a surface in the groove of the main body are set with an elastic supporter in between. A bottom of the pressure block is equipped with a groove so that a top of the elastic supporter contacts the bottom of the grip by passing through the groove. The grip is urged by the elastic supporter regardless of an upward or downward motion applied to the grip.

Abstract: A kit and method for use in opening a locked door with panic bar, the kit comprising a rigid generally J-shaped rod, a circular grab ring in one end of the rod, a generally straight extension on an opposite, bottom end of the J, a drill bit and hole plugs, whereby a door is drilled, the rod inserted, the door unlocked, and the holes filled with plugs.

Abstract: An extension tool includes a shaft having an annular groove and an orifice and an aperture formed in a front portion, to receive a retaining ring and a ball and an insert. A stem is slidably engaged into the shaft and includes a number of depressions for selectively receiving the ball, and for adjustably securing the stem to the shaft. A control ferrule is engaged onto the shaft, and has a protrusion biased to force the ball to engage into either of the depressions of the stem. A spring-biased projection is attached to a rear portion of the stem, and has a detent movable to engage into the aperture of the shaft, to lock the stem to the shaft, and to prevent the stem from being disengaged from the shaft inadvertently.

Abstract: Hand tool handle with rotary cap, including: a handle having a seat section at rear end; a rotary cap having a cavity and rotatably disposed on the seat section with the seat section accommodated in the cavity; and at least one projection having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the rotary cap or the rear end of the handle. The projection is positioned between top wall of the cavity and an end face of the seat section. The top wall of the cavity via the projection contacts with the end face of the seat section. When the rotary cap rotates on the handle, the projection serves as a support point for the rotary cap so as to facilitate rotation of the rotary cap.

Abstract: A pliable handle for a hand-held device is provided. The handle includes a core member, an outer sheath disposed about the core member, and gel disposed between the core member and the outer sheath. The outer sheath is deformable, such that when a hand grips the pliable handle, the force applied causes the pliable handle to deform and conform to the shape of the hand, and the applied force causes load movement of the gel. The pliable handle has a so-called memory effect, meaning that after the grip on the handle is released, the deformation in the handle will remain for a period of time before the handle returns to its original shape.

Abstract: A pliable handle for a hand-held device is provided. The handle includes a core member, an outer sheath disposed about the core member, and gel disposed between the core member and the outer sheath. The outer sheath is deformable, such that when a hand grips the pliable handle, the force applied causes the pliable handle to deform and conform to the shape of the hand, and the applied force causes load movement of the gel. The pliable handle has a so-called memory effect, meaning that after the grip on the handle is released, the deformation in the handle will remain for a period of time before the handle returns to its original shape.

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.

Abstract: A bent wrench includes a wrench body including a handle formed with a bent portion, and at least one strain gauge mounted on a connection of the handle and the bent portion to measure the torque of the wrench body. Thus, the strain gauge is extended through the connection of the bent portion and the two ends of the handle and can measure the torque of the wrench body in the optimum manner due to the smallest structural strength of the connection of the bent portion and the two ends of the handle, so that the strain gauge can measure the torque of the wrench body exactly and optimally.

Abstract: A wrench structure includes a wrench body having a handle portion. The handle portion is formed with a reinforcement portion having a first side formed with a first holding portion and a second side formed with a second holding portion. The first holding portion has a plane vertical to that of the second holding portion. Thus, the user's hand and the holding portion of the wrench body have a larger contact area, so that the holding portion of the wrench body can apply a larger force and torque to drive and rotate the workpiece, such as the nut or the like.

Abstract: A polyaxial wrench can apply torque to bolts, nuts and screws in close confines where leverage perpendicular to the axis of the bolt is restricted. The wrench has one end for mounting on the bolt, a shank and a sleeve. The shank extends longitudinally from the one end. The sleeve is rotatably mounted on the shank. The sleeve has connections for coupling an impact tool in several different angular configurations in relation to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. Therefore, the impact tool can apply force vectors, of choice and dictated by the confines, polyaxially.

Abstract: An improved tool handle for a resulting tool is configured to be of an ergonomic cross section, such as a rounded triangle or a teardrop. The improved tool handle may include a core of glass strands within a plastic binder, as well as a coating formed over the core that resists penetration of glass strands therethrough. The coating of such a tool handle may be formed of two separate materials of two durometer hardness in order to provide both a relatively hard grip region and a relatively soft grip region that are contiguous. Such a tool handle may additionally include texturing such as knurling on the harder grip region.

Abstract: A hand tool for tightening or loosening a threaded cylindrical member relative to a corresponding threaded socket, including a generally rectangular wrench body which contains a generally circular opening for coaxially receiving the cylindrical member, a generally disk-shaped locking cam that is moveably connected with the wrench body for displacement between extended and retracted positions extending within and withdrawn from the circular opening, respectively, thereby clamping the threaded cylindrical member when the locking cam is extended into the circular opening, and a handle member operable when the cam is in the extended position to rotate the wrench body with the cylindrical member clamped thereto relative to the threaded socket.

Abstract: A wrench head member has an attachment extension which allows the user to attach the wrench head member to a handle. The extension is a collar extending from the side of the wrench head member and having one or two holes extending through the sidewall of a hollowed section. The hollowed section is configured to engage a standard socket extension. Alternately, the wrench head member may have a post which engages a hollow within a handle member. The wrench head member may be a part of a wrench system or kit. The wrench head member has an attachment extension which allows the user to attach the wrench head member to a handle, preferably a socket extension. The attachment between the handle and the wrench head member is a male/female connection. Preferably, the wrench head is the female member having a collar extending from the side of the wrench head and having a pair of holes extending through the sidewall of the collar for the locking ball and release button on a socket extension.

Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle having a chamber to receive a block of a tool member which is arranged to be rotated and driven by the handle. A control ferrule is engaged onto the handle and includes a catch engageable with the block of the tool member, to detachably secure the tool member to the handle. The block includes a peripheral groove to receive the catch, and to secure the block of the tool member to the handle. The block includes a peripheral rib having a notch to receive the catch, and to allow the catch to be engaged into the peripheral groove of the block via the notch of the peripheral rib.

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 double-ended wrench is described comprising a first wrench head connected to one end of a nondetachable elongated handle and a second wrench head connected to the other end thereof. Each wrench head has an orifice formed for engagement with various fasteners, and each orifice has an imaginary central axis of wrench rotation. The first wrench head is positioned relative to the second wrench head whereas the axis of wrench rotation of the first wrench head is substantially perpendicular to the axis of wrench rotation of the second wrench head. The nondetachable elongated handle is formed comprising a first handle portion connecting to the first wrench head, and a second handle portion connecting to the second wrench head, and a third handle portion located between the first and second handle portions.

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 comprising first and second elongated members which are pivotably connected at a joint. On one side of the joint there are first and second jaw portions and on the other side of the joint there are first and second handles. There is at least one retaining element disposed near a free end of each of the first and second handles. First and second cushioned sleeves respectively receive the first and second handles. At least one engaging element is formed within each of the first and second sleeves so as to engage the retaining element and retain the sleeve on the handle. The retaining element may be in the form of a notch and the engaging element may be in the form of a projection. The notch is defined by an interior surface which is curved about a center which is located within the handle. At least one barb is disposed at the periphery of the notch.

Abstract: A tension meter and wrench arrangement is constructed to includes a resistance type tension meter and an integrated device installed in a wrench, the integrated device providing a voltage output corresponding to the variation of resistance detected by the tension meter and converting the voltage output into digital signal for display through a display screen, the wrench having a sliding sleeve adapted for protecting the integrated device.

Abstract: A tool handle in accordance with the present invention elementally consists of a cylinder with two ends. A tool handle has a hexagonal axial socket defined in one end of the cylinder and a second hexagonal radial socket defined near the other end of the cylinder perpendicular to the hexagonal axial socket. Thereby, a tool handle can selectively engage a tool head at the hexagonal axial socket or the hexagonal radial socket to drive the tool head in different ways.

Abstract: A socket adapter for a ratchet wrench, in which the bottom of the base body of the adapter comprises a coupling portion for engaging with a socket wrench or other liked tools. At the top surface of the base body a locking nut is rotatably disposed for inserting in a drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench. The locking nut is provided with a hexagonal portion at periphery thereof; by rotating the locking nut through a certain angle, the hexagonal portion is accordingly locked manually with any corner of the drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench, such that the socket adapter of the present invention can be detachably fixed in the drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shock absorbing hammer and handle assembly. The shock absorbing hammer includes a hammer head including a striking portion, a shaft connected to the hammer head, and a hand grip. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a hand grip assembly suitable for use with the shock absorbing hammer includes a shell defining an outer surface and an inner cavity. An inner elastomeric layer lines the inner cavity and defines an opening adapted to receive the shaft of the item. An outer elastomeric layer surrounds the outer surface of the shell. In particular embodiments of the handle grip, the outer elastomeric layer is formed with first and second elastomeric materials, which may define different durometer hardnesses. Still further, the inner elastomeric layer may also be formed with the first elastomeric material. In accordance with another aspects of the present invention, methods of making the novel handle grip are also presented.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle having a function end connected to one of two ends of the handle and a through hole is defined through the handle. The through hole is defined by two serrated insides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handle for a hand tool and a method for the manufacture of the handle. The problem of the invention is to provide a handle for a hand tool, whose surface is formed from areas of distinguishable materials and which simultaneously has a good and pleasant grippability. A handle according to the invention for a hand tool, particularly a turning tool, is made from plastic. It has a surface from flush-connected areas of distinguishable materials. The two materials can be distinguished from one another.

Abstract: A handle assembly for hand tools includes a handle body having a plurality of recesses defined in two opposite sides thereof and two grip parts each have a plurality of insertions which are securely inserted into the recesses of the handle body. The grip parts are connected to the handle body without any machine needed.

Abstract: The present invention is a terminator tool used in combination with a cable security terminator for installing or removing the cable security terminator. The terminator tool includes a handle, a shaft, a retaining pin and a spring member. The shaft is hollow and extends from the handle. The shaft includes a pin hole to receive the retaining pin, a handle end and a terminator end. The handle end is the end inserted and secured into the handle. The terminator end includes two ear slots and receives the spring member. The terminator end is sized to fit into a tool end of the cable security terminator. Ears of the spring member extend from the ear slots of the shaft.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle, a bit and a locking device. The handle includes a socket defining a first tunnel, a second tunnel and at least one aperture through which the first tunnel is communicated with the second tunnel. The bit includes a working head formed at an end, a shank formed at an opposite end and a series of recesses defined in the shank. The shank can be inserted in the first tunnel. The locking device includes at least one ball detent and a latch. The at least one ball detent is put in the aperture. The latch extends in the second tunnel for pushing the ball detent into one of the recesses in a locking position and defining at least one notch for receiving the ball detent in a releasing position.

Abstract: An extendable tool handle with a hollow gripping handle (1) comprised of 2024 T3 aluminum with a knurled segment (2), through which an extendable slide shaft (3) comprised of 6AL 4V titanium with a longitudinal slide groove (4) may travel. The slide shaft (3) can be locked in either the extended or collapsed position by means of a lock comprising a spring plate (5), and spring cap (6) of 2024 T3 aluminum, and a 19/64 button head screw (8).

Abstract: A wrench includes a hollow handle and a head. The hollow handle has a first, necked end and a second end. The first, necked end has a diameter smaller than that of the second end of the hollow handle. The second end of the hollow handle has an integral end wall for at least partially closing the second end of the hollow handle. The head and the necked end of the hollow handle are fused together.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle and a shank extending from a first end of the handle. A plurality of recesses are defined in an outer surface of the handle and located close to the first end of the handle so that the thumb of the user may be placed in one of the recesses. A plurality of ridges extend from the outside of the handle.

Abstract: A vibrating hammer glove having a motor housing cover with a palm portion across the top of a hammer housing includes downwardly depending flaps which wrap around the housing and fasten with a stationary fitting. Further, a securement strap is trained through slots in the flaps so that the terminating ends thereof engage in a hook and pile fastener. A cushion between the palm portion of the cover and the underside of the strap provides additional shock and vibration absorption. A securement ring midway between opposite strap ends engages the stationary fitting so that the strap and glove are properly aligned, mounted, and retained on the housing. Air vents are provided in the palm portion and in the attachment flaps, whereby heat generated within the housing is dissipated to the environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a color coded identification system for identifying a hand tool. The system includes a chart defining operating characteristic of the hand tool by use of a first group of colors and handle size by used of a second group of colors. The hand tool has a handle and an operative member. The handle includes a first portion with a color chosen from the first group of colors. Further, the handle includes a second portion with a color chosen from the second group of colors. The operative member connects to the handle with the operating characteristic corresponding to the color of the first portion of the handle. A label is further disposed onto the operating member having an icon illustrating a portion of the hand tool in the same color as the color of the first portion of the handle.

Abstract: An insulating hand tool has an elongated shank injection molded of a high-strength, electrically insulating material, such as glass-reinforced nylon, and a handle formed of an electrically insulating material. The handle and the shank may be molded together in a unitary, one-piece construction, or the handle end of the shank may be press-fitted in an axial bore in one end of the handle or the shank may be insert molded into the handle. The working end of the shank is adapted to carry a working tip or a socket, either of which may be insert molded in the working end of the shank or may be press-fitted in an axial bore therein. The socket may form a nut driver or define a receptacle to removably receive a working tip. The working tip may be a commercially-available, double-ended bit, with a Phillips tip at one end embedded in the shank.

Abstract: A double-ended wrench is described having an elongated handle formed substantially nontwisted extending in a longitudinal direction, a first wrench head positioned at one end of the wrench and a second wrench head positioned at the other end thereof. Each wrench head has an orifice with an imaginary axis of wrench rotation. The first wrench head is positioned relative to the second wrench head whereas the axis of wrench rotation of the first wrench head is substantially perpendicular to the axis of wrench rotation of the second wrench head. The elongated handle comprises a first handle portion connecting to the first wrench head, and a second handle portion connecting to the second wrench head. Each handle portion has an elongated cross-sectional shape when viewed in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method is provided for processing a handle tool. Raw material formed into the hand tool is firstly hardened by heat treatment. A surface of the hand tool is polished after hardening. A layer of metal is deposited on the surface of the polished hand tool to provide an anti-rust effect and/or anti-corrosion effect. A local area of the layer of metal deposition on the surface of the hand tool that is grasped during use is sanded to provide an anti-slide section. A numerical size area of the hand tool is covered by a local sanding mask before local sanding to thereby form a clear numerical size mark in the local area after local sanding.

Abstract: The invention proposes a handle for a screwdriver or a similar tool, which over a significant part of its length has a cross-section in the form of an approximately regular pentagon. The corner or angle sections are rounded with a radius of curvature, whose centre is in the longitudinal axis of the tool handle. The corner sections formed by the curved part of the cross-section have a different width over the handle length. The shape of the flattenings does not follow the shape of the handle contour.

Abstract: A wrench grip is described for use with double-ended wrenches. The double-ended wrench is generally formed having an elongated central portion and two opposite enlarged ends, an upper area, a lower area and two side areas. The wrench grip includes an elongated, hollow body with two opposite ends and is adapted for attachment with the double-ended wrench and for movement thereon. The wrench grip is further formed to be positionable at each end of the double-ended wrench without being removed from the double-ended wrench. And, at least one end of the wrench grip is adapted for interaction with at least one area of the double-ended wrench whereby movement of the grip along the double-ended wrench is confined by the interaction, and, the interaction does not involve a side area of the double ended wrench.

Abstract: An improved striking tool handle grip used with standard heads such as hammers, hatchets or axes, wherein the grip is tapered from a point closest to the head to the opposite end of the handle and is elliptical in shape. There is therefore no two points on the grip where the radii, measured from the centerline of the handle, is the same. The amount of taper is substantially five degrees.

Abstract: A hand tool with a composite handle includes a first body made of a steel alloy having a skeletal extension protruding from one end, and a second body coated on the outer periphery of the skeletal extension. The second body is made of composite material such as carbon fiber, fiberglass or the like. The composite material lighter than the steel alloy so that the hand tool is convenient to use. The composite material is a good insulator that can effectively prevent the user from getting an electric shock.

Abstract: A handle for hand tool, which handle includes an elongate handle body and at least two polygonal locating shanks provided on the handle body as to tool fasteners onto which commercially available inserts are fittable. The shanks include a first shank arranged on a first end face of the body coaxially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the handle body, and at least one further shank aligned at an angle and at a distance from the first shank in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A handle for a hand-held or operated object or appliance comprises a main body (4) of a rigid material and a separate moulding insert (14) which can be fitted on the main body and having a raised pattern or shape (“HO”) including at least one element thereon of closed form, the insert (14) defining therein or defining with the main body a bore or bores (18, 24) which communicate with the interior of the element of closed form, through which a soft plastics material such as an elastomer being overmoulded on the handle can flow.

Abstract: The invention is a tool bit for use in a socket or chuck mechanism. The tool bit includes an elongated shank having an operative tip end and an opposite tail end. A polymer jacket is molded about the tail end of the shank, and the jacket in the lateral cross-section, has a hex-shaped outer surface.

Abstract: A versatile tubular holder for positioning and operating the hex wrenchs includes a tubular holder having a closed end, an open end, a plurality of circular positioning holes of different diameters spacedly formed in the closed end extending along the length of the lateral walls of the holder, a hollow interior extension projected downward from a middle portion of the holder including a plurality of different sized hexagon inserting holes centrally and spacedly formed in one of the lateral sides extending along the length thereof and an opening abutting a pair of stepped inner wall in the other side opposite to the hexagon inserting holes. It is characterized that a plurality of l-shaped hex wrenchs position their tails into the circular positioning holes respectively when not in use and insert their head into the hexagon inserting holes respectively in operation.

Abstract: A dental use instrument having a handle and a functional element connected to one end of the handle. The functional element is used to perform a dental procedure. A portion of the handle, and preferably the entire handle has a surface which is treated by satinizing, which produces a uniform surface roughness in the form of a plurality of microchannels which a circumferential directional component. The magnitude of the plurality of micro channels is of a size to provide a surface free of indentations. In an alternative embodiment, a functional element is connected to each end of the handle, and the surface roughness is provided on the surface of the handle at each end.