Abstract: A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: A wrench has a wrench head, an extendable shaft and a shaft locking device. The extendable shaft has a first shaft portion that extends from the wrench head and a second shaft portion that telescopes with respect to the first shaft portion. The locking device is configured to be movable inwardly of the extendable shaft from a locking condition to a release condition in which telescoping of the second shaft portion is permitted.

Abstract: A wrench system includes an outer case and an inner case which is slidably inserted in the outer case. The outer case has a first slot defined axially therein. The first slot has a first opening and a first closed end. The inner case has a second slot defined axially therein. The second slot has a second opening and a second closed end. The inner case has multiple first holes defined through the bottom thereof and the second slot so as to receive a non-circular insertion portion of a tool. The first holes has different sizes so that the handle is cooperated with different sizes of the L-shaped wrenches.

Abstract: A storage compartment sleeve structure in a tool shank comprising: an operation unit with a pin; a tool shank linking the operation unit and developing at least a tool compartment; a tool shank sleeve enveloping the tool shank and developing a positioning through hole securely penetrated by the pin. As such, the storage compartment sleeve structure in a tool shank is easily and fast opened or closed for removal or accommodation of spare parts and provides a tool shank with flexible lengths based on operation states for adjustable and selectable torque.

Abstract: A driving wrench device includes an adaptor for engaging with a non-circular compartment of a wrench member, the adaptor includes a non-circular outer peripheral portion for engaging with the non-circular compartment of the wrench member, and the adaptor includes an upper portion having an upper engaging hole, and a bottom portion having a bottom engaging hole communicating with the upper engaging hole of the adaptor, the engaging holes of the adaptor include an inner diameter different from each other for engaging with the fasteners or tool members of different outer diameters. The adaptor includes an outer notch for engaging with a retaining ring of the wrench member.

Abstract: A length adjustable tool includes a first extending member including first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with the first end thereof forming a first driving end. A second extending member includes first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with first extending member slidably and non-rotatably engaged therewith, with the second end thereof forming a second driving end. A positioning mechanism engages with the first and second extending members and is operable to a first position in which the first and second extending members are stopped from sliding relative to each other and a second position in which the first and second extending members are slidable relative to each other.

Abstract: An extendable handled tool may include: a shaft; a hollow shaft extension encompassing the shaft and configured to move axially on the shaft so that the shaft moves in and out of the hollow space in the shaft extension; a locking collar attached to the shaft extension, the locking collar configured to rotate on the shaft; a tooth connected to the locking collar such that the tooth rotates with the locking collar; and a locking ring mounted on the shaft, the locking ring configured to fit with the tooth to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locked position prevents the shaft extension from moving axially with respect to the shaft and the unlocked position permits the shaft extension to move axially with respect to the shaft. A method of exting a handle on a tool may also be provided.

Abstract: By configuring a universal wrench with a spanner at one end, and a combined dual piece handle structure, a universal tool is achieved which is extremely useful and versatile. A two piece handle structure includes a removable extension or second handle portion which can be removably attached to a first handle portion. When removed, the wrench is of a relatively compact size, thus allowing access and usability in tight quarters. When the handle portion is combined, the universal wrench has an increased length, thus allowing additional torque to be applied to any bolt or nut being worked on.

Abstract: A tool extension bar includes a rod including first and second ends. The second end is adapted to connect to and be driven by a power tool. A sleeve assembly is slidably mounted around the rod and includes an end adapted for connecting to a tool member. A radial hole extends in a radial direction at an end of the sleeve assembly. An elastic member is mounted around the second end of the rod and is biased against the rod and the sleeve assembly. An engaging member is movably received in the radial hole and is moveably engaged in the recess of the rod. The engaging member releasably engages the sleeve with the rod.

Abstract: An extension tool is disclosed comprising a first pole and a second pole. The second pole is partially disposed in the first pole for defining a variable overall tool length. A slide controller includes a lower clamp and an upper clamp. The first pole is disposed in the lower clamp. A first clamp compressor applies a compressive force to the lower clamp for defining a lower clamp lock and coupes the slide controller with the first pole. A second clamp compressor applies a compressive force to the upper clamp for defining an upper clamp lock and prevents slidable displacement of the second pole relative to the first pole. The second clamp compressor applies a non-compressive force to the upper clamp for defining an upper slide guide. The upper slide guide facilitates the slidable displacement of the second pole relative to the first pole.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an increased moment of applied force to a tool. An elongated member extends the effective length of tool shanks. The elongated member has tool support to fit a range of tools, such as wrenches, to the elongated member which increases the distance from the fastener to the point of applied force, thereby increasing the moment of the applied force.

Abstract: An internal adapter for use in torque-limiting handles for interchangeable orthopedic tools contains a slidable collar component, house component, retaining ring, spring, driver component, cover and cam which engages a torque-limiting mechanism. A plurality of securing ball mechanisms releasably secure an orthopedic tool in the adapter, while a configuration of chamfered surfaces centrally stabilize the tool. A plurality of guiding chamfers located in a driver component rotationally secures the orthopedic tool.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a tubular casing, a tubular member connected to the tubular casing, a rod body extending through the tubular member into the tubular casing, two collar assemblies surrounded respectively by two oppositely-extending frustoconical urging surface portions of the tubular member and surrounding the rod body, and two resilient members biasing respectively the collar assemblies to abut against the rod body and abut respectively against the urging surface portions to thereby restrain the rod body from moving relative to the tubular casing. When the collar assemblies are moved to be released from the rod body and the urging surface portions, the rod body is permitted to move relative to the tubular casing.

Abstract: A wrench has a wrench head, an extendable shaft and a shaft locking device. The extendable shaft has a first shaft portion that extends from the wrench head and a second shaft portion that telescopes with respect to the first shaft portion. The locking device is configured to be movable inwardly of the extendable shaft from a locking condition to a release condition in which telescoping of the second shaft portion is permitted.

Abstract: A socket extension and related methods of utilizing a socket extension that improves upon conventional designs through the use of a shaped body allowing the socket extension to be manipulated with an appropriate tool at any point along the shaped body. Through the use of the shaped body, a user is provided multiple engagement points such that interference due to the proximity of other structures or other accessibility issues can be overcome. In addition, the shaped body presents the opportunity to utilize a plurality of tools on the same socket extension when additional force/torque is necessary to loosen and/or tighten a bolt.

Abstract: A tool for providing improved reach and torque is disclosed. The tool includes a wrench including a head, a wrench body coupled to said head, and a connector coupled to said wrench body distal to said head. The tool includes an extension including with an inserter and an extension body. Said inserter is configured to mate with said connector, and said extension increases the reach and torque of said tool. The wrench head may include any size or dimension.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a grip defining an accommodation chamber, an inner tube with interference holes mounted in the accommodation chamber, a rod member movable in and out of the inner tube and having interference grooves corresponding to the interference holes and a neck and carrying a latching member, an operating device set, which includes an operating member rotatably mounted at the front side of the grip, interference members and an actuation member having a pressure wall for holding down the interference members, a first elastic member, a ring cap having an axial hole and a stop wall around the axial hole for stopping the latching member, and a second elastic member. Thus, the screwdriver is operable by rotating the operating member and effectively prevents the rod member from being ejected out of the grip.

Abstract: A tool includes a first bit receiving socket, a second bit receiving socket, and an angled metal structure. The angled metal structure includes a first end connected with the first bit receiving socket and a second end connected with the second bit receiving socket.

Abstract: A safety block that includes a drive member on a lower face for attaching a socket or other tooling for applying torque to a screw, bolt, nut or other fastener. The safety block has a pair of drive pockets in an upper face of the block on opposed sides of a drive axis that passes through the drive member. The pair of drive pockets are sized and arranged to accept a square-shaped driver of a separately-provided wrench or breaker bar, to permit applying opposed, co-directional torque upon the socket or other tooling, thereby obviating the need to use a breaker bar or similar makeshift arrangement for breaking loose nuts and bolts in the field or on machinery.

Abstract: A bit driving tool includes a driving rod, a telescopic rod and a fixing seat. The telescopic rod is fitted in the driving rod. The fixing seat is secured to a front end of the telescopic rod. The driving rod is to fix a screw bit. The fixing seat is a magnetic fixing seat. The structure of the present invention is compact and stable, and the magnetic fixing seat can be extended or retracted easily.

Abstract: A tool for manipulating the hand brake controls on a railroad car by a user standing on the ground generally comprises an elongate handle and a split collar swivelly attached to the distal end of the handle. The collar includes split for passage of the rim of a brake wheel, and a central bore for retaining the rim while the user turns the brake wheel with the collar bearing against a spoke. A cavity in distal end of handle is adapted for engaging the free end of a brake release handle for moving it to release the brakes. Each side of the collar includes a concave portion adapted for engaging a spoke of the brake wheel for turning the wheel for final tightening of the brakes. Preferably, the handle includes a plurality of telescopingly coupled sections and locks for locking the handle at an extended position.

Abstract: A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: A telescopic handle for a hand tool includes a main shank connected to a tool head at a distal end and insertable into an outer sleeve which a user grips. The main shank has a plurality of axially spaced retained regions such that a radially movable retaining member is engageable with a selected one of the retained regions. A key-and-keyway mechanism is disposed to guide axial movement of the outer sleeve and to guard against rotation of the outer sleeve relative to the main shank so as to permit delivery of an appropriate torque to the main shank. An operating member is disposed on and movable axially relative to the outer sleeve to radially move the retaining member.

Abstract: A shaft has a driving end and a driven end. A plurality of driving adaptors with various handles are releasably connected to the shaft driving end. A plurality of driven adaptors with various tools for performing operations within a limited space work area, such as an inaccessible space, a confined space, or keyhole excavation, are releasably connected to the shaft driven end. The driving adaptors are positioned outside of the limited space work area. The driven adaptors are positioned within the limited space work area. The handle is manipulated at the shaft driving end to transmit selected rotational and translational movements through the shaft to the tool to perform operations in the limited space work area.

Abstract: A socket wrench includes a handle and an actuating head connected with the handle. The handle has a first end provided with a mounting portion and a second end provided with a grip. The mounting portion of the handle has an inner wall provided with a pivot hole pivotally mounted on the actuating head and has an outer wall provided with a first driving arm and a second driving arm. The actuating head has an upper end provided with an extension which has a distal end provided with an elongate guide slot. Each of the first driving arm and the second driving arm of the handle is slidably mounted in the guide slot of the actuating head. The actuating head has a lower end inserted into a socket which is mounted on one bolt of a wheel.

Abstract: Provided is a gas valve key having a valve engagement body including a stem receiving cavity sized and configured to receive a gas valve stem. The key includes a first elongate member including a first body having first proximal and distal end portions. The first distal end portion defines a first end face. A second elongate member is connected to the valve engagement body and includes a second body having second proximal and distal end portions. The second elongate member is slidably connected to the first elongate member. The gas valve key further includes a locking element having a hook portion being disposable within an aperture formed within the first body to mitigate movement of the second elongate member relative to the first elongate member when the second elongate member is in an extended position.

Abstract: A torque amplifying lever extension providing a safe means of increasing the force applied to the handle of a wrench, other hand tool, or machine lever. A lever extension can be placed over virtually any size lever handle without adjustment of the lever extension. Using only one hand, a user can quickly add the lever extension to a lever handle and apply additional force with reduced risk of a tool or handle or the lever extension slipping and injuring the user or damaging the work.

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

Abstract: A retractable bar using a positioning spring leaf and a control device to control positioning between an inner tube and an outer tube is disclosed. The control device includes a movable member, a push button, and a linking device connected between the movable member and the push button. When the push button is not pushed by an external force, the positioning spring leaf will be pushed by the movable member to force its positioning protrusions into engagement with locating notches of the inner tube to lock the outer and inner tubes. When the push button is pushed by an external force, the linking device will be forced to move the movable member away from the positioning spring leaf, causing the positioning spring leaf to disengage the positioning protrusions from the locating notches of the inner tube.

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 torque driver includes a driver arm with a pivot mounting hole formed adjacent one end, a driver spindle mounting slot or sockets spaced from the pivot mounting hole providing multiple mounting positions for retaining the driver spindle, and a locking detent. A locking element engages the locking detent, a load applicator generates a selected load onto the locking element, and a handle is pivotally attached to the driver arm at the pivot mounting hole and has finger groove for applying a tightening force. The locking detent, the locking element and the load applicator cooperate to permit relative movement between the driver arm and the handle when the tightening force applied at the finger groove is at a pre-determined value.

Abstract: A socket holder may be designed as part of a socket extension or built into a socket holding end of a ratchet. The socket holder may have a mechanism to hold the socket at a conventional position. However, unlike conventional socket holders, the present invention may allow the socket to push past the holding mechanism, allowing the socket holder to fill an inside of the socket and provide pressure on the head of the bolt being applied by the socket. A magnet may be disposed on the end of the socket holder facing the bolt to help secure the bolt within the socket holder.

Abstract: A telescoping extension tool for use in combination with a socket wrench is disclosed herein. Embodiments of the telescoping extension tool are installed onto the socket wrench to extend the reach of the socket used in combination with the socket wrench. Because the extension tool is telescoping, the reach of the telescoping extension tool is infinitely adjustable between the shortest extension and the longest extension of the telescoping tool. Additionally, the external surfaces of certain components of embodiments of the present invention allow the use of other tools designed to grip hexagonal shapes to supply the rotation and torque necessary to loosen or tighten fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention is provides a fitting assembly for a hand tool with enhanced snapping capability, operation smoothness, and reduced manufacturing cost. The fitting assembly contains a body and one end of the body has a fitting member. The fitting member has a radial through channel connecting two opposing sides of the fitting member. Two steel balls and a conical spring in between are housed in the through channel. By simultaneously compressing the both ends of the conical spring through the steel balls on the fitting member, and as the smaller rings of the conical spring are squeezed into the larger rings to effectively reduce the length of the compressed conical spring and to align the steel balls' engagement direction and the axial direction of the conical spring, the fitting assembly provides enhanced snapping capability, operation smoothness in connection and detachment, and reduced manufacturing cost of the hand tool.

Abstract: A tool extension bar includes a rod including first and second ends. The second end is adapted to connect to and be driven by a power tool. A positioning bore is formed at the rod to receive a positioning assembly. A sleeve is slidably mounted around the rod and includes an end adapted for connecting to a tool member. A coupling hole extends through the sleeve. A radial hole extends from an outer periphery of the sleeve through an inner periphery of the coupling hole. The positioning assembly constantly abuts against the inner periphery of the coupling hole. An engaging member is movably received in the radial hole and is moveably engaged in the recess of the rod. The engaging member releasably engages the sleeve with the rod.

Abstract: A tool extension bar includes a rod including first and second ends. The second end is adapted to connect to and driven by a power tool. A sleeve assembly is slidably mounted around the rod and includes an end adapted for connecting to a tool member. A radial hole extends in a radial direction at an end of the sleeve assembly. An elastic member is mounted around the second end of the rod and biased against the rod and the sleeve assembly. An engaging member is movably received in the radial hole and moveably engaged in the recess of the rod. The engaging member releasably engages the sleeve with the rod.

Abstract: A tool having a collar disposed rearward of a movable sleeve or tool attachment so as to deflect objects away from the rearward edge of the sleeve or tool attachment when in the tool attachment lock position thereby preventing inadvertent release of the tool attachment during use.

Abstract: A plumbing tool for manipulating a piece of plumbing hardware configured for connection to a fluid meter yoke. A method for manipulating a piece of plumbing hardware configured for connection to a fluid meter yoke.

Abstract: A socket wrench includes a handle and an actuating head connected with the handle. The handle has a first end provided with a mounting portion and a second end provided with a grip. The mounting portion of the handle has an inner wall provided with a pivot hole pivotally mounted on the actuating head and has an outer wall provided with a first driving arm and a second driving arm. The actuating head has an upper end provided with an extension which has a distal end provided with an elongate guide slot. Each of the first driving arm and the second driving arm of the handle is slidably mounted in the guide slot of the actuating head. The actuating head has a lower end inserted into a socket which is mounted on one bolt of a wheel.

Abstract: A multiple-link tool assembly includes an elongated handle, an exchangeable extension link, and an exchangeable tool link. The exchangeable extension link has a first connecting end removably linked to the handle, and a second connecting end defining a sectioned cavity. The sectioned cavity includes an internally serrated cavity section and a non-serrated cavity section. An adjustable geometric connector having an externally serrated base is received and retained within the sectioned cavity. A spring is located within the non-serrated cavity section, and is adapted for normally urging the externally serrated base of the geometric connector into the internally serrated cavity section. The exchangeable tool link has a proximal end removably joined to the geometric connector of the extension link, and a fastener-engaging distal end adapted for engaging a threaded fastener.

Abstract: An adjustable tool extender includes a sleeve defining a receptacle and an extension member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end defines a cavity and is slidable within the receptacle of the sleeve. The extender also includes a bias member seated in the receptacle and an end disposed in the cavity for biasing the extension member outwardly from the sleeve to a fully extended position.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an increased moment of applied force to a tool. An elongated member extends the effective length of tool shanks. The elongated member has tool support to fit a range of tools, such as wrenches, to the elongated member which increases the distance from the fastener to the point of applied force, thereby increasing the moment of the applied force.

Abstract: A telescopic hand tool includes an outer tube, an inner rod and a positioning unit. The outer tube has an inner surface formed with opposite first and second grooves. The inner rod is inserted in and movable relative to the outer tube between retracted and extended positions, and has an outer surface that has a segment confronting the inner surface and formed with a furrow portion. The positioning unit is disposed in the outer tube and includes a positioning block corresponding in position to the furrow portion and a resilient member disposed in the furrow portion for biasing the positioning block toward the inner surface to engage releasably the first and second grooves.

Abstract: A tool extension includes a positioning ring engaged with a housing, a detent extendible into a bore of the housing, a shank attached to the housing for supporting a tool element, a shaft engaged in the housing and having two or more outer peripheral grooves for engaging with the detent, and a control device having a sleeve and a control ferrule secured together and engaged onto the housing, and two spring biasing members engaged with the positioning ring and the sleeve and the control ferrule, and the control ferrule includes two troughs for engaging with the detent and for defining an inner peripheral actuator between the troughs and for easily operating the sleeve and the control ferrule of the control device.

Abstract: A tool handle includes a cavity to receive a T-handle tool. When the tool handle is placed on the T-handle tool, the tool handle provides a better grip of the tool handle to apply greater torque. The tool handle includes a protrusion which is able to detachably couple with the T-handle tool. Once coupled with the T-handle tool, the tool handle is able to be grasped by a user to rapidly turn the T-handle tool. In some embodiments, the T-handle tool includes an added tool. A tool container is able to store T-handle tools and the tool handle. The tool container includes a locking mechanism to lock the tools in place and a tamper prevention mechanism to ensure the locking mechanism is not tampered with while the tool container is in the store.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle and an elbow structure. The handle has a grasp portion and a rod portion connecting collinearly. The elbow structure has a first section and a second section, wherein the first section connects with the handle collinearly, and the second section connected to the first section slantwise at an acute angle. A complementary angle to the acute angle is defined thereby. The hand tool defines an operative length, which is along the first axis of the first section from a bottom end of the grasp portion of the handle to a top end of the first section of the elbow structure. The operative length going with the complementary angle offers the hand tool facile manipulation.

Abstract: A tool includes first, second and third rods which are pivotably and pivotably connected to each other. The first rod is pivotably connected between the second and third rods. Control members, resilient members and contacting members are located at the pivotal portions so as to control the first rod to be pivotable or positioned relative to the second and third rods.

Abstract: A hand-held tool includes a shaft, a grip movably sleeved on the shaft, a pivot seat pivotally mounted to a rear end of the shaft, a first positioning set is mounted into a terminal of the shaft relative to the pivot seat, a second positioning set embedded into an interior of the grip, an end-piece mounted onto a rear end of the grip, a tubular element rotatably mounted onto a front end of the grip and a limit set extending through the front end of the grip for limiting a rotating range of the tubular element. The total length and the shape of the hand-held tool is changeable sue to the relation between the grip and the shaft.

Abstract: A telescopic extension device for a handle of a wrench includes three sliding overlapping concentric tubular members. A mechanism is for retaining the three tubular members in an extended position. When the three tubular members are in the extended position, the handle of the wrench will snugly fit into a front end of the first tubular member having the smallest diameter, so as to help increase the amount of torque applied by a person using the wrench to either loosen and tighten a nut and bolt.

Abstract: An extension handle for wrenches with a rigid elongate member, a shaft member and a magnet member. The rigid elongate member has a top U shaped slot and a bottom oval shaped slot. The shaft member extends horizontally through the walls of the rigid elongate member and across the space created by the slots. The magnet is embedded in the side wall of the rigid elongate member near the open end of the U shaped slot. A preferred embodiment includes the rigid elongate member is injection molded of glass filled nylon. The magnet helps hold the wrench while in the wrench extending handle.