Abstract: Pliers (1) comprising jaw (201, 301) portions incorporating gripping faces for the clamping of the desired workpiece (90), three pivotal handle (202) portions and a sprung toothed strut (60) positioned between the handles (202). A bow shaped resilient portion (408) or portions, incorporated within the third arm (200, 300, 400) portion, when the pliers are operated this resilient portion imparts a sprung pressure upon the clamped workpiece (90) by the gripping face (203, 303) of the jaws (201, 301). The third arm (200, 300, 400) and bend promoting portion are contiguous with each other. The jaws (201, 301) can further be usefully locked in the required clamping position upon the workpiece (90) by a toothed sprung strut (60) pivotally attached to the first and third arms (200) and conveniently being locked or unlocked according to the locking switch (500, 50) pivotal within the first arm (200, 300, 400).

Abstract: A hand operated gripping tool includes a first jaw fixedly connected with a first jaw handle, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw such that the first and second jaws cooperably define a variable size space therebetween for receiving a part to be gripped, a second jaw handle pivotally connected with the second jaw for moving the second jaw relative to the first jaw, a link system pivotally connected to the second jaw handle and having a guided portion selectively engageable with a plurality of guide portions provided on the first jaw handle. The guided portion being engageable with a first of the guide portions to define a first range of movement of the second jaw towards the first jaw and a second of the guide portions to define a second range of movement of the second jaw towards the first jaw.

Abstract: A disassembling tool for an air hose is proposed. The tool has two pivotally connoted members. When drawn together, the two members jointly provide at least one air-hose hole that allows the air hose to pass through. By using the tool to press upon a joint of an air compressor, the air hose assembled in the air hose can be easily disassembled from the joint.

Abstract: A flexible mounted jar holder tightly holds a jar upon a flat base while a user loosens a tightened cap therefrom. The jar holder includes a resilient, ribbed gripping first retaining strap which encircles and locks the jar in place therebetween. A locking member includes a pair of upwardly extending fixed posts, and a third locking cam post, which includes an ellipsoid cross sectional diameter. A further retaining means includes at least one further flexible strap which is urged against a portion of the outer circumference of the jar to be held at a point opposite to where the first retaining strap is urged against the outer circumference of the jar to be held. This further flexible retaining strap is stretched linearly between the pair of fixed posts. Preferably the further flexible retaining strap includes a pair of further retaining straps having respective looped ends insertable over each respective fixed post.

Abstract: A driving device for driving a tubular member includes a belt slidably received in handle and has one end secured to the handle to form a loop for engaging onto the tubular member. A cam is pivotally and eccentrically secured to the handle and has one or more teeth biased to engage with the clamping belt and to secure the clamping belt to the handle. The handle further includes a pawl having one or more teeth for engaging with the clamping belt and for allowing the tubular member to be solidly driven or rotated by the driving device.

Abstract: A strap wrench includes a molded plastic handle with teeth molded into the handle to engage the outside surface of a flexible strap which includes an elastomeric layer of material.

Abstract: Adjustable size saddle type single loop belt wrenches are disclosed which do not bite sharply at a corner or the like into the side of an object comprising a flexible, non-metallic belt, both ends of which are free, but one end being equipped with a clasp-engaging stop. At least two ends of the belt pass in substantially parallel relation through the clasp which is also eyesight, in conjunction with a turning tool, to bias the belt circularly around an object to be turned. The rotation of the clasp with the tool is along an axis generally parallel to but offset from the axis of the object. Only a small angle of rotation is required whereby the stop engages the clasp and a flat or continuous surface of the clasp imposes a distributed load across the belt onto the object to be turned.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an adjustable wrench device which will enable a user to obtain greater torque for easy removal of items, such as oil filter, jar lids, and removing and tightening screws when used with a screw driver. The adjustable wrench device comprises having a front end and a back end. A threaded rod extends outwardly from the front end and a first clamp is removably secured to the threaded rod. A second clamp is secured to the hand and is located in proximity to the front end. This second clamp cannot be remove from the handle, but it can freely rotate about the handle. A first end of a strap is secured to the first clamp while a second end of the strap is secured to a pivotal level. The pivotal level is secured to the second clamp. Thereby, this design will enable the user to threadably secure the first clamp to the threaded rod for a desired diameter. Once the desired diameter is obtained, the strap is placed around the item and the handle is rotated.

Abstract: A tool for securing or removing a cylindrical object by grasping the object and rotating it about its central axis comprises a band clamp assembly and a hinged drive assembly. The band clamp assembly comprises a band clamp which is tightened by means of a thumbscrew or hex nut. The hinged drive assembly comprises at least four segments connected by at least three hinges. The end-segments of the hinged drive assembly have on their obverse surfaces raised slots through which the band clamp is slipped. The band clamp assembly then fits over and around a cylindrical object such as an oil filter canister. The clamp is tightened around the canister body such that the inner surface of the clamp and the reverse surfaces of the end-segments, which are knurled or scored, are in frictional contact with the canister wall. In the preferred embodiment--a hinged drive assembly having five segments connected by four hinges, rotation of the canister about its central axis is accomplished by one of three means.

Abstract: A gripping device comprises a thin strip of flexible material which is disposed between a user's index finger and thumb to facilitate gripping, particularly bottle cap removal. The flexible strip includes attachment bands which secure the strip to the thumb and index finger for use.

Abstract: A ring compressor is provided including a resilient compression band for encircling, and applying a compression force to, the ring, and a band actuation device connected to the compression band for moving the compression band between a decompressed position in which the band ends are spaced and a compressed position in which the band ends are positioned in end to end, nonoverlapping abutment preventing further compression of the ring. The band actuation device may include an outer band encircling the resilient compression band and a hand operated lever assembly. The outer band provides radial support to the ends of the compression band to guide the first and second ends radially into abutment. A ring end axial alignment device may also be provided for guiding the ends of the compression band into axially aligned abutment when in the compressed position.

Abstract: An unscrewing device for threaded plastic plugs applied to bottles has a handle formed by a suitably shaped longitudinal element (11). A cylindrical ring (12) departs from the end of the handle, and is interrupted over a suitable length (T) by a free end in proximity to the end of the element (11) from which it extends. A curved element (13) extends outward from the free end and is directed in an opposite direction, practically forming a trigger. Inside the cylindrical ring (12) can be inserted in succession reduced rings (22, 32) that are also interrupted over suitable lengths (T1-T2) and that present diameters that progressively decrease. The plug to be unscrewed is inserted in the internal holes of the rings (12, 22, 32). The user grips the longitudinal element (11) and pulls on the trigger (13) with the index finger, producing scarfing so that rotating the longitudinal element (11) around the axis of the plug unscrews the plug.

Abstract: A bottle opening device includes a flat base member which is adapted to be secured to a counter top or the like by suction cups on an under surface of the base member. A support member is secured to an upper surface of the base member and is provided with a horizontally disposed slot extending therethrough. An elongated strap is secured at one end to the support member adjacent the slot. The strap is adapted to extend about the periphery of the bottle and pass through the slot. Upon rotation of the lid and bottle in an opening direction, the bottle will clamp the strap between the bottle and the support member to immobilize the bottle so that upon continued application of turning force to the lid, the lid will be unscrewed from the bottle.

Abstract: A tool for grasping a ratchet socket or other objects such as pipes and rods. The object can be stopped from turning due to the friction of the tool or the object can be rotated when desired. The tool comprises a flexible friction belt connected at one end to an open jaw which may be closed and connected at its other end to a spring biased rod or movable handle. In one embodiment a slidable trigger is connected to the spring biased rod to permit a loop in the flexible belt to be enlarged for slipping around a socket or other object. When the trigger is released the loop grips the socket and frictionally holds the socket while closing the jaw. In a second embodiment the flexible friction belt connects to a handle which is slidably held in an outer housing. The handle may be moved to open and close a loop in the friction belt. An automatic lock is provided in the housing so the friction belt will turn the object being held as the belt loop is enlarged and made smaller.

Abstract: A chain link device to remove a cap from a container, comprising a chain having a series of links interconnected at pivot locations; the chain having a first looping portion sized to grip a bottle cap; and the chain having a second handle portion projecting away from the looping portion for grasping to exert prying leverage on the first portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for opening screwed lids or rotating various objects. The device comprises a handle with two portions, and a loop fastened to one handle portion. The loop is tightened around the edge of the lid by squeezing the handle portions against each other, whereby a cam in the handle portion locks the loop relative to the handle, and a loop and the end of the handle portion close to the lid move closer to each other, which increases the tightening of the loop around the lid.

Abstract: A tool for grasping a ratchet socket to stop the socket from turning during reverse strokes of the ratchet. The tool comprises a looped flexible belt connected at one end to an adjustable bar and connected to a spring biased rod at the other end. A slidable trigger is connected to the spring biased rod to permit the loop in the flexible belt to be enlarged for slipping over the socket. When the trigger is released the loop grips the socket and frictionally holds the socket from turning on the reverse stroke of the ratchet.

Abstract: A strap wrench for removing oil filters comprising a first flexible strap having a hand loop formed at one end and a second strap mounted perpendicular to first flexible strap at the other end. The second strap is of sufficient length to form protruding tabs at each edge of the first flexible strap, the first flexible strap having sufficient flexibility to be formed into a plurality of rolls around the tabbed second end so as to allow the rolled strap to be placed over an oil filter and tightened against the oil filter by holding at least one of the protruding tabs against the oil filter and pulling on the hand loop for turning the oil filter.

Abstract: A device to provide a quick and safe elimination of the supply of electricity to a building. The device attaches to the protective housing of the electric meter and permits the user to remain at a safe distance while further providing leverage to be applied to the meter to facilitate removal. If arcing of the electricity flowing through the meter occurs, the operator is safe from it harmful effects. It being recognized that during firefighting operations water is being applied in vast quantities and the dangers of arcing are significantly increased when water is present. The elimination of the supply of electricity to a building on fire is necessary to ensure the safety of the firefighters and other emergency personnel. The device is simple to apply and is applicable to all known types and sizes of meters. The extensive use of nonconductive materials, in the design of the device, ensure the safety of the user.

Abstract: An improved oil and fuel filter removing wrench that is adjustable to fit almost any cylindrical oil and fuel filter on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. The wrench includes a toothed belt that grabs the filter and applies torque in combination with a handle and sleeve. One end of the belt is free for adjustment of the length which is used to engage the filter, and the sleeve is used to hold the belt securely in place on the handle. Additional leverage is supplied by a lever arm which projects from the sleeve. The belt is adjusted to fit snugly on the filter and does not require the user to do any additional work after it is applied to the filter. Due to the wide range of filter sizes that it can accommodate, the wrench is convenient and practical and eliminates the need for multiple wrenches or more complicated devices.

Abstract: A new and improved oil filter wrench includes a band assembly. An abrasive-surface-containing flexible sheet assembly is connected to the band assembly and is installed over the inner band surface. A handle assembly is connected respective ends of the band assembly. The abrasive-surface-containing flexible sheet assembly includes a sandpaper strip. An adhesive layer is applied to a backside of the sandpaper strip. A flexible, sandpaper strip mounting unit receives the adhesive-backed sandpaper strip. The sandpaper strip mounting unit includes a plurality of projections for connecting the unit to the band assembly. The band assembly includes a plurality of mounting apertures, and the projections project rearward from the sandpaper strip mounting unit and engage the mounting apertures, such that the flexible, sandpaper strip mounting unit is mounted on the band assembly. The handle assembly includes a band tightening element pivotally connected to a hand grip portion.

Abstract: A tool for the installation and removal of an elongated member such as a spark plug, with threads extending from an end through at least a part of the length of the member, takes the form of a tube, open at both ends, made of stiffly resilient expansible material, and a liner in the tube, fixed against movement relative to the tube. The liner is made of a compressible resilient material and has an axially extending passage, opening at both ends of the tube. The passage is defined by a cylindrical wall of the compressibly resilient material and is of a transverse cross-sectional size to permit insertion of the elongated member against the compressive bias of the liner, but to grip the elongated member when it is inserted to inhibit relative rotary motion of the elongated member and tube. The material of which the tube is made is sufficiently resilient to expand when the elongated member is forced into the liner passage, but stiff enough to maintain the passage substantially straight.

Abstract: A shower curtain support arm which mounts on a shower rod without inhibiting the sliding movement of the curtain, and when locked in position controls the position of the shower curtain to hold the curtain away from a bather.

Abstract: A new, novel device for holding a container while applying torque specifically to the closure in the direction of opening. This device is readily adaptable for use with an electric motor or ratchet to provide hands free operation. The device may be made small enough to serve as a counter-top appliance for home use. In addition, the device is self sizing to serve a wide array of container closures.

Abstract: A chain wrench for engagement around a circumference of a threaded workpiece such as a pipe and the like and disposed at a right angle to the length of the workpiece. The chain wrench may be used for tightening the threaded workpiece on a threaded coupler or used for loosening the threaded workpiece on the threaded coupler. The chain wrench includes a chain wrench body with the front of wrench body having a plurality of teeth for releasably engaging and gripping of the workpiece. A first end of a chain is adapted for tightening on wrench body. A second end of the chain is releasably mounted on the wrench body so that a length of the chain can be adjusted when received around different sizes of the workpiece. The wrench body further includes a first attachment block extending upwardly from the top of the wrench body. The first attachment block is adapted for receiving one end of a handle.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices for unscrewing bottle caps. More particularly, this invention relates to flexible bottle cap openers designed to be conformed to the circumference of bottle caps and engaged by a person's thumb and fore finger to twist open a bottle cap. This invention comprises a flexible strip of elastomeric material having a thin flat, narrow, elongated body formed with transverse alternating ribs and grooves located only at the ends on one side of the body and located only at the elongated mid-portion on the other side of the body.

Abstract: A wrench for use on an oil filter having a first curved member with a plurality of apertures formed therein at spaced intervals, a second curved member having a slot at one end so as to receive a first of the first curved member extending therethrough, and a handle extending outwardly of the first and second curved members. The slot includes a locking member affixed thereto. The locking member removably engages one and only one of the apertures of the first curved member. The handle has a first portion affixed to the first and second curved members and extending outwardly therefrom and a second portion hingedly connected to the first portion. The second portion of the handle has a first position in planar alignment with the first portion and a second position in perpendicular relationship to the first portion.

Abstract: An oil filter canister gripping tool (9) is hereby disclosed to assist in the removal and installation of an oil filter (10) on an automobile engine or similar engine and is composed of a relatively flexible strip of U-shaped material (1) having a metal band (2) attached perpendicularly thereto and located near the open ends of the arms of the U-shaped material (1) with said metal band (2) having an adjusting mechanism (4) associated therewith for tightening the band (2) securely around various size oil filter canisters (10). The U-shaped metal strip (2) having a hand-grasping area (8) located between the two arms of the U-shaped metal strip (1) enabling an individual to physically grip said hand grasping area (8) of the wrench (9) and thus permitting the rotational installation and removal of an oil filter canister (10) by means of wrist action.

Abstract: A plier-like device for gripping and turning closure caps of jars and bottles has two pivotably interengaged levers that control a compliant inelastic strap forming a loop forwardly of the device. The size of the loop is adjusted to the size of the cap by a spool located in one of the levers and upon which excess length of the strap can be spirally wound. Undesired rotation of the spool is prevented by a ratchet mechanism.

Abstract: A new, novel device for holding a container while applying torque specifically to the closure in the direction of opening. This device is readily adaptable for use with an electric motor or ratchet to provide hands free operation The device may be made small enough to serve as a counter-top appliance for home use. In addition, the device is self sizing to serve a wide array of container closures.

Abstract: A lid starter (20) is disclosed having a pair of belts (24, 26) to enclose respectively a lid (34) and a container (22) for starting an overtightened lid from the container. A first end of the lid belt is spring (66) biased to cooperate with a motor (76) coupled to pull the belt second end in applying torque to the lid. Rotatable arms (40, 124, 126) facilitate receiving the lid and container within the belts.

Abstract: A device for removing caps from bottles, jars, etc. The device includes a pair of handles with a pivot therebetween and a gripping band connected to the handles for tightly gripping the cap to be removed. The handles include gripping portions to tightly grip the cap in combination with the gripping band. The device may be provided with an adjustable length gripping band in combination with a band locking retainer to accommodate various size caps.

Abstract: An oil filter wrench comprises an elongated strap looped at each end and link means secured to the ends of the strap by sleeved cross pins. The strap has slots in the looped ends. The link means are positioned and retained in the slots by the sleeved cross pins.

Abstract: A twist-cap bottle opener having a handle provided with a bottle cap gripping member attached to one end of the handle. The bottle cap gripping member is generally circular shaped spring-like material, one end of which is attached to an end of the handle. The opposite end of the circular shaped spring material remains unattached and thus the diameter of the cap gripping member can be easily varied to accommodate different sizes of bottle caps or jar lids. The inner surface of the cap gripping member, that is the surface that is in contact with the side of the bottle cap, is provided with projections which act to grip the side of the cap. The unattached or free end of the cap gripping member is bent inwardly to further increase the effectiveness of the opening device.

Abstract: This application discloses an improvement for a conventional open-end adjustable wrench comprising a recess in the movable jaw of the wrench adapted to receive the first end of a chain. Spring biasing means on the first end of the chain to releasably retain the first end of the chain in the recess and a curved lip on the fixed jaw adapted to receive and retain the opposite second end of the chain are also disclosed. Finally, a ratchet-like motion achieved by the modified wrench is disclosed wherein the work object is engaged in a non-slip manner during the movement of the wrench handle in one direction, and in a slipping manner during the movement of the wrench handle in the opposite direction. The unique refined feature of maximum adjustment provided by the flexible movement of the wrench jaw being repositioned where the knurl is moved allows the full ratchet-like action motion to be applied to the work object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable opener for removal of covers which are threadedly attached to containers, such as jars of the type commonly found in households. The opener includes a unitary housing, shaped generally as an inverted L. The vertical portion of the housing contains a motor, and a power supply, while the upper, horizontal portion of the housing contains a drive mechanism which is driveably attached to the motor and to a vertically adjustable and removable first gripping means, which is adapted to grip the cover of a container. This first gripping means includes a resilient body which is adapted to be compressed around the container cover by an over center clamping mechanism. A second gripping means is provided to retain the container. The second gripping means surrounds the container and also utilizes an over center clamping mechanism.

Abstract: A strap wrench for engaging a workpiece. The strap wrench includes a housing having a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom. A cam means is pivotally mounted in the housing. The cam means has a first end and a second end and, when pivoted, the first end and the second end of the cam means approach the respective sides of the housing. A flexible strap means having a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion is provided. The ends of the strap means are received in the housing, passing through the housing to form a loop in the intermediate portion of the strap means. The cam means may be pivoted to engage the strap means between the respective ends of the cam means and the respective sides of the housing such that the loop in the strap is securely about the workpiece. An opening through the cam means communicates with openings in the top and in the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A bottle opener includes a handle having a substantially circular first bottle opener portion at one end thereof with a centrally disposed first opening extending through the first bottle opener portion to remove a twist-off screw cap from a bottle and can, and a substantially flat second bottle opener portion extending outwardly from the opposite end of the handle with a second opening extending through the second bottle opener portion to remove a pry-off cap from a bottle and can, the second bottle opener portion including an off-set tab at a free end thereof in order to lift a ring-like portion of a lift-off tab of a flip top can to open same. The first bottle opener portion and the handle are constructed in one piece, from a rubber-like material. Engagement members are provided on the walls of the first opening of the first bottle opener portion for gripping and turning the twist-off screw cap.

Abstract: An oil filter accessory is disclosed to facilitate installation and/or removal of an oil filter from an automobile engine or the like. The oil filter accessory includes a housing having at least one open adapted to fit over canister-type oil filter. The housing is capable of being locked relative to the oil filter to secure the housing against the rotation relative to the oil filter. The locking may be accomplished by a suitable circumferential clamp, pivoting locking lever(s), internal locking surfaces or other equivalent structure to prevent rotation of the housing relative to the oil filter. Suitably configured and dimensioned hand wrenching elements are operably associated with the housing to enable a user to physically grip and rotate the oil filter in either direction for tightening or loosening same relative to the automobile engine or the like.

Abstract: A tool for gripping and manipulating an article, the tool being particularly useful in removing and replacing a cap on a needle of a hypodermic syringe. The tool is held and manipulable in one hand and includes a clamp element, an actuator movable between locked and release positions and a lock mechanism for locking the actuator in its locked position. The lock mechanism is easily depressed by the thumb to release the actuator and close the clamp element on the cap.

Abstract: An adjustable oil filter wrench is set forth including an adjustable strap accommodating oil filters of varying diameters with said straps secured to an aligned handle provided with an arcuate saddle for accepting an adjustably pivotal band therein for application of torque to said band over a substantial circumferential surface of an oil filter upon pivotally clamping of the band about the oil filter.

Abstract: An elongated lever is provided defining first and second work engaging and handle ends, respectively. The first work engaging end of the lever includes laterally spaced apart elongated abutment portions defining an endwise outwardly opening recess therebetween on the work engaging end of the lever and an elongated flexible strap is anchored to the work engaging end of the lever inwardly of the outer extremity of the recess with the loop extending about the outerside of one of the abutment members remote from the other abutment member including a major portion thereof centered with respect to the recess and disposed outwardly of the abutment members. The strap member and first end of the lever include coacting structure anchoring the loop defining strap member to the lever in a manner enabling the size of the loop defined by the strap member to be adjusted.

Abstract: An oil filter wrench apparatus (10) used to remove or install an oil filter (100) wherein the wrench apparatus (10) includes a torque unit (11) which supports an inner (12) and an outer (13) clamp unit; wherein, the inner clamp unit (12) is adapted to engage the sides of an oil filter (100); and, be maintained in captive engagement with the oil filter (100) by virtue of the outer clamp unit (13) and/or an inner clamp immobilizing unit (15).

Abstract: A lid opener for accommodating wide and narrow rim lids, especially lids with an outwardly extending skirt portion which is crimped or curled over to form a reinforcing bead. The opener includes a strap loop attached to one or both ends to a handle. The strap is adapted to encircle the lid and be cinched thereagainst by the handle to apply a leveraged turning force to open the lid.

Abstract: A load carrying handle for securement to an article to be hand-supported or displaced. The carrying handle comprises a handle grip having a strap retaining elongated cavity therein. The cavity has an open end and a bottom end wall. An article attaching element having at least a flat grip attaching portion is also provided. A wedge rod is disposed in tight fit in the cavity with the attaching portion of the attaching element wedged between the wedge rod and extends over opposed sides of the wedge rod and an inner end thereof. The wedge rod is dimensioned so that an outer end thereof terminates substantially flush with a peripheral end wall of the handle grip about the open end so that when the carrying handle is secured to an article and the attaching element is secured tightly about the article, the wedge rod outer end will abut the object and provide a solid connection therewith with the attaching portion held secured between the handle grip and wedge.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing oil filters from internal combustion engines. The tool includes a long flexible strap which includes an adjustable loop at one end. The loop is placed over the filter and by pulling the strap handle the loop tightens around the filter. The placing of an additional wrap around the filter causes the filter to rotate when the strap is pulled so the filter can be finally turned by hand and easily removed.

Abstract: A device for loosening and tightening the lids on jars or containers. The device has a handle, and a strap and brace attached to the handle. The strap is placed through the brace and formed into a loop so that it may be slipped over the lid. When a rotational force is applied to the handle, the brace pulls against the strap so as to apply a rotational force to the lid which is greater than the force applied to the handle. A spike extends from the top of the device which is placed through a hole in the strap to secure the strap to the handle. The strap has a series of holes to accommodate a large variation in sizes of lids. For loosening the lid, a counter-clockwise force, relative to the center of the lid when viewed from above, is applied to the handle. For tightening the lid, the handle is reversed and a clockwise force is applied to the handle.

Abstract: A strap wrench adapted to fit about an object having a connection to another object, so that the connection may be tightened or loosened, comprising a flexible strap having an end attached to a securing member and a free end which is received in a securing member which provides infinite adjustment of the periphery of the strap and retains the strap at a predetermined size determined by the circumference of the object to be turned, a wrenching member is pivotally connected to the securing member and the wrenching member has a shape defining a corner or projection for bearing on the strap and exerting a force thereon when the wrenching member is rotated by a turning tool inserted therein.

Abstract: An oil filter gripping tool including a looped band, the ends of which are connected to scissors levers through a pair of double pivot hinges. The hinges allow movement of the levers to tighten the band to contract to closely fit and grip the oil filter. With the band tightened about the oil filter, turning the levers causes rotation of the oil filter. The hinges also allow the levers to be laterally moved to avoid engine and vehicle parts.

Abstract: A flexible C-shaped band with a pliers engagement opening at each free end. The openings are in alignment with the center axis of the band. An elongated handle extends transversly from the band longitudinal axis.