Abstract: A tool that lessens or eliminated gaps between adjacent floorboards of a floating floor includes a tubular base member, a pair of end caps attached at distal ends of the base member, and an adhesive pad affixed to a bottom surface of the base member. The adhesive pad removably adheres to one (1) of the floorboards adjacent a gap and the end caps are configured to receive a striking force that transfers the force to the base member and subsequently the floorboard in the direction of the gap.

Abstract: A self-adjusting supporting head comprises a vehicle body lifting column (10) and a load-bearing detection device arranged on the vehicle body lifting column (10). The load-bearing detection device comprises a spring supporting plate (5), a spring (6), a limiting switch tip (8), a load limiting switch (9) and a floating load-bearing adjusting device. The floating load-bearing adjusting device comprises a floating load-bearing block (1), a floating load-bearing block mounting base (2) and a floating connector. The floating load-bearing block is in spherical fit with the floating load-bearing block mounting base.

Abstract: A headstock for use with a stringed instrument. The headstock includes saddle receiving recesses which are positioned proximate openings which extend through a first surface of the headstock toward a second surface of the headstock. Saddles are positioned in the saddle receiving recesses. The saddles extend past the first surface in a direction away from the second surface, wherein the saddles and saddle receiving recesses cooperate with strings of the stringed instrument to direct the path of the strings.

Abstract: Jack-type tools for moving elements such as flooring elements by pulling and, alternatively, by pushing are shown and described. In an embodiment, the jack includes a base, a puller pivotably attached to the base, a ram extendable from the base, and a ram-drive mechanism in power-transmission relationship with the ram which is operative to extend the ram. The pivotably attached puller contacts a flooring element side portion during a pulling mode of operation and pivots out of the way so that the jack can push a flooring element during a pushing mode of operation. The ram extends from the base against a fixed surface such as a wall or cabinet to apply a force which pulls the flooring element with the puller to move the puller and flooring element away from the fixed surface and, alternatively, a force which pushes the flooring element by extension of the ram with the tool secured with respect to a subfloor or other support.

Abstract: A pedestal (18) for an access floor assembly (10), the pedestal (18) comprises a stand portion and a head portion. The stand portion has a base plate (21) for resting upon a sub-floor (20), and a stem (22) extending upwardly therefrom. The head portion has a platform (24) and a threaded shaft (26) extending downwardly therefrom. The pedestal (18) includes a lockable nut (28) which has a thread (29) adapted to screwably engage the threaded shaft (26), wherein the lockable nut (28) has at least one detent (30) to lock with the stem (22) in order to prevent the rotation of the lockable nut (28) when abutted against the stem (22).

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus of a manhole cover has a simple structure and by which opening and closing operation of a cover can be performed safely by a worker alone. An opening and closing apparatus of a manhole cover has such a configuration that the manhole cover is openably and closably coupled to an opening portion of a supporting frame via a rotational joining portion. A hydraulic jack in which a plunger pump is driven by a manual lever raises a ram and the ram lowers due to releasing of an oil returning valve attached on the supporting frame near the rotational joining portion such that the hydraulic jack is rotatable at a lower end portion thereof, and the hydraulic jack and an engagement member fixed attachably to and detachably from the manhole cover are coupled to each other by a pulling member.

Abstract: A multi-function deck tool is powered by a portable electric drill to remove old deck boards and nails and install new boards. Lifting forks remove deck boards. A built-in nail puller removes nails from the deck board supporting beam. An aligning arm attachment straightens and aligns new or loose boards with nailed-in boards and holds them in place, freeing the hands of the installer to nail in the new board.

Abstract: A multi-lift for lifting and storing motorcycles and other vehicles includes a column, incorporating a vertical threaded shaft therein. The shaft is capable of rotation in opposite directions through a reversing motor. The shaft has a threaded carriage mounted thereon, so that as the shaft rotates in one direction, the vehicle laden carriage may be elevated for storing a vehicle or the reversing motor may be turned in an opposite direction, for lowering a vehicle laden carriage, to provide for unloading a vehicle. The threaded carriage that mounts on the threaded shaft may hold one or more wheeled vehicles, and is telescopically constructed so as to extend its length, to allow for storing one or more vehicles lengthwise thereon.

Abstract: A tool is used to elevate and hold a garbage disposer against a sink fixture during removal and/or installation of a garbage disposer. The tool includes a flat base including a notch opening through a corner of a rectilinear base to allow an electric cord to pass around the tool. A flat load supporting platform includes a similar notch. A screw jack force applying mechanism allows the platform to be raised relative to the base. The tool works equally well with the base down or with the platform down so the user doesn't have to turn the tool over for it to work.

Abstract: A flooring installation tool for closing gaps between wooden floorboards by straightening bowed floorboards or bending straight floorboards installed on a sub floor. The main components are: a base, a threaded rod, a main nut, a pushing foot, a push plate; and a pull plate. The tool base is affixed to or abuts a building structure with the pushing foot abutting a bowed floorboard to be installed. The main nut is turned; linear force is exerted closing gaps between the floorboard being installed and a previously installed floorboard. The push plate when placed between the pushing foot and floorboard allows fastening of floorboard in-line with the exerted linear force. To install the last floorboard the pull plate is placed under the base hooking on the edge of the floorboard exerting linear force between the wall and last floorboard closing gaps between floorboards. The pushing foot swivels to self align.

Abstract: A joining arrangement having at least one engaging member (3, 49), a screw threaded shaft (2) passing through the engaging member at least one nut (7) threadably engaging the shaft, a gear member (9), a pivot locator (14) on the engaging member such that a shaft (10) with a second gear member (12) may inter engage with the pivot locater while having the said second gear member adapted to interengage with the said first gear member whereby to facilitate a tightening of the joining arrangement.

Abstract: A tree pusher for safely felling a tree. The tree pusher includes (a) a base, (b) a frame, and (c) a detachable pronged head for gripping the tree while the tree is being felled. As the tree falls, the head remains attached to the tree, and detaches itself from the frame of the tree pusher.

Abstract: A joining arrangement having at least one engaging member (3, 49), a screw threaded shaft (2) passing through the engaging member at least one nut (7) threadably engaging the shaft, a gear member (9), a pivot locator (14) on the engaging member such that a shaft (10) with a second gear member (12) may inter engage with the pivot locater while having the said second gear member adapted to interengage with the said first gear member whereby to facilitate a tightening of the joining arrangement.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamping and spreading device for the relative movement of two workpieces which have surfaces lying essentially parallel to a common plane, comprising a first holder, to which the first workpiece can be fixed, and a second holder, to which the second workpiece can be fixed, wherein the two holders are movable relative to one another, in such a manner that this can be used in a simple manner comfortable for the operator it is provided for the first holder and the second holder to be connected to one another via a guiding device so as to be displaceable and for the guiding device to comprise an actuating element which is mounted not only on the first holder so as to be movable but is also mounted on the second holder so as to be movable and via which a relative movement of the two holders can be actuated.

Abstract: An improved light duty easily adjustable pipe support assembly having a flat base, cushion pad, and free turning adjustment rods. Each adjustment rod has an adjustment knob with friction locking capabilities that permits ease in the turning of the rod while preventing inadvertent turning. A pipe support devise engaged upon the adjustment rods travel vertically up or down along the rods when the knobs are turned. A pipe roller assembly has the capability to compensate for lateral as well as linear movement of the piping system it is intended to support.

Abstract: A safety jack, comprising a gear housing having a base wall connected to a rear wall, the base wall having a hole formed therein and the rear wall including an opening. A leg housing, formed from a hollow tube of rectangular cross section, has a connecting end and an open end, the connecting end being bonded to the base wall of the gear housing in co-axial alignment with the hole formed in the base wall of the gear housing. The leg housing accommodates a support leg that is free to slide in and out of the leg housing. The support leg is a hollow tube of rectangular cross section having an upper end and a lower end with a ball nut bonded inside the upper end of the support leg. There is a stabilizing foot attached to the lower end of the support leg and the ball nut has internal threads.

Abstract: A pushing tool adapted to grip a joist and exert pushing force on a board located immediately above the joist. The tool comprises a block having a threaded bore, a screw which threads into the bore, and a clamp fixed to the block. Four arms forming dual parallelogram linkages are pivotally mounted to the block and to the jaws of the clamp such that when the block is drawn along the screw by screw action, the arms fold in the direction of parallel orientation relative to the screw. This draws the jaws of the clamp towards one another such that they engage and grip the joist. The jaws of the clamp have cleats preventing the jaws from slipping ineffectually along the joist. Continued rotation of the screw advances the screw against the board located above the joist. Pitch of the threading of the bore and the screw enable great pressure to be exerted on the board when the screw is turned by a wrench.

Abstract: A spacer for use in maintaining inner and outer concrete form walls at a specified uniform spacing. The spacer includes a screw shaft having a right hand threaded portion and a left hand threaded portion; a first nut threadably mounted on the left hand threaded portion; a second nut threadably mounted on the right hand threaded portion; a first spacer plate secured to and extending downwardly from the first nut; a second spacer plate secured to and extending downwardly from the second nut; and a stabilizer and stiffener assembly including a male guide structure secured to the first nut and including a rod extending generally parallel to the screw shaft and a female guide structure secured to the second nut and defining a socket telescopically receiving the free end of the rod.

Abstract: A system for supporting and maintaining the upper portion of a building structure in a level condition includes a vertically adjustable load-bearing assembly including a plurality of spaced support jacks supporting the upper portion above a lower portion of the building structure, the support jacks being adjustable vertically in height independent of the other in order to maintain the upper portion in a level condition, and a plurality of level indicators fixed relative to the upper portion that cooperate with each other to indicate whether the upper portion is level.

Abstract: A flooring tool for the installation or repair of wooden tongue and groove flooring. The tool has a jack for exerting linear force, with a fixed and a movable portion. A pivoting gripper is mounted upon the movable portion, and a guide is mounted upon the fixed portion, which allows a brace such as a 2.times.4 board to be inserted into the guide and gripper and held in place, extending the reach and usefulness of the tool. A foot upon a push-pull rod extends downwards from the fixed portion of the jack, and pushes upon the flooring planks. In a preferred embodiment, two attachment points are provided for the foot on its rod, at each end of the fixed portion, providing maximum flexibility.

Abstract: A woodworking press for effecting a mating of jointed boards. The instant invention is an elongated pressing/jacking device which includes, at one end, an anchor piece, at the other end a reversible head for contact of a workpiece and a central turnbuckle structure connecting the anchor and the head. The anchor is adapted for nailing to a substrate and has a feature to enhance prying the anchor from the substrate. The turnbuckle device is conventional, but is enhanced by use of a transfixed, shuttling handle. The head is unique in that it is designed having multiple edges which may be brought into mating contact with wood joint structures of varying morphology. Through use of a simple, yet elegant, connection mechanism, the head may be alternately positioned so as to present different mating configurations to the workpiece.

Abstract: A concrete supporting bridge overhang bracket system which can be lifted and transferred in gang fashion from a first section of a bridge after it has been formed to a subsequent section. The system includes a series of longitudinally spaced apart laterally extending overhang brackets to which concrete forms are secured. A lift bracket assembly is attachable to a pair of overhang brackets and can be clamped to the deck to support the overhang brackets and the forms from the deck so that the brackets can be disconnected from the deck. Once disassembled, the lift bracket assembly can be supported by a crane and unclamped from the deck, the crane thereafter moving the lift bracket assembly, the overhang brackets and the forms to the subsequent section. Also disclosed is a pivotably adjustable edge form which permits the outer edge of the deck to be vertically inclined irrespective of the horizontal inclination of the deck.

Abstract: A bar clamp of the type which uses standard pipe for the bar and modified for jacking. The jack includes first and second pipes of suitable length each threaded at at least one end thereof. The first pipe is substantially longer than the second pipe and has a first jaw member slidable therealong for quick positioning and lockable at any position. A mounting bracket having a threaded bore extending from one face thereof to and through an opposite face interconnects the first and second pipes. A second jaw member is slidable along the second pipe and movable by rotating a threaded rod that extends through an additional threaded bore in the bracket. A handle is swingably connected to one end of the threaded rod for use in rotating the same.