Abstract: There is provided a system to install and remove an anchoring member on an anchorage structure in an overhead area. The system has a pole for providing access to the overhead area. The system further has a positioning arm for attachment to the pole. The positioning arm has a first end, and a second end offset from the first end. The positioning arm further has an elongated body having an outboard portion and an inboard portion, a recessed area formed in the outboard portion, and a dogleg shaped portion formed along the inboard portion. The system further has a safety hook assembly for attachment to the pole. The safety hook assembly has a hook end, and a safety latch mechanism having a safety latch engageable with the hook end. The safety latch mechanism is remotely operated by an operator, via a pull cord attached to the safety latch mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to carabiners, carabiner retrieval devices and systems, and methods of retrieving a carabiner. In an embodiment, a carabiner retrieval device includes a neck, a retention device, and a retrieval cord retention structure. The neck has a length and includes a first end spaced from a second end along the length. The retention device extends from the first end of the neck at an obtuse angle relative to the length of the neck, and is configured to be attached to a gate of a carabiner. The retrieval cord retention structure extends from the second end of the neck, and is configured to retain a retrieval cord. When the retrieval cord is coupled to the retrieval cord retention structure and the retrieval cord retention device is attached to the gate of the carabiner, the gate opens responsive to the retrieval cord being pulled in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A fifth wheel yanker moves a fifth wheel release handle in the sequence needed to operate the release handle in the sequence used by, for example, the Jost brand of fifth wheel Jost fifth wheel safety catch release mechanisms. Also disclosed is a device for releasing a trailer from a tractor and opening a door handle. The device comprises a shaft extending between a first end connected to a handle, and a second end connected to a lever, A hook is connected to the shaft proximate the second end, and the lever points generally opposite the direction of the hook. A tube is connected to the shaft proximate the second end. The tube has a passageway defined by at least one wall and at least one opening.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a retrieval tool, which is configured to secure object in place within the retrieval tool responsive to the object engaging with the retrieval tool. The retrieval tool may be utilized to grasp, secure, hold, etc. objects in a plurality of different circumstances, such as disc golf, grasping an object at a hard to reach place, more easily holding an object, etc.

Abstract: A placement and retrieval apparatus for placing and retrieving a suspension apparatus is described herein. The placement and retrieval apparatus includes a placement portion for engaging the connection apparatus to place the connection apparatus at a desired location on a support structure. The placement and retrieval apparatus also including a retrieval portion for engaging the connection apparatus to remove the connection apparatus from the support structure.

Abstract: A fishing lure retrieval apparatus including a telescopic cylindrical pole and a looped strap attached to the cylindrical pole. A cylindrical hook attachment member is attached to and extended outwards from a front end of a front portion of the cylindrical pole. An S-shaped hook member is attached to a front surface of the cylindrical hook attachment member. The S-shaped hook member is perpendicularly disposed to and extended upwards above the cylindrical hook attachment member. The S-shaped hook member is selectively engageable around a fishing lure.

Abstract: The edge protector clip kit is a device that is adapted to work with an edge protector that is placed on a top, edge of a load of cargo. The edge protector clip kit includes a telescoping pole that is manually grasped in order for a user to manipulate the edge protector. The edge protector clip kit includes a clip holder that is adapted to engage the edge protector from below, and which enables manipulation of the edge protector via the telescoping pole. The telescoping pole is affixed to the clip holder. The clip holder includes a pair of armatures that are adapted to engage opposing sides of a vertical portion of the edge protector. The clip holder also includes a light and on/off button.

Abstract: A dual rod apparatus for coupling and decoupling of attachment hooks to facilitate the mooring of a boat. The apparatus comprises an attachment front end which includes a hook, a hook attachment base connected onto the hook by a wedge. The hook attachment base having a pair of pull line apertures and a pair of rod channels. The apparatus includes a pair of rods, a pair of pull lines. A fixed guide provides stability for the rods and pull lines. A handle controls the apparatus. A slide is positioned between the guide and handle and opens the hook when the slide is pulled with sufficient force to overcome locking tensions placed by the hook.

Abstract: A multi-sectional portable pigging pole configured to retrieve a pig from a pipe. The pigging pole includes a first shaft member and a second shaft member. The first shaft member and the second shaft member are configured to interlock so as to form a shaft. The shaft is configured to extend reach into the pipe to retrieve the pig from therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for moving cargo toward or away from the end of a truck bed. The device includes a cross bar that spans the width of the truck bed. The cross bar comprises a pair of caster wheels that allow the cross bar to travel in the furrows of the truck bed. Each caster wheel is rotatably attached to a plate that is slideably attached to the cross bar by means of a locking mechanism. In this way, the caster wheel can be moved along the width of the cross bar. The cross bar is attached to a telescopic handle that is adapted to lie flat in the furrows of the truck bed. The present invention may further comprise a divider wall that can be removably attached to the handle. The divider wall allows a user to organize the truck bed when carrying cargo.

Abstract: The Spring Loaded Fifth Wheel Release Puller of the present invention is designed to minimize the impact forces felt by a user when using the tool to release the locking mechanism from a fifth wheel by pulling on the fifth wheel release handle. The Spring Loaded Fifth Wheel Release Puller minimizes the forces felt by the user by dissipating the amount of reflected energy to the user as a result of delivering a large amount of energy to the tool. This is accomplished by utilizing an energy absorbing device such as a spring between the contact point of the delivered force and the user delivering the force. The Spring Loaded Fifth Wheel Release Puller of the present invention includes a fifth wheel handle puller, a housing, an energy absorbing device, and a grip handle; the energy absorbing device of the present invention being the spring system.

Abstract: A device for pulling and or twisting a release arm on a side of a fifth wheel of a tractor to release the tractor from the trailer has an elongated hollow body member. A hook member is attached to a bottom section of the elongated hollow body member. A rod member is positioned within the elongated hollow body n ember, wherein the rod member moved up and down within the elongated hollow body member. A locking mechanism is used to lock the rod member in a retracted position within the elongated hollow body member and in an extended position within the elongated hollow body ember.

Abstract: A device for roasting food of fire, the device designed to mimic a fishing pole and having a rod, a wire, and a flipping mechanism. The wire is attached to an end of the rod and extends a fixed length culminating in a bifurcation at its end. The bifurcation includes apertures to receive a shaft of the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a pair of rails and skewers located at the ends of the shaft and a weight centrally located on the shaft between the bifurcation, wherein the weight acts as a counter balance to flip the flipping mechanism when the rod is moved up and down or tilted.

Abstract: A component extraction device for a pneumatic carrier employs a hooking mechanism to select and dislodge a wedged carrier within a pneumatic tube assembly. The hooking mechanism is activated by springs when the carrier contacts the integral locking hinge thus enabling the hook to select the carrier in order for extraction from the tube.

Abstract: An elongated handle has a pointed fish hook rotatably affixed to one end of the handle, the hook having two operating dispositions, a first disposition wherein the hook is open for gaffing purposes and a second disposition wherein the hook folded back against the handle to block the hook point for safety. A mechanism releasably secures the hook at either disposition. A button actuated mechanism releases the hook from either disposition so that the hook can be moved from one operating disposition to the other. Preferably the gaff further includes a bias for urging the hook toward its open, gaffing disposition.

Abstract: A tool for reaching, engaging, and/or actuating things such as awnings on the side of recreational vehicles includes a handle, an engagement element remote from the handle, and a connection structure between the handle and the engagement element, various elements of the tool of sufficient size and strength and configuration to permit a user to selectively push or pull the awning or other things.

Abstract: A manhole cover lifting device has an elongated member which extends a length between a first end and a second end. A handle is connected to the first end and a scraping hook is connected to the second end. An adjustable member slides along the elongated member between a first stop and a second stop. A carriage hook is adjustably connected to the adjustable member.

Abstract: A cable placement and retrieval device includes a main shaft forming a hook opening defined by a generally inverted U-shaped bend terminating at a spherical bead, a rigid push rod radiating up and away from the main shaft in the opposite direction of the hook opening and terminating in a second spherical bead and a hollow proximal portion meant to receive extension arms and other complementary attachments.

Abstract: A hand operated reaching device is provided that comprises a rigid rod member, a handle coupled to the rigid rod member, and an attachment head coupled to the rigid rod member. The attachment head comprises an attachment mechanism configured to engage a pull device coupled to a door of an elevated doorway, such as an attic door. When a downward force is applied to the hand operated reaching device while the attachment mechanism is engaged with the pull device, the downward force causes the door to open downward. A system is further provided that comprises the hand operated reaching device, the pull device, and an optional fastener for fastening the pull device to a door of an elevated doorway.

Abstract: An extension tool is disclosed and comprises a first pole and a second pole. The second pole is slidably received within the first pole. The second pole has a plurality of apertures. A pin is coupled to the first pole and is slidably positioned into a protruded position for engaging into the plurality of apertures of the second pole for terminating displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. The pin is slidably positioned into a retracted position for disengaging with the plurality of apertures of the second pole for permitting displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. A device, tool or support may be secured to the second end of the second pole.

Abstract: An extension tool is disclosed and comprises a first pole and a second pole. The second pole is slidably received within the first pole. The second pole has a plurality of apertures. A pin lever is pivotably mounted relative to the first pole. A pin slidably engages within the pin lever. The pin lever is released for inserting the pin into the plurality of apertures of the second pole for terminating displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. The pin lever is depressed for removing the pin from the plurality of apertures of the second pole for permitting displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. A device, tool or support may be secured to the second ends of the second pole. In one embodiment, a claw is secured to the second end of the second pole for engaging either a knuckle coupler or a wheel brake of a railroad car.

Abstract: An extension tool is disclosed and comprises a first pole and a second pole. The second pole is slidably received within the first pole. The second pole has a plurality of apertures. A pin lever is pivotably mounted relative to the first pole. A pin slidably engages within the pin lever. The pin lever is released for inserting the pin into the plurality of apertures of the second pole for terminating displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. The pin lever is depressed for removing the pin from the plurality of apertures of the second pole for permitting displacement of the first pole relative to the second pole. A device, tool or support may be secured to the second ends of the second pole. In one embodiment, a claw is secured to the second end of the second pole for engaging either a knuckle coupler or a wheel brake of a railroad car.

Abstract: There is provided a reaching device particularly suitable for rural mail delivery. In one embodiment, the reaching device comprises an elongated member, a jaw, and an actuator for opening and closing the jaw. The jaw includes a pair of holding members, one of which has a tapered lateral side edge. In an illustrated embodiment, a reaching device is provided that allows a rural mail carrier to remain seated in the driver's side of a conventional (North American) vehicle, reach through the passenger's window, and perform the following tasks: open a mail box, retrieve mail from the mail box, place mail into the mail box, close the mail box, and raise or lower the indicator flag on the side of the mail box.

Abstract: A universal safety and rescue carabiner holder is disclosed for securing a carabiner with its gate in the open position while extending the user's reach several feet in any direction, which is also capable of supporting a long and heavy segment of attached safety rope. The carabiner holder is mounted to the end of an extension pole and includes an axial stem, gripping means supported by the axial stem for releasably capturing the spine of the carabiner and for holding the carabiner's gate arm in an open position, and supporting means supported by the axial stem opposite the gripping means for restraining the base of the carabiner. An axial gap defined by the gripping means and the supporting means is variable to accommodate a broad selection of carabiners have a wide variety of sizes, shapes and gate arm configurations.

Abstract: A hand tool including a handle and a tool head. The tool head is a V-shaped or modified V-shaped tool head.

Abstract: A tool for the removal of vines and vegetation from a power line is provided. The tool includes a shank, a base connected to a first end of the shank, and at least one prong extending outwardly from a second end of the shank for removing the vines and vegetation from the power line. The shank is adapted to attach to an insulated hand tool.

Abstract: A device for assisting a disabled person to open and close and to lock or unlock doors. The device includes a coated metal hook equipped with a silicon strip attached to a rod with a lock opener attached to the opposite end from the hook. The person using the device can open doors by placing the hook over the door knob and rotating the rod and pulls or pushes to open the door from a preferred distance.

Abstract: A hand operated reaching device is provided that comprises a rigid rod member, a handle coupled to the rigid rod member, and an attachment head coupled to the rigid rod member. The attachment head comprises an attachment mechanism configured to engage a pull device coupled to a door of an elevated doorway, such as an attic door. When a downward force is applied to the hand operated reaching device while the attachment mechanism is engaged with the pull device, the downward force causes the door to open downward. A system is further provided that comprises the hand operated reaching device, the pull device, and an optional fastener for fastening the pull device to a door of an elevated doorway.

Abstract: A system for retrieving a rope, line, or cable for use in, for example, mooring marine vessels of various sizes and configuration, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention being particularly suitable for mooring sport fishing vessels or the like, wherein there is provided a hand held retrieval device having a shaft with a boat hook affixed to one end and a grasping area at the other, the boat hook having a unique configuration wherein the arm or free end of the hook has situated thereabout a compressible layer of material having a high friction coefficient, and the opposing shank section of the hook has emanating therefrom first and second, parallel edges forming a channel therebetween, the edges and free end spaced and positioned to form a highly effective line retrieval hook.

Abstract: A system comprising a handle having a gripping end and a working end. The system also comprising a filter engagement tool. The filter engagement tool is coupled to the handle. The filter engagement tool has a filter engagement means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tools employed by truck operators, and, more particularly, to such tools used to release a fifth wheel pin of a tractor/trailer assembly. Specifically, the tool is a collapsible, telescopic pin puller. The tool has a grip end having a hammer and chisel, and a pin pull end having a hook and a protruded portion. The grip end and the pin pull end are connected by a telescopic elongate central portion which retracts into a handle which can be used as the handle of the hammer.

Abstract: The present invention directed to an apparatus for holding at least one plant, and preferably multiple pots having plants, typically 5 to 8 inches in diameter, which may need to be transported such as at a nursery, or loaded onto a semitrailer for transport. The apparatus allows a user to easily pick up and hold the pots with little strain on the hands and wrists, and without needing to bend over to pick them up off the ground.

Abstract: A telescopic tractor/trailer uncoupling tool for uncoupling a fifth wheel trailer from a tractor unit. The device may be used to hook a ring affixed to the spring loaded jaw release pin on a fifth wheel towing apparatus. The invention may be an extendable telescoping tool approximately thirty six inches in length when extended, with a hook affixed on a second or third slidable segment and a handle affixed opposite on the main column. The third segment slides into the second, the second segment nestably slides into the column when placed in the storage position wherein all segments are nestably housed within the column at a total length of approximately two feet or less. The device allows for in-cab storage because of the short storage length, and for conveniently reaching the jaw release pin handle when extended.

Abstract: A manually-operable coupling assembly may include a primary coupling and auxiliary couplings. Both the primary and auxiliary couplings preferably include an elongated strap with a clamp attached to a distal end thereof. Each clamp may include a first and C-shaped region with a cavity and socket formed therein. A second C-shaped region may be pivotally mated to the first C-shaped region and may have a male finger with a ball bearing protruding outwardly from a distal tip thereof. The ball bearing may penetrate into the socket and become interlocked so that the first and second C-shaped regions may remain in a closed position. A spring-actuated stop block is calibrated to withstand varying pulling forces during transport as needed.