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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8156625 | Method for optimizing joint press set for use with a plurality of ball joints A method and article for designing dual-mode adapters in a joint press kit. A plurality of ball joints for use with the adapters are selected. An adapter design is created by defining a first variable representative of a physical characteristic of the adapter design... | 04/17/2012 |
| D654341 | Handle with striking end | 02/21/2012 |
| 8104185 | Lightweight wheel clamp for vehicle wheel alignment system A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The assembly comprises a first bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a second bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a handle rotatabl... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8103399 | System and method for transferring vehicle service data A system and method directed to generating a transfer file of categorized vehicle service data, wherein the vehicle service data was captured by a vehicle service tool, and transmitting the transfer file to a remote device. The remote device may store the categorize... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8084992 | Tool storage cabinet having integrated power A tool storage unit is disclosed having a cabinet structure with a plurality of surfaces defining a first interior space and a storage compartment defining a second interior space, the compartment being configured to move between an open position extending from the ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082314 | Portal for distributing business and product information A portal for transferring information between a master serer and a third-party client using a transportable replicating server is provided. The portal may be particularly useful for and may provide a significant cost advantage and benefit when access to front and ba... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8081652 | Integrated universal input-output interface circuit A circuit for enabling communication between a micro-controller device and a number of data networks using different network protocols comprises a switch circuit and a number of interface circuits. The switch circuit is configured to connect input-output terminals o... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8073586 | Wireless network and methodology for automotive service systems A method and apparatus are provided for forming a wireless communications network using a standard communications link between a master controller and at least one slave device. In one example, a list of available slave devices for the network is generated, valid sl... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8056943 | Full width overlay drawer latch A latching overlay for a tool storage unit drawer includes a drawer pull with a substantially horizontal flange portion perpendicular to a front face of the drawer and extending across at least a portion of the drawer width. In a preferred embodiment, the latching o... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8051749 | Positive pivot centers for adjustable tools There is disclosed herein an improved adjustable tool, such as a pair of pliers, having a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion, the first and second jaw portions being pivotably connected to one another by a pivot pin attached in any manner to one of the jaw p... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8032279 | Wheel alignment head and system with advanced power management A wheel alignment head and system use advanced power management to reduce non-essential power consumption, to extend operation time between charges. The wheel alignment head is operable in a first operation state and a second operation state that consumes less power... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7987747 | Bias assembly for ratchet tools A ratcheting tool such as a reversible dual-pawl ratchet wrench is disclosed that minimizes wasted motion during ratchet slip or counter-rotation. The ratchet wrench includes a bias assembly that biases the pawls apart to bias a first, selected pawl for a selected d... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980321 | Anvil for a power tool The present disclosure relates to an anvil, an anvil and socket combination and an anvil attached to a power tool. The anvil structure includes a drive head with an end and a body portion having a channel spaced there between. A friction ring is retained in the chan... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7957860 | Method and system for optimizing vehicle diagnostic trees using similar templates A method and system for optimizing vehicle diagnostic trees using similar templates is provided. Diagnostic trees may be modified to include diagnostic code tips or further suggestions or instructions indicating what tool to use or how to use the tool. The diagnosti... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7953247 | Method and apparatus for wheel alignment A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D s... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7461908 | Cabinet locking system A cabinet locking system having a drawer having a side panel disposed between a front panel and a back panel and a first corner formed by the intersection of the side and back panels. A lock bar is mounted within the cabinet adjacent a first corner when the drawer i... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7454997 | Axial pawl ratchet mechanism An axial pawl ratcheting mechanism is provided that may be used for a wrench and comprises a first disc including axial gear teeth on a first side providing for ratcheting in a first direction. A second disc is provided having axial gear teeth and peripheral gear te... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7451673 | Indexable pliers-type tool An indexable pliers-type tool with selectable first and second jaw tool structures comprising opposing jaw elements having first and second portions with handles, the first portions defining a first tool structure, the second portions defining a second tool structur... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7429187 | Cable strain-relieving mechanism A strain-relieving apparatus for a cable, comprising a housing and a shroud. A cable is inserted into a port on a device, such as an electronic device. The shroud is permanently affixed to the cable, and attaches to and rotates within the housing to lock the shroud ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7372210 | Method and apparatus for lamp heat control A lamp drive circuit includes an electronic switch in series with the lamp and a source of DC voltage, a control input of the switch being pulse-width-modulated by a control circuit which includes a temperature-sensing circuit for reducing the pulse-width-modulation... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7331404 | Lubrication system for impact wrenches A lubrication apparatus, system and method for a tool is disclosed. The tool includes a rotating impact assembly and the lubrication apparatus, system and method directs lubricant from a radially outward position to a radially inward position in the impact assembly.... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7313984 | Universal retention cavities for cable-mounted remote hose clamp pliers heads A tool for moving two members relative to each other, such as narrow and wide tangs of an elastic clamp, includes first and second bodies formed substantially identically and operably coupled to each other in spaced, opposing relation, each of the bodies have a subs... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7299720 | Reversible ratchet wrench A reversible ratchet including a ratchet body having a drive member for applying torque to a workpiece. The ratchet body defining a receptacle and a ratchet assembly disposed in the receptacle. The ratchet assembly including a rotatable gear, a first pawl and a seco... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7272999 | T-handled torque-limiting driver A torque-limiting driver includes a housing, a shaft carried by the housing for rotation relative thereto and having a workpiece-engaging tip projecting from the housing, a torque-limiting mechanism coupled between the housing and the shaft and responsive to rotatio... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7222679 | Random orbital sander A random orbital sander including an adjustable contoured hand grip that is removably coupled to the sander housing. The hand grip is repositionable with respect to the housing to provide various contour griping services engageable by an operator's hand. The adjusta... | 05/29/2007 |
| D542620 | Screwdriver handle | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213491 | Ratcheting tool A ratcheting tool having an axial pawl ratcheting mechanism is provided that may be used for a screwdriver or wrench and comprises a first gear including axial gear teeth on a first side providing for ratcheting in a first direction. A second bidirectional gear has ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182147 | Tool apparatus, system and method of use A system, and a method of using a system, for controlled tool operation. The method includes providing a tool used in a force application such as a such torque application. The tool communicates with a controller which can communicate with the tool, and to a display... | 02/27/2007 |
| D536591 | Cordless drill | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174818 | Click-type torque wrench and improved cam assembly therefor A cam assembly for a click-type torque wrench includes an elongated plunger body having opposed ends and having a deep cavity formed axially in one end and terminating at an end face disposed with intermediate the ends, the end face having a cam seat formed therein ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168338 | Dead blow hammer with composite holder A composite hammer comprising a head having a periphery and a longitudinal axis, a collar disposed substantially about the periphery and having an inner surface and a neck tube projecting radially outwardly therefrom, the neck tube being inclined relative to the lon... | 01/30/2007 |
| D535536 | Cordless impact tool | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152695 | Power tool with air seal and vibration dampener A power tool is provided including a resilient boot having a radial flange mounted in a seat formed by housing halves in order to provide a sealed barrier segregating air of an inlet vent of a motor from air of an exhaust vent and the boot also mounting the motor an... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148698 | Fuse saving tester for fused circuit In one form, tester for an electrical system, such as for a vehicle, develops repetitively applied, short duration, control current pulses for reducing load current pulses through the electrical system. An operator connects a pair of input contacts across a fuse hol... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124470 | Tool lanyard A tool having a lanyard, a tool member and structures for attaching the lanyard and the tool member. The attaching structures includes a pin that is engaged with the lanyard and the tool member. The tool defines an opening having a bore contiguous with the opening f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124859 | Manually actuated brake system for manually towable vehicle A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121638 | Drawer latch A latch mechanism for a cabinet having a drawer slideably disposed therein and moveable between opened and closed positions. The drawer has an elongated drawer pull having an elongated latch member that is slideably disposed under the drawer pull for longitudinal sl... | 10/17/2006 |
| D530166 | Electronic torque wrench | 10/17/2006 |
| 7107884 | Ergonomic electronic torque wrench An electronic torque wrench has a tubular core with elongated apertures therein which respectively removably receive user interface assembly and power assembly modules, the modules being exposed through openings in a surrounding grip sheath. A workpiece-engaging hea... | 09/19/2006 |
| D527024 | Power providing and air compressor device | 08/22/2006 |
