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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176609 | Magnetic cylinder head washer removal tool A removal tool for removing washers located on each cylinder head stud when performing a valve job on an automobile engine. The removal tool includes a cylindrical body having a handle portion and a washer removal end opposite the handle. The cylindrical body includ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8161612 | Broken tee extractor A broken tee extractor has a bulbous handle portion and a pair of tweezer arms extending downwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A narrow neck extends upwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A platform terminates the narrow neck and is supported by the narrow ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8037587 | Watercraft anode removal tool and method A watercraft anode removal tool and method includes providing a zinc pencil that defines an anode inserted into a watercraft engine. A tool is provided for engaging the zinc pencil. The tool includes a cylinder having a first end, a second end and peripheral wall ex... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7900329 | Spatula blade changing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for changing a spatula blade is provided. The apparatus has a restraining element for engaging the blade to restrain the blade on a blade support surface. A restraining member is movable from a first position spaced from the blade support sur... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7725997 | Button head lubrication fitting pressure release tool The present invention is a pressure release tool for a button head lubrication fitting. The tool comprises a handle assembly securely engaged with the body portion of the tool. The bottom section of the tool is adapted to securely engage with the top of the button h... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7409755 | Push rod removal tool A tool useful for engaging and pivoting the rocker arm of an internal combustion engine in order to enable removal of a push rod from the engine by virtue of positioning the rocker arm in a manner that disengages the rocker arm from the push rod includes a pair of b... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7384086 | Device for removing or inserting a fuse with an improved holding and release mechanism A device for removing or inserting a fuse, in particular an automotive safety fuse from or into a fuse base in a fuse strip. The device has a first and a second elongate arm each of which has a distal end and a proximal end whereby an engaging section that may be br... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7370663 | Barrier device for fluid system cover A new and useful barrier device for a utility system cover is provided. The barrier device is designed to be coupled to a utility system cover (e.g. a water meter cover), in a way that effectively seals the opening in the cover against ingress of dirt, debris, anima... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367098 | Removing tool removing a protection strip of car A tool for removing a protection strip of car comprises mainly a handle, a stem part and a shovel blade; the stem part has an elongate straight rod with a S-shaped plate at one end thereof; the outer end of the S-shaped plate at one end thereof; the outer end of the... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360964 | Joint structure A joint structure is for joining a pair of connecting members to each other. One of the connecting members has a lock portion formed so as to protrude from the member, and the other connecting member is provided with a receiving portion into which the lock portion i... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7311343 | Temporary handles for moving awkwardly sized objects A pair of handles is strapped or screwed to a load, such as a used furnace to allow it to be picked up and carried more readily. Each handle projects above the top edge of the load and is connected to an elongated member that is flat against one side of the load. Th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306212 | Ratchet clamp A ratchet clamp is proposed, said clamp comprising a first limb with a first handle member and a first jaw member; a second limb with a second handle member and a second jaw member; a pivotal bearing for the relative pivotal movement of the first limb and the second... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303220 | Connector coupling/decoupling tool A connector tool for holding a cable connector, such as a fiber optic or similar connector, for coupling and/or decoupling the connector into or from a connector port in an area having a high density of connector ports. The connector tool comprises a sleeve and a gr... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302753 | Electrical gripping testing and installation device A method and apparatus for the safe and easy installation of wall-mounted electrical outlets and switches utilizing a multi-functional tool. Two different but similar tools are provided, each in the form of an insulated handle that may be detachably engaged with eit... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287791 | Wing holder A wing holder is described that includes a pair of arms that are connected by a joint. The joint provides a flexible hinge for the movement of the arms between a first and second position for the seizing and engagement of appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and other course... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275318 | Fixture for installing or removing coil springs A spring fixture (1) is provided for quickly installing or uninstalling a coil spring (36) in or from an electrical connector (3). The fixture includes an operation member (11) having a generally cylindrical handle (12) at an end t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7263765 | Marine bearing alignment and insertion tool A bearing alignment and insertion tool wherein a gimble bearing must be rotatably aligned with a grease fitting during insertion. The tool utilizes an alignment shaft with a cylindrical mounting sleeve slidably positioned thereon. A mounting plate secures the tool t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7257888 | Connector removal tool A tool for engaging a telecommunications connector within a slot so that a releasable latch of the connector is released by the tool. The tool may be used to remove a telecommunications connector from a mating opening of a receptacle or may be used to insert a conne... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7225515 | Steel joining tool A new tool that connects horizontal bar to vertical bar and disconnects same. V-shaped cut or slots in tip locks in vertical bar opening at a desired angle. Wheel sets on horizontal bar and pushes down to lock into vertical bar. Set tool upside down on bottom of hor... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225532 | Terminal pliers structure A terminal pliers structure includes a seat, a drive mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping block, a second clamping block, and a spring. In operation, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are forced t... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222404 | Trim clip installation tool and method A tool and process for installing a trim clip to a mounting surface. The tool includes a handle attached to a grasping portion. The grasping portion is provided with a base that is adapted for insertion into a hollow pocket that exists within the trim clip. A pair o... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7224879 | LC connector removal tool An LC connector removal tool has a handle connected to an elongated shank which terminates at first and second spaced fingers. The shank has a channel-shaped cross section including first and second walls connected by a side wall which define a clearance groove betw... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7197959 | Coupling structure mountable to a rotatable shaft A coupling structure capable of being removed in an undamaged condition from a rotatable shaft. The coupling structure includes a metallic insert and a polymer hub surrounding the metallic insert. The metallic insert features a sleeve and a flange at the leading edg... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191504 | Universal bushing tool and method of use A universal bushing tool for removing bushings of various diameters from machine assemblies is disclosed. The present tool comprises a handle, a plurality of interchangeable handle extensions, a plurality of sets of interchangeable wedge segments, and a plurality of... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172598 | Force specific impacting device An impacting device includes a hollow body and a movable member. The hollow body includes an inner chamber having an interior surface, the interior surface including at least one interference member extending radially inward therefrom. The hollow body also includes ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168343 | Limited access building connection A limited access building connection for connecting a holding structure and a held structure which includes an anchor member having a threaded end adapted for connection to holding structure. A nut having an inner threaded wall threadably engages the threaded end of... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155791 | Connecting rod cap separator system A connecting rod cap separator system comprising a housing having a pair generally side components each with an inside face and an outside faces adapted to fit inside the circular aperture of a connecting rod; a pair of support screws; an activation shaft with a thr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155802 | Lift tool A lift tool and method useful for installing a repaired clutch assembly or flywheel in a vehicle bell housing. The tool includes (a) a mounting bracket which can be secured to existing threaded openings in the bell housing, (b) an elongated lift arm pivotably attach... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155800 | Automated seal strip assembly method and apparatus for rotary machines A automated sealing assembly for rotary machines including: a seal guide assembly, the seal guide assembly aligns and holds a caulk wire and a sealing strip in a rotor groove for peening; a peening tool, the peening tool peens said caulk wire to deform the caulk wir... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152293 | Thee hinge pin remover This is a device use for removing a hinge pin from its hinge assembly safely, quickly, and easily, using lever action instead of the traditional hammering or banging. This device is placed over the top of the door hinge, where it rests by grabbing the head of the hi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146697 | Seal removal tool A tool for removing a seal is provided, wherein the seal has a grooved inner peripheral surface. The tool comprises a tubular member and at least two jaws. The tubular member has inner and outer surfaces, and first and second ends and a passage therebetween. First a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147209 | Window belt molding removal tool A tool for removal of an automotive window belt molding from a body member includes a formed hook on the end of a generally flat, rigid, elastically deformable planar sheet. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143491 | Door hinge pin removal tool A multifunction tool that allows a user to remove hinge pins and adjust hinges during the installation and removal of hinged doors. In the preferred embodiment, the tool has a hinge pin bit and an anvil extending perpendicularly from opposite sides of the first end ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134174 | Drum ring removal/installation tool A handheld tool, or a pair of such tools, such as for use in removing/installing a bolt-type clamping ring on a container barrel/drum, where the clamping ring has a pair of clamping ends each with a throughbore. Each tool has an elongated handle and an elongated lev... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134361 | Flywheel and mounting method for same In order to suppress axial vibration in a crank system, prevent knocking sound, and reduce vibration noise, a flywheel (1) which is mounted onto the crankshaft of an engine (E) is made into a spoked form having an uneven number of spokes (5). This prev... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121528 | Tool for use when laying down floor elements with tongue and groove joints A tool for installing a floor element is provided for pushing a floor element against already fixated floor elements prior to the fixation of the floor element. The tool includes a cushion with a first rod-shaped part extending upwardly from an upper side of the cus... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114229 | Tube insert installing tool A tube insert installing tool includes first and second tube gripping portions, a tube insert supporting portion and a user actuation portion. The first and second tube gripping portions are configured to engage an end part of a tube. The tube insert supporting port... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7100255 | Apparatus for removing door hinge pins An apparatus for removing a door hinge pin from a door hinge is described. The apparatus comprises a base, an elongated guiding member connected to the base, and a rod that is also connected to the base. The guiding member has a longitudinal depression defining a ch... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093905 | Threading device for installing a child's car seat A car seat that rests on a seat of an automotive vehicle is secured with a restraint system including a seat belt having lap and shoulder sections, a coupler including a latch plate located between the two seat belt sections and a buckle located along the seat. A th... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7082662 | Method and apparatus for installing sectional flooring A sectional flooring installation device allows carpet installation teams to quickly remove and install sectional carpeting in locations that have multitudes of the bookshelf assemblies, for example, libraries. The sectional flooring installation device includes a b... | 08/01/2006 |
