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Class 7/139 - Adjustable, e.g., monkey wrench, pipe wrench, etc.


Subclass of Class 7 - Compound tools
Definition: Tools wherein the jaws which grip or contact the workpiece
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 02/16/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7661167Positioning member for securing movable jaw of adjustable wrench during surface grinding process
A positioning member is used to position the movable jaw to the sliding groove of the adjustable wrench and the adjustable wrench together with the positioning member are applied by vibrate grinding technology so as to make the outer surface of the movable jaw to be...
02/16/2010
7424838Combination pliers and adjustable wrench
A hand tool comprising a first member having a handle with fixed jaw, a jaw face and a first pivot portion, the first pivot portion defining a first pivot hole having a center positioned at a distance from the fixed jaw face second end within the range of about 10 t...
09/16/2008
7367545Multipurpose lever type tool
A multipurpose lever type tool is disclosed, which includes a lever head having a thick rear edge for breaking lumber members, a claw, and a handle connected between the head and the claw, the claw having a root obliquely backwardly extending from one end of the han...
05/06/2008
7252023Locking pliers for detachably lockingly capturing a chain thereto
An improved chain locking pliers being of the type having a fixed handle, a movable handle, a fixed jaw affixed to the fixed handle for movement therewith, a movable jaw pivotally mounted to both the movable handle and the fixed handle, and apparatus for holding a c...
08/07/2007
7171712Wire stripper with strip length scale
A strip length scale for a wire stripper has a receiving portion, a channel aligned with the receiving portion and gradation markings along the length of the channel. Numerical markings next to the gradation marking correspond with the length of the channel. The cha...
02/06/2007
7168339Dual headed hammer
A dual headed hammer is a hammer with special features for framing and finishing applications. A first head of the hammer has a smaller head and face for finish carpentry applications, and may have a gridded-face to prevent nail slippage. A nail-extractor is located...
01/30/2007
7131678Magnetic tool
The magnetic tool has a narrow, elongate, rigid shank having a handgrip end and a selectively extendible and retractable magnet at the opposite working end. Various mechanisms are provided at the handgrip end to extend and retract the magnet. The working end of the ...
11/07/2006
7089810Torque applying tool with display window
A torque applying tool includes a handle and a function end which includes two jaws. A first resistive strain gauge and a second resistive strain gauge are respectively connected to two respective insides of the two jaws. A third resistive strain gauge is connected ...
08/15/2006
7089807Low-cost high precision twisting measuring device
A low-cost high precision twisting measuring device comprising a tool body; the tool body comprises a handle having a display; at least one end of the handle having a driving portion; each connection between the handle and each driving portion having a piezoelectric...
08/15/2006
7047847Toolkit with chain tool
A toolkit includes a frame, at least one tool set and a chain tool. The tool set is pivotally connected with the frame. The chain tool is attached to the frame in a detachable manner. The chain tool is located in the frame in a manner that it supports the frame....
05/23/2006
7013763Wrench with display device
A display device is connected to a head of a wrench including a fixed jaw and a movable jaw. A variable electric resistor is connected to a side of the head and electrically connected to the display device. The movable jaw has a contact member which is movably in co...
03/21/2006
6961973Combination tool with hammer head, crescent wrench and pipe wrench
A combination tool comprising a hammer head portion, a pipe wrench, a crescent wrench and a handle, wherein the pipe wrench and crescent wrench are located on opposite ends of the tool. The pipe wrench comprises an adjustable jaw and a fixed jaw, and the fixed jaw o...
11/08/2005
6922864Multiple purpose tool
A multi purpose hand tool includes an elongate generally cylindrical handle having opposite first and second ends. The handle is adapted for grasping by a user and has a hole through the handle located substantially mid-way along the length of the handle. The hole e...
08/02/2005
6792831Color coded tools
The tools (wrenches) of this invention provide a one color instant identification of color coded tools. Preferably, the tools have a portion of their outer surface colored. Typically, the color impregnates the metal or plating during the manufacturing process. Anoth...
09/21/2004
6725486Pipe fitting tool
A pipe fitting tool is configured to aid a user in performing tasks frequently encountered by a pipe fitter or similar tradesman. The tool includes adjustable pliers, such as arc joint adjustable pliers, with a cutting portion for cutting and optionally stripping wi...
04/27/2004
6651967Alignment clamp
A clamp for aligning the confronting ends of two or more workpieces, preparatory to their permanent joining. This clamp utilizes a chain of cruciform cross-section, and one or more alignment apparatuses, to encompass and secure the first workpiece, and al...
11/25/2003
6257100Adjustable wrench
An adjustable wrench is provided. The adjustable wrench comprising a grasping portion, an adjusting portion, and a positioning portion. The grasping portion is formed with a first wrench,opening clamp member. The adjusting portion is slidably coupled to t...
07/10/2001
6016728Compact multi-purpose hand tool
The multi-purpose tool includes many useful features. The tool has an adjustable wrench, such as a crescent wrench, on one end and a hollow bore for receiving a number of different tools on the other. The tools that are received in the bore are positioned...
01/25/2000
5970553Wrench hammer set
A wrench hammer set, comprising a handle rod, one end of said handle rod is linked to a combination tool head that serves as an adjustable wrench and a hammer; the other end of said handle rod is linked to a rod-shaped tool set; a handle cover covering th...
10/26/1999
5920935Combination hand tool
The present invention relates to compact tools, and more specifically hand tools which have various interconnectable implements for performing numerous functions. In one aspect of the present invention the combined tool has opposing handles which may be u...
07/13/1999
5845354Multipurpose house and shop tool
A multipurpose tool useable to open container caps, to hammer nails, to pull nails, to act as a screw driver, to loosen and tighten a nut, to open bottle caps, to pry off lids, to act as s vice grip tool and to act as a C clamp....
12/08/1998
5685206Multi-purpose tool
A multi-purpose tool is provided and includes first and second elongate body members each having first and second ends. A torque surface is formed at one of the first and second ends of each of the body members. The torque surfaces are adapted for engagem...
11/11/1997
5345636Multi-tool adjustable wrench
A multi-tool adjustable wrench which provides for the adaption of an adjustable wrench so that it may be used as a hammer and a wrench, without the hammer surface interfering with the wrench's utility and without exposing the adjustment mechanism to sever...
09/13/1994
5237715Boatswain mate five in one tool
A boatswains mate five in one tool to accomplish various tasks on board a ship is provided, which consists of an adjustable wrench portion for loosening and tightening a nut. A hammer portion extends from one side of the adjustable wrench portion, in whic...
08/24/1993
4967435Multipurpose bicycle tool kit
A bicycle tool kit which provides a small adjustable open end wrech with an elongated handle to which is affixed a chain link remover for repairing broken links of bicycle chains. The threaded shaft of the chain link remover is adapted for removably retai...
11/06/1990
4913668Battery clamp
A spring loaded battery clamp having two linear sets of jaws on the front end. The first set of jaws at the end of the battery clamp configured to grasp the square or hex head battery terminal. The second set of jaws configured to compressively grasp the ...
04/03/1990
4660241Multipurpose pliers
A multipurpose pliers for wire stripping, cutting and terminal crimping comprising a handle assembly, a stripping device, a cutting and crimping device and a wrench device, which, by means of a brake block controls opening and closing of a moveable handle...
04/28/1987
4477936Multipurpose bicycle tool
There is disclosed a multipurpose bicycle tool which provides a wrench for adjustment of brakes, spokes and hardware attachments of a bicycle frame, a tire iron for dislodging a tire from the rim of a wheel, and a screwdriver. The bicycle tool includes an...
10/23/1984
4477937Combined pliers, clamp and wrench
A combined wrench, locking pliers and chain clamp using a toggle for the gripping and clamping functions....
10/23/1984
4287623Emergency rescue axe device
A combination tool is disclosed particularly suitable for emergency rescue applications, generally composed of two pivotally connected elongate handle members having an axe head and pick head mounted respectively thereon. The handle members may be locked ...
09/08/1981
4234987Adjustable wrench adapted for use as a hammer
The present invention provides for the adaptation of an adjustable wrench so that it may be used as a hammer and as a wrench without the use as a hammer causing undue damage to the mechanism required to enable the device to operate as a wrench. A hammer h...
11/25/1980
3964115Adjustable jar cap rotator including in combination can perforator and bottle opener
A device of the type described includes a base having an arcuate serrated member for engaging a portion of a jar cap, and a flexible friction type member such as a strap or the like is adjustably arranged with the base and a spring biased handle. Operatio...
06/22/1976
 
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