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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717015 | Brick tie anchor and drive tool A brick tie anchor secures a brick veneer to an underlying structure. The anchor includes a head portion having a shaped body defining a longitudinal axis. The head includes a key portion extending from an end of the body having generally flat sides and an open cent... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7694610 | Photo-multiplier tube removal tool A tool is provided including a ratchet assembly including a handle grip and a socket; and a clamping assembly including a clamp with a notch; wherein the ratchet assembly is configured to be affixed to the clamping assembly so that a rotatable force applied to the h... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7413693 | Wire connector fastening tool A wire connector fastening tool comprises an elongate body having a first end, a second end, an outer hand-engaging surface and an interior surface. The outer hand-engaging surface has a generally uniform outside diameter from its first end to its second end. The in... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7334505 | Hanging clamp wrench A hand tool consisting of an outer grip having an elongate inner housing formed therein engages with wing knobs used to tighten and loosen hanging file clamps. The outer grip is provided with a plurality of planar elongate gripping surfaces to enable a user to apply... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7293312 | Multipurpose skateboard tool A compact multipurpose tool including a bit head, a hollow first cylinder that defines a plurality of open-end wrenches on one end, and a second cylinder that communicates with the bit head and can be at least partially housed within the hollow first cylinder. In fu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7272996 | Spanner socket A spanner socket for application with conventional hand tools such as ratchet drivers and fixed wrenches employed for imparting torque to a work piece about an axis of rotation includes a generally cylindrical shaped base member which defines a predetermined number ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7272993 | Tool and method for removing and installing a tamper-resistant cap of a pest control device A tool for removing a cap from a pest control device, such as a termite control device. The tool comprises fingers extending generally parallel to one another adapted for frictionally engaging a side edge of the cap. The fingers define a socket for receiving the cap... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7258045 | Tree step tool In accordance with the present invention, a tool for inserting and removing rod-type steps includes a handle and a head. The head includes a first surface having a first hole and a second surface, parallel to the first surface, having a second hole. The first hole a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249867 | Sealed lighting fixture having mechanisms for venting and equalizing interior air pressure A lighting fixture assembly includes a housing assembly that forms an interior. A valve mechanism is associated with the housing assembly and is configured to automatically vent fluid from the interior to the atmosphere when the pressure in the interior exceeds a th... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7185567 | Torque plate tool and method for sprinkler head installation A tool and a method for installing a sprinkler head in a threaded fitting of a fire suppression system is disclosed. The sprinkler head is protected by a cover. The tool is formed from an elongated body having a cavity that is sized to receive the cover. One end of ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168347 | Wrench opening A wrench is cooperated with a fastener. The fastener has a plurality of surfaces jointed with each other at respective corners of the fastener. The wrench has a driving cylindrical member including an enclosed opening formed therein and having six corner spaces and ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156598 | Waffle stud for insert molded plastic members A fastener is configured for use in the manufacture of molded plastic components that will be subsequently attached to other components by the fastener. The low profile head portion of the fastener has a rounded contoured and convoluted top surface to facilitate the... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152510 | Clamping system for the tool holding fixture of machine tools The non-slip system consists of screw connection elements or screw closure elements with cams or grooves (4) on the face, and of a spanner (13), also provided with cams (16, 17, 18), for tightening and loosening them. The side flanks (8, 9 | 12/26/2006 |
| 7107880 | Conduit locknut wrench A conduit locknut wrench for use in the electrical trade and designed for tightening and loosening both six and eight tooth conduit locknuts. The conduit locknut wrench allows the electrician the ability to access hard to reach locknuts at any angle and around any o... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7055614 | Torque plate for sprinkler head A torque plate for use with a sprinkler head in a fire suppression system is disclosed. The torque plate has a base from which one or more fingers project transversely. The torque plate is mounted on the sprinkler head. A protective cover surrounds the sprinkler hea... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7024968 | Luer lock wrench A tool for aiding the locking of luer-type locks is disclosed. A luer lock connection device includes a cooperating threaded male luer lock connector and a threaded female luer lock connector each with raised portions on their respective exteriors to aid in the rota... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024745 | Fan clutch holding tool A holding tool is adapted to be used in removing and replacing a fan clutch assembly threadably attached and detached relative to a shaft of a hub connected to a pulley on an internal combustion engine of a vehicle by a series of fasteners. The holding tool includes... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021178 | Boat cap remover An apparatus designed for use with boats to assist a user in removing tank caps on a boat. The apparatus is a removal apparatus which is capable of being inserted into a pair of holes located on a tank cap located on a boat, with the user being able to grasp a handl... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997085 | Threaded-fastener wrenching structure, threaded fastener and wrenching tool A threaded fastener capable of being reduced in size and weight. A pair of side wall surfaces of each of six radially outwardly projecting, torque transmitting portions lie on straight lines passing through the center line in a cross section perpendicular to the cen... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978703 | Cam gear holding and turning wrench The cam gear holding and turning wrench includes first and second arms which are slidably attached one to the other and which include angled extensions that have transverse rods projecting therefrom so that the spacing of the rods may be adjusted while maintaining t... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6938522 | Cable wrench A Cable Wrench that guides, connects and disconnects an F-Connector male end attached to a coaxial cable, to an F-Connector female connection on a TV, VCR, computer or any other device that uses coaxial cable or a cable splitter. This invention prevents the coaxial ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932822 | Spinal implant, driver tool and nut guide A driver tool for a spinal implant having an implant body and an anchoring screw portion, and a nut member screwed onto a head portion of the implant body and having an upper wall formed with a tool engagement groov. The driver tool includes an elongated shaft, and ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6901825 | E-Z shutter crank Extension rod tools and method of using the tools for allowing power tools such as power drills and power screw drivers and socket wrenches to be able to open and/or close crank handles on windows and/or shutters. The novel tools can have flat sided ends that can at... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899000 | Wrench open end having a pushing tongue A wrench includes an open end which includes two jaws and a connection portion connected between the two jaws. A clamping portion is defined in an inside of each jaw and located close to a first side of each jaw. A loose portion is defined in the inside of each jaw ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6895838 | Apparatus system and method for installing a strainer lock A strainer lock apparatus for installing and removing a stainer in a sink or tub. A first member having a top end with a locking mechanism that may include a slot is inserted in the apertures of the strainer and rotated thus locking the first member which then hangs... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6840139 | Tapered installation tool An improved tool for use in association with a deformable nut of a fastener includes a socket having inner surface that forms a cavity on the socket. The inner surface includes one or more engagement surfaces that are tapered inwardly at an angle that approaches a t... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6792834 | Tool for rotating cutting heads A tool for rotating a cutting head relative to a shaft includes a pair of identical L-shaped shanks. Each shank includes first and second parts oriented transversely to one another, with a shoulder projecting from the first part into a corner formed by the first and... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6705182 | Wrench for jumper mechanicals A wrench used to tighten and loosen mechanicals on electrical jumper cables without damaging the mechanical. The innovative tool includes a head portion having first and second work surfaces for engaging a mechanical's grip, said first and second work surfaces arran... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6666113 | Valve wrench A valve wrench for tightening a male adaptor onto a valve. The valve wrench includes a base member having a pair of opposing ends. Each of the ends of the base member has a bore. The bore of each of the ends extends through the base member whereby the bor... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6543317 | Screw holder and torquing tool A screw holder and torquing tool having a one-piece body with a cavity for receiving a screw in a sturdy and stable condition. The screw can be applied in stabilizing bone, and the tool can apply sufficient torque though it is of a relatively small overal... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6450069 | Multi-purpose wrench for use on gas cylinders A multi-purpose wrench (10) used to open valves (V) on gas cylinders of various sizes. An elongate handle (12) has a ratchet formed at one end (12a). A socket (14) mounts on the ratchet and has a plurality of openings (20a,22a, 20b,22b) formed on opposite... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6423222 | Ergonomically configured can for filter cartridges and wrench for use therewith A spin-on oil filter cartridge has a can with a gripping portion at the free end comprising seven concave, arcuate flutes which are spaced from one another. The seven arcuate flutes provide an ergonomically configuration which facilitates removal of the f... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6321625 | Wrench for myers nut A tool for engaging and disengaging MYERS HUB fasteners comprises a cylindrical body having a front end and a rear end. The front end comprises a cylindrical cavity having dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the MYERS HUB fastener for ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6298754 | Wrench for firefighters A wrench tool suitable for use by firefighting personnel. The tool has an elongated handle, and a spanner part at a first end of the handle. The spanner part has a projecting claw for operatively engaging a pin on the circumference of a pipe or a hose cou... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6076435 | Tool for multiple purposes A tool for multiple purposes including turning valve wheels, opening drum plugs and vents, driving sockets, turning screws, use as a drift pin and prying, among other possible uses, the tool having a handle and an exterior shank and an interior shank, eac... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6059492 | Cutting tool assembly and replaceable cutting head for use therein A cutting tool assembly for rotary cutting operations comprising a replaceable cutting head and a tool shank, having a common longitudinal axis and mating peripheral surfaces. The cutting head has a cutting head mounting portion at a trailing end thereof ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6050157 | Setting tool for anchor rods of attachment anchors A setting tool for anchor rods of attachment anchors, which have a rear end section (P) having a polygonal cross-section, the setting tool including a housing (2) provided with an insertion end receivable in a chuck of a percussion rotary drill and a rod ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5996447 | Sink wrench A wrench for engaging a faucet mounting nut, the wrench including an elongated tubular pipe which has slots at one end. A nut engaging socket, having radially projecting studs, is adapted for reversible insertion into the pipe opening, with the socket stu... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5974916 | Wirenut driver A wirenut driver includes a ratchet ball which drives a socket. The ratchet ball is formed with a center opening which allows the ratchet ball to receive a stem of the socket in either end thereof for rotation in either the clockwise or counterclockwise d... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5957631 | Cutting tool assembly and a replaceable cutting head for use therein A cutting tool assembly for rotary cutting operations comprising a replaceable cutting head and a tool shank, having a common longitudinal axis and mating peripheral surfaces. The cutting head has a cutting head mounting portion at a trailing end thereof ... | 09/28/1999 |
