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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104806 | Easy operated pick up tool An easy operated pick up tool comprises a body which includes a first tube member, an extending tube, and a second tube member; an actuating post fitted into the first tube member, between the actuating post and the first tube member being defined a first resilient ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8091934 | Swimming pool maintenance apparatus A swimming pool skimmer maintenance apparatus (10) includes an elongate tubular handle (12) having a hook end (14) and an opposed sealing end (16). The sealing end includes a sealing structure such as a spherical ball (116) definin... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087707 | Multifunction device for people with limited mobility A multifunction device for people with limited mobility allows a person to perform a variety of everyday activities with greater ease using a single device. The device has a gripper, which may be used as a shoehorn or to pick up small items; a leg lift, which may be... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083276 | Apparatus for hanging a string of lights A small plastic tool is configured with a socket that may be screwed onto the end of a conventional broomstick, mop handle, paint roller extension pole, or other long pole to allow the tool to be raised to an elevated height while the user remains standing on the gr... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075031 | HVAC filter changing system An air conditioner filter removing system for air filters located in elevated return-air vents, such as return-air vent mounted in a ceiling or upper wall. The device consists of a filter-grabbing mechanism that can be mounted to an extension pole. The filter-grabbi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8047589 | Apparatus for maintaining filtered swimming pools and spas Apparatus is disclosed for performing tasks during maintaining filtered swimming pools and spas. The apparatus can perform a number of such maintenance tasks simultaneously, without having to kneel down, and comprises a number of individual tools for performing such... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7726713 | Multi-use tool for firefighters A multi-use tool having a generally “J” shaped hook structure which has a top portion, a middle shank portion attached to the top portion, and a curved bottom portion attached to the middle shank portion. The top portion has a loop portion to which a rope, life-... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7418972 | Magnetic attachment for a walking cane A magnetic attachment is disclosed to be coupled to a conventional walking cane at the handle end thereof that is grasped by the hand of a user. By turning the cane upside down, the magnetic attachment at the handle end can be moved into contact with a magnetic obje... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393031 | Strap launching device and method of use A strap launcher (10) has a coil retainer (20) disposed at one end of a longitudinally-extending pole handle (16). Coil retainer (20) is configured to retain a coil (34a) of cargo strap (34) with the distal end of car... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374216 | Load handling apparatus and method A load handling apparatus having a pole, a pushrod, an insert, a tool head, a loop of wire, and a knob is disclosed. The pushrod and insert move within the pole. The tool head is connected to the distal end of the pole. The loop of wire is at least partially dispose... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7356871 | Dual sized broom and dust pan A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible clean... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347467 | Fifth wheel hook/tandem hook release tool A multi-purpose, hand-operated tool for use in release of a fifth wheel from a pulling or towing vehicle, for use in release of tandem pins allowing a tandem tire assembly to slide along an undercarriage of a trailer for proper weight distribution of a load, for use... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334825 | Vehicle load caddy An extendable pole with an attachment mechanism on its distal end for receiving a selective tool from a set of selective tools. The set of tools includes a push plate for pushing a load slidably in a vehicle such as in a truck bed; a hook for retrieving a load slida... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325822 | Trailer tandem release handle tool This invention is a multi-functional tool designed to stop injury, save time, and minimize aggravation to truck drivers when sliding trailer tandems and or releasing fifth wheel devices The device can be used as an extension handle facilitating the safe manual pulli... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320489 | Golf disc retriever and method The present invention relates to a golf disc retriever attached to an elongating handle having a substantially U-shaped rigid frame with space between adjacent upper and lower legs of the U-shaped frame to allow the passage of the rimmed edge of a golf disc into the... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309088 | Collapsible pool skimmer cover/basket retrieval device A dual purpose tool for both removing the cover plate of a pool skimmer then removing the basket therein to avoid the dangers of human contact with the contents of the skimmer basket. The tool consists of a substantially stiff elongate member with dual purpose hooks... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7270356 | Hanger hoister tool The present invention is a hanger hoister tool for placing a bracket to secure a joist to a header. The tool has legs extending upward and a handle extending downward and outward. The tool also has a pedestal keel extending outward for holding the bracket when inser... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252583 | Easy big game field dressing apparatus A big game dressing device has a handle portion having two ends: a first end with a grip attachment to aid gripping it with a hand, and a second end having a windpipe loop dimensioned and configured to engage around the windpipe of a big game animal to be gutted. Th... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225544 | Ice axe for mountaineering with adjustable grip The ice axe for mountaineering includes a head, a shaft, and an anatomical grip having one free end and an end secured to the shaft. The grip defines a handling zone of the ice axe and includes an adjusting member for adjusting the length of the handling zone. The a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213292 | Bendable shaft body toiletry apparatus Apparatus for grooming and body care has a handle at a first, an elongate shaft, and a connector at a second end for removably attaching a selection of grooming and body care devices. The shaft is bendable in one mode of operation to enable the user to configure the... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204534 | Smoke detector changing device The invention relates to a novel device for easy maintenance of smoke detectors, comprising a three dimensional “receptacle” that attaches to a pole and fits around a smoke detector housing to easily remove it from its mounting plate. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159260 | Multi-purpose trucker's power-puller tool A multi-purpose trucker's power puller tool with a hook rod that slides in the bore of a handle, and a weighted head at an end of the handle. The weighted head provides momentum to the hooked end for yanking free stuck objects, such as a truck's fifth wheel pin. The... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7124474 | Adjustable tool handle for paint rollers and the like A tool handle assembly adapted to be connected to a tool head comprises a leg with an inner grip handle connected to the leg between first and second ends thereof, an outer grip handle connected to the first end of the leg and a tool head connector connected to the ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108304 | Grilling implement and method of use thereof A grilling implement and method of use thereof, the grilling implement comprising at least one hook having a tip, a shaft and a heel. The shaft and heel lie coplanar, and the tip curves upward out of the plane of the shaft and heel such that the hook can be passed u... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100238 | Bendable extension arm A bendable extension arm. A stiffening wire having a first end and a second end is connected at its first end to a wire receptor and at its second end to another wire receptor. A sheath covers the stiffening wire and prevents over bending of the stiffening wire. In ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7037305 | Heart presentation device and method A medical instrument for positioning an internal organ during surgical and diagnostic procedures is provided. In one embodiment, the medical instrument includes a body having a tissue grasping element and an actuating member effective to move the tissue grasping ele... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036780 | Rock-climbing machinery A rock-climbing device that safely aids climbers during a climb is described. The rock-climbing device has two carabiners attached to a band which runs through a hollow tube. The climber is able to manually extend the tube over his or her head to an out of reach fix... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7014231 | Pool maintenance device A pool maintenance device that can be used for several tasks including: sampling water at a predetermined depth below the water surface, removing a skimmer cover, moving objects within the pool, adding chemicals to the pool, and storing pool chemicals. The device is... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004523 | Gripping device capable to grip a vial or other containers without using mechanical fingers or other mechanical gripping devices It is described a gripping device for vials or similar containers, comprising a tubular body attached to one end of a movable supporting vertical shaft and gripping means associated to said tubular body. Said gripping means comprise non-mechanical gripping members, ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6962565 | Excitation light illuminating probe, video endoscope system, and video endoscope for fluorescence observation A video endoscope system for fluorescence observation includes a video endoscope, an illumination probe, a power supply unit, a signal processing unit and a display. The video endoscope has a part configured to be inserted in a body cavity, an objective optical syst... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6951224 | Walking support having shoehorn/gripper and magnet accessories A walking stick or cane comprises a support having a foot at one end thereof and a handle at the other. A gripper device adjacent the foot includes a shoehorn assembly pivoted to the support for movement toward and away from the foot for grasping objects between the... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948302 | Rake apparatus A rake apparatus includes an elongated handle with an upper wall, a peripheral wall, and an open bottom end. A head is attached to the bottom end and has a bottom surface having an opening therein. Each of a plurality of first teeth is attached to the head. An axle ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942177 | Static discharge cable for aircraft and method of using same A static discharge cable is attachable to a rescue hook or other component being lowered by an aircraft. The cable has a first fitting attachable to the hook or other component, a second fitting attached to the first fitting, and a conductive cable attached to the s... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6893068 | Extendable pole for hanging decorations overhead An elongated, extendable pole(10) having a plurality of holding devices. A flexible platform(12) of predetermined circumference sits atop the pole(10) to press the adhesive end of a decoration to the ceiling. A sharp pointed lip(14) attac... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6893066 | Combination tool for transferring labels and appliques A tool for use in transferring labels and appliques from one surface to another surface and for removing materials from a surface. The tool includes an elongated tool body having a taper portion, a grip portion and a blunt portion axially spaced along a longitudinal... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6883768 | Device for hanging decorative fixtures System and method to easily install and remove hangers for a string of decorative lights around a house or a tree, while standing on the ground and without the use of a ladder. The system and method are particularly intended for attachment to gutter lips, but could ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6871892 | Apparatus to lock and unlock scaffold casters An apparatus used as a tool, to lock and unlock the casters of a scaffold while the user is on top of a scaffold. The apparatus is an elongated pole and adjustable sleeve with a spring-loaded push button mechanism, to change the length of the apparatus. There are a ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6860532 | Flagpole halyard replacement and tool therefor A flagpole halyard is replaced with a method and a tool which enables an operator to reach up from the ground, detach a flagpole truck from the upper end of a flagpole and lower the truck to the ground for threading a replacement halyard through the truck. The truck... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6827379 | Quick mounting clip system for hanging decorations and Christmas lights Apparatus for deploying decorative wiring upon elevated locations. The apparatus, packaged in kit form, utilizes a pole for installing wiring from a stable ground position. An installation nut screws unto the pole for manipulating accessory tools that deploy the cli... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6725489 | Automatic pool cleaner accessory Disclosed are a plurality of different fasteners that can connect a vacuum pole 14 to an automatic pool cleaner 12 so that the user can selectively relocate and direct the pool cleaner 12 to locations in a pool 18 that were previously mis... | 04/27/2004 |
