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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7552665 | Valve wrench stabilizer A valve wrench stabilizer which opens and closes around the valve wrench rod and then lowers into the access pipe to stabilize the valve wrench when opening or closing an underground valve. ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7363838 | Ratcheting torque wrench A method and assembly for tightening a locking element in an orthopedic implant comprises a ratcheting mechanism that includes a shaft portion and a sleeve portion operatively connected over the shaft portion. The assembly further includes a first handle or wrench o... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7291176 | System for establishing the orientation of a modular implant This invention provides apparatus and a method for assembling a modular hip implant where the desired orientation of the neck component is uniquely determined during the trialing phase of the operation, and that same desired orientation is accurately reproduced duri... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7216566 | Screwdriver-and-nut wrench-combined tuning tool for radio frequency filter Provides is a screwdriver-and-nut wrench-combined tuning tool for radio frequency filter which is capable of preventing a movement of a tuning screw occurred when locking it with a tuning nut by making their combined body, preventing a difficulty of tuning resulted ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7189034 | Drill template A drill template that is operable to locate a position for a hole in a member. The member has at least two distinct surfaces and the drill template includes a body having first and second oppositely-facing sides configured for locating a position for a hole to be dr... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7121175 | Wheel nut tool A device for use with a tool for rotating a wheel nut of a vehicle. The device is fittable to a diameter of a wheel to facilitate the turning of a wheel nut for loosening for removal of the wheel from the vehicle or for tightening the wheel to the vehicle. The devic... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089833 | Air actuated pneumatic impact wrench lug bolt tool The invention relates to a device utilizing compressed air for loosening and tightening fasteners that are located in hard to access areas. The device enables a single operator to stabilize the device while applying pressure via a pneumatic hammer to loosen or tight... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7069820 | 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... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059424 | Apparatus for rotating a threaded closure device An apparatus for rotating a threaded tightening device includes a guide and an anvil utilized to impact a lug on the threaded tightening device to rotate the tightening device onto or off of a threaded member. The guide has a frame with a support sleeve attached the... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6905515 | Junction for a modular implant The present invention provides an improved junction for modular implant components. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6807884 | Fastener removal and installation tool Threaded fasteners that are tightly seated can be removed or installed easily using a tool constructed following the precepts of the present invention. The tool includes a pivot that can be releasably secured to any fixed object close to the fastener to be removed. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6769333 | Wheel nut loosening and tightening device A device for use in combination with a wheel brace for loosening or tightening the wheel nuts of vehicles which provides a significant mechanical advantage without deformation of the brace arm. The ground engaging support has projections for supporting a socket exte... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6748832 | Universal lug wrench The present invention 10 discloses a universal lug wrench that can be used by ordinary people to loosen and fasten the lug nuts 12 on automobile tires 14 without undue strain on the users part. This is made possible by a supporting adjustment st... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6718851 | Tool with self-locking grip, interchangeable head-pieces and clamp for fastening to the work bench Tool with self-locking grip featuring a handle (1), two levers (2a) and (2b), and a self-locking device (3), in which the handle (1) features a main body (45), containing two prismatic housing-guides (4 | 04/13/2004 |
| 6692178 | Pivotable tool having crossing-connected arms A pivotable tool includes a pair of pivotally interconnected arms disposed in a crossing relationship and having a manually releasable releasing device which locks the arms in a perpendicular open position for use of the tool as a wrench. In each of two e... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6666116 | Self-supporting retaining device for threaded fastener assembly A self-supporting retaining device for retaining the head or nut of a threaded fastener assembly. A first portion of the device has a retaining component, such as a socket, for engaging the head or nut. A second portion of the device is adapted to engage ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6662692 | Lug wrench support The present invention is directed toward a road side lug nut removal and tightening tool, which may also be used to lift a tire back onto the axle of a car, or truck. The tool comprises a frame, with a slideable plate having apertures arranged in a circul... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6634260 | Anchored and screw assisted wrench tool A tool for adjusting extremely tight lug nuts, such as often found on tractor-trailer trucks, consists of a socket wrench pulled by a screw and anchored against another lug nut coaxial to the one being adjusted. A hand crank turns the screw, which in turn... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6629338 | Handle for a tool The invention proposes a handle for a screwdriver or a similar tool, which over a significant part of its length has a cross-section in the form of an approximately regular pentagon. The corner or angle sections are rounded with a radius of curvature, who... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6536311 | Mechanical hand tool called the swing arm A tool for loosening or tightening vehicle wheels nuts using a multiplying torque. At one end of the main body there is a rotating shaft the other end sits on the ground to create a resistance platform. The rotating shaft has a nut socket on its end, whic... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6330845 | Wrench for an implant A wrench assembly used to restrain an implant while applying a torque to a portion of the implant. The wrench assembly conveniently restrains the implant relative to the torque whether the implant is implanted or not. In the case where the implant is firs... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6044729 | Powered lug wrench with adjustable stabilizing bar A powered lug wrench with adjustable stabilizing bar that is adjustably positionable to contact the roadbed and provide the necessary resistance to the turning of the powered wrench to undo the lug nuts from the lugs. The wrench includes a lug nut drive a... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6041681 | Lug wrench stabilizer Disclosed herein is a lug wrench stabilizer for use in safely and conveniently removing and replacing a vehicle wheel normally secured to the vehicle by a plurality of securely tightened lug nuts. The invention provides an "A" frame which is formed by a r... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5967005 | Tire changing aid A new tire changing aid for allowing a person who has a flat tire to apply added leverage when removing lug nuts. The inventive device includes three legs each having upper ends and lower ends. The upper ends of the three legs are hingedly coupled togethe... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5910198 | Lug nut removal and tightening tool A lug removal and tightening tool comprising a supporting base plate. A vertically supported upright which is supported by the base plate. The vertically supported upright includes a plurality of apertures in a circular pattern. A leverage bar which is re... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5791213 | Pipe wrench stand A pipe wrench stand having a flat base, a fixed upright support, an adjustable upright support, and a locking system to lock the adjustable support in the desired position. The pipe wrench stand also has a channel formed in the base, to hold the adjustabl... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5613411 | Tool for breaking loose lug nuts A tool for emergency use during changing a tire alongside a roadway includes a socket and extension therefor. An inclined support member urges the socket into lug nug engagement during tool use when downward force is exerted on an arm on the extension. Pr... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5598752 | Ring plier with torque wrench fitting A torque-latch ring plier system includes a ring plier having a pair of opposed arms with opposed semi-circular segments forming an annular receptacle. A connecting link joins the pair of arms at the annular receptacle for pivotable movement. A lever is r... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5553991 | Heavy duty impact wrench caddy A mobile impact wrench carriage is provided for holding a heavy duty impact wrench aloft for operation in a generally horizontal disposition. The impact wrench caddy of the invention has particular application to the removal and reinstallation of lug nuts... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5431074 | Lug nut removal device The present invention is directed to a device for removing lug nuts from the axles of vehicles. The improvement comprising a stabilization platform having four legs with at least one of the legs having an incline edge which has at least one retaining mean... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5370022 | Fastener driving leverage tool A fastener driving tool which uses the mechanical advantage of a lever to aid in the loosening and tightening of screws, bolts, nuts, and the like. The tool amplifies the force of a user that is exerted on a fastener bit (e.g. screwdriver blade) and a fas... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5367924 | Support arm for a power screwdriver A support arm for supporting a power screwdriver or similar device. The support arm prevents the transmission of the rotational force generated by the screwdriver to the hands and wrists of the operator. The support arm includes an internal lock plate sec... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5321998 | Positive engagement power transmission tool A power transmission tool for the installation and removal of a spanner nut (15) on a threaded end of a drive shaft (27) comprises a torque reactor plate (32) with a central threaded aperture (35,37) for threaded engagement with a wrench shaft (39). The p... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5320003 | Wrench for underground valves There is presented a device for operating a valve handle in an underground location spaced from a ground surface, the device having brace means for preventing rotation of a housing portion thereof during operation of a turning portion thereof. The brace m... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5305669 | Shaft clamping pliers A locking plier structure arranged to secure a shaft includes facing movable semi-cylindrical inserts mounted relative to respective fixed movable jaws of the plier structure such that the movable jaw includes fixedly mounted thereto a support shaft secur... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5303619 | Wrench assembly for propane tanks and gas grills A wrench assembly for retaining a pair of propane tanks in spaced relationship, while providing a convenient storage structure for a wrench required for maintenance of the propane tanks. The assembly includes a threaded rod positioned between the propane ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5272944 | Anti cross thread device A wrench tool for preventing cross threading during engagement of nuts with studs is provided. A driving body receives the nut and alignment with the stud is effected through a locating assembly pivotally connected to the driving body. The locating assemb... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5263392 | Support for hand operated rotatable tool A support (10) for a hand operated rotatable tool, such as a wheel brace (12), having a socket (74) for location upon a nut/stud (14) for supporting an elbow (72) of the tool during use to inhibit slippage of the socket (74) off the nut/stud (14). The sup... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5123312 | Hub mounted support for a wheel lug wrench A lug wrench support for temporary placement on a wheel hub and including a sleeve having appendages on the sleeve outer wall defining wrench receiving grooves. A first internal wall surface of the sleeve is of diameter to receive and frictionally engage ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5074170 | Lug nut tool A tool construction is set forth to include a central housing and a plurality of radially directed housing legs relative to the housing, wherein each leg mounts an output shaft driven through a central gear to effect simultaneous removal or assembly of lu... | 12/24/1991 |
