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Class 81/485 - SPREADER


Subclass of Class 81 - Tools
Definition: Tool including means for simultaneously engaging two adjacent
No. of patents: 60
Last issue date: 04/08/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7354084Lifting device and method of use thereof
A lifting device and method of use permit objects having a flat bottom supported on particulate material to be readily lifted. The device includes an elongate shaft member extending in a longitudinal direction between respective first and second ends. A hook member ...
04/08/2008
7225706Tool for hose clamps
A tool for releasing hose clamps. Also, methods for installing a hose to a device with the tool to release a clamp from an expanded state to a relaxed state. The tool has a curved end having an arcuate convex curved section with an arcuate surface having an uppermos...
06/05/2007
7194936Slidable switching mechanism for convertible retaining ring pliers
A convertible retaining ring pliers has a pivot, first and second jaws and first and second handles rotatably secured about the pivot. A pair of transfer pins is slidably disposed for selective movement in the jaws and the handles for establishing alternative operat...
03/27/2007
7114417Adjustable spanner wrench for spanner heads having different size holes
An adjustable spanner wrench for various spanner head work piece having different size holes where various spanner driver element are able to be stored on the arms of the wrench itself, instead of being stored somewhere else in a separate container where they can be...
10/03/2006
7093518Tool for tensioning, slackening and opening spring-clip elements
A tool for tensioning loosening, and opening spring-type clamping elements with two radially outward-projecting actuating arms, the tool including a hand-operable actuating part, a Bowden cable having a bore and a sheath, the Bowden cable being connected to the actu...
08/22/2006
7059223Tool to replace motorcycle brake pads
A tool to replace motorcycle brake pads is used for back seating disc brake pistons into their bores to make room for replacement of old brake pads with new brake pads. The tool comprises a pair of curved elongated substantially flat members wedged at both ends that...
06/13/2006
7007357Removal and installation device for external and internal snap rings
A removal and installation device for external and internal snap rings that can switch between shaft and hole modes by simple operation and produces better controllability, workability, serviceability and easiness in handling is provided. A rotary plate is rotated i...
03/07/2006
6976412Tool equipped with a turnable driving head
A tool equipped with a turnable driving head includes a left handle and a right handle to couple with a right driving section and a left driving section therebetween. The left handle and the right handle and the right and the left driving sections are coupled togeth...
12/20/2005
6874390Spring-loaded slot door latching bar
With the advent of this new and unique spring-loaded slot door latching bar the individuals involved in the operation of removing the contents of the moneyboxes and the like will have at their disposal a device that by inserting and pushing down on the bar handgrip,...
04/05/2005
6862965Tool to replace motocycle brake pads
A tool to replace motorcycle brake pads is used for back seating disc brake pistons into their bores to make room for replacement of old brake pads with new brake pads. The tool comprises a pair of curved elongated substantially flat members wedged at one end that m...
03/08/2005
6792837Universal retaining ring plier tool
A plier tool having first and second jaws independently and rotatably disposed about a pivot. A pair of handles are rotatably disposed about the same pivot. The handles are attached on opposite sides of the jaws by a bolt that passes through openings in the handles ...
09/21/2004
6763560Spreader for separating turbine buckets on wheel
A bucket spreading tool is disclosed for separating covers of adjacent turbine buckets, the tool includes: an arm for extending a head of the tool between adjacent turbine wheels and for positioning the head between the adjacent buckets of a wheel, wherein the head ...
07/20/2004
6729088Positioning jig for installing molding
A jig adapted for easily positioning, properly orienting and installing a molding. The jig includes a body having a positioning portion configured to receive a molding. The body also includes a first positioning margin and a second positioning margin each emanating ...
05/04/2004
6634258Automotive hose clamp removal tool
A manual trigger actuated automotive hose clamp release mechanism includes a flexible cable in a flexible tube. The cable and tube are attached respectively to opposed jaws designed to engage the end tabs of an automotive hose clamp and effect release of ...
10/21/2003
6601615Secondary twist wire spreader tool
A tool for separating twisted wire has a pair of longitudinally-spaced-apart parallel separator elements with each separator element having a post portion, a generally annularly shaped end flange portion positioned on the end of the post portion, and a bl...
08/05/2003
6450232Drywall finishing roller and edge finisher
A drywall finishing system for inside and outside drywall corners including regular corners and bullnose corners. A special roller tool with a flexible frame and four rollers is used to press prefabricated drywall trim into place over a coating of drywall...
09/17/2002
6364979Carpet seam repair tool
A carpet seam repair tool, and a method, for repairing a seam in installed carpet wherein a first carpet portion is separated from a second carpet portion along a seam rift and the seam overlies an adhesive tape. The repair tool includes a pair of legs jo...
04/02/2002
6276236Clamp apparatus
The present invention is regarding to a structural improvement of a clamp which includes a flex attached to a handle set, an actuator cable extends through the slider and is linked to gripper device, of which the openings and open notch are built in, it o...
08/21/2001
6209427Wedge type adjustment tool
An adjustment tool is provided for performing vehicle suspension alignment procedures where it is necessary to adjust the space between suspension components. Embodiments include an expanding adjustment tool with a first arm and a second arm that pivots r...
04/03/2001
5546645Mounting tool for polycap fence top
A mounting tool for mounting a tubular member to the top of a fence. The mounting tool includes a generally conically shaped main body member. The main body member includes a forward axial end of conical shape. A handle is mounted transversely to the moun...
08/20/1996
5535651Expanding adjustment tool
A tool for adjustably spacing components during an alignment procedure. The inventive device includes a spreader plate pivotally mounted to an engaging yoke. A handle assembly is coupled to the yoke to facilitate manual placement of the yoke and spreader ...
07/16/1996
5479689Windshield expansion tool and method for removing vehicle windshields
A windshield replacement tool which can be selectively inserted between the top edge of the windshield and the vehicle frame during replacement for the purpose of separating the windshield and maintaining such separation during the removal process. The me...
01/02/1996
5405651Method of masking sealing gaskets
The invention provides an improved system for masking the free edge of a window gasket in preparation for repainting or refinishing a vehicle. The system includes a method of painting a vehicle which comprises introducing a flexible plastic strip (10) ben...
04/11/1995
5327802Combination pliers
A combination pliers including a first pliers body consisted of two pivoted blades with insulated grips, a second pliers body consisted of two pivoted blades attached to the pivot joint of the first pliers body, wherein the jaws of the first pliers body m...
07/12/1994
5311798Spring spreading tool
A tool for spreading high tension springs used in the brakes of heavy equipment is provided. This tool spreads at least a portion of a high tension spring by squeezing the handles together by hand thereby separating the arms. This is the opposite of what ...
05/17/1994
5228364Apparatus for the controlled release of an elevator hoist brake
Apparatus (20) is provided to enable a single operator to effect a controlled release of an elevator hoist brake (32) thus allowing "drifting" of the elevator car to the nearest floor and quick safe rescue of trapped passengers during an electrical outage...
07/20/1993
5224401Vicing tool for internally gripping hollow bodies, in particular, those of tubular nature
A vicing tool for internally gripping hollow bodies, in particular, those of a tubular nature, which comprises a body (1) created in two halves (1a, 1b) having two mating faces (2a, 2b) and angularly displaceable with respect to one another about a rotati...
07/06/1993
5191917Spreader tool for coupling and decoupling heald shafts in a loom
A spreader tool for the individual coupling and decoupling of heald shafts to or from the respective drive rods or shaft pulls of a heald loom is constructed to be inserted into a gap between two connecting spring sections from above the loom healds for s...
03/09/1993
5174177Reversible snap ring pliers
A hand tool including a pair of levers each including a handle portion, a jaw portion and a boss portion interconnecting the handle and jaw portions, with the levers being pivotally interconnected for normally permanently intended but relatively movable r...
12/29/1992
5168779Videotape cassette case opener, and method of using it
An opener for a videotape cassette case of the type having a body and a cover hinged to the body, the body and cover presenting two parallel spaced-apart flanges when the case is closed. The opener includes a rigid element, which may be a flat plate, havi...
12/08/1992
5165312Tool for moving two mechanical pieces away from each other
A tool for moving first and second mechanical pieces away from each other comprises a first arm with a handgrip portion, a second arm having a proximate end pivotally connected to the first arm, a first notch formed on a free end of the first arm opposite...
11/24/1992
5131127Tool for removing a split washer
A tool for removing a split washer, such as a brake lever "C" clamp, from a groove in a projection, such as would be found on a brake lever pivot is provided. The tool includes a first lever member; a second lever member pivotally interconnected to the fi...
07/21/1992
5065650Hand tool
A hand tool including a pair of levers each including a handle portion, a jaw portion and a boss portion interconnecting the handle and jaw portions, with the levers being pivotally interconnected for normally permanently intended but relatively movable r...
11/19/1991
5007313Pliers
A hand tool including a pair of levers each including a handle portion, a jaw portion and a boss portion interconnecting the handle and jaw portions, with the levers being pivotally interconnected for normally permanently intended but relatively movable r...
04/16/1991
4991566Articulating mouth-prop device for use in the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients suffering from trismus or other medical or dental problems or for other purposes
A device for dilating and propping open a patient's jaws. The device includes a pair of outwardly-extending upper arms and a pair of outwardly extending lower arms. Each of the arms has a respective distal end which has a pad pivotally mounted thereon whi...
02/12/1991
4934171Hose coupling member repair tool
A tool for repairing out-of-round coupling members on a garden hose. A pair of essentially identical levers are pivoted together. Each of the levers is configured as a partially cylindrical nose, a curved jaw and an elongated handle. The noses can be inse...
06/19/1990
4879928Balloon stretcher
The Balloon Stretcher includes a molded base and a bottom bolt which adjusts to clamp the base to a countertop. Within the base and projecting from it is a stationary rod and an adjustable rod with a handle. This adjustable rod has a set screw which, when...
11/14/1989
4831905Spring actuated spread clamp
A spring actuated clamping device is disclosed for woodworking applications and the like. The device is applicable to those situations where it is desired to exert clamping forces in opposite directions against two surfaces facing one another. The device ...
05/23/1989
4809567Disc brake tool and kit
A disc brake tool and kit is disclosed which is used for back seating disc brake pistons into the bores after old brake pads have been removed to make room for new brake pads. The disc brake tool includes a driven jaw with a first bearing surface and gudg...
03/07/1989
4805959Vehicle sliding roof sealing arrangement
The cover of a rigid sliding roof is sealed against the solid roof region around it by means of a peripheral hollow chamber seal, a bead of this seal being only locally in contact with protrusions which are formed at the front of a rail fixing the hollow ...
02/21/1989
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