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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7707915 | Double acting spanner wrench An apparatus includes first and second coupling devices each having a lever end, a gripping end, and an elongated slot: an axle disposed within the elongated slot of each coupling device where the coupling devices may pivot relative to each other about the axle: a t... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7246546 | Loosening tool for threaded pipe couplings A loosening tool for breaking loose tightened threads of a pipe coupling using a plurality of wrench type devices is provided that is simple to use, offers more breakage force than muscling alone, and is relatively safe and effective in its operation. The loosening ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7188552 | Holding socket for a threaded fastener A holding socket for a fastener having a nut arrangeable on a threaded element, and a washer located between the nut and an object, the holding socket has a body having two opposite ends with a first end connectable to a part of a power tool and a second end which i... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7077031 | Multiple lug nut removal tool A multiple lug nut removal tool includes an air gun that includes a cylindrical housing having a front end. A cover is mounted over the front end. A drive axle is mounted within the housing. A primary gear is attached to the drive axle. A plurality of secondary axle... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6912936 | Holding tool and method of use A holding tool is used to connect or disconnect a water pump pulley and a fan clutch. The water pump pulley is attached by a threaded shaft to a connector on the fan clutch, and the pulley has at least a pair of fasteners each with an exposed fastener head that exte... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6810773 | Open end ratchet wrench An open-end ratchet wrench includes a housing defining a handle and a head with an open mouth for receiving first and second elements of a work piece therein. A fixed jaw member on the wrench engages the first element and a moving jaw member engages the second eleme... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6776068 | Valve operator Valve operator having a weighted powering assembly that is substantially supported and balanced on a generally upright elongated key that drivingly engages a rotatable valve nut. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6668685 | Multi-lug socket tool A device for simultaneously removing all of the lug nuts on a vehicle's wheel, thereby reducing the amount of time required to remove the wheel from the vehicle. The device has multiple sockets that fit over each lug nut. Each socket is turned by a lug ge... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6543314 | Torque wrench assembly A torque wrench assembly system comprising a housing, a transfer shaft positioned in the housing, a first drive gear arrangement coupled to the transfer shaft; at least a second drive gear arrangement slidably coupled to the transfer shaft; a first drive ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 5410924 | Shear gripping apparatus and method A torque transfer apparatus and method wherein a device such as a pipe tong is provided with hard metallic inserts (steel) on the tong jaws with thin facing material (bonding key material) which is interposed between the surface of the pipe and the insert... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5245895 | Method and apparatus for automatically tightening and untightening a bolt A method and apparatus for automatically tightening and untightening bolts which are assembling and fastening devices for a form used in centrifugal compacting and molding concrete products, in which engaging members are brought into engagement with rotar... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5149230 | Rotating dual attachment receptacle apparatus tool A rotating dual attachment receptacle apparatus tool which allows the operator to use more than one tool accessory without the need of frequent changing of the drilling, driving or fastening accessory. The rotating apparatus tool has three (3) major parts... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5062326 | Power-driven or manually-operated wrench puller for tightening or loosening threadedly-engaged work pieces A connector torquing system useful for tightening or loosening a pair of interthreaded components is shown. A torque receiving means is spaced about each of the interthreaded components concerned. A gimbal is disposed at the opposite extremity of each tor... | 11/05/1991 |
| 4989478 | Turning apparatus Apparatus for tightening or loosening a plurality of bolts or other rotatable elements in which a drive socket and a pair of reaction sockets are supported by an elongated beam member. The drive socket is placed on a selected rotatable element to be turne... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4914800 | Differential side quill adjustment tool A tool is provided for adjusting the bearing pre-load and backlash of a differential. The tool has a U-shaped positioning member with an adjustable width base. Bi-directional ratchet heads are provided on the ends of the U, with tools thereon for engaging... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4885963 | Oscillating drive apparatus for working tool and working apparatus using the same An oscillating drive apparatus for working tools which enables a large-diameter pipe to be readily and efficiently turned, cut or threaded without the need for a large working area. The apparatus comprises a casing body, a vise for holding a pipe, the vis... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4638541 | Tools for repairing a diesel engine cylinder head A tool kit is provided for repairing the snap ring grooves of a cam follower bore in a diesel engine cylinder head without removing the cylinder head from the cylinder block. The tool kit includes a cutting tool which will both enlarge the cam follower bo... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4515043 | Carburetor adjustment tool A hand held and operated tool for quickly and accurately adjusting the idle ixture adjustments of multiple barrelled carburetors. The tool has a pair of screwdrivers with flexible shanks which can be applied to the idle mixture adjustment screws and turned... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4261232 | Apparatus for tightening fasteners on axially connected rod-like members A method and apparatus for tightening fasteners adapted to combine two bars in a linear fashion. The apparatus includes a first spanner member for engaging a first fastener and a second spanner member for engaging a second fastener. A driving apparatus is... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4117735 | Power wrench A power wrench having at least a partially annular drive head connected at first and second pivots through a first of a pair of telescopic members and to a third member, respectively, the third member being connected by a third pivot to the second member,... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4058030 | Water faucet tool means A device for use with a water faucet of the type having at least one nut mounted on the water inlet pipes thereof beneath a water basin for holding the water faucet to the water basin. The device includes a wrench member for closely fitting around the nut... | 11/15/1977 |
