Pliable holder for toothbrush

The holder which can be bent to a desired position by finger pressure comprises a plastics tubing 5 in which a length of wire 6 is located, the wire and shortened toothbrush being releasably secured in the tubing by a spigot 4 located in one end of the tubing, the other end of the tubing being sealed by a rubber or plastics tip. The holder is suitable for use by a person with arthritic hands. ...

Multisection wrench

SET.

Z STYLE SPEED WRENCH

EXTENSION SHAFT FOR HOLDING A TOOL FOR ROTARY DRIVEN MOTION

... ²An extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary motion of the tool includes a ²first end ²adapted to cooperate with a chuck of a handheld instrument and a second end ²including a tool ²holder for holding the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. The tool holder ²includes a base portion ²operatively connected to the extension shaft and a swivel portion capable of ²holding the tool. The ²swivel portion is pivotly coupled to the base portion through a pivot ²assembly, wherein the tool is ²capable of being rotated about an angle with respect to an axis of the chuck ²through rotation of the ²extension shaft in response to rotation of the chuck.² ...

PAD FOR PREVENTING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

P-301 PAD FOR PREVENTING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME A cushion pad (26) for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome is adapted to be placed between the grip or shaft of a tool (14) and a hand (12). The cushion pad (26) includes a recess (28) within a predetermined size range for protecting the median nerve (24) by eliminating gripping pressure thereon. The cushion pad (26) may be configured as a cylindrical grip attached to the tool (14) or as a hand glove (40) to be placed on the hand (12) prior to grasping the tool (14). The cushion pad (26) may include positioning flanges (32, 34, 38) for positioning the median nerve (24) over the recess (28).

Gerät mit einem biegsamen Schaft zur Aufnahme eines Werkzeuges.

Self-adaptive directionally-bent rod

The invention discloses a self-adaptive directionally-bent rod which comprises a rod body. The rod body comprises a web and a plurality of directional plates which intersect with the web and are perpendicular to the web, the directional plates are parallel to one another and are spaced from one another, the width of each directional plate is smaller than that of the web, the width of each directional plate is gradually increased from the two ends of the web to the middle of the web, and the thickness of each directional plate is smaller than or equal to that of the web. The rod body can be directionally bent rapidly and stably, and cleaning is facilitated.

BALAI DE VOIRIE ARTICULE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LE PETIT MATERIEL DE VOIRIE DU TYPE BALAI DESTINE A PERMETTRE AU BALAYEUR D'ELIMINER AVEC AISANCE LES DECHETS SITUES SOUS LES VEHICULES EN STATIONNEMENT. IL COMPREND UN MANCHE EN ALUMINIUM COMPOSE DE DEUX PARTIES 14 RELIEES PAR UN RESSORT DE RAPPEL 6, UNE ARTICULATION 5, UN TUBE PLASTIQUE 7 COULISSANT DANS LE MANCHE ET GUIDE PAR DES SEGMENTS 8, UNE MANETTE 4 SERVANT A DETERMINER LES POSITIONS DE TRAVAIL, DEUX CONES MALE ET FEMELLE 11-12 DESTINES AU MAINTIEN DES POILS DU BALAI, EUX-MEMES MONTES A PLAT ENTRE DEUX BANDES AUTOCOLLANTES 15, UN CROC ESCAMOTABLE FIXE PAR UN EMBOUT A LA PARTIE INFERIEURE DU TUBE COULISSANT POUR LE DEGAGEMENT DES DECHETS COINCES ENTRE LA ROUE DU VEHICULE ET LA BORDURE DE TROTTOIR. LES APPLICATIONS DE L'INVENTION INTERESSENT ESSENTIELLEMENT LES SERVICES DE NETTOIEMENT DES VILLES, LES ENTREPRISES INDUSTRIELLES POUR LE NETTOYAGE DES HALLS, DANS LES UNITES DE FABRICATION SOUS LES MACHINES-OUTILS.

Articulated sweeping brush for highway maintenance

Tool

Encapsulated dead blow hammer with improved skeleton

BENDABLE EXTENSION ARM

A bendable extension arm for extending a user's reach while a tool is connected. The bendable extension arm includes a deformable stiffening wire that is sufficiently deformable to be easily deformed by the hands of the user into desired shapes but stiff enough to resist unwanted bending while in use. The stiffening wire has a first end and a second end connected to a wire receptor. The first end also has tool attachment means. A sheath covers the stiffening wire to prevents over bending. Substantially all resistance to bending during tool usage below the bending limit is provided by the stiffening wire.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR HAND-HELD TOOLS

The invention relates to a flexible connecting element for producing a resilient, elastic connection between hand-held tools (a spatula, ladle, wetting pad, brushing pad) and telescopic extensions, tool handles or shanks.

Flexible surface cleaning and coatings applicator tool

This invention is directed to a surface cleaning and coatings applicator tool having a flexible deformable and reformable metal core encapsulated in thin sheets of plastic. These materials of composition give this tool the ability to clean or coat hard to reach surfaces without scratching or marring surfaces adjacent to those being cleaned or coated.

F figure wrench

This invention relates to an F figure wrench that comprises a holding rod, a moving part, a turning rod and a driving part. At one end of the holding rod, a concavity is made and two lugs are implemented; the concavity is made as a guide hole to accommodate the moving part, the lug holes of the two lugs are used as pivot holes for the driving part to be pivot-connected with the holding rod. Furthermore, a penetration is made on the holding rod and the moving part concentrically, and intersects through the concavity for installation of the turning rod. A cam eccentric to the turning rod axis is implemented on the turning rod; when the turning rod is turned, the moving part is pushed by the eccentric cam and moving along the guide hole in the holding rod. There is at least one clutch part on the end of the moving part and at least one match part on the driving part to match with the clutch part; with turning the turning rod, the match of the moving part with the driving part is under control ...

Carry Handle

A self contained disposable bonded carry handle comprised of a layer of bonding material having a bottom side and a top side being coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, said top side being coated with pressure sensitive adhesive about the periphery, at least one flexible handle having a first end and a second end affixed to the pressure sensitive adhesive on the top side of the bonding layer such that the center portion of the handle is movable and foldable, a protective layer affixed to the adhesive layer on the top side of the bonding layer, said protective layer having an opening to allow for access to the handle, and a surface layer having a centralized hole and a bottom layer substantially coated with pressure sensitive adhesive, said bottom layer affixed to the protective layer such that the handle passes through the centralized hole.

Flexible extension shaft for a screwdriver

Geraet zur Pflege oder Reinigung des Fussbodens

Mopbesenstiel

TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS

Flexible grip with partially textured surface and method of making same

FLEXIBLE GRIP WITH PARTIALLY TEXTURED SURFACE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME A flexible molded grip for an implement handle having a pattern on the surface of portions raised above adjacent areas, with the surfaces of the raised portions textured. The raised textured portions may extend in the range of about 0.5 mm to 2 mm above the intermediate smooth portions. The area of each of the raised portions may be in the range of about 100-200 percent (%) of the area of the intermediate spaces. The pattern of raised portions may include patterns such as polygonal, circular, oval and elliptical patterns. The method includes forming raised portions in a mold and forming textured surfaces on the raised portions after removal from the mold. CC: ...

PORTABLE SCREW DRIVER HAVING FLEXIBLE EXTENSION SHAFT

PORTABLE SCREW DRIVER HAVING FLEXIBLE EXTENSION SHAFT ABSTRACT A cordless portable electric screwdriver having a chuck for normally holding a tool for rotary driven motion at one end thereof. The screwdriver includes a flexible extension shaft having a first end adapted to cooperate with the chuck and a second end adapted to hold the tool for rotary driven motion. The first end of the flexible exten-sion shaft and the chuck have complementarily shaped non-circular cross-sections. The chuck has an axis and is adapted to receive the first end of the flexible shaft by means of axial insertion of the shaft into the chuck with the non-circular cross-sections in rotationally aligned relationship and the chuck is also adapted to hold the first end of the flexible extension shaft for rotary driven motion of the shaft. The second end of the flexible extension shaft and the tool have complementarily shaped non-circular cross-sections. The screwdriver is operable to drive the tool by reason of the second and of the flexible shaft hold-ing the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. With this arrangement, the flexible extension shaft normally is dis-posed so as to be substantially entirely coaxial with the chuck but is universally deflectable relative to the axis of the chuck so as to position the second end of the shaft and the tool at an acute angle relative thereto.

AN ERGONOMIC TOOL

A tool including a handle, a head, and a flexible shaft including a plurality of shaft members each connecting the handle with the head. The shaft members include at least one fixed shaft member and at least one floating shaft member. Each of the fixed shaft members is fixedly connected with both the handle and the head, and each of the floating shaft members is reciprocably connected with at least one of the handle and the head.

SHOCK-ABSORBING TOOL HANDLE

A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle (2) is disclosed having a larger diameter proximal portion (4) and a smaller diameter distal portion (6). An internal spring (14) in the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope towards each other upon shock being applied to the tool handle. Guide mechanisms (26, 28) in the handle portions limit the extend of sliding motion between the handle portions and prevent relative motion of the handle portions. One or more wipers (40) in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area. The spring may be located within the proximal portion or the distal portion of the tool handle.

EXTENSION SHAFT FOR HOLDING A TOOL FOR ROTARY DRIVEN MOTION

An extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary motion of the tool includes a first end adapted to cooperate with a chuck of a handheld instrument and a second end including a tool holder for holding the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. The tool holder includes a base portion operatively connected to the extension shaft and a swivel portion capable of holding the tool. The swivel portion is pivotly coupled to the base portion through a pivot assembly, wherein the tool is capable of being rotated about an angle with respect to an axis of the chuck through rotation of the extension shaft in response to rotation of the chuck.

PAD FOR PREVENTING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

A cushion pad (26) for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome is adapted to be placed between the grip or shaft of a tool (14) and a hand (12). The cushion pad (26) includes a recess (28) within a predetermined size range for protecting the median nerve (24) by eliminating gripping pressure thereon. The cushion pad (26) may be configured as a cylindrical grip attached to the tool (14) or as a hand glove (40) to be placed on the hand (12) prior to grasping the tool (14). The cushion pad (26) may include positioning flanges (32, 34, 38) for positioning the median nerve (24) over the recess (28).

Hand-guided power tool

The present invention relates to a hand-guided power tool which has a drive motor and a tool in driving connection with the drive motor. At least one handle is provided for guiding the power tool in operation. At least one antivibration element functionally connects the at least one handle and the drive motor. The at least one antivibration element has a coil spring and a guide, wherein the coil spring has an end connected to the guide. The coil spring has a first radial spacing relative to the guide in a first radial direction and has a second radial spacing relative to the guide in a second radial direction, wherein the second spacing is smaller than the first spacing or is zero.

Novel octagon hammer

The invention provides a novel octagon hammer. The novel octagon hammer substantially comprises a hammer head, a handle, reinforcing ribs, cushioning protective sleeve, and a bolt. The novel octagon hammer is characterized in that one end of the handle is provided with the hammer head; the hammer head and the handle are connected by internal threads; the cushioning protective sleeve is sleeved on the other end of the handle and is fixedly connected therewith; two reinforcing ribs which are symmetrical to the central section of the handle are arranged between the hammer head and the handle; the reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected with the hammer head and the handle by the bolt. Provided is a novel octagon hammer which is simple in structure; the two reinforcing ribs symmetrical to the central section of the handle between the hammer head and the handle are able to effectively increase the fastness between the hammer head and the handle, thus increasing the service life of the octagon ...

Multisection wrench for screwed members, has c=shaped resilient washer between lug contacting faces of adjoining connecting blocks to retain and locate blocks

Cette clé à sections multiples (30) comprend un corps de manche (32) et au moins un élément formant mors (60) ou un élément formant douille (66) connecté à une extrémité du corps de manche, le corps de manche (32) étant composé d'un nombre prédéterminé de blocs de connexion identiques (40) qui sont reliés longitudinalement à pivotement les uns aux autres, l'élément formant mors ou l'élément formant douille comportant une ouverture ou une douille pour forcer une pièce vissée. Chacune des extrémités opposées de deux blocs de connexion contigus comporte au moins une oreille s'étendant vers l'extérieur munie d'un trou traversant transversal, les oreilles des extrémités opposées des deux blocs de connexion contigus étant placées côte-à-côte. Un nombre prédéterminé d'axes pivot sont ajustés dans les trous traversants des oreilles positionnées côte-à-côte pour relier à pivotement les oreilles. Le corps de manche peut ainsi être incurvé.

KEY HAS MULTIPLE SECTIONS

PROTETOR DE SILICONE PARA CABOS DE VASSOURAS E SIMILARES

BENDABLE EXTENSION ARM

A bendable extension arm for extending a user's reach while a tool is connected. The bendable extension arm includes a deformable stiffening wire that is sufficiently deformable to be easily deformed by the hands of the user into desired shapes but stiff enough to resist unwanted bending while in use. The stiffening wire has a first end and a second end connected to a wire receptor. The first end also has tool attachment means. A sheath covers the stiffening wire to prevents over bending. Substantially all resistance to bending during tool usage below the bending limit is provided by the stiffening wire.

Flexible auxiliary handle for hand held implements

A flexible auxiliary handle having an elongate member having a hand grip portion associated with a first end and an attaching portion associated with a second end wherein the elongate member provides for torsion or bending or both in response to motions and forces applied to the grip portion. The elongate member is typically advantageously comprised of one or more segments having characteristics enabling such action. The flexible handle ergonomically allows the gripping hand to move freely while the implement's tool maintains orientation to the ground without undue need for balancing, or for avoiding or performing certain undesirable movements customary with auxiliary handles. Such auxiliary handle is attractive, lightweight, cost effective to manufacture, has many configurations, conserves implement storage and retail space, installs and adjusts without tools, fits a wide variety of implements, enables conventional implement use, remains within easy grasp of the user, and is pleasurable ...

Basin wrench extension

Portable screw driver having flexible extension shaft

A cordless portable electric screwdriver having a chuck for normally holding a tool for rotary driven motion at one end thereof. The screwdriver includes a flexible extension shaft having a first end adapted to cooperate with the chuck and a second end adapted to hold the tool for rotary driven motion. The first end of the flexible extension shaft and the chuck have complementarily shaped non-circular cross-sections. The chuck has an axis and is adapted to receive the first end of the flexible shaft by means of axial insertion of the shaft into the chuck with the non-circular cross-sections in rotationally aligned relationship and the chuck is also adapted to hold the first end of the flexible extension shaft for rotary driven motion of the shaft. The second end of the flexible extension shaft and the tool have complementarily shaped non-circular cross-sections. The screwdriver is operable to drive the tool by reason of the second end of the flexible shaft holding the tool for rotary driven ...

Handle for use with a disposable cover

A disposable sterile cover for a contoured handle of surgical lighting fixture, which is formed from a thin-walled flexible material and shaped to match the configuration of the contoured handle. The sterile disposable cover is fitted around the contoured handle in order to prevent the hands of surgical personnel from directly touching the handle when moving and/or focusing the lighting fixture during surgery. The cover includes a flange portion and an elongated, cylindrically-shaped, hollow grip portion. The grip portion has a plurality of elongated expandable channels formed therein, which facilitate fitting the cover over the contoured handle. The disposable cover may be used with contoured handles having different configurations. In an alternative embodiment, a length of tape, having pressure sensitive adhesive applied thereto, is attached to the disposable cover, and may be wrapped around the cover for the purpose of securing the cover to the handle. In another embodiment, a rigid ...

Portable screw driver having flexible extension shaft

Устройство для извлечения футеровочных болтов

Полезная модель относится к ручным инструментам для выбивки футеровочных болтов и обрушения металлических футеровочных плит барабанной мельницы и может быть использована в горной и металлургической промышленности в процессе перефутеровки мельниц. Устройство состоит из выколотки, которая имеет фаску со стороны ударной части, и рукоятки, закрепленной перпендикулярно к выколотке. Рукоятка имеет поверхность, предотвращающую проскальзывание рук, и соединена с выколоткой через вибропроставку, которая имеет виброгаситель. Выколотка выполнена сменной. Обеспечивается безопасное выбивание болтов крепления футеровки периферии мельницы. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Mehrteiliger Stiel

Flexible Schaftverlängerung für Schraubendreher.

Improvements in and relating to Brushes.

... 112,178. Bland, F., and Banks, H. Jan. 24, 1917. Bristles, fixing; wire brushes: mops.-A brush or mop comprises a tuft 3 of textile, metallic, or other fibre, bent back upon itself and carried within a coiled spring 2, to which the handle also is secured. The tuft is preferably secured by a wire loop 4, the ends 5 of which are bent to engage a coil of the spring 2. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the tuft-holding part 8 of the spring is of conical formation. A pad of woven material, bent back upon itself, may be used instead of fibres.

FLEXIBLE SHANK EXTENSION FOR SCREWDRIVERS.

Improved hand tool

PORTABLE SCREW DRIVER HAVING FLEXIBLE EXTENSION SHAFT

FLEXIBLE ELASTOMER FLOOR DUST MOP ATTACHMENT

A unitary molded flexible elastomer floor dust mop attach- ment at which the flexible member is affixed at a location between the floor dust mop handle end the floor dust mop head. Through the use of the elastomeric controlled flexible member being rectangular or elongated in shape, the handle maintains rigidity in the direction in which the dust mop head is moved ~ is flexible in the lateral direction and therefore can be bent at controlled angles relative to the floor dust mop head. Therefore, when the floor dust mop head comes in contact with a stationary object such as the leg of a table, the floor dust mop head will flex or flow around the object without damage to the mop head or object.

EXTENSION SHAFT FOR HOLDING A TOOL FOR ROTARY DRIVEN MOTION

Z STYLE SPEED WRENCH

Z STYLE SPEED WRENCH Abstract of the Disclosure A wrench which includes an elongated shaft having means at one end to receive a drive means, such as handle or the like, which drive means usually is free to rotate on the elongated shaft, and means at the other end to receive a socket or similar article. Alternatively, the other end may itself be configured in socket from or other tool, such as a phillips screwdriver head. The elongated shaft includes two swivel points along its length, per-mitting the tool to take various operating configurations, including straight through, an L form for high torque, and a lazy Z form for high speed.

EXTENSION SHAFT FOR HOLDING A TOOL FOR ROTARY DRIVEN MOTION

An extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary motion of the tool includes a first end adapted to cooperate with a chuck of a handheld instrument and a second end including a tool holder for holding the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. The tool holder includes a base portion operatively connected to the extension shaft and a swivel portion capable of holding the tool. The swivel portion is pivotly coupled to the base portion through a pivot assembly, wherein the tool is capable of being rotated about an angle with respect to an axis of the chuck through rotation of the extension shaft in response to rotation of the chuck.

TOOL HOLDER FOR FLEXIBLY-DEFORMABLE TOOL

The invention relates to a tool holder (1) which is intended to receive a flexibly-deformable tool (12), such as an injection needle or a cutting tool. The operating direction (15) of the tool is not parallel to the axis (14) of the tool holder (1). The inventive tool holder (1) is characterised in that it ends in a part (4) of a channel that opens out onto the outside of the body (2) of the tool holder, comprising a surface having generatrices that are essentially parallel to the axis of the body and enabling the tool (12) to be introduced by moving same in relation to the axis (14) of the body of the tool holder. Said tool holder (1) comprises forms that enable the safe introduction of the needle, simple cleaning, inexpensive manufacture and a quality connection between the needle and the body.

BENDABLE EXTENSION ARM

A bendable extension arm for extending a user's reach while a tool is connected. The bendable extension arm includes a deformable stiffening wire that is sufficiently deformable to be easily deformed by the hands of a user but stiff enough to resist further bending in the course of tool usage. The stiffening wire has a first end and a second end and is connected at its first end to a wire receptor and at its second end to another wire receptor. The first end also has an attachment means for attaching a tool. A sheath covers the stiffening wire and prevents over bending of the stiffening wire. The extension arm may be bent by hands of the user into desired shapes up to a bending limit determined by the sheath but remain stiff enough in the desired shapes to resist further bending during tool usage. Substantially all resistance to bending during tool usage below the bending limit is provided by the stiffening wire.

BRUSH WITH IMPROVED GRIP CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A brush handle is disclosed having a core member which is surrounded by a layer of compressible and resilient gripping material of a non-slip nature, the layer of gripping material closely conforming to the contour of the brush handle and being mechanically interlocked to the handle by projection means which are integra l with the core member and extend into the layer of gripping material, and also at least partially bonded one to the other by heat and or chemical means. A brush having the above described handle sealingly secured to a brush head utilizing the layer of gripping material and a method of manufacturing a brush handle are also disclosed.

Flexible device tool

BRUSH OF ROADWAY SYSTEM ARTICULATES

Window glass washing device, has flexible element whose ends are fixed or screwed in handle and sleeve located at specific distance from scraper and whose non-fitted portion compensates bending of user by ninety-degree torsion of element

La manœuvre réalisée en une seule fois, du glissage de la raclette, grâce à cette flexibilité, évite des traces qui se réaliseraient sur une reprise d'essuyage. La pratique du nettoyage de vitres avec un manche rigide, fatigue énormément et souvent ne peut se conclure en une seule fois par le passage de la raclette de haut en bas ou de gauche à droite l'articulation flexible dans le manche permet une adhérence sur la vitre, d'où une manipulation simplifiée Cette articulation peut se réaliser par un tuyau en caoutchouc, par un ressort en fer, par un tuyau plastique, par un fer flexible ...

A handle handiwork tool

Device for facilitating use by handicapped of tools and utensils

A device for use by the manually disabled for carrying an eating utensil or the like includes an easily bendable "handle" for wrapping about the limb of a handicapped person, one end of which is terminated by any of an assortment of removable tools and utensils. Once bent, the handle remains in its deformed position.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

A handle assembly includes a handle band, a latch member connected to the handle band, and a mounting member connected to the latch member. The handle band includes a main portion and a pair of overlapping portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion and abutting an inner side of the main portion. A mounting hole is formed at a joint portion between the main portion and each of the pair of overlapping portions. The latch member is pivotably mounted in the mounting hole. The mounting member includes a mounting piece pivotably connected to the latch member and at least one mounting tab extending from the mounting piece for mounting the handle assemble to a device. 1. A handle assembly comprising:a handle band comprising a main portion and a pair of overlapping portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion and abutting an inner side of the main portion; anda pair of mounting members attached to opposite ends of the handle band, each of the pair of mounting members comprising a mounting piece pivotably connected to the handle band and at least one mounting tab extending from the mounting piece for mounting the handle assemble to a device.2. The handle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a latch member connected to each end of the handle band and a connecting member connected to the latch member claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is pivotably connected to the mounting piece.3. The handle assembly of claim 2 , wherein a mounting hole is formed at a joint portion between the main portion and each of the pair of overlapping portions for mounting the latch member.4. The handle assembly of claim 3 , wherein the latch member comprises a frame claim 3 , the frame has a substantially rectangular shape and comprises a pair of long rods and a pair of short rods claim 3 , a first one of the pair of long rods is pivotably mounted in the mounting hole claim 3 , and a second one of the pair of long rods is pivotably mounting in the connecting member. ...

DEVICE FOR HOLDING A CLEANING WIPER AND A HOLDING DEVICE USING CLEANING EQUIPMENT

CUSHION FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF KARPALTUNNELSYNDROM.

MANUAL CORE ROTATION DEVICE

A device for manually rotating a core of a gas turbine engine, said device comprising a drive mechanism, an operator control, and a flexible cable rotatably coupling said drive mechanism and said operator control.

COATING TOOL WITH VARIABLE FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEAD AND HANDLE

An improved coating tool (20) is provided with a variable flexible connection between a head and handle. The improved tool broadly includes a head (22), a handle (23), a flexible connection (21) between the head and handle to permit relative pivotal movement therebetween, and a restraining member (24) operatively arranged to adjustably limit the amount of relative movement between the head and handle, whereby the amount of permissible relative movement between the head and handle may be selectively varied. In the preferred form, the restraining member (24) may vary the flexibility of the connection.

Flexible handgrip with light-emitting structure

KEY OF SCREWING HAS STEM FLEXIBLE

Improvements with the nut-wrenches

Tool with flexible handle

Tool handle and methods of use

A tool handle apparatus and methods of use, for slinging or casting contents therefrom, the tool includes a spade having a spade neck extending from a first spade end, a spade handle having a first handle end a midsection, and a second handle end, said first handle end connected to said spade neck, a spring having a first spring end and a second spring end, said first spring end affixed to said midsection and said second spring end connected to said second handle end, and a looped strap connected to said second handle end and, thus, functions to assist a user in slinging or casting contents therefrom.

Articulated wrench apparatus

An articulated wrench structure includes a plurality of link members pivotally mounted relative to one another, with a forwardmost link member of said link members having a wrench head mounted thereto, with a rearwardmost link member including a handle and socket cavities mounted thereto.

SAFETY CANE STRAP

A safety strap for a cane handle portion of a cane includes a strap piece extending between a first end and a second end, a first connection arranged at the first end, and a second connection arranged at the second end, the first and second connections being connectable to the cane at opposing ends of the cane handle portion. The cane strap supports a weight of the cane when the first and second connections are connected to the cane and a user's hand is inserted between the strap and cane handle portion, so that the cane handle is maintained proximate the user's palm if the user's grip on the cane handle portion is inadvertently released. Furthermore, at least one of the first and second connections is releasable when a predetermined pulling force is exceeded, so that the cane is allowed to fall away from the user in a situation in which retaining the cane is likely to cause injury.

ПОРТАТИВНАЯ ОТВЕРТКА

FIELD: tools for assembling and demounting. SUBSTANCE: portable screw driver has chuck 3 in which one end of flexible extension shaft 4 is mounted. Other end of that shaft is joined with tool 5. Joined ends of chuck 3, shaft 4 and tool 5 have non-round cross sections with profiles respective one to another. From drive unit 2 rotation motion is transferred to tool 5 with use of shaft 4 having flexible sheath 9 inside which concentrically arranged and closely wound one to another springs rotate. Upon working in hard-to-achieve places shaft 4 is bent in order to place tool 5 by acute angle relative to axis of chuck 3. EFFECT: improved design of screw driver allowing to use it in hard-to-achieve places. 5 cl, 5 dwg $7019 0с ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) ВИ” 2067 043 Сл 5 МПК" В 25 В 15/04 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 4742047/28, 15.09.1989 (30) Приоритет: 15.09.1988 Ц$ 244334 (46) Дата публикации: 27.09.1996 (56) Ссылки: Патент США М 2486043, кл. В 25 В 15/04, 1949. (71) Заявитель: Бертан Козак[Ц$] (72) Изобретатель: Бертан Козак[Ц$] (73) Патентообладатель: Бертан Козак[Ц$] (54) ПОРТАТИВНАЯ ОТВЕРТКА (57) Реферат: Сущность изобретения: в патроне 3 портативной отвертки установлен один конец гибкого удлинительного вала 4, другой конец которого связан с инструментом 5. Сопряженные концы патрона 3, вала 4 и инструмента 5 имеют некруглые поперечные сечения соответствующих друг другу профилей. От привода 2 вращательное движение передают на инструмент 5 посредством вала 4, внутри гибкой оболочки 9 которого вращаются концентрично расположенные и плотно навитые друг на друга пружины. Для работы В труднодоступных местах изгибают вал 4, располагая инструмент 5 под острым углом к оси патрона 3. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил. 2067043 С1 КО Фиг! $7019 0с ПЧ ГЭ КУЗЗАМ АСЕМСУ ГОК РАТЕМТ$ АМО ТКАОЕМАКК$ (19) ВИ” 2 067 043 ' 13) СЛ 9” В 25 В 15/04 12) АВЗТКАСТ ОЕ 1МУЕМТОМ (21), (22) АррИсаНоп: 4742047/28, 15.09.1989 (30) ...

Long handle taking tools has grip, tool-holder, control, flexible element, and turning grip and threaded bar

One end of the long handle (1) has a grip (2) while the other end has a holder for the tool (4,4',14). The long handle can be flexible or rigid by means of a control (8) and has relatively movable elements (5,6) threaded onto a flexible element (7) especially a cable. The flexible element is joined to the tool or to a tool-holder (3), and to a tension piece in the form of a turning-grip (8) cooperating with a threaded bar (9).

Handle for mobile razor head for shaving person's body may have flexible portion adjacent to head or may have curved and straight plug-in portions

The razor head (1) may be offset from the straight handle (2,3) and is mounted on a curved handle portion, the end of which extends at right-angles to the straight portion of the handle. The razor and handle assembly may be made in three sections which may be joined by plug-and-socket joints. Different handle sections may be used to vary the length, and the angle of the head.

GERAETESATZ.

Improvements relating to small tools such as flat or bent spanners or wrenches, screw-drivers, and the like

154,208. Helen, L., and Rouvier, M. F. Nov. 21, 1919, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Contents, facilitating access to; partitioned boxes; lids; knock-down boxes.- Comprises a set of small tools such as spanner-heads, screw-drivers, &c., each provided with a tang adapted to be readily secured in a socket in a handle member, or in a socket on a flexible lengthening-member adapted to be secured to the handle member for operating on a nut &c. in a position otherwise inaccessible, and a chest provided with drawers or slides having holes or recesses for storing the tools &c. The tool-chest, shown in Figs. 11 and 12, comprises a hinged cover l and slides or drawers m, n. It is secured in closed position by hinged rods q engaging hooks r on the cover and carrying a latch s held by a ring t. When the chest is open, the rods q may be turned back, as shown in Fig. 12, to support the cover.

Tool handles

Multisection wrench

FLEXIBLE CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR HAND-HELD TOOLS

Lightweight grip and method of making same

A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel. 00) ...

HANDLE FOR ARTICLES OF DAILY USE

EXTENSION SHAFT FOR HOLDING A TOOL FOR ROTARY DRIVEN MOTION

An extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary motion of the tool includes a first end adapted to cooperate with a chuck of a handheld instrument and a second end including a tool holder for holding the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. The tool holder includes a base portion operatively connected to the extension shaft and a swivel portion capable of holding the tool. The swivel portion is pivotly coupled to the base portion through a pivot assembly, wherein the tool is capable of being rotated about an angle with respect to an axis of the chuck through rotation of the extension shaft in response to rotation of the chuck.

Improvements with the fastenings of the handles for brushes and caves instruments

Wrench for tightening and undoing nuts in difficult to reach locations, e.g. in machines such as aircraft engines, has rod inside cover having at least a flexible portion

Cette clef de vissage se compose d'une gaine (1), d'un train de commande (24) et d'un train de vissage (18) logés dans la gaine et qui présentent tous une partie souple au même endroit. Une déformation de cette partie souple peut être commandée à une forme déterminée par le train de commande qui coulisse dans la gaine et la comprime, alors que le train de vissage reste rigide en torsion et permet de tourner l'outil (6).

HAMMER

Ergonomic tool

A tool including a handle, a head, and a flexible shaft including a plurality of shaft members each connecting the handle with the head. The shaft members include at least one fixed shaft member and at least one floating shaft member. Each of the fixed shaft members is fixedly connected with both the handle and the head, and each of the floating shaft members is reciprocably connected with at least one of the handle and the head.

Auxiliary tool for assembling and disassembling spark plug

An auxiliary tool for assembling and disassembling a spark plug is used to assist the assembling and disassembling operation of the spark plug of a vehicle. The auxiliary tool comprises a spark plug sleeve, a flexible extender, and a rotating end portion. The spark plug sleeve is used to cover and rotate the spark plug. The flexible extender has flexibility and one end thereof is fixed on the spark plug sleeve. The rotating end portion is disposed on the other end of the flexible extender and detachably connected with a handle. In operation, the spark plug is firstly loosened by a conventional wrench, and the auxiliary tool then rotates the spark plug. The auxiliary tool is not limited by the limited engine space, so that the operational convenience of rotation operation can be increased and the operational time of assembling and disassembling the spark plug can be shortened.

FLEXIBLE SURGICAL SCREW DRIVER, AND ITS USAGE IN LIGAMENTUM RECONSTRUCTIVE OPERATION BY ARTHROSCOPE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flexible surgical screw driver which surely holds a bone screw, and drives an interference screw into a bone, by a method wherein to a far end of a movable hollow shaft which is connected to a handle, a driving leading end part which is formed into a cannula is combined, and a guide wire is inserted in the driving leading end part, and is passed through the movable hollow shaft, and taken out from the handle. SOLUTION: For a surgical screw driver 10 having an angle, a far end 16 of an operation shaft 12 is combined with a driving shaft 14, and at the same time, a near end 24 on which the movable part of a handle 22 is fitted, is provided. Around the operation shaft 12, a sleeve 18 having a far end 42 on which a driving head housing 20 is fitted, and a near end 44 which is fixed in a fixing part of the handle 22, is concentrically arranged. The movable part of the handle 22 is rotated regarding the fixing part of the handle 22, the driving shaft 14 rotates ...

Podiatrists' nail nippers with shock absorbing handles

Podiatrists' nail nippers, clippers, cutters or the like 11 comprise pivoted metal blade 12 and handle members 13, the handle members having shock absorbing cushioning at least 3mm thick (and preferably 4-5mm thick) provided by elements 14 formed from a polymer that is suitable for heat sterilization in an autoclave. The polymer is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate. The podiatristsâ nippers, clippers, cutters or the like may be supplied in a sterilised pack with other podiatry supplies.

Multi-section wrench having a pin jointed handle

Multisection wrench including a stem body 32 and at least one jaw member 60 or socket member 66 connected with one end of the stem body 32 for wrenching a screwed member. The stem body 32 is composed of a predetermined number of identical connecting blocks 40 which are longitudinally pivotally connected with each other. Each of opposite ends of two adjacent connecting blocks 40 has at least one outward extending lug 44 positioned side by side. A predetermined number of pivot pins (Fig 8;50) are fitted in through holes of the side by side positioned lugs 44 to pivotally connect the lugs 44 whereby the two adjacent connecting blocks 40 are rotatable about the pivot pin (Fig 8;50) to curve the stem body 32. The lateral sides of the side by side positioned lugs 44 keep attaching to each other without departure. A predetermined number of resilient members are positioned between the contacting faces of the side by side positioned lugs 44 to provide a resilient retaining force for the adjacent ...

Lightweight grip and method of making same

A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.

DISPOSABLE COVER FOR CONTOURED SURGICAL LIGHT HANDLE

A contoured handle (310) for a surgical lighting fixture (14); also, a disposable sterile cover (10, 110, 210) for a contoured handle (12). The contoured handle (310) includes apertures (323, 423, 523) for venting trapped air from inside a handle cover while fitting the cover over the handle. The sterile cover (10, 110, 210) is formed from a thin-walled flexible material and is shaped to match the configuration of the handle (12). The cover includes a flange portion (30, 130, 234) and a grip portion (26, 126, 226). The grip portion may include expandable channels (38, 138, 238) which facilitate fitting the cover over the handle, A length of pressure sensitive tape (44) may be wrapped around the cover (10) for securing the cover to the handle, A rigid or semi-rigid flange (152) may be attached to the upper surface of the cover flange (130), ...

Elastic grip sleeve

TOOLS HAS HAND TEAMS Of a HANDLE IMPROVES

Ustensil with hand or analogue being rolled up and being rectified in rigid form

DEVICE TO WASH THE PANES

Dispositif pour faciliter le lavage des vitres grâce à une articulation flexible où l'angle entre la raclette (1) et le manche (5) peut atteindre 90° par la pression sur le manche. La manoeuvre réalisée en une seule fois, du glissage de la raclette (1), grâce à cette flexibilité, évite des traces qui se réaliseraient sur une reprise d'essuyage. La pratique du nettoyage de vitres avec un manche rigide, fatigue énormément et souvent ne peut se conclure en une seule fois par passage de la raclette de haut en bas ou de gauche à droite. L'articulation flexible dans le manche permet une adhérence sur la vitre, d'où une manipulation simplifiée. Cette articulation peut se réaliser notamment par un tuyau en caoutchouc, ou par un ressort en fer.

Flexible Driver

A flexible driver for use within a lumen or other winding cavity. This driver is flexible, versatile, and user customizable. It may consist of a plurality of links and tips depending on the user's needs and the cavity in which it is to be used. It is designed to reduce the amount of unintended and uncontrolled movement between individual link thus eliminating accidental disengagement during use and unintentional rotational movement within the system.

UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE FAN CLUTCH HOLDING TOOL

An adjustable holding tool is provided for servicing a fan clutch assembly removably attached to a shaft of a water pump having a pulley associated therewith. A holding tool is comprised of a first plate holder including a first adjustment leg joined to a first attachment leg having a first longitudinal axis and a first attachment structure. A second plate holder includes a second adjustment leg joined to a second attachment leg having a second longitudinal axis and second attachment structure. The first and second plate holders are slidably connected together to provide a continuous variable spacing between the first and second adjustment legs while maintaining a parallel relationship between the first and second longitudinal axes. 1. An adjustable holding tool for servicing a fan clutch assembly removably attached to a shaft of a water pump having a pulley associated therewith , the holding tool comprising:a first plate holder including a first adjustment leg joined to a first attachment leg having a first longitudinal axis and a first attachment structure engageable with the pulley; anda second plate holder including a second adjustment leg joined to a second attachment leg having a second longitudinal axis and a second attachment structure engageable with the pulley,wherein the first and second plate holders are slidably connected together to provide a continuous variable spacing between the first and second adjustment legs while maintaining a substantially parallel relationship between the first and second longitudinal axes.2. The adjustable holding tool according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one first recess in the first adjustment leg.3. The adjustable holding tool according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one second recess in the second adjustment leg.4. The adjustable holding tool according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one first recess in the first adjustment leg and at least one second recess in the second adjustment leg.5. ...

HAND TOOL

A tool is configured to receive a locknut of a coaxial cable. The tool includes a sleeve provided with a first inner hole therein; a first block in the first inner hole, wherein the first block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in an axis of the first inner hole; a second block in the first inner hole, wherein the second block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in the axis of the first inner hole; and a third block in the first inner hole, wherein the third block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from bottom to top in the axis of the first inner hole, wherein the third block is configured to be between the first and second blocks, wherein the third block has a first surface configured to contact the first block and a second surface configured to contact the second block. 1. A tool configured to receive a locknut of a coaxial cable , comprising:a sleeve provided with a first inner hole therein;a first block in said first inner hole, wherein said first block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in an axis of said first inner hole;a second block in said first inner hole, wherein said second block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in said axis of said first inner hole; anda third block in said first inner hole, wherein said third block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from bottom to top in said axis of said first inner hole, wherein said third block is configured to be between said first and second blocks, wherein said third block has a first surface configured to contact said first block and a second surface configured to contact said second block.2. The tool of further comprising a first cylindrical body joining said first and second blocks claim 1 , wherein said first cylindrical body has a first flat surface substantially vertical to said axis of said first inner hole claim 1 , wherein said first and second blocks downwardly protrude from ...

RESIDUE REMOVAL DEVICE FOR NARROW NECKED VESSELS

The present disclosure relates to a residue removal device for extracting leftover material from a narrow-necked vessel. The residue removal device may include a receptacle adapted for collecting material from sides and bottom of a vessel. The receptacle may include a material collecting channel formed by two side walls connected along a base at an angle, an open top, a distal end, and a proximal end. The residue removal device may further include an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and the distal end of the shaft may be connected to the base of the receptacle and offset in a first direction from the proximal end of the shaft. The open top may also be offset from the base of the receptacle in the first direction. 1. A residue removal device for extracting leftover material from a vessel , the device comprising:a. a receptacle adapted for collecting material from sides and bottom of a vessel, the receptacle comprising a material collecting channel formed by two side walls connected along a base at an angle, an open top, an open, planar distal end, and a proximal end; andb. an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the shaft is connected to the base of the receptacle and offset in a first direction from the proximal end of the shaft, and the open top is offset from the base of the receptacle in the first direction, wherein the offset of the distal end of the shaft from the proximal end of the shaft is a distance approximately 90 to 110% of the depth of the receptacle and the proximal end of the shaft is approximately parallel to the base of the receptacle;wherein said device is adapted for removing material residue in a narrow necked vessel.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has rounded corners.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material collecting channel has a shape selected from a semi-circle claim 1 , a semi-oval claim 1 , a U-shape claim 1 , a V-shape claim 1 , a V-shape wherein ...

OIL FILTER TOOL

An oil filter tool used to remove filters and mitigate spillage of oil during and after removal. Sidewalls with grooves between form a substantial cylinder. Curved walls form the grooves, extend outwardly from the sidewalls, and provide some flexibility in the tool's diameter, thereby permitting use with filters other than those for which the tool was designed. A floor is joined by the sidewalls and curved walls to define a chamber in which the filter is mounted. A finger limits insertion of the filter to define a gap into which oil can flow. A funneling guide is angled at the end of the sidewalls opposite the floor to guide oil into the chamber. At least one of the grooves is closed at the guide end and there is an aperture to permit air flow out of the chamber. 1. An oil filter tool for removing substantially cylindrical oil filters , the tool comprising:(a) at least first and second sidewalls, the sidewalls defining a substantial cylinder, wherein the first and second sidewalls are spaced from one another to form first and second gaps;(b) at least first and second groovewalls mounted in the first and second gaps, respectively, to edges of the first and second sidewalls, at least the first groovewall having an aperture extending therethrough for passage of air out of the tool;(c) an angled guide joined to a first end of the sidewalls and groovewalls, for guiding liquid toward at least the groovewalls, the angled guide having an opening at a first end of at least the second groovewall and extending over the first end of the first groovewall; and(d) a floor joined to a second, opposite end of the sidewalls and the groovewalls.2. The oil filter tool in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of protrusions formed on the sidewalls and extending radially inwardly.3. The oil filter tool in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a finger mounted to the floor and extending toward an opening defined by the angled guide claim 1 , whereby a filter ...

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL WRENCH

A multi-functional wrench having an adjustable construction that allows the nut or bolt engaging surfaces of the wrench to be located at different angles or positions relative to a handle in order to allow the wrench to be used in otherwise difficult to reach areas. The wrench optionally includes a secondary handle removably connected to a preferably arcuate, multi-functional wrench body that is, in turn, removably connectable to a desired wrench head which includes a work-engaging fitting. The multi-functional wrench has a body that is archial or curved in shape and includes at least one drive post or ratchet and a plurality of sockets that are useful for many applications. The wrench is particularly useful to manipulate the body of straight stop and angle stop compression valves connectable to plumbing under sinks, behind toilets and inside cabinets, as well as nuts and bolts. 1. A multi-functional wrench , comprising:an archial body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body has a first working face and a second working face on an opposite side of the body with respect to the first working face, wherein a drive post is present on at least one of the first working face and the second working face, and wherein a socket is present within each of the first working face and the second working face.2. The multi-functional wrench according to claim 1 , wherein the drive post is located at the first end of the body.3. The multi-functional wrench according to claim 2 , wherein a plurality of sockets are located within the first working face between the drive post and the second end of the body.4. The multi-functional wrench according to claim 3 , wherein the drive post comprises a square post claim 3 , and wherein the sockets are square apertures.5. The multi-functional wrench according to claim 1 , wherein a side of the body between the first working face and the second working face includes an archial segment located adjacent to at least one of the sockets.6. ...

TOOL HAVING AN AUTO-ADJUSTING HANDLE

A tool has a working member, a plurality of expansion members, and a handle that is rotatable relative to the working member. The handle has a longitudinally extending chamber in which a portion of the working member having cam surfaces is disposed. The handle also has a plurality of slots in which the plurality of expansion members are disposed. When a torque is applied to the tool, the cam surfaces of the working member cooperate with the plurality of expansion members to cause at least a portion of each of the plurality of expansion members to be moved axially and outwardly from the slots to thereby cause the handle to change from having a first cross-sectional shape to a second cross-sectional shape. At least one spring is interposed between each of the plurality of expansion members and the handle for causing the handle to revert back to the first cross-sectional shape upon a removal of the torque as applied to the tool. 1. A tool , comprising:a working member, the working member having a portion providing a plurality of cam surfaces;a plurality of expansion members;a handle rotatable relative to the working member, the handle having a longitudinally extending chamber in which the portion of the working member is disposed and having a plurality of slots in which the plurality of expansion members are disposed such that, when a torque is applied to the tool, the cam surfaces of the portion of the working member cooperate with the plurality of expansion members to cause at least a portion of each of the plurality of expansion members to be moved axially and outwardly from the slots to thereby cause the handle to change from having a first cross-sectional shape to a second cross-sectional shape; andat least one spring interposed between each of the plurality of expansion members and the handle for causing the handle to revert back to the first cross-sectional shape upon a removal of the torque as applied to the tool.2. The tool as recited in claim 1 , further ...

Tension- adjusting tool

A tension-adjusting tool includes a L-shaped rod composed of two segments. One segment is removably attached to a rocker on which the tensioning pulley of a diesel engine of a truck is mounted while the other segment has a tubular component in which a handle is removably accommodated. The handle has an upper portion which extends above the engine and which can be manipulated to activate the L-shaped rod in order to cause the rocker to pivot with resulting change in the pressure applied by the tensioning pulley. 1. A tool for adjusting the tension on a belt produced by a tensioning pulley , said belt driving components of a diesel engine mounted on a frame of a motor vehicle , said tensioning pulley being located to rotate on a rocker pivotal with respect to said frame , said tension-adjusting tool including: interconnected first and second segments , said first segment being tubular while said second segment is provided with means for removable attachment to said rocker; a handle having a terminal portion adapted to be removably accommodated within said tubular first segment , said handle being of a shape such that , by manipulation of said handle from above said engine , said terminal portion can be inserted into said first segment and when so inserted , to function to cause said rocker to pivot with resulting adjustment in the pressure applied to said belt by said tensioning pulley.2. The tension-adjusting tool of wherein said removable attachment means is a protuberance attached to one of said second segment and said rocker claim 1 , an opening being formed in the other of said second segment and said rocker claim 1 , said protuberance having an outer wall which conforms to the shape of said opening such that when said protuberance is within said opening said protuberance functions to cause said rocker to pivot.3. The tension-adjusting tool of wherein said removable attachment means is a protuberance attached to one of said second segment and said rocker and a ...

REMOVAL TOOL FOR SCREW-ON CANISTER FILTERS

A removal tool for a screw-on canister filter comprising a plurality of a tooth and side apertures. The tooth comprises of a chisel edge, bevel surface, and receding surface. The chisel edge of each tooth has an interference fit to the filter and it located on the center of a filter scallop. The side apertures allow the metal canister of the filter to contort and grant access to the filter bottom. 1. A removal tool for a screw-on canister filter , comprising:a tooth having a chisel edge, a bevel surface, and a receding surface;said tooth has an interference fit to a screw-on canister filter;a side aperture allowing access to a filter bottom;2. The removal tool of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of said tooth.3. The removal tool of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of said side aperture.4. The removal tool of claim 1 , wherein said tooth comprises a chisel edge to be located on a center of a filter scallop.5. The removal tool of claim 1 , further comprising of a ferrous-based alloy. The present invention is in the field of removal tools for filters and pertains particularly to removal tools for screw-on canister filters.Internal combustion engines have periodic maintenance involving the changing of oil. During an oil changing process, an oil filtration device is removed from an engine and replaced along with oil. A common style of an oil filtration device is a screw-on canister filter. A screw-on canister filter will normally need replacement after contaminates have saturated its filtration media for a required purpose. Most commonly, screw-on canister filters are used in oil applications, such as automobile oil. Commonly used methods for the removal of screw-on canister filters involve a tool or device to transfer force onto a filter canister which influences rotation for unscrewing. After many hot-cold cycles, screw-on canister filters have a tendency to become intensely adhered to an engine. Once a screw-on canister filter has become extremely ...

Ergonomic Collapsible Handle

A mechanism able to be attached to, or built into, a surface of an object such that it can then be manipulated to create an ergonomic handle for the objects' use. This mechanism is capable of configuring in both a flat-laying and a graspable protruding position.

SURGICAL SCREWDRIVER

Various implementations include a surgical screwdriver that comprises a first rotating shaft configured to be rotated about a respective longitudinal axis, a second rotating shaft extending along a respective development axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first shaft and having a shaped end tip which can be inserted into the head of a screw, and a transmission member interposed between respective first ends of the shafts to transfer the rotation from the first shaft to the second shaft. The transmission member comprises a homokinetic spherical joint. 1. A surgical screwdriver comprising:a first rotating shaft configured to be rotated about a respective longitudinal axis;a second rotating shaft extending along a respective development axis and having a shaped end tip which can be inserted into the head of a screw;a transmission member having a homokinetic spherical joint interposed between respective first ends of the shafts to transfer the rotation from the first shaft to the second shaft;a cylindrical sleeve which is internally hollow to accommodate at least partially said shafts and said homokinetic spherical joint,wherein said first shaft has a second end opposite to the first end and projecting out of a first opening of the sleeve,said shaped tip of the second shaft projects out of a second opening of the sleeve opposite to the first opening of the sleeve, andsaid first shaft comprises two portions coaxially joined to each other inside the sleeve, said second end of the first shaft being located in one of said portions which is distal from the second shaft.2. The screwdriver according to claim 1 , wherein said spherical joint comprises a spherical head having at least one lateral facet and a cavity counter-shaped to said head and partially surrounding the head itself.3. The screwdriver according to claim 1 , wherein said head comprises a plurality of lateral facets adjacent to one another and each of which defining a respective segment of the ...

Hex Nut and Bolt Positioner

The Hex Nut and Bolt Positioner is a size-specific tool which enables the user to securely position a hex-head fastener into a hard-to-reach location, so the threads can be started. After the threads are securely engaged the wrench can be easily unlocked from the fastener and removed from the tight work space. The tool can also be used to remove already loosened fasteners without the risk of dropping them into the equipment. 1. A Hex Nut and Bolt Positioner is a size-specific tool , which consists of a sheet metal Main body , a sheet metal Latch , with a Nut , Bolt and Washer to keep the assembly together and serve as pivot point for the Latch.2. The Main body of is a one piece sheet metal part claim 1 , which has several distinct sections to perform as many distinct functions claim 1 , such as a size-specific Hex-chuck section claim 1 , thin enough that it flexes to tighten and loosen and this section is bent upward approximately 10 degrees claim 1 , two narrow Arms extending from the Hex-chuck section claim 1 , which are designed to be thin enough claim 1 , so that they will bend in case an oversized object is locked into the tool claim 1 , a Cam section claim 1 , to enable the Latch to lock the tool on a nut claim 1 , or bolt head claim 1 , a Tooth and a Gap section to lock together when the tool is locked and two serrated Handles.3. The design of Main body and Latch of can easily be up claim 1 , or down scaled using an appropriate CNC program for a suitable CNC Plasma Cutter claim 1 , or CNC Fiber Laser machine to produce Positioners for any common nut and bolt size claim 1 , SAE claim 1 , or Metric. is a perspective view of the complete Hex Nut and Bolt Positioner in the open/unlocked position.is an exploded view showing all of the parts of the Positioner, suggesting the order of assembly.shows the complete Positioner in the unlocked/open state.shows the complete Positioner in the locked/closed state.A key and unmatched feature of the Hex Nut and Bolt ...

Tool For Retrieving Magnetic Objects

A tool for retrieving magnetic objects. The tool comprising a flexible rod; a handle, connected to a first end of the flexible rod; and a magnetic head, connected to a second end of the flexible rod. Further, the magnetic head comprises a through-hole for retrieving the magnetic objects. 1. A tool for retrieving magnetic objects , the tool comprising:a flexible rod;a handle coupled to a first end of the flexible rod; anda magnetic head coupled to a second end of the flexible rod, wherein the magnetic head comprises a through-hole for retrieving the magnetic objects.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the flexible rod is statically-positionable.3. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the flexible rod is extendable/retractable for allowing a user to set different lengths of the flexible rod.4. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the flexible rod is configurable to allow the magnetic head to be oriented in different directions for retrieval of the magnetic objects.5. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the handle is detachably coupled to the first end of the flexible rod.6. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising a light member disposed within/on the handle claim 1 , to aid user visibility of automotive engine sections.7. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising a light member disposed within/on the magnetic head claim 1 , to aid user visibility of autonomous engine sections.8. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic head is detachably coupled to the second end of the flexible rod.9. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic objects comprise at least one of a washer claim 1 , spring claim 1 , or a shim.10. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic head is comprised of a planar surface for retrieving the magnetic objects.11. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic head is comprised of one or more shapes such as recessed claim 1 , concave claim 1 , or convex.12. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic head is coupled to the flexible rod via a screwing mechanism.13. The tool of ...

Oil Core Wrench

An oil core wrench includes a oneway control unit, a wrench unit and a rotation handle. The wrench unit includes a threaded rod, an adjusting member, a base member and a clamping member. The oneway control unit is mounted in the base member and includes a control member. Thus, the oil core is clamped between the clamping member of the wrench unit and the control member of the oneway control unit so that the wrench unit can drive the oil core to rotate successively in a oneway manner by operation of the oneway control unit, so as to tighten or loosen the oil core easily and quickly. In addition, the oil core wrench can be operated in a narrow or small working region. 12-. (canceled)3. The oil core wrench of claim 9 , wherein the elastic member has a first end mounted on the mounting portion of the control member and a second end abutting an inner wall of the receiving space of the base member.4. The oil core wrench of claim 9 , wherein:the oneway control unit further includes a shaft extending through the base member and the control member;the base member is provided with a through hole connected to the receiving recess;the control member is provided with a transverse bore; andthe shaft extends through the through hole of the base member and the transverse bore of the control member so that the control member is pivotally mounted in the receiving recess of the base member.5. (canceled)6The oil core wrench of claim 7 , wherein the elastic member has a first end mounted on the mounting portion of the control member and a second end abutting an inner wall of the receiving space of the base member.7. An oil core wrench comprising:a oneway control unit, a wrench unit and a rotation handle; wherein: a threaded rod having a first end connected with the oneway control unit;', 'an adjusting member mounted on the threaded rod;', 'a base member connected with the oneway control unit; and', 'a clamping member extending through the base member and connected with the adjusting ...

Multipurpose Bendable Tool

A multipurpose bendable tool may include a portion of the tool having a flexible element including a shape retentive component that retains a shape to which the portion is bent. The portion can be bendable or formable, and may be adjusted into a variety of shapes which can be changed by a user. For example, the multipurpose bendable tool can be used to apply pressure to a surface via a head portion while substantially maintaining its shape, and can be fitted with a variety of attachments. 1. A shower brush comprising:a head component;a handle component; andat least a portion of the handle component is flexible and substantially retains a shape to which the handle component is bent.2. The shower brush of further comprising:the handle component is capable of maintaining a set shape until sufficient force is applied to set another shape.3. The shower brush of further comprising:the head component and the handle component are a unitary piece.4. The shower brush of further comprising:at least a portion of the head component is flexible and substantially retains a shape to which the head component is bent.5. The shower brush of further comprising:the handle component includes a flexible and shape retaining element.6. The shower brush of further comprising:a scrubbing element attachable to the head component.7. The shower brush of further comprising:a grip element on or part of the handle component.8. The shower brush of further comprising:the flexible and shape retaining element is enclosed within the handle component.9. The shower brush of further comprising:the flexible and shape retaining element includes a metal alloy.10. The shower brush of further comprising:the flexible and shape retaining element extends throughout a majority of the handle component.11. The shower brush of further comprising:the flexible and shape retaining element is enclosed within the handle component and at least partially within the head component.12. The shower brush of further comprising: ...

FLEXIBLE SHAFT FOR TRANSFER OF ROTARY MOTION

A flexible shaft, having a first end and, a second end and capable of being bent about its axis while transferring rotary motion from a device to tool is disclosed. The shaft, manufactured from a rigid material, has at least one flexible segment having two sinuous slots ascending in a helical path from a common start point in opposite rotational directions. In other segments the slots can be a single helical slot, double helical slots, parallel or crossing, or circumferential. The helical paths can vary within each segment or from segment to segment. 1. A flexible shaft , said flexible shaft being a rigid material and comprising:a. a rigid first end, said rigid first end being capable of receiving an instrument to impart rotary motion,b. a rigid second end, said rigid second end being dimensioned to receive a tool to receive and transmit said rotary motion, an outer surface,', 'an inner cavity having a surface,', 'a longitudinal surface,', 'at least one segment, each of said at least one segment having a segment proximal end and a segment distal end,', a width,', 'a depth from said outer surface to said inner cavity,', 'a common start point, said common start point having a circular end, said start point being a first predetermined distance from said rigid first end, and', 'at least one end point, each of said at least one end point having a circular end, said at least one end point being a second predetermined distance from said rigid first end,, 'at least two helical sinuous slots within at least one of said at least one segment, each of said at least two helical sinuous slots forming interlocking teeth and having, 'a first of said at least one segment having said at least two helical sinuous slots cut in a helical sinuous path along said longitudinal surface of said first of said at least one segment and ascending in a first direction, a first of said helical sinuous slots ascending from said common start point in a first rotational direction and a second of said ...

MULTI-SIZE WRENCH AND A SHIFTING DEVICE APPLIED THERETO

A shifting device includes a sleeve module and a shifting member movably disposed in the sleeve module. The sleeve module has a through hole. The through hole is divided into a first hole region, a buffering region, and a second hole region. The shifting member includes a third operating section and a fourth operating section. The shifting member is movable between a first position and a second position. The fourth operating section of the shifting member is situated in the buffering region when the shifting member assumes the first position, and the second hole region and the third working hole are adapted to turn a fastening member. The third operating section of the shifting member is situated in the buffering region when the shifting member assumes the second position, and the first hole region and the fourth working hole are adapted to turn the fastening member. 1. A shifting device applied to a multi-size wrench , said multi-size wrench being adapted to turn a fastening member and including a wrench body in which said shifting device is installed , said wrench body including a mounting hole penetrating therethrough along an axis and a mounting flange formed around said mounting hole , said shifting device comprising:a sleeve module inserted into said mounting hole and abutting against said mounting flange, said sleeve module including a through hole extending along said axis, a first side surface formed at one end, and a second side surface formed at another end, said through hole extending from said first side surface to said second side surface along said axis and being sequentially divided into a first hole region, a buffering region, and a second hole region; anda shifting member movably disposed in said through hole along said axis and including a third operating section and a fourth operating section extending in the direction of said axis, said third operating section having a third working hole extending along said axis, said fourth operating section ...

HAND-HELD WRENCH DEVICE

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed a hand-held wrench device that is advantageously sized and shaped to be used in confined locations (e.g., in the space immediately below a sink or behind a toilet). Particularly, the disclosed wrench device comprises a base portion and a body portion positioned aligned therewith. The body portion includes at least one cavity sized and/or shaped to accommodate at least a portion of the wing extension of a wing nut. In use, once the disclosed device is coupled to a nut, the nut can be tightened or loosened simply by rotating the device by hand about its own axis in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. 1. A wrench comprising:a substantially U-shaped base portion comprising a first face and a second face; and an outer wall; and', 'an inner wall comprising one or more cavities shaped and sized to house at least one portion of a connector., 'a substantially U-shaped body portion attached to the first face of the base portion, wherein the body portion comprises2. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the outer wall comprises one or more gripping elements.3. The wrench of claim 2 , wherein the gripping elements comprise ribs claim 2 , texturing claim 2 , rubberized materials claim 2 , or combinations thereof.4. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the cavities are substantially U-shaped.5. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the cavities are uniformly spaced about the inner wall of the body portion.6. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the connector is a wing nut comprising at least one wing.7. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the at least one portion of a connector is the wing of a wing nut.8. The wrench of claim 1 , wherein the base portion comprises a lip that extends beyond the inner wall of the body portion.9. The wrench of claim 1 , further comprising a substantially U-shaped adaptor claim 1 , wherein the adaptor comprises:an outer wall comprising one or more protrusions sized and shaped to be housed within the one or more ...

SLIDE TOOL

A slide tool is provided, including a rod member, a sleeve member, a driving member, a restricting member and a control assembly. The sleeve member has a chamber, the chamber defines an axial direction, the sleeve member is sleeved on the rod member and slidable randomly relative to the rod member, and an interior circumferential wall of the chamber has an annular toothed portion. The driving member is disposed to the sleeve member and rotatable about the axial direction, the driving member includes an abutting portion and a driving portion which are connected to each other, and the abutting portion is located between the rod member and the driving portion. A side of the restricting member has an engaging toothed portion, and the engaging toothed portion is meshed with the annular toothed portion. 1. A slide tool , including:a rod member;a sleeve member, having a chamber, the chamber defining an axial direction, the sleeve member having a sleeve hole which is lateral to the axial direction, the sleeve member being sleeved on the rod member through the sleeve hole and slidable relative to the rod member, an interior circumferential wall of the chamber having an annular toothed portion;a driving member, disposed to the sleeve member and rotatable about the axial direction, including an abutting portion and a driving portion which are connected to each other, the abutting portion being located between the rod member and the driving portion;a restricting member, a side thereof having an engaging toothed portion, the engaging toothed portion meshed with the annular toothed portion, a side of the restricting member opposite to the engaging toothed portion being abutted against the abutting portion;a control assembly, including an adjusting member and an elastic member, the adjusting member being disposed to the sleeve member and rotatable about the axial direction, the elastic member being assembled respectively to the restricting member and the adjusting member, when the ...

WRENCH

Disclosed is a wrench, which is used for wrenching a workpiece and comprises a unidirectional transmission mechanism. The unidirectional transmission mechanism comprises rollers, a first member and a second member at least partially sheathed in the first member. The first member is fixedly provided at a wrenching portion of the wrench, and the second member is used for mating with the workpiece. The directions of the rotating torque from the wrenching portion are a first direction and a second direction along the axis of rotation of the first member. With regard to one of the rotating torque of the first direction and the rotating torque of the second direction, the second member is stationary relative to the first member so as to output the rotating torque to the workpiece; and with regard to the other one thereof, the second member rotates relative to the first member without outputting the rotating torque to the workpiece. The torque of the unidirectional transmission mechanism can meet the demand of using a wrench, and at the same time, the unidirectional transmission mechanism remains silent in use and has the characteristic of wear resistance of bearings. 1. A wrench for wrenching a workpiece , comprising a wrenching portion and a gripping portion , the gripping portion extending and being connected at its extending end with the wrenching portion , wherein the wrench further comprises a unidirectional transmission mechanism comprising rollers , a first member and a second member at least partially sheathed in the first member; the first member is fixedly provided at the wrenching portion of the wrench , the second member is used for mating with the workpiece; the directions of the rotating torque from the wrenching portion are a first direction and a second direction along an axis of rotation of the first member; for one of the rotating torque of the first direction and the rotating torque of the second direction , the rollers cause the second member to be ...

Faucet Wrench

A wrench for engaging a faucet wing nut attaching a faucet from an underside of a sink is disclosed. The wrench consists of an elongated member having opposite first and second ends and opposite first and second sides, a pair of first and second tabs projecting from the first end of the elongated member, the pair of tabs configured to engage flanges formed on the faucet nut. The elongated member has a semi-circular concave profile having a central axis, the concave surface configured to receive the hose and position it in coaxial alignment with the semi-circular concave profile of the elongated member, the pair of first and second tabs formed on the first and second sides of the elongated member, the tabs being parallel to the central axis. 1. A wrench for engaging a faucet nut attaching a faucet to an underside of a sink adjacent a hose , the faucet nut having a plurality of flanges symmetrically positioned on the faucet nut , the wrench comprising an elongated member having opposite first and second ends and opposite first and second sides , first and second tabs projecting from the first end of the elongated member , the first and second tabs configured to engage the flanges of the faucet nut , the elongated member having a concave surface with a semi-circular concave profile having a central axis , the concave surface configured to receive the hose and position it in coaxial alignment with the semi-circular concave profile of the elongated member , the first and second tabs formed on the first and second sides of the elongated member , the tabs being parallel to the central axis.2. The wrench of wherein the concave surface is configured to receive the hose and position the tabs on either side of the hose.3. The wrench of wherein first and second elongated flanges are formed on the first and second sides of the elongated member claim 1 , said first and second elongated flanges extending along a length of the elongated member from the first to the second ends.4. ...

TRANSMISSION ELEMENT

In a transmission element provided in the present invention, a connecting piece is used as a center, a first end piece and a second end piece are separately disposed at two ends of the connecting piece, and the second end piece and the connecting piece are at least pivotally joined, to make relative positions between a first acting portion located on the first end piece and a second acting portion located on the second end piece change with pivotal movement of the second end piece relative to the connecting piece, so as to further adjust an overall shape of the transmission element to adapt the transmission element for being joined to a working object in a narrow space, thereby providing work content that an operator uses another tool to perform a transmission operation by using the transmission element. 1. A transmission element , comprising:a connecting piece;a first end piece, having a first end body, an end of the first end body being disposed at an end of the connecting piece, and a first acting portion, being located at the other end, far away from the connecting piece, of the first end body; anda second end piece, having a second end body, an end of the second end body being pivotally disposed at the other end, far away from the first end piece, of the connecting piece by using a first shaft, and the second end body being rotatable between a normal position and a pivoted position about the first shaft as a rotation axis, and a second acting portion, located at the other end, far away from the connecting piece, of the second end body, and making a distance between the second acting portion and the first acting portion change with pivotal movement of the second end body, wherein the distance between the second acting portion and the first acting portion when the second end body is located at the normal position is less than the distance between the second acting portion and the first acting portion when the second end body is located at the pivoted position;a ...

MANUALLY OPERATED EXTENDABLE CLEANING DEVICE

A manually operated cleaning device extends reach and cleaning functionality to low clearance areas. The cleaning device has a base foot portion including at least one base foot portion cleaning surface. A flexible extendable cleaning implement is attached at one end to the base foot region. A flexible extendable cleaning implement cleaning surface is attached to at least one side of the flexible extendable cleaning implement. A handle is attached via a pivotal mounting to either the base foot portion or the flexible extendable cleaning implement. A releasable fastener operatively couples the flexible extendable cleaning implement to the base foot portion and allows extension and retraction of the flexible extendable cleaning implement between a stowed position on top of the base foot region when the manually operated cleaning device is not in use and an elongated position allowing the manually operated cleaning device to access the low clearance floor areas. 1. A manually operated cleaning device that extends reach and cleaning functionality to low clearance areas , the cleaning device comprising:(a) a base foot portion that includes at least one base foot portion cleaning surface;(b) a flexible extendable cleaning implement attached at one end to the base foot region;(c) a flexible extendable cleaning implement cleaning surface attached to at least one side of the flexible extendable cleaning implement;(d) a handle attached via a pivotal mounting to either the base foot portion or the flexible extendable cleaning implement; and(e) a releasable fastener operatively coupling the flexible extendable cleaning implement to the base foot portion and allowing extension and retraction of the flexible extendable cleaning implement between a stowed position on top of the base foot region when the manually operated cleaning device is not in use and an elongated position allowing the manually operated cleaning device to access the low clearance floor areas.2. The manually ...

Line Wrench Heads and Line Wrenches

The wrench has a thumb switch, when operated, opens against a spring bias the pivotal ring portion around the axis pin attached to the fixed head portion of the wrench head portion, allowing a tube or pipe attached to the fastener to access the confines of the wrench head hexagonal inner profile via the said access channel now provided, the opening of the pivotal ring portion involves approximately 50% of the wrench head portion, the said pivotal ring portion encompassing approximately 50% of the wrench head inner profile. The corner profiles next to the swivel joints are scalloped such that when the pivotal ring is opened the scallops substantially align forming a passageway required for the abutting fastener drive corner to traverse through. 1. A line wrench head comprising:a fixed head portion comprising a first inner side comprising a plurality of fastener engaging surfaces;a pivoting head portion comprising a second inner side comprising at least one fastener engaging surface; anda pivot member by which said pivoting head portion is pivotally connected to said fixed head portion,wherein said pivoting head portion is pivotable between a closed condition in which said first and second inner sides define a circumferentially closed fastener receiving space and an open condition in which a free end of said pivoting head portion is spaced from said fixed head portion to a side opening to said fastener receiving space,wherein said free end has a tip and has a width that narrows towards said tip to defines an outwardly facing ramp face, andsaid first inner side comprises a camming surface engaged by said ramp face when the pivoting head portion is in said closed position and configured such that, in use, torque applied to said fixed head causes increased engagement between said ramp face and said camming surface to provide an increased grip on a fastener received in said fastener receiving face.2. A line wrench as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said pivoting head portion ...

CO-CENTRIC PIN SPANNER TOOL

A pin spanner tool for use with a driver having a center of rotation, the pin spanner having a driven arm, a floating arm, and a bolt connecting the driven arm and the floating arm, where the bolt has a center of rotation which is co-centric with the center of rotation of the driver. 1. A pin spanner tool for use with a driver having a center of rotation , comprising:an arm assembly comprising a driven arm, and a a floating arm, said arm assembly having a center of rotation;a bolt connecting said driven arm and said floating arm, such that said center of rotation of said driver aligns with said center of rotation of said arm assembly.2. The pin spanner tool of claim 1 , wherein:said driver is a square driver and said bolt has a square slot to engage said square driver.3. The pin spanner tool of claim 1 , wherein:said arms include pins which engage indents in an object to be rotated, which has a center of rotation, where a line connecting said pins and a line connecting said center of rotation of said arm assembly and said center of rotation of said object to be rotated intersect in a 90 degree angle.4. A pin spanner tool for use with a driver having a center of rotation claim 1 , comprising:a driven arm;a floating arm;a bolt connecting said driven arm and said floating arm, said bolt having a center of rotation where said center of rotation of said bolt and said said center of rotation of said driver are co-centric.5. The pin spanner tool of claim 4 , wherein:said driver is a square driver and said bolt has a square slot to engage said square driver.6. The pin spanner tool of claim 4 , wherein:said arms include pins which engage indents in an object to be rotated, which has a center of rotation, where a line connecting said pins and a line connecting said center of rotation of said arm assembly and said center of rotation of said object to be rotated intersect in substantialy a 90 degree angle. The present invention relates generally to tools for applying measured ...

COMBINATION WRENCH WITH A REVERSIBLE ROLLER CLUTCH

A force transfer wrench apparatus includes a housing assembly and a handle attached to the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing, a spindle, and wedging element. The spindle is disposed within the housing. The housing includes an annular outer race. The spindle includes an opening at a center of the spindle and at least one protrusion around an outer circumference of the spindle. The protrusion forms a ramp including a ramp surface. The ramp surface slopes from the outer circumference of the spindle to a larger outer circumference of the spindle. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race. The wedging element is a cylinder comprising an outer surface. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race such that the outer surface of the wedging element contacts the ramp surface. 1. A force transfer wrench apparatus comprising: a housing comprising an outer race, wherein the outer race is annular;', 'a spindle disposed within the housing, wherein the spindle comprises an opening at a center of the spindle, wherein the spindle comprises at least one protrusion around an outer circumference of the spindle, wherein the protrusion forms a ramp comprising a ramp surface, wherein the ramp surface slopes from the outer circumference of the spindle to a larger outer circumference of the spindle;', 'a wedging element disposed between the spindle and the outer race, wherein the wedging element is a cylinder comprising an outer surface, wherein the wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race such that the outer surface of the wedging element contacts the ramp surface and the outer race; and, 'a housing assembly comprisinga handle attached to the housing assembly.2. The force transfer wrench apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ramp surface of the protrusion is concave.3. The force transfer wrench apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spindle comprises a series of protrusions around an outer ...

OIL FILTER WRENCH

An oil filter wrench. The oil filter wrench includes a housing and an engagement lever. The head portion of the engagement lever has an aperture sized to receive an oil filter therethrough and may have protrusions adapted to engage the oil filter. The engagement lever is rotatable around the center of the aperture and in relation to the housing such that the handle portion of the engagement lever is movable from a first position distal to the handle of the housing to a second position proximate to the housing. The handles of the engagement lever and the housing may be gripped by one hand, allowing for ease of operation of the oil filter wrench. 1. An oil filter wrench , comprising:a housing; andan engagement lever in pivotal relation with the housing and having a head portion and a handle portion, the head portion having an aperture defined therein, the aperture being sized to receive a portion of an oil filter therethrough, the handle portion being selectively receivable within the housing.2. The oil filter wrench of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of protrusions extending into the aperture.3. The oil filter wrench of claim 2 , wherein the protrusions are sized and shaped to engage the surface of an oil filter.4. The oil filter wrench of claim 2 , further comprising 15 protrusions.5. The oil filter wrench of claim 1 , further comprising at least one size adaptor couplable to the head portion of the engagement lever.6. The oil wrench of claim 1 , wherein:the handle is movable from a first position external to the housing to a second position at least partially within the housing; andwherein movement between the first position and the second position is adapted to be accomplished utilizing one hand of a user.7. The oil filter wrench of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a housing head portion and a housing handle portion claim 1 , the head portion having a second aperture defined therein claim 1 , the second aperture being substantially ...

MULTI-JOINT TOOLS WITH CYLINDRICAL SEGMENTS

This application provides tools for use with gas turbine engines. Example tools may include multi joint tools for use in a complex environment that has accessibility constraints, such as with a gas turbine engine. The multi joint tools may include a number of pie cut cylinders connected in series. The number of pie cut cylinders may include a connecting member and a receiving portion, where the number of pie cut cylinders is connected by a first connecting member of a first pie cut cylinder engaged with a first receiving portion of a second pie cut cylinder. The multi joint tools may include an end cut cylinder forming a first end of the multi-joint tool. The end cut cylinder may include a second connecting member engaged with a second receiving portion of the first pie cut cylinder. 1. A multi joint tool for use with a gas turbine engine , comprising:a plurality of pie cut cylinders connected in series;the plurality of pie cut cylinders comprising a connecting member and a receiving portion, wherein the plurality of pie cut cylinders is connected by a first connecting member of a first pie cut cylinder engaged with a first receiving portion of a second pie cut cylinder; andan end cut cylinder forming a first end of the multi-joint tool, the end cut cylinder comprising a second connecting member engaged with a second receiving portion of the first pie cut cylinder.2. The multi-joint tool of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pie cut cylinders comprises a first angled end and a second angled end.3. The multi joint tool of claim 2 , wherein the first angled end is angled towards the second angled end claim 2 , and the second angled end is angled towards the first angled end.4. The multi-joint tool of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pie cut cylinders comprises a tapered portion between a first side of the plurality of pie cut cylinders and a second side of the plurality of pie cut cylinders.5. The multi-joint tool of claim 4 , wherein the first side has a first ...

Slide-on grip for objects having a handle

An elongate hollow sleeve-like grip having a bore with a plurality of protuberances provided on the interior thereof, each protuberance having a circumference and a tapering outer surface extending from a location adjacent the wall surface of the bore toward a distal end thereof whereat the distal end is a smoothly shaped dome-like surface structure. Each protuberance is configured to engage the outwardly facing surface of an object handle having an outwardly facing surface that is larger in diameter than a radial spacing between mutually adjacent axially and circumferentially spaced dome-like surface structures to cause a flexing of the material of the grip to facilitate the dome-like surface structures and the tapering circumferential surfaces thereof to engage the outwardly facing outer surface of the handle to allow a position of the body on the handle to be moved at least one of lengthwise and rotated relative to the handle.

TOOL FOR FITTING AND REMOVING SCREW MEANS ON A REAR SIDE OF AN OBJECT

A tool () for fitting and removing a screw () situated on a rear side () of an object (). The tool () has a first straight section () by which a turning movement may be imparted to the tool (), a second straight and coaxial section () provided with a socket () for being fastened on the screw (), and a connecting section () between the first straight section () and the second straight section (). The connecting section () has a crank shape so that it can reach round the object () and convert turning movements of the first straight section () at a position in front of the object () to turning movements of the second straight section () and the screw () on the rear side of the object (). The first straight section () and the second straight section () are turnable about a common axis (). 1. A tool for fitting and removing a screw situated on a rear side of an object , the tool comprising:a first straight section configured for imparting a turning movement to the tool;a second straight section spaced axially from the first straight section, the second section provided with a socket which is configured for being fastened on the screw;wherein the first straight section and the second straight section are turnable about a common axis; anda connecting section which connects between the first straight section and the second straight section, the connecting section has a crank shape so that it can reach round the object and the crank shape converts turning movements of the first straight section at a position in front of the object to turning movements of the second straight section and the screw on the rear side of the object.2. A tool according to claim 1 , wherein the socket is detachably mounted on the second straight section.3. A tool according to claim 1 , further comprising:when the screw has a flanged head, the socket has a recess of a size suited to accommodating the flanged head of the screw.4. A tool according to claim 3 , wherein the connecting section is made of ...

Faucet Supply Line Wrench

An apparatus to be used as an alternative for a wrench contains a fastener receiving head, a tubular body, a receiving channel, a first arm, and a second arm. The fastener receiving head is terminally connected to the tubular body and is designed to fit around a bolt head. The receiving channel traverses through the tubular body and the fastener receiving head so that a supply line associated with a faucet setup can be positioned within the receiving channel. The first arm and the second arm are perpendicularly connected to the tubular body so that the tubular body can be rotated by holding the first arm and the second arm. 1. A faucet supply line wrench comprises:a fastener receiving head;a tubular body;a receiving channel;a first arm;a second arm;the tubular body comprises an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end;the fastener receiving head being connected adjacent to the tubular body at the first end;the receiving channel laterally traversing through the outer surface and the inner surface;the receiving channel longitudinally traversing through the tubular body from the first end to the second end;the receiving channel longitudinally traversing through the fastener receiving head;the first arm and the second arm being perpendicularly connected to the tubular body at the outer surface;the first arm being positioned laterally opposite to the second arm across the tubular body; andthe first arm and the second arm being oriented perpendicular to the receiving channel.2. The faucet supply line wrench as claimed in further comprises:a stoppage band; andthe stoppage band being positioned along the first end.3. The faucet supply line wrench as claimed in further comprises:the inner surface further comprises a tapered surface; andthe tapered surface being tapered inward from the first end towards the second end.4. The faucet supply line wrench as claimed in further comprises:a secondary fastener receiving head;the secondary fastener receiving head ...

ROTATION TOOL

The invention aims to provide a rotation tool enabling work without obstructing a view of an operator and facilitating fine-adjustment for the tool. A rotation tool includes a flexible shaft including a tool portion at one end and a grip portion at the other end; and a cylindrical exterior body including curved portion on at least a part thereof, wherein a spiral protrusion is formed on at least a part of the shaft and a spiral groove is formed on at least a part of the curved portion, and the shaft is configured to be movable inside the exterior body by screwing the spiral protrusion and the spiral groove to each other. 1. A rotation tool comprising:a flexible shaft including a tool portion at one end and a grip portion at the other end; anda cylindrical exterior body including a curved portion on at least a part thereof, whereina spiral protrusion is formed on at least a part of the shaft and a spiral groove is formed on at least a part of the curved portion, and the shaft is configured to be movable inside the exterior body by screwing the spiral protrusion and the spiral groove to each other.2. The rotation tool according to claim 1 , wherein a pitch in the spiral groove increases as being far away from a center point of a curvature of the curved portion.3. The rotation tool according to claim 1 , wherein when the spiral protrusion and the spiral groove are screwed to each other claim 1 , respective threads facing each other are formed at any same inclination angle.4. The rotation tool according to claim 1 , whereina pitch in the spiral groove increases as being far away from a center point of a curvature of the curved portion, andwhen the spiral protrusion and the spiral groove are screwed to each other, respective threads facing each other are formed at any same inclination angle.5. The rotation tool according to claim 1 , wherein the tool portion is formed to be detachable from the shaft6. The rotation tool according to claim 1 , wherein the tool portion is ...

Grip assist device

A grip brace having an adjustable base is provided, in which the base is secured around the user's wrist. The brace is attached to at least one finger of a user's hand to prior to securing the base to the wrist in order to hold one end of the base in place while the other end is pulled. At least one wrap is provided to cover and apply pressure to the user's hand as the hand grips the handle or rod-such as the handle of a tennis racquet, fishing pole, table tennis paddle, broom, rake or other devices-and attaches to the main member or other portion of the grip brace, by means of a fastener, thereby supporting the user's grip of the rod or handle. Further, the base, the at least one arm, both, or the entire grip brace may be comprised of an elastic material such that the amount of support for the wrist and hand may be increased by stretching a section of the brace as desired, thereby increasing the compressive force on the effected portion of the user's hand, wrist, or arm.

TORQUE WRENCH ADAPTER

A torque wrench adapter attaching for coupling an open-ended wrench insert to a torque wrench, having a first section, which is used to attach the torque wrench adapter to an open-ended wrench insert, and having a second section which is used to attach the torque wrench adapter to a torque wrench. The first section and the second section are connected to each other in an articulated manner via a joint in such a way that the same can be displaced relative to each other about a pivot axis of the joint. 19.-. (canceled)10. A torque wrench adapter configured to couple an insert open-end wrench to a torque wrench , comprising:a first section, configured to attach the torque wrench adapter to the insert open-end wrench;a second section, configured to attach the torque wrench adapter to the torque wrench; anda joint configured to articulatedly connect the first section and the second section such that the first section and the second section are displaceable relative to one another about a pivot axis of the joint.11. The torque wrench adapter according to claim 10 , wherein the first section comprises:a first section main body;a first end of the first section main body defines a recess for a section of the insert open-end wrench;a second end of the first section main body is connected to the second section via the joint.12. The torque wrench adapter according to claim 11 , wherein the second section comprises:a second section main body;a projection arranged at a first end of the second section main body configured to interact with the torque wrench; anda second end of the second section main body is connected to the first section via the joint.13. The torque wrench adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the joint is formed between the second end of the first section and the second end of the second section.14. The torque wrench adapter according to claim 13 , further comprising:at least two leg-like projections, located opposite each another, are formed on the second end ...

Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench

An oil filter wrench which has two main parts mounted together so as to be movable towards and away from each other. Each part has an acruate surface aligned with each other. A threaded drive rod has one end in a threaded hole in a side portion of one main part and passes through a clearance hole in a portion of the other main part, with a head engaging the other main part so as to move the parts toward or away from each other to grip or release to the filter. A wrenching feature on the head and of another wrenching feature the bottom of one of the main parts allow a conventional wrenching tool to drive the wrench to rotate the oil filter and to drive the drive element to move the main parts together to grip the filter oil apart to release the same. An extension rod is able to be engaged a wrenching feature on the bottom of said oil filter wrench to loosen or tighten the oil filter on its mounting. 1. An oil filter wrench comprising:a pair of main parts each having concavely shaped engagement portions, said main parts slidably mounted together with said concave portions aligned and facing each other; an elongated threaded drive element having one end engaged in a threaded hole in one of said main parts, said drive element also passing through an aligned clearance hole in the other of said main parts but engageable with said other main part so as to be able to be advanced or retracted toward or away from each other can be so that said other main part can be advanced to said one main part in order to grip an oil filter disposed between said concave engagement services; and,a wrenching feature on an under surface of said one or the other of said main parts enabling rotation thereof by a conventional wrenching tool having a handle extending axially away from an oil filter gripped by said concave surfaces.2. The filter according to wherein said drive feature on said drive element comprises a wrenching feature in a head of said drive element allowing engagement with a ...

Orbital Hand Wrench

An example hand wrench is provided. The hand wrench may include a handle () having a handle opening (), and an orbital member () received within the handle opening. The orbital member may be configured to move orbitally about a point axis. The hand ratchet wrench may further include a driver affixed to the orbital member. The driver may be configured to receive a socket that interfaces with a fastener to turn the fastener. 1. A ratcheting hand wrench comprising:a handle including a handle opening;an orbital member received within the handle opening, the orbital member being configured to move orbitally about a point axis; anda ratchet assembly operably coupled to the orbital member, the ratchet assembly configured to rotate a drive in response to the handle being turned in a first rotational direction and ratchet without turning the drive in response to the handle being turned a second rotational direction.2. The ratcheting hand wrench of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of biasing members disposed at least partially within the handle; anda plurality of engaging members;wherein each biasing member applies a force on a respective engaging member directed into the handle opening such that the engaging member contacts and applies a force on the orbital member.3. The ratcheting hand wrench of claim 2 , wherein the orbital member includes a plurality of channels; and wherein each engaging member contacts the orbital member in a respective channel.4. The ratcheting hand wrench of claim 3 , wherein sidewalls of each of the channels are at least partially curved and wherein each engaging member has a curved surface that contacts the orbital member.5. The ratcheting hand wrench of claim 3 , wherein a width of each of the channels is larger than a width of each of the engaging members.6. The ratcheting hand wrench of claim 3 , wherein each of the channels include channel stops and wherein the channel stops prevent the engaging members from moving out of the channels.7 ...

ONE-WAY WRENCH SWITCHABLE BETWEEN TWO MODES

A one-way wrench includes a handle, a toothed wheel, a detent, a rod and a gear train. The handle includes a shank and a head. The head is formed at an end of the shank and includes a chamber in communication with the tunnel. The toothed wheel is rotationally inserted in the chamber of the head. The detent is pivotally connected to the head and elastically engaged with the toothed wheel so that the head rotates the toothed wheel in a one-way manner. The rod is movable in the tunnel of the shank in a reciprocated manner. The gear train is arranged between the rod and the toothed wheel to convert the reciprocating of the rod to on-and-off rotation of the toothed wheel. 1. A one-way wrench comprising: a shank comprising a tunnel; and', 'a head formed at an end of the shank and made with a chamber in communication with the tunnel;, 'a handle comprisinga toothed wheel rotationally inserted in the chamber of the head;a detent pivotally connected to the head and elastically engaged with the toothed wheel so that the head rotates the toothed wheel in a one-way manner;a rod movable in the tunnel of the shank in a reciprocated manner; anda gear train arranged between the rod and the toothed wheel to convert the reciprocating of the rod to on-and-off rotation of the toothed wheel.2. The one-way wrench according to claim 1 , wherein the gear train comprises a rack connected to the rod and a first gear coaxially connected to the toothed wheel and engaged with the rack.3. The one-way wrench according to claim 2 , wherein the gear train further comprises:a second gear engaged with the first gear;a third gear coaxially connected to the second gear;a fourth gear engaged with third gear; anda fifth gear coaxially connected to the fourth gear and engaged with the rack.4. The one-way wrench according to claim 3 , wherein the gear train further comprises a shaft coaxially connected to the fifth gear and a one-way bearing provided between the shaft and the fourth gear.5. The one-way ...

GRIPPING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL DEVICES TO IMPROVE HAPTICS AND PREVENT HAND FATIGUE

A resilient gripping member or medical device can be applied to a handle or other gripping area of a firmer medical device to provide improved cushioning and comfort and uniformity of feel to an operator's hand during manual manipulation. The resilient gripping member or medical device may be tubular and comprise at least one control, button, switch, or sensor that communicates with another component not directly located on the firmer medical device. 1. A resilient medical device which can be applied to a handle or other gripping area of a firmer medical device to provide improved cushioning and comfort and uniformity of feel to an operator's hand during manual manipulation.2. The resilient medical device of which comprises a rubber polymer or copolymer or foam or foam composite and can stretch or wrap around and secure itself over the handle or other gripping area to provide comfort and improve tactile feel to the operator.3. The resilient medical device of which is sterile or sterilizable.4. The resilient medical device of which has an adhesive end for attaching to the handle or other gripping area to provide a cushion to the handle or other gripping area.5. The resilient medical device of which is built into a firmer medical device for the purpose of improved comfort and feel during manipulation.6. The resilient medical device of which comprises a built-in part or component or complete accessory component for attachment to a firmer medical device.7. The resilient medical device of claim 1 , wherein the firmer medical device is a sterile surgical instrument such as a retractor claim 1 , a clamp claim 1 , or forceps.8. The resilient medical device of claim 1 , wherein the firmer medical device is a nonsterile medical instrument such as an endoscope claim 1 , cystoscope claim 1 , protoscope claim 1 , or bronchoscope.9. The resilient medical device of claim 1 , wherein the firmer medical device is a sterile medical catheter with a handle or firm gripping surface such ...

Bathing Wand

A bathing wand () can include a handle () including a grasp (). The grasp () can include a first section () and a second section (). The first section () and the second section () can form a loop hole () configured to receive a user's hand. The bathing wand () can also include a wand head () and a bathing implement (). The bathing implement () can be coupled to the wand head (). In some configurations, the bathing wand () can include a vertebrae system (). 1. A bathing wand comprising:a handle including a grasp, the grasp including a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section forming a loop hole configured to receive a user's hand;a wand head; anda bathing implement, the bathing implement being coupled to the wand head.2. The bathing wand of claim 1 , wherein the loop hole comprises a length of at least about 80 millimeters and the loop hole comprises a height of at least about 15 millimeters.3. The bathing wand of claim 1 , wherein a height of the grasp defined by an outer surface of the first section and an outer surface of the second section is between about 30 millimeters and about 70 millimeters.4. The bathing wand of claim 1 , wherein the first section of the grasp provides a rigid section and the second section of the grasp provides a pliable section.5. The bathing wand of claim 4 , wherein the pliable section is on a bottom side of the bathing wand.6. The bathing wand of claim 1 , wherein the grasp includes an overmold claim 1 , the first section of the grasp being covered by the overmold and the overmold forming the entire second section of the grasp.7. A bathing wand comprising:a handle comprising an arm, the arm including a vertebrae system including a plurality of links coupled together, the vertebrae system allowing the arm to bend;a wand head; anda bathing implement, the bathing implement being coupled to the wand head.8. The bathing wand of claim 7 , wherein the arm further includes a spine disposed in a channel in ...

BOTTLE BRUSH

Modular and flexible brush systems are disclosed having multiple interchangeable parts that have different functions. A base portion contains a nipple brush. A handle portion includes various internal connecting mechanisms and stores the nipple brush. A top portion includes a bottle brush and has a flexible neck portion. 1. A device to scrub a container , comprising:a rigid handle comprising a first core portion and a second core portion, the first and second core portions connected internally within the handle;a flexible portion removably connected to the handle and including a resilient material of a predetermined hardness, the flexible portion adapted to bend relative to a longitudinal axis of the handle; anda first brush operatively connected to the flexible portion and sized to efficiently scrub an inside of the container as the flexible portion bends.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a separable base portion attachable to the rigid handle.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the base portion includes a second brush which is smaller than the first brush and is sized and configured to efficiently scrub an inside of a smaller container.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the second brush is disposed within an interior chamber of the second core portion of the handle when not in use.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the base portion attaches to the second core portion of the handle through friction fit.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the base portion includes a threaded portion which mates with an internal thread on the second core portion of the handle.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the flexible portion includes a threaded projection which mates with an internal thread in the first core portion of the handle claim 6 , opposite the internal thread in the second core portion which mates with the base portion.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first core portion and the second core portion of the handle are connected through a threaded fastener. ...

PERSONAL GRIP COVER

A personal grip cover allows a user to lift and carry objects such as luggage, shopping bags, briefcases, ladders, and the like, or to grip a steering wheel or handles of exercise equipment, without causing pain or distress to the user's hands or fingers. The personal grip cover is a tubular body of a rubber material having a durometer of about 50. The tubular body has a generally oval, kidney shaped, or circular cross section with a hollow core and with a longitudinal slot that extends the entire length of the tubular body. The personal grip cover can be opened along the slot to allow the user to apply the tubular body over the handle of a luggage piece, a shopping bag, a briefcase, a purse, or other object, or even a steering wheel. The tubular body cushions the user's hand and fingers when a user lifts and carries the object. 1. A personal grip cover comprising:a tubular body of a rubber material of a durometer of about 50; anda longitudinal slot extending from a first end to a second end of the tubular body.2. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body has a wall thickness of about 3/16 inch to about 5/16 inch claim 1 , a length of about 3 inches to about 5 inches claim 1 , a generally oval or kidney shaped cross section claim 1 , a width of about 1 to about 1 1/4 inches claim 1 , and a height of about 1 3/4 to about 2 inches.3. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body is formed of silicone rubber.4. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body has a wall thickness of about 3/16 inch to about 5/16 inch.5. The personal grip cover of claim 4 , wherein the tubular body has a generally oval or kidney shaped cross section with a hollow core.6. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body has a length of about 3 inches to about 5 inches.7. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body has a width of about 1 1/4 inches.8. The personal grip cover of claim 1 , wherein the tubular ...

Tool Extensions

Illustrative embodiments of tool extensions and methods of using such tool extensions are disclosed. In at least one illustrative embodiment, a tool extension may comprise a drive core configured to transfer rotational torque from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, where the first end is configured to be removably coupled to a tool to receive rotational torque from the tool, the second end is configured to be removably coupled to a fastener to supply rotational torque to the fastener, and the drive core is bendable between the first and second ends. The tool extension may further comprise a shell surrounding the drive core and containing an electro-rheological (ER) fluid configured to transition between a flexible state in which the shell permits bending of the drive core and a rigid state in which the shell resists bending of the drive core. 1. A tool extension comprising:a drive core configured to transfer rotational torque from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end is configured to be removably coupled to a tool to receive rotational torque from the tool, the second end is configured to be removably coupled to a fastener to supply rotational torque to the fastener, and the drive core is bendable between the first and second ends; anda shell surrounding the drive core and containing an electro-rheological (ER) fluid configured to transition between a flexible state in which the shell permits bending of the drive core and a rigid state in which the shell resists bending of the drive core.2. The tool extension of claim 1 , further comprising one or more electrodes configured to selectively apply an electric field to the ER fluid to cause the ER fluid to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state.3. The tool extension of claim 2 , further comprising a power source coupled to the shell near the first end of the drive core claim 2 , the power source configured to selectively supply an electric current to ...

Engagement structure for tool

An engagement structure for a tool contains: a drive member. The drive member includes an accommodation orifice defined in the drive member, a hexagonal tooth portion formed around the accommodation orifice, and six arcuately concave sections respectively arranged on six sides of the hexagonal tooth portion. Each of the six arcuately concave sections is arranged on a center of each of the six sides of the hexagonal tooth portion. The drive member further includes multiple bevel rims, any two spaced of the multiple bevel rims respectively extend from two sides of each arcuately concave sections, and any adjacent of the multiple bevel rims connect, wherein an inclined angle each of the multiple bevel rims is 2 degrees. 1. An engagement structure for a tool comprising:a drive member including an accommodation orifice defined in the drive member, a hexagonal tooth portion formed around the accommodation orifice, and six arcuately concave sections respectively arranged on six sides of the hexagonal tooth portion;wherein each of the six arcuately concave sections is arranged on a center of each of the six sides of the hexagonal tooth portion;wherein the drive member further includes multiple bevel rims, any two spaced of the multiple bevel rims respectively extend from two sides of each arcuately concave sections, and any adjacent of the multiple bevel rims connect, wherein an inclined angle each of the multiple bevel rims is 2 degrees.2. The engagement structure for the tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multiple bevel rims of the hexagonal tooth portion engage with and rotate a peripheral side of the hexagonal object or the non-hexagonal object.33230. The engagement structure for the tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an idle angle of the hexagonal tooth portion as revolving the drive member is less than 5 degrees4. The engagement structure for the tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tool is any one of a ratchet wrench claim 1 , a socket claim 1 , and an ...

PROTECTIVE HANDLE FOR A SCRUBBING DEVICE

A protective handle for a scrubbing device is disclosed by this invention. The protective handle protects the fingernails, knuckles and digits of a user during use. The protective handle is flexible and malleable. The user grips the protective handle and rolls it over their fingernails, digits, upper knuckles and lower knuckles and tucks their thumb either behind or in front of the handle. The protective handle then protects the user's fingernails, knuckles and digits during use. The protective handle for a scrubbing device is versatile and has a crevice cleaning position and an edge cleaning position. 1. A scrubbing device comprising:a) the scrubbing device having a base and a protective handle;b) the base having a top surface and a bottom surface;c) the protective handle extending upwardly from the base at a substantially perpendicular angle;d) the protective handle extending upwardly from a substantially central portion of the base;e) the protective handle being aligned with the base to form a t-shape;f) the protective handle dividing the base into a left side and a right side;g) the protective handle having an extended handle length;h) the protective handle being flexible;i) the protective handle having a lateral movement;j) the protective handle being rollable;k) the protective handle being a single protective handle;l) the protective handle having at least two substantially planar sides;m) the protective handle having an extended position;n) the protective handle having a protective position;o) the protective handle extending the entire width of the base;p) the protective handle having a crevice cleaning position;q) the protective handle having an edge scrubbing position;r) the top surface and the bottom surface of the base being substantially planar;s) the protective handle having a right side and a left side;t) the right side of the protective handle cooperating with the right side of the base or the left side of the protective handle cooperating with the ...

LOOP SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A VARIETY OF OBJECTS

Disclosed is a loop suitable for a handheld object. A flexible loop is affixed e.g. via adhesive onto a smartphone and serves as a wrist strap for ease of grabbing and prevents the object from accidental drops. A feature for cleaning the object, such as a piece of microfiber cloth, can be integrated on the loop. The loop may be fixed onto almost anything, such as handheld devices, remotes, keys, protective cases, wallets, etc. None of an objects function is impaired. A back strap loop is disclosed for holding a device with one hand. A flat strap loop is disclosed for holding a device and for a wristband for public events. An awareness ribbon loop is disclosed for holding a device. Components are highly customizable in regards to colour, shape, dimension, print, etc., the overall design of which may help a user to make their object unique, particularly as a promotional item. 1. A loop suitable for use with an object , the loop comprising:a strap having a top end and a bottom end folded-over and affixed to each other thereby forming a front side, a backside, an outside face, and an inside face of the loop;a self-adhesive portion provided at the top end and the backside of the loop suitable for affixing the loop to the object;a microfiber cloth provided in one of a clasp that wraps around the strap like a tube and a portion of the strap; andwherein the bottom end of the loop hangs loose, such as a standard wrist strap would do, when the loop is affixed to the object.2. A loop suitable for use with a workpiece object , the loop comprising:a strap having a top end and a bottom end and a portion in-between;a first self-adhesive portion provided at one of the top end, bottom end, and the portion in-between;a second self-adhesive portion provided at one of the top end and, bottom end, and the portion in-between; andwherein the first and second self-adhesive portions are suitable for affixing the strap to the workpiece object thereby forming the loop.4. The loop according to ...

Gas Valve Socket to Turn On or Off Gas Line

A gas valve blade socket for use by a socket wrench to turn on and off a gas line valve, including: a tubular body, with a flat top and bottom, and a vertical side wall; a top cover section positioned on the top; a bottom cover section positioned on the bottom; a cavity formed within the tubular body and between the top and bottom cover sections; an elongated rectangular slot formed in the top cover section and extending to the cavity, having a shape sufficiently sized to fit over a gas line valve blade; and a rectangular opening formed in the bottom cover section and extending to the cavity. 1. A gas valve blade socket for use by a socket wrench to turn on and off a gas line valve , including:a. a tubular body, with a flat top and bottom, and a vertical side wall;b. a top cover section positioned on the top;c. a bottom cover section positioned on the bottom;d. a cavity formed within the tubular body and between the top and bottom cover sections;e. an elongated rectangular slot formed in the top cover section and extending to the cavity, having a shape sufficiently sized to fit over a gas line valve blade; andf. a rectangular opening formed in the bottom cover section and extending to the cavity.2. The gas valve blade socket of claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom cover sections are positioned to be parallel to each other.3. The gas valve blade socket of claim 2 , wherein the vertical side wall is perpendicular to the top and bottom cover sections.4. The gas valve blade socket of claim 1 , wherein the gas valve blade socket is made of a ridged material claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of steel claim 1 , iron claim 1 , stainless steel claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , or hardened steel.5. The gas valve blade socket of claim 3 , wherein the vertical side wall spaces the top and bottom cover sections from each other by at least two times a thickness of the bottom cover section claim 3 , to enable a ratchet connection bit to ...

CLUTCH WRENCH DEVICE

A clutch wrench device is a ratchet wrench that is able to grip when rotated back and forth even in minute radians so that it can be used in very tight spaces for tightening or loosening fasteners. The device uses a sprag mechanism that is able to frictionally lock the rotatable and non-rotatable parts together when rotated one direction and rotate freely when rotated the other direction. 1. A clutch wrench device comprising: an elongated center portion;', 'wherein said handle portion at located on a proximal end of said body; and', 'a handle portion;'}, [ 'wherein said head encasement is formed having a round central opening therethrough;', 'a head encasement;'}, wherein said race member is formed having a ring-shape having an interior surface and an outer surface and is adapted to fit within said round central opening;', 'wherein said outer surface of said race member is adapted to include a keyway for holding a key;, 'a race member;'}, an outer circumference having a circular shape and adapted to engage with and rotate with a sprag member;', 'an inner circumference having a polygonal shape adapted to releasably connect with a polygonal head of a bolt member;, 'an engagement member including, 'wherein said sprag member is formed having a ring-shape and is adapted to fit and rotate within said race member; and wherein said sprag member includes a plurality of spaced sprags adapted to pivot and to lock against of said interior surface of said race member and against said outer circumference of said engagement member, such that said sprag member is adapted to frictionally grip to said race member when rotated in one direction, and move freely when turned in an opposing direction; and', 'a sprag member;'}, 'wherein said key is adapted to have a rectangular shape to fit within said keyway of said outer surface of said race member and a notch in said inner surface of said central opening of said head encasement to lock and prevent rotation of said race member in ...

Spark Plug Tool Device

A spark plug tool device loosens and tightens a spark plug. The device includes a tubular member having a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between the first end and the second end. A socket extends into the first end of the tubular member and receives a spark plug therein for loosening and tightening the spark plug. A neck is coupled to and extends from the second end of the tubular member. A handle is coupled to a distal end of the neck with respect to the tubular member. A breaker bar is coupled to the handle. 1. A spark plug tool device comprising:a tubular member having a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between said first end and said second end;a socket extending into said first end of said tubular member and being configured to receive a spark plug therein for loosening and tightening of the spark plug;a neck coupled to and extending from said second end of said tubular member;a handle coupled to a distal end of said neck with respect to said tubular member; anda breaker bar coupled to said handle.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising said neck being flexible to permit selective positioning of said tubular member relative to said handle.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a grommet coupled to and positioned in said socket wherein said grommet is configured to engage the spark plug.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising said breaker bar being pivotable relative to said handle wherein said handle is pivotable between a stored position and a deployed position.5. The device of claim 4 , further comprising a pin coupled to said handle claim 4 , said pin extending through said breaker bar and allowing said breaker bar to pivot about said pin between the stored position and the deployed position.6. The device of claim 4 , further comprising wherein said handle includes a peripheral wall claim 4 , said peripheral wall having a slot extending therein for receiving said ...

OIL FILTER WRENCH

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, an oil filter wrench is disclosed. The oil filter wrench can include a housing, a gear, and an action lever. The action lever may be rotatable around an axis situated at the base of the handle and in relation to the housing such that the handle portion of the action lever is movable from a first position distal to the handle of the housing to a second position proximate to the housing. The action lever may have a pawl portion engaging a gear. The gear can include an aperture sized to receive an oil filter therethrough and may have protrusions adapted to engage the oil filter. The handles of the action lever and the housing may be gripped by one hand, allowing for ease of operation of the oil filter wrench. 1. An oil filter wrench , comprising:a housing having a first head portion and a first handle portion, the first head portion having a first aperture defined therein;an action lever having a second handle portion and a pawl portion; anda gear including a second aperture defined therein, and being rotatably disposed within the first head portion;wherein the second aperture is sized to receive a portion of an oil filter therethrough.2. The oil filter wrench of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of protrusions extending into the aperture.3. The oil filter wrench of claim 2 , wherein the protrusions are sized and shaped to engage the surface of an oil filter.4. The oil filter wrench of claim 2 , further comprising 15 protrusions.5. The oil wrench of claim 1 , wherein:the action lever is movable from a first position external to the housing to a second position at least partially within the housing; andwherein movement between the first position and the second position is adapted to be accomplished utilizing one hand of a user.6. The oil filter wrench of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a housing head portion and a housing handle portion claim 1 , the head portion having a second aperture defined ...

Chain Sprocket Tensioner Wrench Apparatus

A chain sprocket tensioner wrench apparatus for safely and easily loosening engine belt tensioners in tight spaces includes a housing and a frame clip coupled to a bottom edge of the housing configured to selectively engage a frame of a truck. A sprocket is rotatably coupled within the housing and is configured to selectively receive a socket wrench to be driven. A chain stop is coupled to a back edge of the housing. A chain has a proximal end pivotably coupled to the chain stop, extends over the sprocket, and extends down beneath the frame clip. A wrench is pivotably coupled to a distal end of the chain and is configured to selectively engage a belt tensioner of an engine of the truck. Driving the sprocket drive head lifts the chain to pivot the wrench and rotate the wrench drive head to loosen the belt tensioner. 1. A chain sprocket tensioner wrench apparatus comprising:a housing, the housing having a right plate separated from a left plate and a top brace coupled to a top edge of each of the right plate and the left plate, each of the right plate and the left plate having an axle aperture extending therethrough proximal the top edge;a frame clip coupled to the housing, the frame clip being coupled to a bottom edge of each of the right plate and the left plate and configured to selectively engage a frame inside an engine compartment of a truck;a sprocket coupled to the housing, the sprocket having an axle extending between the axle aperture of the right plate and the left plate, a bearing coupled to the axle and the housing, a wheel coupled to the bearing, the wheel having a plurality of teeth, and a sprocket drive head coupled to the axle outside an outer face of the right plate, the sprocket drive head rotating the wheel and being configured to selectively receive a socket wrench;a chain stop coupled to the housing, the chain stop being coupled to a back edge of each of the right plate and the left plate proximal the bottom edge;a chain coupled to the chain stop ...

RATCHET WRENCH WITH POSITIONING STRUCTURE

A ratchet wrench with a positioning structure includes a drive bar, a rotary head, and a locking button. The drive bar includes a fork arm, a fork opening formed at the fork arm, an axial hole communicating with the fork opening, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole. The rotary head is pivotally connected to two ends of the fork arm. The rotary head includes a round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis located at the rotary head and passing through two ends of the fork arm. The pivot axis is parallel to the radial hole. The locking button includes a locking rod disposed in the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole. The locking rod is transversely movable in association with movement of the latch bar. 1. A ratchet wrench with a positioning structure , comprising:a drive bar, the drive bar including a fork arm, a fork opening formed at the fork arm, an axial hole communicating with the fork opening, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole;a rotary head pivotally connected to two ends of the fork arm, the rotary head including a round housing, a ratchet apparatus disposed inside the round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis located at the rotary head and passing through the two ends of the fork arm, wherein the pivot axis is parallel to the radial hole; anda locking button, the locking button including a locking rod disposed in the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole, the locking rod being transversely movable in association with movement of the latch bar, the latch bar being engaged with or disengaged from any of the positioning recesses.2. The ratchet wrench with the positioning structure of claim 1 , wherein one side of the locking rod corresponding to the axial hole includes a locking recess and a release recess adjacent to the locking recess claim 1 , and the other side of the locking rod ...

RATCHET WRENCH HAVING POSITIONING MECHANISM

A ratchet wrench having a positioning mechanism includes a drive bar, a rotary head, and a locking button. The drive bar includes a fork arm, an axial hole communicating with the fork opening, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole. The rotary head is pivotally connected to two ends of the fork arm; the rotary head includes a round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis passing through rotary head. The pivot axis is perpendicular to the radial hole. The locking button includes a locking rod disposed in the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole. The locking rod is radially movable in association with movement of the latch bar, and the latch bar is engaged with or disengaged from any of the positioning recesses. 1. A ratchet wrench having a positioning mechanism , comprising:a drive bar, the drive bar including a fork arm, a fork opening formed at the fork arm, an axial hole communicating with the fork opening, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole;a rotary head, the rotary head being pivotally connected to two ends of the fork arm, the rotary head including a round housing, a ratchet apparatus disposed inside the round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis formed at the rotary head and passing through the two ends of the fork arm, wherein the pivot axis is perpendicular to the radial hole; anda locking button, the locking button including a locking rod disposed in the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole, the locking rod being radially movable in association with movement of the latch bar, the latch bar being engaged with or disengaged from any of the positioning recesses.2. The ratchet wrench having the positioning mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the locking button includes a locking spring for automatically restoring the locking rod claim 1 , and the latch bar axially moves at the same time to ...

RATCHET WRENCH HAVING FLEXIBLE POSITONING STRUCTURE

A ratchet wrench having a flexible positioning structure includes a drive bar, a rotary head, and a locking button. The drive bar includes a fork arm, an axial hole, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole. The rotary head is pivotally connected to the fork arm; the rotary head includes a round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis passing through the rotary head and two ends of the fork arm. The pivot axis is perpendicular to the radial hole. The locking button includes a flexible fastener inserted through the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole. The flexible fastener is flexibly movable in association with movement of the latch bar, so that the latch bar is engaged with or released from any of the positioning recesses. 1. A ratchet wrench having a flexible positioning structure , comprising:a drive bar, the drive bar including a fork arm, a fork opening formed at the fork arm, an axial hole communicating with the fork opening, and a radial hole communicating with the axial hole;a rotary head, the rotary head being pivotally connected to two ends of the fork arm, the rotary head including a round housing, a ratchet apparatus disposed inside the round housing, a plurality of positioning recesses disposed on the round housing, and a pivot axis formed at the rotary head and passing through the two ends of the fork arm, wherein the pivot axis is perpendicular to the radial hole; anda locking button, the locking button including a flexible fastener inserted through the radial hole and a latch bar disposed in the axial hole, the flexible fastener being flexibly movable in association with movement of the latch bar, the latch bar being engaged with or released from any of the positioning recesses.2. The ratchet wrench having the flexible positioning structure of claim 1 , wherein the flexible fastener includes a connection portion and two end portions claim 1 , and the two end portions ...

HAND TOOL APPARATUS WITH ADAPTIVE ERGONOMIC HANDLE

A hand tool apparatus is disclosed as providing an elongate, adaptive ergonomic handle portion. In at least one embodiment, the handle portion provides a pair of opposing handle ends. At least one of the handle ends provides an instrument portion. An at least one bendable core is positioned between the handle ends, the at least one core capable of being selectively bent into a variety of desired shape configurations, and substantially maintaining those shape configurations until the core is intentionally bent into a different desired shape configuration. As a result, the handle portion is capable of ergonomically conforming to a hand of a user while shifting a weight of the apparatus and encouraging proper positioning of the instrument portion during use of the apparatus, regardless of the specific procedure to be performed using the apparatus. 1. A hand tool apparatus comprising: a pair of opposing handle ends;', 'at least one of the handle ends providing an instrument portion; and', 'an at least one bendable core extending between the handle ends, the at least one core capable of being selectively bent into a variety of desired shape configurations, and substantially maintaining those shape configurations until the core is intentionally bent into a different desired shape configuration;, 'an elongate, adaptive ergonomic handle portion comprisingwhereby, the handle portion is capable of ergonomically conforming to a hand of a user while shifting a weight of the apparatus and encouraging proper positioning of the instrument portion during use of the apparatus, regardless of a specific procedure to be performed using the apparatus.2. The hand tool apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the core is constructed out of an at least one material that is capable of withstanding repeated sterilization and being repeatedly bent or molded into a number of different shape configurations over time.3. The hand tool apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the core is constructed out of an ...

Device for flexibly holding rotary tools

Portable screw driver having flexible extension shaft

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Low-profile wrench

FIELD: process engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to hand tool. Proposed wrench comprises main body with tool end, handle end, top section and tool section. It includes drive mechanism arranged inside the top section chamber to comprise drive gear with large drive teeth. Its drive element serves to engage with the part. Its clutch gear with large teeth serves to engage with said large drive teeth. Clutch gear runs the one-way roller clutch. EFFECT: undoing/tightening parts at limited space. 14 cl, 10 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B25B 13/46 (13) 2 523 405 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2010119302/02, 14.05.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.05.2010 (72) Автор(ы): НГУЕН,Питер Д. (US), КРАФТ,Джером К. (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЗЕ БОИНГ КОМПАНИ (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 15.05.2009 US 12/467,114 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.11.2011 Бюл. № 32 (45) Опубликовано: 20.07.2014 Бюл. № 20 2 5 2 3 4 0 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 6050165 A1, 18.04.2000; . US 5509332 A, 23.04.1996. SU 1404317 A1, 23.06.1988; . RU 2094218 C1, 27.10.1997. RU 2072910 C1, 10.02.1997 2 5 2 3 4 0 5 R U (54) НИЗКОПРОФИЛЬНЫЙ ГАЕЧНЫЙ КЛЮЧ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к ручным инструментам. Гаечный ключ для вращения детали содержит основной корпус, имеющий инструментальный конец и рукояточный конец и включающий верхний участок и рукояточный участок, и приводной механизм, размещенный внутри камеры в верхнем участке и включающий ведущую шестерню, имеющую большие ведущие зубья и приводной элемент для зацепления детали, и шестерню муфты, имеющую большие зубья Стр.: 1 муфты, предназначенные для возможности взаимного зацепления с большими ведущими зубьями. Шестерня муфты выполнена с возможностью вращения опирающейся на однонаправленную роликовую муфту. Технический результат заключается в возможности ...

Container washing device

[0001] The present invention relates to a container cleaning apparatus, and more particularly, to a container cleaning apparatus which cleans the inside of a container such as a bottle or the like that does not allow a hand to be rotated, The inner surface of the container can be cleaned, and the bending and washing unit provided with the cleaning pad can be rotated while widening the screw shaft to the outer side so that the bottom edge portion of the container can be easily cleaned. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a container cleaning apparatus including a guide portion that is in close contact with a container inlet, a lift portion provided on the guide portion to perform a lifting operation, and a main cleaning portion provided on the lifting portion to clean the inside of the container .

Wrench for use on siphon nuts within washbasin pedestals - has 'L' shaped lever sliding via one leg in a jaw aperture with locking screw

The plumber's wrench for use on washbasin siphons locating within pedestals, has two interhinging (4) serrated jaws (1, 2) and a hand lever (6, 7) which can be set in alternative positions parallel to the plane of nut rotation but displaced from the nut in a direction perpendicular to that plane. The lever is of 'L' shaped square sectioned material with one 'L' leg (7) sliding in a square hole (11) in a jaw (2), and locking in the desired position via a lateral locking screw (3) or a sprung ball catch. The tool can be used in right or left hand situations by simple inversion.

Tool i.e. screw gun, for traversing door liner separating upstream space from downstream space to carry out e.g. screwing of door handle on door false lock of car, has stop supported against wall to guide tool to allow single orientation

The tool has a positioning stop (30) supported against a wall (6) i.e. door liner, in an upstream space (20) so as to guide the tool to allow a single orientation through the wall. Two contiguous parts extend along two different planes, where each part is supported on a zone (18, 48) that is distinct from the wall of a door liner. A hollow guiding unit (24) comprises an upstream part (26) extending in an upstream space, and a downstream part (28) extending in a downstream space (22). An independent claim is also included for a method for fixing a part positioned in a downstream space using a tool.

Flexible handle for home appliance

Pole for the positioning of moorings, in particular for speleologists

The present invention relates to a pole for the positioning of moorings, in particular for speleologists, which comprises an elongate handle 10 which carries a pivot mounted in rotation on the handle, a brake limiting the rotation of the pivot, a catch 152, 154 engaged on the pivot, which comprises two concentric active parts linked in rotation in a first direction of rotation and free with respect to each other in rotation in the other direction, and a first central active part of which 152 is linked in rotation with the pivot, an actuating lever 158 integral with the second outer active part of the catch, a return spring 160 associated with the lever, a cord 170 connected to the lever for actuating the catch and means 206, 208 for guiding the cord in order, alternately and according to the position of the catch, to permit screwing or unscrewing of the moorings in engagement with the pivot.

SUPPORT MEMBER AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING TABLES

Indexable wrenches

A ratchet wrench (11) comprises a ratchet head (13) having a conventional ratchet system for rotating a shank (19) about an axis (23), a connecting pin (15), and a handle (17). The connecting pin (15) is aligned along an axis (53) parallel to the shank axis (23) and extends through a splined orifice of the handle (17) to connect the handle (17) to the ratchet head (13). The handle (17) is slidable between locked and unlocked positions on the connecting pin (15) to rotate the workpiece in a conventional manner or to rapidly rotate a workpiece in a reciprocating manner.

TOOL FOR CROSSING A WALL SEPARATING FROM AN UPPER SPACE OF A DOWNSTAIR

Multi-offset driver tool

A fastener driving tool. At least one offset driven part is detachably attachable to an input part for accessing a fastener for driving thereof.

Grip element

The present invention relates to a grip element configured for assembly over at least a portion of an article to cushion at least the fingers of a user. The grip element includes a foam comprising (1) a copolymer having repeat units derived from a nitrile-containing monomer and a diene monomer and (2) a plasticizer to plasticize said foam, said foam being essentially free of (1) vinyl chloride and (2) phthalate plasticizers. Said foam is compressible and deformable in response to application of gripping pressure thereto.

Screwdriver

A cordless portable electric screwdriver (10) having a chuck (12) for normally holding a tool (14) for rotary driven motion at one end (16) thereof. The screwdriver includes a flexible extension shaft (18) having a first end (20) adapted to cooperate with the chuck (12) and a second end (22) adapted to hold the tool (14) for rotary driven motion. The first end (20) of the flexible extension shaft (18) and the chuck (12) have complementarily shaped non-circular cross-sections. The chuck (12) has an axis and is adapted to receive the first end (20) of the flexible shaft (18) by means of axial insertion of the shaft (18) into the chuck (12) with the non-circular cross-sections in rotationally aligned relationship and the chuck (12) is also adapted to hold the first end (20) of the flexible extension shaft (18) for rotary driven motion of the shaft (18). The second end (22) of the flexible extension shaft (18) and the tool (14) have complementarily shaped non-­circular cross-sections. The screwdriver (10) is operable to drive the tool (14) by reason of the second end (22) of the flexible shaft (18) holding the tool (14) for rotary driven motion thereof. With this arrangement, the flexible extension shaft (18) normally is disposed so as to be substantially entirely coaxial with the chuck (12) but is universally deflectable relative to the axis of the chuck (12) so as to position the second end (22) of the shaft (18) and the tool (14) at an acute angle relative thereto.

Spark plug wrench for confined spaces

A spark plug installation and removal wrench comprising a short socket with a handle pivotally attached to the socket, forming a compact assembly that can access spark plugs in tight spaces. The socket may be rotated on the pivot axis to slip over the spark plug and down to engage and drive the spark plug. Lateral force on the handle may then rotate the socket to install or remove the spark plug. In one embodiment, the handle pivot axis may run through a clearance space for the spark plug, and the handle may have a U shape to avoid interference with the spark plug. An embodiment is disclosed wherein the handle may be attached with roll pins, rivets, screws or other pivot attachment hardware.

Extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary driven motion

An extension shaft for holding a tool for rotary motion of the tool includes a first end adapted to cooperate with a chuck of a handheld instrument and a second end including a tool holder for holding the tool for rotary driven motion thereof. The tool holder includes a base portion operatively connected to the extension shaft and a swivel portion capable of holding the tool. The swivel portion is pivotly coupled to the base portion through a pivot assembly, wherein the tool is capable of being rotated about an angle with respect to an axis of the chuck through rotation of the extension shaft in response to rotation of the chuck.

PORTABLE SCREW EXTRACTOR WITH FLEXIBLE DRIVE WAX.

Multi-plane flexible handle for ratchets and wrenches

An improved wrench for loosening and tightening objects having flexibility in two different planes of movement. The flexible drive wrench consists of an adjustable handle capable of rotating to achieve different angles along with a flexible shaft comprising of numerous steel links. The handle rotates around the flexible links when the release is engaged and locks when the release is disengaged. In addition, the steel links allow for flexibility along another plane of movement. Numerous links are connected together to form a flexible wrench by inserting a stud with a rounded end into the slotted cavity of the next link with a mushroom head steel pin connecting them. To the last link of the flexible wrench is connected a link with an open-end wrench head, closed-end wrench head, ratcheting head, or other fastening tool head for the removal of fasteners such as bolts, nuts, and other fasteners. The combination of the two planes of movement allows for a greater degree of flexibility in reaching small or confined areas with a wrench.

Low profile wrench and method

A member may be rotated by engaging the member with a drive element and rotating the drive element in a single direction such that rotation in an opposite direction is prevented.

Wrench structure for installing and removing of tire of automobile, has ratchet part formed on end of casing and engaged with blocking element to restore bidirectional position in elastic manner to constitute ratchet pipe wrench

The structure has a support part formed on an end of a handle (10). A folded pipe part (15) is formed on another end of the handle and rotationally coupled with a casing (11). A cladding part (111) is formed on an end of the casing. A ratchet part (112) is formed on another end of the casing and engaged with a blocking element (17) to restore a bidirectional position in an elastic manner to constitute a bidirectional ratchet pipe wrench. The folded pipe part has a bidirectional switch (122) arranged on a prolonged position. A blocking part (151) includes a hole and a rotary part (12).

Coating knife handle and coating knife fitted with such a handle

L’invention concerne une poignée (100) de couteau à enduire comprenant une partie de préhension (110) reliée par une partie centrale (120) à une partie de fixation (130) d’une lame. La partie de préhension (110) présente une face supérieure convexe (111) destinée à recevoir la paume et les doigts de la main de l’utilisateur. Selon l’invention, la face supérieure courbe convexe (111) est reliée à la partie centrale (120), d'une part : • par une zone de prise (112) comprenant une face courbe convexe de prise avant (114) reliée directement à une face courbe concave de prise (121) située à l'avant de la partie centrale (120), et d'autre part, • par une zone de levier (113) comprenant une face inférieure convexe de levier (115) située sous la face supérieure convexe (111) et reliée par une zone de rebroussement (117) à une face concave d’appui (122) située à l'arrière de la partie centrale (120). Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 4 The invention relates to a coating knife handle (100) comprising a gripping part (110) connected by a central part (120) to a fixing part (130) of a blade. The grip portion (110) has a convex upper face (111) for receiving the palm and fingers of the user's hand. According to the invention, the convex curved upper face (111) is connected to the central part (120), on the one hand: • by a gripping zone (112) comprising a convex curved front grip face (114) connected directly to a concave curved grip face (121) located at the front of the central part (120), And on the other hand, • by a lever zone (113) comprising a convex lower lever face (115) located under the convex upper face (111) and connected by a cuspation zone (117) to a concave bearing face (122) located at the rear of the central part (120). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 4

Flexible extension shaft for a screwdriver

Electrically insulating test tool

Elektrisch isolierendes Prüfwerkzeug, umfassend- ein biegsames Rohr (40); und- eine elektrisch nicht leitende Ummantelung (42), mit der die Außenseite des biegsamen Rohrs (40) ummantelt ist. An electrically insulating test tool comprising: a flexible tube (40); and - an electrically non-conductive sheath (42), with which the outside of the flexible tube (40) is sheathed.

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 apparatus for reaching certain parts of the body. In a second mode of operation, the shaft is rigid and remains in the position to which it was bent in the first mode. The apparatus can then be used without having it bend while in use. The selection and use may all be done with one hand. The grooming and body care devices may include sponges, brushes, combs, and shoehorns.

Device useful for various cleaning jobs

Flexible surgical screwdriver and methods of arthroscopic ligament reconstruction

A surgical screwdriver for inserting bone screws in bone tunnels in ligament reconstruction has, in a preferred embodiment, a flexible cannulated operating shaft. The shaft is formed by concentric coils including at least one clockwise helical coil and at least one counterclockwise helical coil. The screwdriver is used in methods of arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction including the steps of introducing the screwdriver along a guide wire through a portal that is offset from the longitudinal axis of a bone tunnel and driving an interference screw mounted on the driver in the bone tunnel to fixate a bone block in the bone tunnel.

Impact Damping Coupling

본 발명은 구동모터(11)와 연동하여 회전하는 출력기어(21)와 스핀들(31) 사이에 설치되는 충격완충 커플링에 관한 것으로서, 전체적으로 원기둥 형상을 하고 있으며 후방부 단면에는 출력기어(21)의 회전축과 결합되는 출력기어결합홈(210)이 구비되어 출력기어(21)와 함께 회전하는 충격완충캡(200); 및, 후방부 단면에는 상기 충격완충캡(200)의 전방부가 삽입되는 충격완충캡결합홈(310)이 구비되고 전방부 단면에는 스핀들(31)이 결합되는 스핀들장착홈(320)이 구비된 관성휠(300);로 구성되되, 상기 충격완충캡(200)은 서로 마주보는 외주면을 관통하는 스프링수용공(220); 상기 스프링수용공(220)에 장착되는 스프링(230); 및, 상기 스프링(230)의 양측 단부에 결합되며 상기 충격완충캡(200)이 상기 관성휠(300)의 충격완충캡결합홈(310)에 삽입된 상태에서 상기 스프링(230)의 탄성력으로 충격완충캡결합홈(310)의 내주면에 밀착되는 마찰패드(240);를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a shock-absorbing coupling installed between the output gear 21 and the spindle 31 that rotates in conjunction with the drive motor 11, and has a cylindrical shape as a whole and an output gear 21 at the rear end surface. An output gear coupling groove 210 coupled to the rotating shaft of the shock absorbing cap 200 to rotate together with the output gear 21; And, the rear end is provided with an impact buffer cap coupling groove 310 is inserted into the front portion of the shock buffer cap 200, the front end of the inertia is provided with a spindle mounting groove 320 is coupled to the spindle 31 Wheel 300; Consists of, the shock absorbing cap 200 is a spring receiving hole 220 passing through the outer peripheral surface facing each other; A spring 230 mounted to the spring accommodation hole 220; And, coupled to both ends of the spring 230 and the impact buffer cap 200 is impacted by the elastic force of the spring 230 in the state that is inserted into the shock buffer cap coupling groove 310 of the inertial wheel 300 It includes; friction pad 240 in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the buffer cap coupling groove (310).

Printed circuit board including reinforced copper plated film and method of fabricating the same

A printed circuit board (PCB) may include a substrate. A copper layer may be formed over a portion of the substrate, the copper layer including at least one of a metallic powder and a ceramic powder.

Flexible connecting shaft for intramedullary reamer

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a flexible connecting shaft for an intramedullary reamer. In each embodiment, several short segments or links are attached together to form an elongated flexible shaft which shaft is designed, due to the specific attachment means for the links, to bend along its longitudinal axis while transmitting torque without any lag in such transmission. A link at one end of the flexible shaft as made by a plurality of the links includes means provided for attachment to a torque providing device such as an electric motor. At the opposite end of the shaft, the last link includes structure thereon enabling connection to a drill bit. The various embodiments disclose different ways of interconnecting the links.

Clutch wrench device

A clutch wrench device is a ratchet wrench that is able to grip when rotated back and forth even in minute radians so that it can be used in very tight spaces for tightening or loosening fasteners. The device uses a sprag mechanism that is able to frictionally lock the rotatable and non-rotatable parts together when rotated one direction and rotate freely when rotated the other direction.

TIGHTENING WRENCH.

Improvements to drive devices for tightening screws, bolts, nuts and other similar assembly elements

Bendable handle, especially broom handle

Wrench with the improved handle

Cordless electric screwdriver with flexible extension shaft

Saw grip

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Oil filter wrench

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, an oil filter wrench is disclosed. The oil filter wrench can include a housing, a gear, and an action lever. The action lever may be rotatable around an axis situated at the base of the handle and in relation to the housing such that the handle portion of the action lever is movable from a first position distal to the handle of the housing to a second position proximate to the housing. The action lever may have a pawl portion engaging a gear. The gear can include an aperture sized to receive an oil filter therethrough and may have protrusions adapted to engage the oil filter. The handles of the action lever and the housing may be gripped by one hand, allowing for ease of operation of the oil filter wrench.

Screwdriver

This screwdriver was designed in order to be able to turn difficult-to-reach screws in tubes or guides. Due to this screwdriver, the dismantling of heavy parts, in particular window and door elements, for adjustment has become virtually superfluous.