Patent classifications
B25G1/00
Wrench Extension Assembly
A wrench extension assembly includes an elongated member that has a first end, a second end and a top side. The elongated member is telescoping and includes a second section removably extendable into a first section to alter a length of the elongated member from the first end to the second end. The elongated member is straight from the first end to the second end. A first bracket is attached to the elongated member adjacent to the first end and is configured to releasably couple a wrench to the top side such that the wrench extends outwardly away from the first end. A second bracket is attached to a sleeve that is positioned on the elongated member and is slidable between the first bracket and a juncture of the first and second sections. The second bracket is configured to releasably couple the wrench to the top side.
SINGLE-HANDED OPERABLE HAND TOOL WITH MEASURING DEVICE
A hand tool is disclosed for driving nails, screws, and the like into a surface that improves the speed and accuracy with which it may be used by incorporating a measuring tool enabling the user to use the tool and measure distances with a single hand.
SINGLE-HANDED OPERABLE HAND TOOL WITH MEASURING DEVICE
A hand tool is disclosed for driving nails, screws, and the like into a surface that improves the speed and accuracy with which it may be used by incorporating a measuring tool enabling the user to use the tool and measure distances with a single hand.
FLOATING HAND TOOL
The floating hand tool is configured to float in a body of water. The floating hand tool includes a handle made of a floatable material. The floating handle replaces the grip on ratchets, screw drivers, and any hand tool used in water with floatable grips. The handle includes a handle portion and a cap. The handle portion includes a protrusion. The cap includes a recess. The protrusion is configured to selectively interact with the recess, thereby coupling and sealing the handle portion to the cap.
Drum speed key tool
A novel drum speed key tool that provides improved balance and efficiency for the installation, tightening, and removal of drum lug nuts. The drum speed key tool provides a finger receiving cup to allow a user to insert a finger or grip with their hand and efficiently apply rotational force to the drum speed key while maintaining attached to the drum lug nut with reduced slippage of the drum speed key tool from both the user's grip and the drum lug nut.
Torque enhancing adapter for a hand tool
A hand tool system comprises a first driver, a second driver, and a driver adapter. The first driver and the second driver each comprises a driver handle having an external configuration and a driver component secured to the driver handle. The driver adapter is selectively fittable over the driver handles of the first and second drivers. The driver adapter comprises an elongate body, a first socket formed in a first end of the elongate body, a second socket formed in a second end of the elongate body, and a plurality of through holes formed through and distributed longitudinally along a length of the elongate body. Each socket has an internal configuration sized and shaped to receive a driver handle of either the first or second driver and to transfer torque to the driver upon rotation of the driver adapter.
ERGONOMIC GRIP FOR STRIKING TOOL
A striking hand tool includes a grip component where an external surface has a front arc half and a rear arc half, wherein an area of the grip is smaller in a first cross sectional plane further from a head of the tool than a second plane closer to the head portion. A ρ value of the front arc half in the first cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.45. A measurement from a first axis to a frontmost point in the first cross sectional plane is between 17.5 mm and 19 mm. A ρ value of the front arc half in the second cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.5. A measurement from the first axis to a frontmost point in the second cross sectional plane is between 18.5 mm and 20 mm. Methods of manufacturing and striking hand tools having desirous durometer measurements are also disclosed.
ADAPTABLE WRENCH
Disclosed herein is an adaptable wrench. In some embodiments, a fire hydrant wrench is disclosed, comprising an elongated bar, at least a first handle and a second handle extending from one side of the elongated bar, and a socket positioned on an opposed sides of the elongated bar, wherein the socket is offset from the first handle and second handle. In some embodiments, a gate valve wrench is disclosed, comprising a socket positioned on an end of the gate valve wrench, the socket configured to mate with a gate valve boss, an extendable section mated to the socket, and a handle operatively coupled to the extendable section, the handle configured to be interchangeable between a first handle type and a second handle type. A method is disclosed for interchanging handles in an adaptable wrench.
Adjustable bathroom grab bar assembly
A handle assembly and a method of installing the handle assembly are provided. The handle assembly has first and second mounts, and a handle with a handle portion extending between and connecting first and second end regions. The first and second end regions are received for translation along the longitudinal axis within the first and second mounts. First and second locking elements are connected to the first mount, and the handle, respectively. The handle has a first longitudinal position with the first and second locking elements engaged to retain the handle in one of a plurality of angular positions. The handle has a second longitudinal position with the first and second locking elements spaced apart from one another such that the handle and the second locking element are rotatable to change an angular position of the handle relative to the first and second mounts.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CHANGING A VEHICLE TIRE
Disclosed are devices and methods for changing a vehicle wheel. The devices include an elongated shaft, a wrench portion coupled to a first end of the elongated shaft, a lever portion coupled to a second end of the elongated shaft, the lever portion including: a foot pedal configured to cause a socket to apply a first torque to a fastener; a hand grip configured to cause the socket to apply a second torque to the fastener; and a first opening and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening being configured to permit the hand of a user to grasp the hand grip. The disclosed methods include steps for using the devices to loosen and tighten lug nuts on a vehicle wheel.