A tool including a buffer structure adapted to prevent shocks includes a tool head, a first shaft structure, and a second shaft structure. The tool head has a first connection receiving a pivot. The first shaft structure includes a slide. The second shaft structure is disposed on the slide and links with the tool head. The second shaft structure is movable on the slide such that the tool head is moved toward and away from the first shaft structure. The second shaft structure has a second connection receiving the pivot. The tool head is pivotal with respect to the second shaft structure. Further, a resilient member is disposed between the first and the second shaft structures. The second shaft structure is biased by the resilient member.

Devices and methods for extracting objects from substrates are disclosed. One embodiment has a first end with a tapered handle and a second end with a dowel. The dowel can be a steel dowel and include a beveled edge enabling engagement with a hole in an object. Another embodiment can include an intermediate portion connected to and located between the first and second ends. The device can be manually inserted into a hole in a stake. Once engaged with the stake, a user can apply torque in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction several times to loosen the stake from the substrate. When loosened from the substrate, a user can apply a pulling force away from the substrate to remove the stake.

Devices and methods for extracting objects from substrates are disclosed. One embodiment has a first end with a tapered handle and a second end with a dowel. The dowel can be a steel dowel and include a beveled edge enabling engagement with a hole in an object. Another embodiment can include an intermediate portion connected to and located between the first and second ends. The device can be manually inserted into a hole in a stake. Once engaged with the stake, a user can apply torque in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction several times to loosen the stake from the substrate. When loosened from the substrate, a user can apply a pulling force away from the substrate to remove the stake.

A foldable device for lifting a motorcycle that has fallen on its side has a bipod with two supports, a telescopic elongated main body, a handle, a ratchet strap coupled to a lever, a main strap having a closed loop in one end, and two secondary straps. The unfolded device is positioned firmly held to the floor besides the fallen motorcycle, centered between the gasoline tank and the seat, with the handle pointing up and the ratchet facing the motorcycle. The main strap passes below the motorcycle, so its closed loop end is wrapped to the motorcycle's foot peg and its open end is introduced into the ratchet. The lever is activated as many times as necessary until the wheels touch the floor, the secondary straps pass through the wheels attaching both ends to the bipod supports and the lever is activated again until the motorcycle is lifted.

Embodiments in the present description are provided for a lever adapter device for use in lifting a vehicle or other heavy objects. The lever adapter device includes stabilizing feet and one or more support legs. Each one of the stabilizing feet is attached to an end of each support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a hinge disposed at an end of each support leg. Each support leg is extendable and retractable towards or away from the other support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a jack attachment piece and one or more hinges, which are also connected to the one or more support legs. The jack attachment piece is configured to be removably connected to a jack, such as a HI-LIFT jack, or to other lifting devices to assist in lifting the vehicle or the other heavy objects.

An apparatus for lifting a buried explosive device includes a T-shaped base including a flange member and a web member. The web member has one end fixed at a right angle to the midpoint of the flange member. A vertical upright member is fixed at one end to the midpoint of the flange member. A diagonal member is fixed at one end to the other end of the vertical upright member and fixed at another end to a second end of the web member that is distal the flange member. The vertical upright member is at least twice a length of the web member. The flange member, the web member, the vertical upright member and the diagonal member are L-channel members made of carbon fiber.

A prying device includes a one-piece body. The body includes first and second structural sections. The first structural section includes first and second surfaces and first and second lateral sides. The first and second surfaces are disposed oppositely. The first and second lateral sides are disposed oppositely and each extends from the first surface to the second surface. The second surface curves into a concave shape in a direction transverse to the axis. The second structural section includes third and fourth surfaces and third and fourth lateral sides. The third and fourth surfaces are disposed oppositely. The third and fourth lateral sides are disposed oppositely and each extends from the third surface to the fourth surface. The first and third surfaces are juxtaposed and on the same side of the body. The second and fourth surfaces are juxtaposed and on the same side of the body.

A prying device includes a one-piece body. The body includes first and second structural sections. The first structural section includes first and second surfaces and first and second lateral sides. The first and second surfaces are disposed oppositely. The first and second lateral sides are disposed oppositely and each extends from the first surface to the second surface. The second surface curves into a concave shape in a direction transverse to the axis. The second structural section includes third and fourth surfaces and third and fourth lateral sides. The third and fourth surfaces are disposed oppositely. The third and fourth lateral sides are disposed oppositely and each extends from the third surface to the fourth surface. The first and third surfaces are juxtaposed and on the same side of the body. The second and fourth surfaces are juxtaposed and on the same side of the body.

A manhole cover tool useful in unsealing and moving a manhole cover over a predetermined distance along a surface, including: i) A handle end; accommodating an operator; ii) A fulcrum end distant the handle end; suitable for engagement and stabilizing the tool on the surface; iii) A rod of a predetermined length for connecting the handle end t o the fulcrum end; iv) A manhole cover engagement rod of a predetermined length having a first end and a second end; the first end connected to the rod, and said second end being a manhole cover engagement tool.

A manhole cover tool useful in unsealing and moving a manhole cover over a predetermined distance along a surface, including: i) A handle end; accommodating an operator; ii) A fulcrum end distant the handle end; suitable for engagement and stabilizing the tool on the surface; iii) A rod of a predetermined length for connecting the handle end t o the fulcrum end; iv) A manhole cover engagement rod of a predetermined length having a first end and a second end; the first end connected to the rod, and said second end being a manhole cover engagement tool.