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| 20080209708 | Method and Device for Removing Chip of Connecting Rod - A method and a device for removing the chips of a connecting rod. The large end part of the connecting rod is placed on the step part of a pedestal, and the small end part thereof is placed on a pedestal formed of a vibration damping material. An air vibrator is energized to continuously supply compressed air to vibrate the large end part together with the pedestal until the vibrated large end part is brought into contact with a contact plate member. When chips fall from the rod body and the cap part of the connecting rod, the chips are collected to a transparent collection bag through a suction hose by a dust collector. The operations above are performed in a sound isolation box closed by a cover member. Then, the chips are separated from the broken-out sections of the rod body and the cap part by using, for example, a brush. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080209709 | Container uncapping mechanism and method - Apparatus and method for handling a container having a removable cover, e.g., a vial for holding a biological fluid specimen. The container may have therein an internal element that is releasably coupled to the cover, such as an assembly for processing the specimen in the container. The method involves applying an external force to the covered container sufficient to release the internal element from the cover, and then dislodging the cover from the container. The external force may be an acceleration force applied to the container, such as an impact force to the bottom of the container, or direct contact with the cover with sufficient force to deflect the cover inwardly. A vertically mounted pressing member and a movably mounted gripper can be used. The pressing member may act to eject the cover from the gripper after the container is clear of the gripper. The apparatus may be part of an automated system for processing multiple liquid-based specimens. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080235930 | Tool for pulling mixing valve cartridge core and sleeve and method of use - A tool for removing a mixing valve cartridge from a housing located in a faucet or shower. The tool is comprised of a core puller and a sleeve puller which share a T-handle. The cartridge is removed by first pulling the core from the cartridge sleeve and then pulling the sleeve from the housing. The core is pulled using the core puller consisting of a cylindrical body open at its inner end and having a left-hand threaded hole at its outer end through which a left-hand screw is threadably attached. The left-hand screw has a right-hand screw at its inner end for threading to the core and a transverse hole at its outer end for attaching the T-handle. The right-hand screw is attached to the core, the open end of the cylindrical body is placed against the housing and the T-handle is attached to the outer end of the left-hand screw. The T-handle is turned clockwise pulling the core out of the sleeve and into the cylindrical body. The sleeve is then pulled using the sleeve puller consisting of a cylindrical tube with an expansible knurled grip at its inner end and an external hex containing a left-hand threaded hole at its outer end through which an expander shaft is threadably attached. The expander shaft has a conical expander at its inner end and a transverse hole and an axial right-hand threaded hole at its outer end. The inner end of the sleeve puller is inserted into the sleeve and the T-handle is attached to the transverse hole at its outer end. The T-handle is turned clockwise and the expansible knurled grip is forced into strong contact with the inner wall of the sleeve. The T-handle is removed and a wrench is used to grip the exterior hex at the outer end of the sleeve puller tube and the sleeve puller is twisted left-and-right sharply until the sleeve breaks free from the housing. The core puller is attached to the outer right-hand thread of the sleeve puller and is used to pull the sleeve puller and sleeve out of the housing. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080244889 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING LINEAR MEMBER - A mounting structure includes a mounting member, and a connecting terminal which is fixed to the mounting member by a first fixing force. A linear member is fixed to the connecting terminal by a second fixing force. The second fixing force is smaller than the first fixing force. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090070980 | System for servicing machine track and method - A system for servicing machine track includes a press having a housing and a reaction bolster coupled therewith, and first and second tool support plates. A first service tool set for assembling track links onto track pins is configured to couple with the first and second tool support plates. A second service tool set for disassembling track links from track pins is configured to couple with the first and second tool support plates. In a first assembly configuration, the system is adapted to field service a first type of machine track, whereas in a second assembly configuration the system is adapted to field service a different type of machine track. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090158574 | Ganged removal of hard disk drive cover screws - An apparatus for removal of retentive mechanisms retaining a cover of a component device. The apparatus includes a structure. The apparatus also includes a component device positioner coupled to the structure. The apparatus additionally includes a plurality of retentive mechanism removers coupled with the structure. Each of the plurality of retentive mechanism removers are configured for interoperability with each retention mechanism retaining a cover of a component device having a plurality of retention mechanisms disposed therein. The apparatus further includes a drive mechanism that is coupled with the structure. The drive mechanism is for rotation of each of the plurality of retentive mechanism removers, causing removal of each retention mechanism retaining the cover of the component device. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090165277 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A STRUCTURE - A method of separating a structure including a fragile zone delimiting two substructures to be separated, where at least one plane blade is advanced in a separation plane corresponding to a median plane of the fragile zone, from an entry edge of the structure in a direction of advance toward an exit edge of the structure, so as to cause progressive separation of the two substructures, and where the inclination of the blade in the separation plane is varied relative to the direction of advance. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090183351 | SEWER LATERAL CAP PULLER - A cap puller tool is disclosed. The cap puller tool may be used to remove a sewer lateral cap from a sewer lateral pipe. The cap puller tool may include a drill tool, an engagement tool, a handle, and a coupler. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090193641 | Article Extraction / Insertion Tool and Assembly - A tool assembly for removing an article from, or inserting an article onto, a printed circuit board which includes a tool housing having a handle portion and an article receiving portion, a plate slidable within the housing, the plate having a handle portion at a first end adjacent to the handle portion of the housing and two receiving portions at a second end, and two lever arms within the housing, each lever arm having a first end pinned to the housing and a second end of each lever arm inserted into the receiving portion of the plate such that each of the lever arms pivots about the pinned first end upon movement of the plate. The tool further comprises a pair of flexible rods located in respective recessed channels on either side of the article receiving portion, with one end of the flexible rods affixed to a first end of each of the lever arms, each of the flexible rods having a free end for interacting with an article retention device. The tool assembly may also include a tool guide for aligning the tool with a desired portion of a printed circuit board. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100011555 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING FLEXIBLE FILM SEALS FROM TUBULAR SPECIMEN CONTAINERS - It is described an apparatus for removing a flexible film seal ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100071187 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING A PLASTICIZING SCREW - The invention relates to a method and a device for installation and removal of the plasticizing screw ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100077591 | CRUSHER TOOTH REMOVAL TOOL - A crusher tooth removal tool is provided having a guide comprising a pair of substantially parallel elongate guide members, said guide having a first end and a second end; a first wedge assembly attached at or near the first end of the guide, said first wedge assembly having a first wedge; a second wedge assembly having a second wedge, said second wedge assembly slideably attached to the guide so that the second wedge and the first wedge are facing each other; a brace fixedly attached at or near the second end of the guide; and a force exerting device connected between the second wedge assembly and the brace such that the force exerting device is operative to force the second wedge assembly along the guide towards the first wedge assembly. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100115752 | Automated edged lens deblocking system - A lens deblocking system ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100192348 | PULLING TOOL - An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft. In another version, instead of the plurality of equally-spaced holes for holding the hooked ends of the hooked arms, an annular groove is provided on the upper, horizontal surface of the lower circular cross-sectioned section of the housing, which annular groove is preferably continuous for 360 degrees about the upper, horizontal surface of the lower circular cross-sectioned section of the housing, whereby there is provided substantially an infinite spacing capability to the hooked ends of the hooked arms. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192349 | WINDOW REMOVAL DEVICE - A device for removal of a window from an existing structure. In a preferred embodiment, the device is provided for removal of a window from a vehicle. Alternatively, the device can be used for removal of another window type, such as the window of a home or an office. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100212135 | BEVEL GEAR REMOVAL APPARATUS - The apparatus comprises a housing and a plurality of complementary linking features. The housing has a first end, a second end, an opening in the first end, and a channel in communication with the opening. The channel extends into the housing towards the second end. The plurality of complementary linking features is located on a wall of the channel. The channel and the plurality of complementary linking features are capable of receiving and engaging a plurality of linking features for a gear. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100251530 | REPAIR METHOD AND REPAIR JIG - A repair method for detaching a part from a board in an electronic device module having at least the board and the part bonded with the board by a press fitting process. A repair use block having a repair use through hole is placed on the part, and a repair use bolt is fastened with a repair use female thread formed in the part, in advance, through the repair use through hole. The repair use bolt head abuts against the top surface of the repair use block, then is further fastened, whereupon the part is pulled up together with the repair use female thread upward above the board. When a repair use female thread cannot be directly formed in the part, a repair use auxiliary part which is to be pulled up integrally with the part, is interposed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100269321 | Tool - A tool for removing a spindle and/or elastomeric bearing from a hub generally includes a coupler, an arm, and a weight slidably engaged with the arm. The weight is slidable with respect to the arm along a predetermined stroke that limits the travel of the weight. The coupler may be secured to a spindle, which spindle is in turn secured to a bearing, or the coupler may be secured directly to the bearing. An operator may slide the weight between a first position adjacent the coupler and a second position opposite the coupler to impart kinetic energy to the spindle and/or bearing, thereby removing the bearing from or the bearing installing into a hub, depending on whether the kinetic energy is in an inboard or outboard direction. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110005053 | CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY EXTRACTION TOOL AND METHODS THEREOF - An extraction tool is provided for grasping an assembly (e.g., a circuit card assembly) having a number of openings and a number of respective connector pins extending through the openings. The tool includes one or more generally cylindrical puller structures, each having a central bore and a locking end. One or more filler rods are configured to translate coaxially within the central bore of their corresponding puller structure. The filler rod has a central bore configured to accept one of the connector pins. The puller structure is configured to extend through one of the openings such that the locking end engages the opposite side of the assembly. The filler rod is configured to translate within the puller structure, and around a connector pin extending through the selected opening, to apply outward radial pressure on the locking ends of the puller structure. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110010909 | PIN PULLER - A pin puller includes a coupler to connect a pull rod to an end of a pin. A follower attaches to a tail end of the pin. The coupler may comprise a pair of mating shells having features to engage the pin and pull rod. An actuator is configured to apply tension to the pull rod. The pin puller may be used to remove and install pins and associated bushings in truck suspensions and other applications. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110030189 | TOOL AND METHOD OF USE FOR EXTRACTION OF FAILED WHEEL BEARINGS - A tool and method of use directed to the extraction of a wheel bearing's outer ring. When a tractor or trailer's wheel bearing fails and is in need of replacement, the present invention provides for a quick and easy means of extracting the remaining wheel bearing component residing in the wheel rim, the outer ring. The tractor wheel bearing extraction tool of the present invention is comprised of two pieces. The first piece is inserted into the wheel cylinder within the wheel rim and locks to the wheel bearing outer ring. The tool's first piece thus provides for a punching back for the second piece of the tractor wheel bearing extraction tool. The second piece is a hammering rod and is inserted into the opposite end of the wheel cylinder within the wheel rim. The hammering rod locks into the first piece and allows the user to hammer out the outer ring wheel bearing component with one strike. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110094078 | Top side brick removal or extraction tool - A top side brick extraction tool, for removing or extracting DC-DC converter components or bricks from header sockets, or the like, which are soldered onto printed circuit boards or circuit card assemblies, is effectively engaged with or affixed to the top side or upper surface portion of the converter component or brick. In this manner, there is no need to engage the converter component or brick from a side position which would structurally interfere with other electrical components arranged within a relatively dense array upon the printed circuit board or circuit card assembly whereby damage to the header sockets, the solder joints, or other electrical components, mounted upon the printed circuit boards or circuit card assemblies, is effectively prevented. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110119887 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR DE-BINDING DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE BOUND - The method for de-binding of documents bound by means of channel-shaped element using a wedge, which is distinguished by the wedge, which is inserted into the documentation that is to be de-bound, wherein the wedge is forced to penetrate and to immerse into said documentation, up to beveled position of the channel-shaped element by means of a lever being attached at one its side to an axis. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110131783 | PULLER TOOL - A puller tool and method for pulling a component from another component are provided. The puller tool can include a cross bar, a pair of puller legs that are movable along the length of the cross bar and a forcing screw. The puller legs can be quickly positioned anywhere along the length of the cross bar through a quick release mechanism. The cross bar can include notches on its outer surface to ensure that the puller legs are equidistant from each other during use. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110162186 | Plug removal method and apparatus - A tool for removing plugs from recesses obviates the need for a twist of the wrist in engaging a plug for removal. A plunger is carried by a housing and is supported for reciprocal axial motion between extended and retracted positions relative to the housing. A shaft of the plunger includes a first threaded section that is engaged in a nut carried by the housing and has threads pitched to allow relative axial motion to be converted to relative rotation between shaft and housing. A second threaded section of the plunger shaft is configured to tap into a plug in response to shaft rotation in a tapping direction, and has a shallower thread pitch than the first threaded section. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110167605 | USING LEVERAGE TO FACILITATE REMOVAL OF A NUT - System(s), method(s), and device(s) that facilitate efficient removal of a nut(s) from a wheel stud or bolt are presented. A nut removal facilitator device comprises a first arm with a holder component, wherein the first arm is attached to a lever component and a second arm, which includes a force applicator component. A socket of a wrench is placed on a desired nut, with the wrench handle portion near the socket held within the holder component and an end portion of the wrench handle in contact with the force applicator component. A force can be received at the top portion of the lever component is leveraged based on the length of the lever component. The leveraged force is transferred to the force applicator component which applies the transferred force to the wrench handle to move the handle and socket in the desired direction to loosen and remove the nut. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110179621 | FIXTURE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A fixture apparatus includes at least one top vacuum chuck and a driving mechanism. The at least one top vacuum chuck is capable of applying negative force to a surface of a top cover of an electronic device. The driving mechanism is connected to the at least one top vacuum chuck. The driving mechanism is capable of driving the top vacuum chuck to disengage the top cover from a bottom cover of the electronic device. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110214273 | FASTENER REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHOD - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fastener removal device for removing a fastener from an apparatus includes a support structure and an extractor assembly movably associated with the support structure. The extractor assembly may include a collet configured to grip the fastener. The device further includes a turning mechanism associated with the extractor assembly. The turning mechanism is configured to rotate the extractor assembly with respect to the support structure. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110219595 | DISASSEMBLY STATION - An apparatus comprising a holding unit configured to hold a fuel injector for disassembly, a removal unit and an actuating unit. The removal unit comprises a first removal tool for removing a circlip and ferrule ring from the fuel injector, a second removal tool for removing a cone nut from the fuel injector, and a third removal tool for removing a screw from the fuel injector. The actuating unit comprises a first actuator configured to operate the holding unit, a second actuator configured to move the removal unit, and a third actuator configured to operate the third removal tool. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING A KNOCKOUT - An apparatus for removing a knockout region from a saw blade includes an elongate body having a center axis. A distal end of the elongate body can include a head, having a concave region, wherein the concave region has a fulcrum section. A slot includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the second surface. The first surface and the second surface preferably are separated be a width greater than the thickness of the saw blade. The slot is positioned rearward of the concave region and is angled at a substantially acute angle relative to the center axis. The concave region is sized and shaped such that the fulcrum section contacts a first face of the saw blade and the slot is sized and shaped such that the first surface of the slot contacts a second face of the saw blade. Preferably, the fulcrum region engages the first region and the slot engages the second portion at the same time. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219597 | Brake Drum Removal Device - A brake drum removal device providing the user with a method of disengaging a brake drum from the drum assembly of a car. The present invention provides users with a device and method to remove the brake drum in a timely manner without the need to strike the drum with a hammer. The present invention makes use of a drum disc with a plurality of drum arms that are able to latch onto a brake drum. The user is able to use a rotary tool to pull the brake drum off of the drum assembly. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110232064 | Apparatus For Indicating a Wish Has Been Made and Method Of Using Same - An assembly for symbolically indicating a person's desire or wish will be granted, and methods of using the assembly. A symbolic device in the shape of a wishbone, limited to having only first and second bodies. Each of the first and second bodies have first and second ends. The first ends of the first and second bodies are releasably coupled at a union of the first ends of the first and second bodies. The symbolic device is open between the second ends of the first and second bodies when the first ends of the first and second bodies are releasably coupled at the union of the first ends of the first and second bodies. The method for symbolically indicating a person's desire or wish will be granted comprises providing the assembly and separating the releasably coupled first ends of the first and second bodies of the symbolic device. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110239433 | EXTRACTION DEVICE FOR REMOVING A VEHICLE FASTENER - An extraction device for removing a vehicle fastener includes a housing, a body, and cam members. The housing has a camming surface and the body is slidably connected to the housing. The cam members are rotatably connected to the body. Slidable movement of the body and the housing relative to one another causes engagement between the camming surface of the housing and the cam members to cause the cam members to rotate. This rotation of the cam members results in the vehicle fastener being unfastened. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110271506 | HEAD REMOVAL DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A head lifting device for lifting the head off of an internal combustion engine. The head lifting device is typically used for an engine having multiple separate heads. It includes a crane assembly that has a support member. At one end of the support member is a bracket for attaching to a first head. At the second end of the support member is a gearbox. The second end of the support member is positionable over a second head, the second head typically being adjacent the first head. Hanging down from the gearbox is a shaft threaded, and at the end of the shaft is an assembly for engaging the second head. Driving the gearbox will allow the shaft to move upward through the gearbox and, with a second head attached thereto, allow the second head to lift off the engine block. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110277294 | METER PULLER WITH SAFETY SHIELD - A tool for installing and removing an electrical power meter comprising a sleeve member adapted for sliding movement about the meter and having a first end opposite a second end, a plurality of releasable gripping hooks mounted on the first end of the sleeve member for selectively engaging the meter, an attaching hook member extending outwardly from the first end of the sleeve member, and a shield secured to the second end of the sleeve member. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110296659 | METHOD FOR REMOVING AN AUXILIARY CONTACT DEVICE FROM A MOTOR CONTROLLER UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A method and associated apparatus are provided for removing an auxiliary contact device from a motor starter assembly engaged with a motor controller unit of a motor control center. The method includes engaging an extraction tool with a securement member operably engaged between the auxiliary contact device and the motor starter assembly. The extraction tool includes a handle portion and a securement-engaging portion. The handle portion extends along the auxiliary contact device for the securement-engaging portion to engage the securement member. The method further includes exerting an axial force on the handle portion such that the handle portion cooperates with the securement-engaging portion to disengage the securement member from between the auxiliary contact device and the motor starter assembly, and to disengage the electrically-conductive engagement between the auxiliary contact device and the motor starter assembly, to remove the auxiliary contact device from the motor starter assembly. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110308057 | DEVICE TO OPEN BUCKLES FOR CHILD SAFETY SEATS - A device to open buckles for child safety seats includes a first jaw having a first handle and a gripping surface adapted to press against the rear surface of the buckle; and a second jaw having a second handle and a knob that extends generally perpendicular to the second jaw. The first jaw is pivotally connected to the second jaw so that when the first handle is forced toward the second handle, the knob is urged toward the gripping surface so as to compress the button toward the rear surface, thereby opening the buckle. The device includes an attachment mechanism to store the device when the device is not in use. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120011692 | INDUCTIVELY REMOVABLE ASSEMBLY BONDING - Technologies are generally described for providing inductively removable assembly bonding. Inductive elements may be placed strategically at bonding locations between two or more coupled components. At disassembly time, the elements may be heated through Radio Frequency (RF) energy causing the bonds to break and components to separate. For example, inductive elements placed near plastic stake bonds between dissimilar materials in an electronic device may be employed to separate the dissimilar materials during a recycling process. According to some examples, the elements may also be heated through a directly applied electric current via a network of connections designed into the assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120102704 | WHEEL HUB REMOVER AND METHOD - A hub remover is provided. The hub remover includes a cross bar; a set of jaws having a receiving hole dimensioned to allow the cross bar to fit through the receiving hole to connect the jaws together via the cross bar; a forcing screw configured to extend through the cross-bar and between the jaws; a forcing screw nut configured to threadably engage an end of the forcing screw; and a resilient friction device located in the hole and configured to generate friction between the cross bar and the jaw when the cross bar moves through the hole in the cross bar. A method of operating a hub remover is provided. The method includes extending the forcing screw through a hole in the hub; placing a forcing screw nut on an end of the forcing screw that has extended through the hub; placing a foot portion of a jaw behind a portion of the hub; and turning the forcing screw to urge the forcing screw nut against a rear portion of the hub and thereby push the hub off of a spindle assembly. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110815 | Rivet Press - A device for pressing out rivets from a work piece wherein the device comprises a C shaped frame with two oppositely aligned end. One tool end is fabricated to accept a threaded rod. By turning the threaded rod, the rod end extends toward a second tool end. The second tool end contains an orifice which can accept a hollow bushing. The threaded rod can be fitted with a press pin matching the diameter of the rivet. The threaded rod can be turned with a ratchet wrench or impact wrench. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120151735 | Method and Tooling for Partial Disassembly of a Bypass Turbofan Engine - A method and tooling for partial disassembly of a bypass turbofan engine wherein the longitudinal axis of the bypass turbofan engine remains generally horizontal during disassembly. The low pressure turbine module is removed with a low pressure turbine module horizontal removal tool. An extended bearing nut tool may be supported by a stabilization member and may remove a bearing nut. An extended high pressure turbine shaft stretching tool may stretch a high pressure turbine shaft to release a high pressure turbine shaft nut. An extended bearing pulling tool may be used to pull a bearing while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A modified measurement bridge may be used to measure the position of certain components while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A nozzle jig may be used to assemble nozzles and feather seals to create a nozzle module. And an arcuate datum may be used to make certain measurements from the aft end of the high pressure turbine shaft while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120198678 | Tool For Removing A Chisel - A tool for removing a chisel, in particular from a chisel holder, having a base element which receives an actuating member, wherein the actuating member has an expeller mandrel. The actuating member is adjustable along a displacement direction. In order to be able to perform the removal simply and rapidly, the actuating member of this invention is indirectly or directly coupled to a piston of a fluid-charged cylinder, or to an electric motor unit. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120222280 | Level Corkscrew Having a Double Fulcrum and Method of Using Same - The invention relates to a corkscrew (T) including a handle ( | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120246901 | TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE - An outside diameter of a rim spacer of a vehicle wheel is formed with an equal outside diameter dimension to those of fringe portions of an outer rim making it possible to prevent a step from being produced between the fringe portion of the outer rim and the rim spacer. An abutment portion of an inner rim has an outside diameter formed with an equivalent diameter to the outside diameter of the rim spacer to prevent a step from being produced therebetween. This prevents an inner tire from being inclined diagonally between the inner rim and the rim spacer and also prevents a bead seat band and the like of the inner tire from being caught between the outer rim and the rim spacer. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120266433 | Cover Strip Machine And Method Of Removing A Golf Ball Cover - The embodiment relates to a cover strip machine and process for removing a golf ball cover for recycling purposes. The cover strip machine may comprise four or more rotating gears. The process comprises heating a golf ball, distorting a golf ball, placing a golf ball in a cover strip machine to remove the cover, and separating gear pairs with a driver to remove the golf ball core. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120272499 | Pitman Arm Removal Tool and Method - A pitman arm removal tool and method of removing a pitman arm from a steering box shaft is provided. The pitman arm removal tool includes a puller arm for engaging a lower surface of the pitman arm. A lever arm is disposed a second surface of the pitman arm, in substantially spaced opposed relation with the puller arm. A linking arm connects a first end of the lever arm to a first end of the puller arm, the linking arm being pivotally connected to the lever arm and the puller arm. A bolt assembly connects a second end of the lever arm to a second end of the puller arm, the bolt assembly being adjustable to draw the puller arm closer to the lever arm, thereby urging the pitman arm to traverse the steering box shaft and out of engagement with the steering box shaft spline. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279036 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING ENGINE CRANKCASE PORTIONS AND METHOD FOR SAME - An apparatus includes a plate configured for connection to a first engine crankcase portion, such as the lower crankcase. A cam mechanism is secured to the plate and has a portion spaced from the plate to define a gap between the portion of the cam mechanism and the plate. Studs are configured for connection to the second engine crankcase portion and configured to span the gap when connected to the second engine crankcase portion so that the cam mechanism rests on the studs when the plate is connected to the first engine crankcase portion. The cam mechanism is configured to lift the plate when force is applied to the cam mechanism. A method of separating crankcase portions is carried out using the apparatus. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120311839 | Medical needle removal and storage device - An apparatus for removing a needle from a needle holder, including a grasping unit for selectively grasping the needle; a receiving unit for receiving the needle holder, displaceably disposed relative to the grasping unit; a biasing member biasing the receiving unit in a first direction; and separating means for separating the entire needle from the needle holder. Preferably, the needle is heated to melt, soften, or otherwise weaken a material and/or adhesive connecting the needle with the needle holder. Preferably the heating is electrical heating, including completing an electrical circuit through the needle and passing current through the needle, and/or passing current through a heating element. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120317775 | Tool remover - An apparatus and method for removing a shaft of a tool from a retainer. The apparatus comprises a first plate having a bore therethrough oriented to be parallel with an axis of the tool, a second annular u-shaped plate sized to bear against a first surface of the retainer and at least one connector extending between the first and second plates. The apparatus further comprises a clamping member received within the bore, adapted to be forced therethough so as to apply an axial compressive force to an end of the shaft from the bracket bearing against the first surface of the retainer. The method comprises securing a bracket to the retainer, applying an axial compressive force to an end of the shaft from the bracket bearing against a first surface of the retainer, applying heat to the retainer and applying an impact to the retainer. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120324695 | EXTENSION TOOLING APPARATUS - An extension tooling apparatus can include a delivery portion and a control portion. The delivery portion can include a base element mountable to a fixed surface, an arm pivotably coupled to the base element, and a tool attachment coupled to a tool end of the arm. The control portion can include a shank, a tip member joined to a tip end of the shank, and a collar adjacent a distal end of the tip member. The collar can support the tool attachment of the delivery portion so that positioning of the tool attachment is controllable by movement of the shank. The extension tooling apparatus can be useful for manipulating nuts, bolts, and other hardware from a distance. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130014371 | METHODS OF DECHUCKING AND SYSTEM THEREOFAANM Povolny; Henry S.AACI NewarkAAST CAAACO USAAGP Povolny; Henry S. Newark CA US - A method for dechucking a substrate from an electrostatic chuck (ESC) in a plasma processing system is provided. The method includes flowing a first gas into a plasma chamber. The method also includes flowing a second gas to a backside of the substrate to create a high pressure buildup of the second gas under the backside. The method further includes reducing a flow of the second gas such that at least a portion is trapped under the substrate backside. The method yet also includes pumping out the plasma chamber to increase a pressure differential between a first pressure that exists under the backside of the substrate and a second pressure that exists in a region above the substrate, wherein the pressure differential enables the substrate to be lifted from the ESC. The method yet also includes removing the substrate from the ESC. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130031762 | DEVICES INCLUDING POWER TOOLS WITH NON-BINDING LINEAR SLIDES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Devices with non-binding linear slides include: (a) a device body and first and second spaced apart linear rails held in the device body; (b) first and second spaced apart (rail) pathways held in cooperating alignment with the rails in the body, a respective one engaged with a respective one of the first and second linear rails that define spaced apart contact points; and (c) a translating actuation (e.g., input) member held by the body in communication with the rails. The actuation (e.g., input) member has a configuration that can generate off-center loads associated with forces applied at different positions of the actuation (e.g., input) member. Only one pathway and rail pair guides linear movement for the first and second force positions to thereby inhibit frictional binding. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130042455 | LINER BOLT AND REMOVAL APPARATUS THEREFOR - A liner bolt ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130047401 | FLEXIBLE HVAC DUCT AND METHOD OF USE - A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible HVAC duct is removed from its installed location. The insulation layer can also be made of a polymer material compatible with that used for the duct liner and vapor barrier so that the entire duct can be recycled once removed. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130074306 | SUSPENSION BUSHING SERVICE TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A lightweight and portable service tool and method of use is provided for facilitating bushing replacement without removal of suspension from a vehicle. A tool end removably straddles the suspension and anchors the tool to the suspension. An actuator end, connected to the tool end, imparts a bushing jacking force along a common tool axis for extracting a bushing from, or installing a bushing into an eyelet of the suspension. The actuator end can form a jack or form a bore for receiving a portable jack as the source of the jacking force. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130117985 | Screw - The invention relates to a screw having a screw head, a screw end which lies opposite the screw head, and an external screw threading for the purpose of screwing the screw into a material, wherein the screw has at least two parts which are connected to each other via a detachable connection, wherein the screw head is arranged on another part than the external screw threading and the screw end, as well as a tool for the complete removal of such a screw. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130167350 | WORK SETTING APPARATUS,WORK SETTING METHOD, AND WORK HOLDER REMOVING METHOD - A work setting apparatus includes a lower table | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130192039 | SAP CABLE TOOL REMOVER FOR MARINE ELECTRONICS SONAR AND POWER CABLES - A wrench to facilitate the attachment and/or removal of a cabled connector from an electronic connection is provided and includes a cylindrical body, a first end having a plurality of first adjacent segments and a plurality of first end segments, a second end disposed at an opposite end of the cylindrical body having a plurality of second adjacent segments and a plurality of second end segments, and a slot defined in the cylindrical body and extending from the first end to the second end. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192040 | Tool - A tool for manipulating an article includes an operative portion. The operative portion includes a convex surface defined by a first curved segment extending substantially from a first end having a radius greater than at least one further subsequent curved segment, and a concave surface opposite the convex surface. In use, one of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with an article and the other of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with a work-piece such that the convex and concave surfaces are cooperable to establish a fulcrum point between the work-piece and the other surface. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130205560 | Mounting System for an Electronic Control Module Housing in a Vehicle - A mounting system for a control module in a vehicle comprises a housing with a flange formed with an opening adapted to receive a fastener for securing the housing to the vehicle. A crack initiator causes a crack to occur in the flange or the housing and thus reduces bending of the housing during a side impact collision causing lateral forces. Preferably, an attachment bolt extends through the opening into the vehicle and the flange forms a C-shape around the opening to allow lateral forces during the side impact collision to force the attachment bolt to slide out of the opening. Preferably, electronic components in the module include an event data recorder for recording data about the vehicle collision and relaying the data after the collision, a communications system for calling for assistance and a controller for cutting off the vehicle fuel supply. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130205561 | METHODS FOR REMOVING A FASTENING COMPONENT - A tool assembly for a rotary hammer is provided. The tool assembly includes an adapter and a drive socket removably mounted on the adapter. The adapter has a first end portion configured to be held by a chuck of the rotary hammer and a second end portion that includes a socket square drive fitting on which the drive socket is removably mounted. The socket drive fitting can have any suitable size. For example, the socket drive fitting can be a 1/4 inch, a ⅜ inch, a ½ inch, or a ¾ inch square drive fitting. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130232755 | DIE CASE EXTRACTOR AND METHOD - A die case extractor and method for extracting a die case from a die bed. The die case extractor is engaged with the die case which is disposed in the die bed. The die case extractor is engaged by a pulling device, such as a ram. When the pulling device is retracted from the die bed, the die case extractor pulls on the die case, thereby extracting the die case from the die bed. Preferably, the die case extractor includes a bracing piece that is engaged with the die case. The die case extractor also preferably includes a member, such as a screw, which is engaged with the bracing piece. A holder is retained on the member and is engaged by the ram. The ram is then retracted generally away from the die bed, thereby pulling on the die case and extracting the die case from the die bed. Preferably, multiple die case extractors can be used simultaneously to extract a plurality of die cases in a single pulling action of the ram. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130247351 | Leverage Tool for Opening Cargo Containers - A leverage hand tool for opening doors of a conventional cargo container provided with a latch mechanism having locking brackets and pivotal levers engaged with the locking brackets. The leverage tool is designed to amplify the lever arm formed by the pivotal container handle and make it easier to release the arm from the locking bracket. The tool has an elongated tool handle with a longitudinal axis and an engaging member secured to the tool handle at an acute angle in relation to the longitudinal axis. The engaging member has a through opening of sufficient size to slide over a pivotal lever of the cargo container while transmitting pivotal force from the tool handle to the pivotal lever. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269164 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING A TUBULAR FLEXIBLE BAG FROM A STACK OF ARTICLES - A stack of disk-like articles or can ends are transferred in an elongated tubular paper bag supported between opposing shoes, and the bag is removed from the stack by pulling the bag longitudinally or upwardly after a slitting knife blade moves or pivots from a retracted position to an extended position to pierce the bag and to slit the bag progressively and longitudinally. A stream or jet of air is directed against the end or top article in the stack to prevent the articles from moving with the bag or being flipped over in response to pulling the bag from the stack. Preferably, the air jet is directed from an air supply tube attached to the knife blade for movement with the blade between the retracted position and the extended position. The knife blade is shaped like a hawk beak and has a pointed tip and an arcuate knife edge. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276285 | DIFFUSER CASE REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and apparatus is provided for removing a centrifugal compressor diffuser case from a turbofan gas turbine engine case which may be used while the engine is installed on an aircraft or when the engine has been removed from the aircraft. The tool includes movable gripping members at least one force member for exerting a pushing action on the engine structure on which the diffuser case is mounted the method includes gripping a peripheral portion of the diffuser case and applying an axial pushing force on the case relative to the engine case to thereby overcome an interference fit between the diffuser case and the engine case. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130283588 | PULLER TOOL - A puller tool and method for pulling a component from another component are provided. The puller tool can include a cross bar, a pair of puller legs that are movable along the length of the cross bar and a forcing screw. The puller legs can be quickly positioned anywhere along the length of the cross bar through a quick release mechanism. The cross bar can include notches on its outer surface to ensure that the puller legs are equidistant from each other during use. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130283589 | ATTACHMENT FOR MAKING UP OR BREAKING OUT PIPE - An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130291360 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE AND PULLER USED THEREFOR - A hollow fiber membrane module and a puller used therefore is disclosed, wherein each individual hollow fiber membrane module can be easily pulled out from a filtering apparatus provided with a plurality of hollow fiber membrane modules if it is required to be replaced or repaired. At this time, the hollow fiber membrane module comprises a hollow fiber membrane; and at least one header to which the hollow fiber membrane is potted, wherein the header includes a first lateral side to which the hollow fiber membrane is potted and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side, and wherein an engaging plate is formed at the second lateral side. Also, the puller comprises a main body; and a hooking member, extending from an end of the main body, formed in a shape suitable for being caught in the engaging plate. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130298374 | TIE ROD END REMOVAL TOOL - A tie rod removal tool including a monolithic body having a hardness greater than number 5 steel, the body having an internal opening, the opening extending to at least one end of the body, the opening further including at least two (2) threaded sections, each said threaded section having a different diameter. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130298375 | Pallet Board Remover - A pallet board remover for removing a board from a pallet is provided. The pallet board remover comprises a top surface for receiving the pallet, an operation gap provided on the top surface, and an at least one removal bar assembly operationally located near the operation gap. A method of removing a board from a pallet is also provided. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130305510 | WHEEL PULLER - A device with actuating assistance that can remove a wheel from a vehicle is presented and, in particular, an apparatus and method that can efficiently, reliably and safely remove a wheel rusted or otherwise semi-permanently attached to a vehicle. An additional aspect is to provide a device that may be a hand tool and that may engage a hydraulic actuating device. Further, the apparatus may be configured to engage other hard to remove components, such as rusted over sub-assemblies of industrial machinery. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130326854 | Hand Tool for Use in the Quick Disconnection of Quick Connect/Disconnect Couplings - A tool for the removal of connectors from pipes is disclosed that, in one embodiment, enables the removal of connectors from large pipes and in another embodiment from a size range of pipes. Movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are affixed to handles to enable a pipe to be firmly gripped between a movable gripping jaw and a stationary gripping jaw and the connector prevented from movement by the movable pusher jaw and the stationary pusher jaw. The handles can compress around a pivot point or slide on a bar. In another embodiment the movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are removable from the body of the tool. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130333183 | Device And A Method For Extracting Winding Spindles From A Log Of Web Material - The device includes at least a first gripping member and a second gripping member, arranged and controlled so that they extract two winding spindle portions from opposite ends of a log in a longitudinal extraction direction parallel to the axis of the log. The first gripping member and a second gripping member are movable along a log advancing path and extract the two winding spindle portions as they advance along the log advancing path together with the log and the two winding spindle portions. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130340227 | MATERIAL SEPARATING TOOL - A tool for separating material layers may include a first arm including a first end and a second end; a second arm including a first end and a second end; a first material contact pad carried by the first arm proximate the first end of the first arm; and a second material contact pad carried by the second arm proximate the first end of the second arm. The second end of the first arm may be joined to the second end of the second arm, and the first material contact pad and the second material contact pad may be movable with respect to one another along two substantially orthogonal axes. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140013569 | METHOD OF LIFTING NACELLE, NACELLE LIFTING MECHANISM, TOWER, AND WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A method of lifting a nacelle installed on a tower is provided. The method includes attaching a tapered bushing mechanism to a through-hole provided for a member of the tower; attaching a push-up bolt to the tapered bushing mechanism; and raising the push-up bolt while pushing the push-up bolt against a first member provided for the nacelle. The tapered bushing mechanism includes a tapered bushing inner cylinder and a tapered bushing outer cylinder. The tapered bushing inner cylinder includes a first taper section whose outer diameter becomes larger toward an end of the tapered bushing inner cylinder and a first screw thread formed on an inner surface of the tapered bushing inner cylinder. The tapered bushing outer cylinder includes a second taper section whose inner diameter becomes smaller toward an end of the tapered bushing outer cylinder. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140123459 | COMPONENT REMOVAL SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS - The described embodiments relate generally to components used in a portable computing device and more particularly to mounting a component with a component extractor that allows a component to be removably affixed to a portable computing device. The component extractor can include a compressible securing portion configured to secure the component to the portable computing device and an extracting portion arranged to apply an extracting force to the compressible securing portion to detach the component from the portable computing device. The compressible material can be made of a highly extensible material. In one embodiment, a low friction material can be provided along an edge of the component such that the component extractor slides along the edge during an extraction procedure. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140182107 | MULTI-PURPOSE WRECKING TOOL - A multi-purpose wrecking tool in which a dual prying elements are coupled to a crossbar. Each of the dual prying elements having a pair of pry arms. Each of the pry arms extending at the same length from the crossbar. A handle coupled to a center portion of the crossbar. A slight curvature at the end of the handle connecting to the crossbar providing a predetermined angle between the handle and the crossbar. Each of the pry arms and the end of the handle including V shaped notches. The crossbar and pry arms provide controlled movement of the tool and improved leverage for removing of housing materials with reduced damage to the materials. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140208564 | SET OF JAW CRUSHER SHIMS - A set of jaw crusher shims for positioning a movable jaw of a jaw crusher, the shims having at least a first and a second shim. Each of the first and second shims including loosening means arranged to aid with loosening of the shims from each other. The first shim includes a first loosening means and the second shim include a second loosening means. The first and second loosening means are located at different locations along respective front edges of the first and second shims. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140237794 | Tool and Method for Removing a Pin From a Door Hinge - A tool and method of using the tool for removing a pin from a cylinder portion of a hinge. The tool comprises a grip portion, a peg portion and an indent portion. The peg portion is adapted to fit within the cylinder portion of the hinge. The indent portion is adapted to engage a head of the pin. The tool comprises a first surface opposite to the peg portion adapted to be hit, once the peg portion is positioned under the pin, for applying upward force on the pin. The tool also comprises a second surface adapted to be hit, once the indent portion is positioned below the head of the pin, for applying upward force to the head of the pin. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140237795 | WORKPIECE SEPARATING DEVICE - A workpiece separating device for separating workpieces from support sheets includes a lifting unit and a positioning assembly supporting the support sheets with the workpieces adhered. The lifting unit includes a lifting cylinder and two pins raised and lowered by the lifting cylinder. The two pins are raised by the lifting cylinder to push the workpieces, thereby separating the workpieces from the support sheets in turn. A method for separating workpieces from support sheets using the present device is also provided. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140259605 | TRIM REMOVAL TOOL AND METHOD - Embodiments described herein are configured to release and remove window belt molding. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283352 | FILAMENT TAPE UTILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD - According to one aspect of the present invention, a filament tape utilization device is disclosed, which includes a handle with a first and second surface, where the first surface has treads for assisting a user in releasing the cutting filament from the main web of filament tape. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of using the filament tape utilization device is disclosed, which includes securing a portion of the filament tape to a surface and leaving a free end of the filament tape not secured to the surface, securing part of the free end of the filament tape on the filament tape utilization device, and applying a force to the free end of the filament tape in a direction away from the filament tape utilization device so as to disengage the cutting filament from the main web of the filament tape. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140310936 | UNIVERSAL PULLER AND INSTALLER TOOL - A pneumatically operated tool ( | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140310937 | Air Grip Oil Filter Removal Tool - The present invention is to an improved a pneumatic oil filter removal tool. The tool has an outer housing formed of a somewhat rigid body surrounding a pressure sleeve. The pressure sleeve has a high friction surface on its interior surface and is shaped to receive a substantially cylindrical oil filter body. An inflation tool is provided to increase the pressure within the pressure sleeve. As pressure increases in the sleeve, an outer rigid wall provided by the rigid body around the sleeve directs the expansion inwardly. The increased pressure thus expands within the housing until it compresses against the filter body to securely receive the filter body. A high friction surface on the interior of the pressure sleeve allows the filter to be rotated as the pressure sleeve and housing are turned. This unique combination forms a pneumatic tool for grasping and turning an oil filter or similar body to be rotated. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140325812 | Brake Drum Remover and Remount Apparatus - Brake drum remover and remount apparatus having attachment members adapted to be captured by a rigid bar with handles and to engage the front peripheral surface of a brake drum member to allow a wobble axial pull action resulting in separation of brake drum from the brake drum mating member and or alternatively allow an axial forced separation by rotational action of attachment members through brake drum exerting axial separating force action on the peripheral surface of the brake drum mating member resulting in separation of brake drum from the brake drum mating member. Additionally Brake drum remover and remount apparatus can be utilized using a wobble axial push action for remounting of the brake drum to the drum mating member | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140338171 | Medical Needle Removal and Storage Device - An apparatus for removing a needle from a needle holder, including a grasping unit for selectively grasping the needle; a receiving unit for receiving the needle holder, displaceably disposed relative to the grasping unit; a biasing member biasing the receiving unit in a first direction; and separating means for separating the entire needle from the needle holder. Preferably, the needle is heated to melt, soften, or otherwise weaken a material and/or adhesive connecting the needle with the needle holder. Preferably the heating is electrical heating, including completing an electrical circuit through the needle and passing current through the needle, and/or passing current through a heating element. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140345104 | Manual King Pin Press - A king pin removal tool for displacing a king pin comprises a drive plate defining a drive opening, an anchor plate, a first drive member, a spacing system, and a stabilizing system. The spacing system supports the drive plate and the anchor plate relative to the king pin such that the first drive member is aligned with the king pin axis. The first drive member engages the drive plate such that rotation of the first drive member relative to the drive plate displaces the first drive member through the drive opening and along the king pin axis to displace the king pin along the king pin axis relative to the axle member and the knuckle assembly. The stabilizing system supports the drive plate to prevent rotation of the drive plate relative to the axle member when the first drive member is rotated relative to the drive plate. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140352124 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR DECOUPLING TEMPORARY PIPES - A striking tool removing a collar from a temporary pipe is disclosed, the tool comprising a striking heed, a handle and a shaft connecting the striking head to the handle, the striking head including a semi-circular arc shaped plate having an inner radius “R” substantially equal to half of the outer diameter of the pipe, and a striking portion defined by an edge of the semi-circular arc shaped plate. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140366355 | PIN EXTRACTOR - A pin extractor is disclosed. The pin extractor can comprise a press to act against a clip securing a pin to be extracted. The press can have a clip interface feature at an end of the press configured to compress the clip radially inward upon application of a force against the clip. The pin extractor can also comprise a puller having a claw to engage the pin. The puller can be movable relative to the press to extract the pin as the press compresses the clip radially inward. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150020360 | METHOD OF REMOVING A BUSHING FROM A MACHINE COMPONENT - A method of removing a bushing secured within a blind hole defined in a machine component is disclosed. The method includes inserting a cylindrical portion of a tool at least partly in an opening adjacent to the blind hole. The method includes positioning an elongate member of the tool that extends from the cylindrical portion co-axially with the blind hole. The elongate member includes four corner portions disposed at an end distal to the cylindrical portion and defines an effective diameter of the elongate member less than a diameter of the blind hole. The method includes driving the block member towards the machine component to insert the elongate member into the blind hole, separating the bushing into at least four parts via the corner portions, removing the elongate member from the blind hole, and removing the parts from the blind hole. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150033535 | PEN NEEDLE REMOVAL DEVICE FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A removal device ( | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150047170 | UNIVERSAL SCALPEL BLADE REMOVER - A scalpel blade remover comprises a housing, and a planar member mounted in the housing with a longitudinal slot therein. A slider is adapted to slide along the planar member, and has an opening for receiving a portion of a tang therein. The slider is movable along the planar member when pressed by the tang being inserted into the opening and moved along the slot, with the blade being located under the slider. Movement of the slider along the planar member causes the planar member to separate the rear end of the blade from the tang. A stop formation on the planar member engages the rear end of the blade after it has been separated from the tang and prevents the blade being withdrawn along the member. Upon withdrawal of the tang, the blade is stripped from the tang. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150059146 | PLUMBING INSERT REMOVAL TOOL - An internal plumbing wrench is arranged for internally gripping a plumbing insert, such as those used in sinks and the like. The internal wrench includes a split gripping section which is adjustable by the cam action of a hexagonal core. A central shaft has a foot extending 90° away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft and is arranged to extend into pipes connected to the insert to hold a broken pieces and permit separation of the insert from any pipe pieces attached thereto. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150082598 | ATTACHMENT FOR MAKING UP OR BREAKING OUT PIPE - An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150089787 | Modular Driver And Screw System - The combination of a driver and fastener that allows a user to insert and remove the fastener by applying larger than normal torque loads to it includes: (a) a fastener with a proximal end handle and a distal end head configured to provide a standard indentation and an additional recess that provides additional surface area that allows larger torque loads to be applied to the fastener, (b) a main driver with a shaft having a central bore, a handle at its proximal end and a head at its distal end configured to allow it to be temporarily inserted into the fastener's head, and (c) an awl driver having an awl shaft with an awl handle affixed to its distal end and its proximal end including a tip configured to allow it to pass through the main driver's bore and be brought into contact with the fastener's head where it is used to cut into the fastener cannula so as to temporarily adhere the awl driver to the fastener. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150101167 | STAPLE REMOVER - A staple remover having a retractable pair of pliers is provided. The pair of pliers are capable of a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, the pliers may be used to remove a partially removed staple or staple fragment. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150101168 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING A SHAFT - An apparatus and method for extracting shafts is provided. The apparatus includes a torquing device, threaded rod, support frame, retractable portion, tensional coupler and collar. The torquing device is disposed on a first end of the threaded rod, and the threaded rod threads through a support frame and terminates at a second end that is in a rotatably free relationship with the retractable portion. The collar is connected to the retractable portion through the tensional coupler and is capable of grasping an engagement portion of the shaft. The method includes providing a shaft associated with an object, providing the apparatus, grasping the engagement portion of the shaft with the collar, positioning the support frame of the apparatus adjacent to a support wall and applying force while rotating the torquing device of the apparatus, resulting in the shaft being extracted. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150107077 | DETACHMENT DEVICE AND MATERIAL DETACHMENT PROCESS - A detachment device especially of use as a material detachment device for detaching installed drywall has a material-engagement portion and a handle portion. The material-engagement portion has a beveled free end. The handle portion has a handle free end, is engaged with the material-engagement portion, and is transverse to the material-engagement portion. The material-engagement portion and the handle portion are shaped and configured to wholly or partly detach either or both of installed material (such as drywall) and one or more attachment members (such as nails, screws, or dabs or beads of glue) by which the installed material is attached to one or more structural members (such as studs), through single or multiple application of either or both of (1) engagement of the beveled free end between (a) the installed material and (b) the one or more structural members to which the installed material is attached by the one or more attachment members; and (2) once the beveled free end is in engagement between the installed material and the one or more structural members to which the installed material is attached by the one or more attachment members, rotation of the handle portion transversely of the material-engagement portion. A material detachment process especially of use as a drywall detachment process includes two analogous steps preceded by accessing (a) the installed material and (b) the one or more structural members (such as studs) to which the installed material is attached by one or more attachment members. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150121675 | AXLE HUB PULLER - An axle hub puller may include a puller body. The puller body may include a plurality of counter sink holes and a threaded puller screw hole. The puller body may be operable to removably attach to hub with a plurality of wheel lugs by having the plurality of wheel lugs pass through the plurality of counter sink holes. A puller screw may be inserted into the threaded puller screw hole. The puller screw may be turned against a hub axle center allowing for the removal of the hub and a brake rotor. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150128400 | Disc Brake Pad Mounting and Retention System and Method - A system and method are provided for mounting, removing and retaining brake pads in disc brakes, such as air-operated disc brakes utilized on commercial vehicles, in a manner which does not require the use of separate brake pad retaining devices while providing positive retention of the brake pad. A preferred embodiment includes a brake caliper mount having brake pad abutment surfaces having radially-oriented and lateral grooves which permit a brake pad with corresponding projections on is lateral sides to be inserted through an opening of the brake caliper into the radially-oriented grooves until the backing plate projections are aligned with the lateral groove, and advancing the brake actuator behind the brake pad to place the brake pad in an operating position in which the actuator prevents the brake pad from realigning with the radially-oriented grooves until the actuator is retracted to permit brake pad extraction. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150135504 | Socket Tool Set - A socket tool set having a plurality of individual sockets with varying diameters and lengths coaxially nested within one another and a key which is slidably engaged with said sockets during storage of the tool set. During use the key operationally engages an individual socket and serves as an extension to said socket. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150290398 | SHARP EXTRACTOR AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING A SHARP FROM A MEDICAL DEVICE - A sharp extractor has a ram that is actuatable to move from a disengaged position to an engaged position to dislodge a sharp from a medical device, and then return back to the disengaged position. With the medical device secured in axial alignment with the ram, the actuator is actuated to move to its engaged position, whereupon the sharp is detached from the medical device. The dislodged sharp is channeled directly into a medical waste container. Upon removing the sharp from the medical device, the medical device can be treated as standard medical waste, thereby reducing the cost associated with disposal of the medical device. With the volume of the sharp being greatly reduced as a result of removal from the relatively bulky medical device, the frequency of having to dispose the sharps can be greatly reduced, thereby further reducing cost associated with the disposal of the sharps. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150290785 | PULLER FOR PULLEY OF SUPERCHARGER - A puller for removing a pulley off of the shaft is disclosed. The puller may have proximal and distal plates that are disposable around the pulley so that the pulley is disposed entirely between the proximal and distal plates. These plates are held together by frame members. A push rod is threadably engaged to a proximal plate and operative to be further inserted into the proximal plate so that a distal end of the push rod may push against the shaft and transfer a removing force through the puller to the backside of the pulley for removing the pulley off of the shaft. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150330053 | A COUPLER - A coupler assembly for coupling implements of the type having two connecting pins, to a vehicle. The coupler has a body component that is connectable to the vehicle, and the body component includes a forward recess for receiving a first connecting pin of an implement. The coupler also has a movable component which is supported by the body component and which is movable through a range of travel relative to the body component. The movable component includes, or forms a part of an aft recess for receiving a second connecting pin of the implement. An actuator selectively moves the movable component relative to the body component. A rear locking member is a part of the movable component and a rear lock actuator allows the rear locking member to be employed to prevent the second connecting pin from exiting the aft recess. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160001430 | METER PULLER WITH SAFETY SHIELD - A tool for installing and removing an electrical power meter comprising a sleeve member adapted for sliding movement about the meter and having a first end opposite a second end, a plurality of releasable gripping hooks mounted on the first end of the sleeve member for selectively engaging the meter, an attaching hook member extending outwardly from the first end of the sleeve member, and a shield secured to the second end of the sleeve member. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160023334 | Universal Joint Dismantling Tool - A universal joint (U-joint) dismantling tool includes an actuator coupled to a yoke. The yoke has two substantially parallel legs, spaced to form a pull channel therebetween. Each yoke leg terminates in a free end defining a foot surface. The actuator is adapted to substantially linearly draw a puller at least partially along a length of the yoke pull channel, thereby increasing a distance between a pull surface and the yoke foot surfaces. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160024807 | DRYWALL SHEET REMOVAL TOOL - Disclosed herein are drywall sheet removal tools, comprising: a handle; and a plurality of tines; wherein an angle between a line of the handle and a plane defined by the plurality of tines is between 45° and 90°. Also disclosed are methods of removing a drywall sheet from a wall, the method comprising: creating an opening along the width of the drywall sheet; inserting a plurality of tines of a drywall sheet removing tool of claim 1 into the opening, such that the plurality of tines straddle a stud; and moving a handle of the tool in a direction opposite to a direction the tines are pointing. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160046147 | AN ASSEMBLY FOR LOOSENING OR TIGHTENING MECHANICAL NUTS (ESP. WHEEL NUTS) - An assembly ( | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160101511 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR FASTENERS - A security system for fasteners includes a plug configured to be received by a fastener so that the fastener cannot be manipulated by a tool in the usual manner. A magnetic insertion tool may be used to seat the plug. A removal tool includes an extraction head configured to mate with the plug so that the plug can be removed when it is necessary or desirable to manipulate the fastener. A slide hammer assembly may provide the necessary force to unseat the plug. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160107300 | Stud Installation and Removal Tool and Method of Use - An inventive stud removal and installation tool and method of use is disclosed. The inventive tool incorporates a body configured to hold a cage, cam sleeve and jaws. The sleeve is capable of being oriented to accomplish either stud removal or installation. The assembly of the tool is modular such that broken elements can be replaced without the need to replace the entirety of the tool. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160113163 | Detaching Equipment for Detaching Electronic Device and Detaching Method Thereof - The present invention relates to detaching equipment for detaching an electronic device and a detaching method thereof. A base of the detaching equipment comprises a bearing groove for bearing the electronic device. The first fixing unit and the second fixing unit are disposed at the base. A fixing member of the first fixing unit is capable of moving along a first direction to fix a housing of the electronic device. A protruding portion of the fixing member faces the bearing groove. A baffle of the second fixing unit moves along a second direction to be inserted between a motherboard and a battery unit. At least one lifting portion of a pry bar is provided with an arc. The arc of the lifting portion fits the battery unit of the electronic device, and the pry bar abuts against the protruding portion to lift and detach the battery unit. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160121462 | METHOD OF MOUNTING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT IN CHAMBER, METHOD OF DISMOUNTING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT AND AUXILIARY TRANSPORT TOOL - A method of mounting a substrate support in a chamber includes placing an auxiliary transfer tool having a first portion and a second portion in a chamber which provides a processing space and an additional space, and which has an opening for communication between the additional space and the outside, the first portion in an expanded state being positioned in the processing space and the second portion being positioned in the additional space, inserting a substrate support having a contact portion for supporting the substrate, a rod portion, and a threaded portion connecting to the rod portion, the rod portion being slid on a side surface of the second portion, shrinking the first portion so that the rod portion is moved downward in the additional space and the threaded portion projects out of the chamber through the opening. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160129611 | Hydraulic Composites Separator - A method and apparatus for applying a force to an assembly comprising a layup mandrel and a composite part. The apparatus comprises a first gripper and a second gripper. The second gripper is spaced apart from the first gripper so as to define a space between the first and second grippers, the space configured to receive the assembly. An actuation system is positioned between the first and second grippers adjacent the space, the actuation system configured to separate the layup mandrel from the composite part by applying force. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160144494 | POCKET FORMER REMOVAL TOOL - A pocket former removal tool is disclosed. The pocket former removal tool includes a body, the body having a fulcrum, a first end and a second end. The pocket former removal tool further includes tines attached to the second end of the body. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160198600 | MODULAR ELEMENTS EMPLOYING LATCHES SECURED BY LINKAGES | 07-07-2016 |
| 20170232707 | CUSTOM PRINTABLE CONFETTI | 08-17-2017 |
