Ingersoll-rand Company

Donald R Warner

John A McCallops

John M Estep

Robert H Bruno

Paul K Metaxatos

Kenneth J Dubuque

David R Melrose

Robert L Anderson

Stephen C Robinson

Harry E Morris, Iii

An ergonomically adjustable tool handle having a dual direction locking device including a modified swivel retaining plate having an external threaded portion and a corresponding modified jam nut which is threaded to receive the external threads of the retaining plate. A retrofit kit incorporating the locking device optionally includes an anchor bolt having a predetermined length for installation on a conventional tool handle.

Ergonomically adjustable tool handle having a dual direction locking

A spring loaded guard is provided to limit access to a potential nip point formed between the rotating nut driver and its guide and wherein the guard extends beyond the guide housing a sufficient distance to engage the tubing for displacement of the guard for use in restricted access areas.

Finger guard for tubenut tools

Electric power driven wrench

A latching magnetic switch is utilized to activate a push to start nutrunner or the like wherein the magnetic latching switch is deactivated first by one magnetic pole and thereafter upon engagement with the work piece and compression of the spindle and opposite pole of the magnet is utilized to activate the tool.

Electronic push to start nutrunner

A separate thumb accessible pushbutton operated circuit revises the power operated tube nut wrench at a reduced speed to intercept a home stop wherein after the wrench is automatically shut off on the sensing of current rise in the motor on stall to avoid over stress and unnecessary heat buildup.

Tube nut wrench

Disclosed is a 360 degree viewable flexible light band which may be readily disposed on a power tool which permits ready viewing of tool function in terms of required communication to the operator. Construction of the light band makes it readily installable and replaceable in a tool recess which may be covered by a clear lens to permit viewing.

Light ring for power tools

Pneumatic rotary tool

An adjustable socket tray for visually displaying a socket for selection of the socket size and/or a fastener tightening strategy wherein the socket is restrained by a movable 'V' block to retain the socket about a centerline incident with a sensor to determine the selection of the socket.

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Columbia Cross Roads, PA, United States of America

Donald R Warner