Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force inventions 09/06

20060208240 - Electro-hydraulic hoisting apparatus: An electro-hydraulic lifting apparatus. An electrical controller controls a two-way hydraulic ram via a hydraulic pump. The electrical controller allows a single operator to automatically and precisely (i.e., millimeters, fraction of an inch, etc.) raise and lower a heavy object such as an automobile engine, marine engine, etc., via the...

20060208241 - Elevating module: An elevating module for a projection apparatus is provided. The elevating module includes a base, a movable leg, a first elastomer, a decelerating module and a fixing component. The base is connected to the projection apparatus and has a slide way, an accommodating space and an opening. The accommodating space...

20060208242 - Hammer and hammer head having a frontal extractor: A hammer and hammer head comprising a striking head with a striking surface thereon that defines a front of the hammer, and an interface section including at leas one frontal extractor. In one embodiment, a plurality of frontal extractors are provided that are formed by a slot, the interface section...

20060208243 - Staple removing bit especially for upholstery: A staple removing tool comprises a shaft having a working end at which opposed sloped surfaces are formed, such that shaft, in side elevation, the working end of the shaft substantially comes to a pointed end. A notch is formed in the forward end of the tool, and a slot...

20060208244 - \"wire pullin' genie\" apparatus and method for wire pull installations: A wire feed apparatus and method for wire pulling installations through conduit between two boxes. A preferred embodiment of the wire feed apparatus has an opening, preferably centrally located, through which the wires pass prior to entering the box. The apparatus is adapted to securely mount to the box for...

20060208245 - Pipe tensioner machine: A pipe tensioner machine for offshore pipelaying operations comprises adjustable tension banks for the transfer of tension to the pipe string. Four tension banks (14, 16, 18 20) are provided in an angle of substantially 90 degrees to each other mounted inside a framework (12). The tension banks are movable...

20060208246 - Apparatus for raising and lowering a banner: An apparatus for raising and lowering an article includes a tube, a motor coupled to the tube for rotating the tube, a plurality of cables secured to the tube and to the article in spaced relation to each other, and a cable indexer synchronously coupled with the tube for indexing...

20060202180 - Rescue tool asapters and methods of using same: Adapters and methods are provided for utilization on a powered two armed rescue tool for opening metal doors. The adapter has a first end portion of general “U” configuration which is hooked over a door. The adapter is connected to one arm of the powered rescue tool and the other...

20060197070 - Tool for pulling nails and other protrusions: A pulling tool for pulling nails, screws, rivets, pegs, or other protrusions includes a jaw which may be opened to receive the head of the protrusion. The jaw is then at least partially closed against the protrusion, and when the handle of the tool is pulled, the jaw is both...

20060197071 - Strap tenser: A strap tenser includes a frame connected with a first strap. A reel is rotationally installed on the frame for reeling a second strap. At least one ratchet wheel is secured to the reel. A first detent is movably installed on the frame between an operative position where it engages...

20060197072 - Strapping apparatus: A strapping apparatus includes a frame. A first strap is connected to the frame. An axle is installed on the frame. A second strap is connected to the axle. A spool is positioned around the axle. The spool defines a slit through which the second strap is directed. Two ratchets...

20060197073 - Bi-directional winch: A winch includes a first cable reel and a second cable reel. A driveshaft rotates the first cable reel and the second cable reel. The driveshaft is moveable along an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. The driveshaft operationally engages the first cable reel when...

20060197070 - Tool for pulling nails and other protrusions: A pulling tool for pulling nails, screws, rivets, pegs, or other protrusions includes a jaw which may be opened to receive the head of the protrusion. The jaw is then at least partially closed against the protrusion, and when the handle of the tool is pulled, the jaw is both...

20060197071 - Strap tenser: A strap tenser includes a frame connected with a first strap. A reel is rotationally installed on the frame for reeling a second strap. At least one ratchet wheel is secured to the reel. A first detent is movably installed on the frame between an operative position where it engages...

20060197072 - Strapping apparatus: A strapping apparatus includes a frame. A first strap is connected to the frame. An axle is installed on the frame. A second strap is connected to the axle. A spool is positioned around the axle. The spool defines a slit through which the second strap is directed. Two ratchets...

20060197073 - Bi-directional winch: A winch includes a first cable reel and a second cable reel. A driveshaft rotates the first cable reel and the second cable reel. The driveshaft is moveable along an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. The driveshaft operationally engages the first cable reel when...