Abstract: A folding knife according to one embodiment is provided and includes (a) a handle defining a blade cavity; (b) a blade having a first end which is pivotably coupled to the handle about a pivot; and (c) a biasing element disposed within the blade cavity of the handle. The blade has a detent formed therein on a lower edge thereof proximate to the pivot. The biasing element has a fixed first end and an opposing free second end which has a rounded ball member formed thereat. As the blade is closed towards the retracted position, the blade contacts and deflects the second end of the biasing element until the rounded ball member of the second end engages the blade detent, resulting in the blade being held in the retracted position.

Abstract: A high visibility display for exhibiting products is provided herein. The display includes a main body configured to straddle a support having a front wall and a pair of opposing sidewalls. At least one securing member is connected to the main body and mounts the main body to the support, allowing the main body to straddle the support. Attached to and extending from a rear edge of one or more of the sidewalls is least one display that can display a plurality of merchandise items.

Abstract: A saw blade carry case is provided that includes a front member having at least one crossbar extending across the front member and a rear member having at least one crossbar extending across the rear member. A spindle extends between the front and rear members and is removably received by a receptacle on at least one of the front and rear members. At least one handle is attached to one of the front and rear members. The front and rear members together form a frame body and are each larger than the diameter of at least one circular saw blade to be placed within the saw blade carry case and to be retained by the spindle. The carry case may be adjusted so that the spindle may accommodate a varying number of blades.

Abstract: A pipe wrench is disclosed, the pipe wrench having a uniquely handy control lever and one-way ratchet for very rapid adjustment of wrench position. The wrench also has a pivoting upper jaw that further aids a user in adjusting and tightening the wrench while using only one hand. The wrench may also be used as a hand tool, for instance for clamping an object or workpiece for performing work on the object.

Abstract: A utility tool utilizing a toggle link mechanism and a method for using the utility tool for providing a substantial mechanical advantage for a user throughout an entire work operation such as cutting sheet material. The tool comprises an upper handle, a jaw pivotally attached to the upper handle and a jaw link rigidly attached to the jaw. The tool further comprises a means for inputting force connected with the upper handle and a handle link rigidly attached to the handle. The tool also comprises a toggle action force transfer mechanism defined by an intermediary link extending between the jaw link and handle link, wherein force inputted to the means moves the intermediary link away from the upper handle.

Abstract: A method of attaching a clamping jaw to a support element comprising a stop element having the steps of positioning a stop element within a channel formed in the clamping jaw and blocking a first end of the channel and a second end of the channel so that the stop element is trapped between the first and second ends of the channel.

Abstract: A hand clamp includes a slide bar having a first jaw coupled to an end. A body having a jaw slidably receives the slide bar with the jaws in opposition. A drive assembly moves the slide bar in a single direction and includes a cavity formed in the body through which the slide bar extends. A driving lever is carried within the cavity to frictionally engage the slide bar and incrementally move it in the single direction. A braking lever is pivotally coupled to the body for movement into frictional engagement with the slide bar preventing the slide bar from moving in a direction opposite the single direction. A trigger handle is pivotally coupled to the body for moving the driving lever into and out of frictional engagement with the slide bar. A brake release is carried by the trigger handle for selectively engaging the braking lever.

Abstract: A full face clamp pad having an engagement surface, a first wall attached to and extending away from the engagement surface, a second wall attached to and extending away from the engagement surface, a third wall attached to and extending away from the engagement surface and a flange attached solely to the first wall and extending above the engagement surface.

Abstract: A rack for displaying and dispensing a plurality of products and accessory products which has an elgongated body having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the body defines at least one vertically oriented interior chute. The chute is adapted to hold the plurality of vertically stacked products. A signage panel is mounted on at least a portion of the body, and an accessory display support is attached to the body. An elongated accessory product display is attached to the accessory display support to display a plurality of accessory product adjacent the body.

Abstract: A full face clamp pad having an engagement surface and a receiving element attached to the engagement surface, wherein the receiving element defines a closed opening that faces the engagement surface. The engagement surface and the receiving element define a second opening that faces in a direction substantially parallel to the engagement surface.

Abstract: A locking pliers includes a body that supports a fixed jaw and a movable jaw. A lever is pivotably connected to the movable jaw, and a locking mechanism including a stub arm is coupled between the body and the lever to lock the jaws in a closed position. This locking mechanism includes an adjustment screw that is exposed at an end of the body remote from the fixed jaw. The body forms a resilient gripping surface that extends away from the exposed portion of the adjustment screw. This gripping surface extends beyond the end of the lever by at least about 4 inches such that the lever does not obstruct access to the grip. The user can place both hands on the grip to apply large torques to a clamped workpiece once the locking pliers has been locked in place on the workpiece.