Abstract: A food handling fork having a plurality of elongated tines having an upper surface, a lower surface, a base end, and a point and a release plate forming a plurality of tine openings through which said tines extend. The release plate has a proximal end positioned above the upper surface of the tines, a curved portion positioned below the bottom surface of the tines, and a distal end terminating in at least one tongue having a tip extending upwardly to at least the lower surface of the tines. The present invention further comprises a means for slidably advancing the release plate along the tines from an initial position where the tongue is a predetermined distance between the base end and point of the tines to a release position where at least a portion of the tongue is forward the point of the tines.

Abstract: A low profile tree pruning tool is provided having a head assembly coupled to an upper region of an elongated handle member and a pulley coupled to the head where the pulley is configured to rotate about a fixed axis. A lopping mechanism is coupled to the head and an actuating line couples the lopping mechanism to the pulley. A transfer line couples the pulley to a slide block and a stationary block is rigidly coupled to the handle member below the head. A tension line has a first end coupled to the slide block and is configured to movably engage the stationary and slide blocks.

Abstract: The invention discloses a knife having a blade which is rotatably connected to a handle so that the blade can be folded into the handle and folded out of the handle. The knife has a locking means by which the blade can be locked or unlocked when the blade is folded into the handle. The locking means includes a rotatable pin which is accessible from the exterior and which is disposed in the handle of the knife.

Abstract: A handsaw includes a handle, a saw blade pivotally attached to the handle and a position device movably mounted in the handle to selectively hold the saw blade in place. The handle and the saw blade form an angle that is adjustable because the saw blade is pivotally attached to the handle and selectively positioned by the position device.

Abstract: A cutting blade cover for a brush cutter comprises a central portion (50), a first blade accommodating portion (28), a second blade accommodating portion (29), and a third blade accommodating portion (30). The first, second, and third blade accommodating portions (28, 29, 30) are provided radially from the central portion (50). The first blade accommodating portion (28) includes a first concave portion (31). The second blade accommodating portion (29) includes a second concave portion (36). The third blade accommodating portion (30) includes a third concave portion (40). The first concave portion 31 has an inner shape conforming to an outer shape of the first blade (17) to cover an outer periphery of the first blade (17). The second concave portion (36) has an inner shape conforming to an outer shape of the second blade (18) to cover an outer periphery of the second blade (18).

Abstract: In order to design a motor chain saw with a chain brake device releasable as a back kick brake and as a coasting brake comprising a tension lever (2), movable with respect to the housing of the motor chain saw, which can be moved between a brake position (B) and a ready position (b), a release lever (19) which can take up a coasting brake position (A) and a disengaging position (f), in combination with a supplementary brake device known as a coasting brake, it is proposed that the tension lever (2) is placed linearly slidingly movable with respect to the housing of the motor chain saw and that the release lever (1) is placed slidingly movable with respect to the tension lever (2), whereby both axles of the sliding movement are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A working apparatus for band blade provided with a bender for bending a band blade into a predetermined configuration, and a cutter cutting the band blade. The cutter is positioned successively after the bender. And, a working method for band blade having a bending process in which a band blade is bent into a predetermined configuration, and a cutting process in which the band blade is cut. The cutting process is successively conducted after the bending process is previously conducted.

Abstract: A rechargeable fillet knife comprises a tubular handle defining an interior cavity having front and rear portions. A reciprocating motor is disposed in the front portion of the interior cavity with a pair of blades coupled to the motor. A rechargeable battery is disposed within the rear portion of the interior cavity and is selectably removable therefrom. The battery and motor are electrically coupled to a trigger such that the motor is energized upon a user depression of the trigger. A male connector is electrically coupled to the battery and is configured to selectively mate with a socket. The socket is electrically connected to a connector assembly configured for insertion into a vehicle power receptacle or to a connector assembly configured for insertion into a wall outlet so as to provide electrical power to the battery. The battery may also be removed and inserted into a recharging unit.

Abstract: Device for severing at least one optical fiber When severing optical fibers (1) with conventional severing devices, after the severing operation the severed fibers (1) are distributed in a disorderly manner on the second fixing element (26), with the result that they can only be removed with difficulty and laboriously. Using a bonding device (20, 21) in the form of a rocker (21) with an adhesive strip (20), the fiber ends are adhesively bonded on during the severing operation, with the result that they remain in an orderly manner on the adhesive strip after the severing operation. The rocker (21) is in this case mounted such that it can pivot between an inserting position and a severing position, in order to facilitate the insertion of the fibers (1).

Abstract: A trimming tool includes a selectable blade attachment for effecting a conversion between a string trimming mode and a blade trimming mode without requiring disassembly of the unit. The assembly includes a locking mechanism selectively engageable with a pivoting trimming blade that pivots between a retracted position and an extended position by centrifugal force. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism is reciprocated between the locked position and the unlocked position based on a rotation direction of the motor. The locking mechanism itself may also be reciprocated by centrifugal force. A spool lock, which is also positioned by centrifugal force, disables automatic string feeding in the blade trimming mode. The trimming tool may also be provided with a blower function incorporating a blower attachment readily attachable as a trimming guard of the trimming tool or a blower assembly integrated into the tool components.

Abstract: A pair of looping shears for gardening purpose to allow its user the optimal cutting angle while trimming twigs, comprised of strike jaw, blade jaw and effort-saving mechanism; within, a ratchet is provided to a pivot of the blade jaw that synchronously turns with the strike jaw, and a mobile tab engaged with the ratchet and the handle of the blade jaw to achieve comfortable grip on the handles at an optimal angle for applying the force to repeat trimming twigs and branches.

Abstract: A portable punching machine includes a pneumatic cylinder controlled to reciprocate a piston rod, and a punching mechanism coupled driven by the piston rod to punch holes on a metal workpiece, the punching mechanism including a locating block fixedly fastened to the pneumatic cylinder, the locating block having a plurality of bottom notches and a center through hole adapted to receive the piston rod of the pneumatic cylinder, an actuating block and adapted to move the workpiece relative to the locating block upon movement of the piston rod, the actuating block having a plurality of peripheral side notches selectively coupled to the metal workpiece, and pairs of guide holes aligned at two sides of the peripheral side notches, and a plurality of punching tool assemblies adapted to make holes on the metal workpiece, each punching tool assembly including a barrel mounted in one guide hole of the actuating block, a set of spring washers mounted in one bottom notch of the locating block, a punching rod mounted in o

Abstract: A manually operable hair-cutting tool is disclosed wherein a plurality of paired cutting blades operate together simultaneously to achieve cutting or thinning of hair. The hair-cutting tool preferably comprises three pairs of elongated cutting blades, the pairs separate from each other but provided with an element of being connected together at a pivot point and thereby forming a combination of a central pair of cutting blades and two outer pairs of cutting blades, such that the cutting blades operate together through movement of actuating handles on the central pair of cutting blades around the pivot point. The outer pairs of cutting blades can optionally be removed for operation of the hair-cutting tool as a traditional pair of scissors and for ease of sharpening.

Abstract: A safety razor is disclosed. In this razor, the head of the handle allows a blade cartridge to move on the curved skin while being smoothly, sensitively and elastically rotated around the hinged points. The razor is also provided with separate elastic biasing members for respectively allowing the desired elastic swinging action of the blade cartridge relative to the head and allowing an easy attachment or removal of the blade cartridge relative to the head. In the safety razor, the hinged points of the cartridge are positioned at the front end of the head at a position below the central axis of the cartridge, thus allowing the cartridge to be rotatable backward around the hinged points at an enlarged swing angle when a user unconsciously and excessively presses the cartridge against the skin while shaving.

Abstract: An electric shaver comprises an inner case which retains an electronic part board and an outer casing which retains a plug pin board which secures a plurality of plug pins. The inner case is fabricated of a plastic integral with a bottom wall. The electronic part board is disposed above the lower separating wall while the plug pin board is disposed under the lower separating wall. Metal pins penetrating the lower separating wall connects the electronic part board and the plug pin board. The bottom opening of the outer casing is closed with a bottom cover. The bottom cover has a pair of through holes through which extend outwardly a pair of plug pins.

Abstract: A pipe cutting device for cutting copper pipes, in particular, to length. The pipe cutting device includes a handle member; and also includes a cutter support assembly being attached to the handle member; and further includes a cutting member being rotatably mounted to the cutter support assembly; and also includes rollers being disposed in the cutter support assembly for facilitating rotation of a pipe being cut; and further includes an adjustable closure assembly being attached to the cutter support assembly.

Abstract: A slitting and shaving tool for separating a coaxial cable with a curved outer surface from an adjacent cable connected to it with a web of insulating material. The tool includes a slitting blade for cutting through the web to separate the cables and a shaving blade with a curved cutting edge for shaving off excess web material to leave a smooth cylindrical outer surface on the coaxial cable. The tool is hinged to swing open, allowing the tool to be used at intermediate locations along the length of a messengered cable. A cable guide surface on the tool body has a double radius to accommodate cables that have a slight bend. The shaving blade is adjustable towards and away from the cable being shaved. A relief hole allows the shaved excess web material to exit the tool. The relief hole is specially shaped to make it easy to position the curved cutting edge of the shaving blade correctly by locating it in alignment with the apparent perimeter of the relief hole.

Abstract: An electrical metal cutting device including a housing having a generally L-shaped configuration. The housing has a hollow interior. The housing has a horizontally disposed upper portion and a vertically disposed lower portion. The upper portion has an open outer end. A motor is disposed within the upper portion of the housing. The motor is couplable with an outside power source. A power cylindrical bore is disposed within the upper portion of the housing inwardly of the open outer end thereof. The power cylindrical bore has a shaft extending inwardly therefrom. The shaft has a free end coupling with the motor. The power cylindrical bore has an open outer end. A power piston is slidably positioned within the open outer end of the power cylindrical bore. The power piston has an outer end extending outwardly of the open outer end of the upper portion of the housing. The power piston has an opening in its outer end. A cutting blade is secured within the opening in the outer end of the power piston.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a power driven hair clipper (HSM), comprising a drive mechanism provided in a housing (1) and a clipper head (S) equipped with a clipper comb (3) and a reciprocating clipper blade (4, 82), wherein provision is made for a foil (47) between the clipper comb (3) and the clipper blade (4, 82), such that an engagement surface (A2) of the clipper blade (4, 82) provided opposite the row of cutting teeth (42, 43) is carried on the foil (47) in sliding relationship thereto.

Abstract: A power cutting device for cutting material in tight places. The power cutting device includes a power cutting device comprising a housing. The housing includes a first end and a second end. A first shaft is securely coupled in and extending away from the housing. A handle member is integrally coupled to a second end of the housing. A motor is positioned generally in the housing. A power supply for powering the motor is operationally coupled to the motor. A first actuating element for starting the motor is positioned in the handle member and operationally coupled to the motor. A first gear is mechanically coupled to the motor. A blade supporting member for supporting a cutting a member is positioned generally in the housing and removably coupled to the first shaft. A cutting member for cutting a variety of materials is movably coupled to the blade supporting member and the first gear.