Abstract: A clamping miter box including a base having a surface, a plurality of holes positioned in a pattern in the surface of the base, and a cam peg including a shaft sized to be rotatably receivable by a selected one of the plurality of holes and a cam portion coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith. The cam portion for engaging the item to be clamped.

Abstract: An adjustable pliers wrench including a fixture having a handle and an opposing stationary jaw, a co-acting jaw pivoted to the fixture and a lever pivoted to the co-acting jaw. A guide is attached proximate the handle and a locking element is arranged on the guide for reciprocal and canting movement. At least one attached biasing element urges the locking element toward the stationary jaw. An arm is pivoted to the lever and a cam is pivoted to the arm and to the locking element so as to be movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the guide and a second condition bearing against the guide and canting the locking element into frictional engagement against the guide.

Abstract: An adjustable pliers wrench including a fixture having a handle and an opposing stationary jaw, a co-acting jaw pivoted to the fixture and a lever pivoted to the co-acting jaw. A guide is attached proximate the handle and a locking element is arranged on the guide for reciprocal and canting movement. At least one attached biasing element urges the locking element toward the stationary jaw. An arm is pivoted to the lever and a cam is pivoted to the arm and to the locking element so as to be movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the guide and a second condition bearing against the guide and canting the locking element into frictional engagement against the guide.

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 clamp device is disclosed having a first member having a handle portion and a jaw portion. A second member has a handle portion and a jaw portion. The handle portion and jaw portion of the second member define a notch extending from an inner surface of the handle portion of the second member at least partially into the jaw portion of the second member, the second member being formed as a single piece. A pivot is pivotally coupling the first member and the second member intermediate their respective handle portion and jaw portion for opposed pivotal motion. An arcuate clamp bar has a first end coupled to the first member and a second end, an arc of the arcuate clamp bar being concentric with the pivot. A brake lever has an end pivotally coupled to the second member at the notch. The end contacts the jaw portion of the second member. The brake lever has an aperture with the arcuate clamp bar extending therethrough.

Abstract: A self-contained line generating device uses a laser diode and a lens to project a fan-shaped beam of visible light. The lens is useful for receiving light and transmitting light in an asymmetrical planar beam. The light is useful for aligning objects in a vertical or a horizontal line. The generator also includes a substantially flat face and leveling devices for leveling and orienting the generator onto a flat surface. Retractable pins enable a user to easily mount the line generator onto a wall and align objects.

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: Disclosed is a clamp apparatus including a base having a surface, a plurality of holes positioned in a pattern in the surface of the base, and a cam peg including a shaft sized to be rotatably receivable by a selected one of the plurality of holes and a cam portion coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith. The cam portion is adapted to engage an item to be clamped on the base.

Abstract: A sanding device for sanding substantially planar surfaces and substantially non-planar surfaces including a first section and a second section releasably coupled thereto. The second section for supporting a piece of sandpaper having ends captured between the engagement of the first and second sections. The first section also capable of being used for retaining sandpaper absent the second section.

Abstract: A wallpaper scarifying device including a plate and at least one scarifying assembly coupled to the plate. The scarifying assembly includes a swivel fixture rotatably coupled to the plate about an axis of rotation and rotatably carrying a cutting disk at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The cutting disk has a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery thereof.

Abstract: A wallpaper preparation device including a tray having a length and defining a reservoir for receiving a fluid for application to wallpaper. A roller rotatably carried by the tray and extending into the reservoir. A retaining member having opposing ends engagable with engagement features formed in opposing ends of the tray on a first side of the roller. The retaining member extends the length of the tray parallel to a surface of the roller with a gap therebetween, for holding the wallpaper against the roller. The retaining member is adjustable to increase and decrease the gap, thereby decreasing and increasing a frictional force between the wallpaper to be prepared and the roller.

Abstract: A wallpaper scarifying device including a plate and at least one scarifying assembly coupled to the plate. The scarifying assembly includes a swivel fixture rotatably coupled to the plate about an axis of rotation and rotatably carrying a cutting disk at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The cutting disk has a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery thereof.

Abstract: New plunger having a cylindrical hollow body 20 or 20B, a handle 30, 30A, or 30B, an outlet hose 40, an outlet tip 42, and a valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 that is able to control the air flow within the hollow 25 of the cylindrical body 20 or 20B. Valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 is moved into a closed position so that air is forced out of the front of the plunger and towards a clogged or stopped area 82 or 92 and is moved into an open position so that air enters the back of the plunger and passes valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 so that water and/or clogging material is not drawn or sucked into the interior of the plunger. First embodiment plunger 10 discloses a flexible valve flap 50 that compresses against the inner wall of the cylindrical body 20 in a closed position and flexes outwardly and away from piston plate 38 in an open position.

Abstract: Smoothing apparatus for smoothing flowable materials including a support portion having an end and a smoothing portion coupled to the support portion proximate said end for use in smoothing the flowable material.

Abstract: An improved wallpaper pasting machine 10 and method of manufacture and use. The pasting machine 10 has a lid 20 and a trough 30. The lid 20 can completely cover the trough 30 to keep the paste from further drying out. An applying roller 40 for applying paste 90 to wallpaper 100 is placed within the inner compartment 35 of trough 30. A scraper bar 50 is mounted at the rear portion of trough 30, and the scraper bar 50 scrapes excess paste 90 from wallpaper 100. A snap lock 22 located on the lid 20 is used to secure the lid 20 to trough 30. Paper tension ribs 27 and 28 are located in the interior portion of lid 20 for providing tension on wallpaper 100 and for guiding and pressing the wallpaper 100 to the applying roller 40 to apply paste 90 onto the wallpaper 100 as the wallpaper 100 is pulled through the machine 10. A return roller 60 can be adjusted in position and held to one of three sets of holes 24--24, 25--25, and 26--26 that are on the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and dispersing material, including a vessel having an open end and a dispensing element coupled to and closing the open end. The dispensing element having an aperture, and a carriage coupled to the dispensing element and movable between a closed position covering the aperture and an open position adjacent the aperture. The carriage having a surface for receiving a flowable material dispensed from the aperture in the open position.

Abstract: A wall covering removal system for removing material from a surface comprising a scarifying apparatus for scarifying a material, having a handle, a scarifying assembly coupled to a first end, and a first scraper blade coupled to a second end, and a liquid dispensing and cleaning apparatus for wetting the scarified material, including a dispensing device coupled in liquid communication with a reservoir for dispensing liquid through a spray nozzle, a cleaning device coupled to the dispensing device, including a support member coupled to the dispensing device and positioned so as to avoid hindering a liquid sprayed from the nozzle of the dispensing device and a cleaning member coupled to the support member so as to extend forwardly of the dispensing device.

Abstract: A paste dispenser having a paste reservoir and an applicator for containing and applying paste to wallpaper. A package having a container and a base, transformable between a package configuration wherein the paste dispenser is received within the container and the container is closed by the base, and an applicator configuration wherein the base extends from the container and carries the paste dispenser. Arresting means in contact with the wallpaper for limiting the flow of paste from the paste dispenser.

Abstract: New A plunger having a cylindrical hollow body 20 or 20B , a handle 30, 30A, or 30B , an outlet hose 40 , an outlet tip 42 , and a valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 structure that is able to controls the air flow within the hollow 25 portion of the cylindrical body 20 or 20B is shown. The valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 structure is moved into a closed position so that air is forced out of the front of the plunger and towards a clogged or stopped area 82 or 92 and is moved into an open position so that air enters the back of the plunger and passes proceeds past the valve or flap 50, 60, or 70 structure, so that water and/or clogging material is not drawn or sucked into the interior of the plunger. F The hose attached to the cylindrical body is flexible and is smaller in diameter than the drain throat of a plumbing fixture allowing the hose to be placed into a clogged area.