Abstract: A fire fighting tool for making a hole in a ceiling. The tool includes a body, a hook, and a handle. The body has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. The hook has a working area and is disposed on the first terminal end of the body and pierces the ceiling so as to form a piercing. The handle is pivotally mounted to the second terminal end of the body and has a normal position in which it extends perpendicularly outwardly from both sides of the body to assist in the piercing and a pivoted position in which it is pivoted against the body after the body has been inverted, with the handle then being inserted into the piercing in the ceiling and released away from the body back to its normal position to rest on a large area of the ceiling surrounding the piercing which is then pulled down to make the hole in the ceiling.

Abstract: An improved structure art design knife comprised of a front cover, a rear cover, an upper support cushion, a lower support cushion, a blade magazine section, and a blade arrestor section. In addition to providing for convenient blade replacement, the blade magazine section contains a quantity of spare blades to thereby increase art design knife efficiency and, furthermore, enhance the industrial practical value of art design knife structures.

Abstract: A shaving razor having a razor handle comprising an extruded substantially rigid inner core and a compatible covering layer over the rigid inner core except for a select region at which an exposed portion of inner core is provided. A marking, such as printed matter and/or any other type of indicia, may thereby be readily provided on the inner core rather than on the covering layer. The marking is preferably provided on a flat surface of the handle. Additionally, the razor handle may be formed by an extrusion process utilizing a die set which forms a handle with a cross-section which is at least partially asymmetrical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the saw for cutting with pushing movements (so called western styled saw), adapted to cut vertically (along the grain of wood) or cut horizontally (roughly crossing the grain of wood) against the cutting target material like lumbers, capable of adjusting the angle of the blade body (or the angle of the edge part) freely and regardless of steps according to the needs of the users, wherein the blade body having the edge part is attached to the handle and the attaching hole is formed at the root of the blade body, forming the tightening device on the handle for loosening the root of the blade body and tightening in time of working through the attaching holes, provided with the attaching holes as a long symmetrical hole from up to down, adapted to set the angle of the blade body in respect of the handle freely.

Abstract: A grill knife and scraper for cutting food items and scraping clean the surface of a grill having a handle and a blade connected to the handle. The handle is heat resistant to prevent it from becoming too hot when placed on or near the hot grill or other hot surfaces. The proximal end of the handle is smooth for ease of holding the tool in the palms of the hands. The blade protrudes from the generally planar surface at the distal end of the handle. The proximal end of the blade is secured inside and to the handle. The distal end of the blade extends one to three inches from the planar surface and can be shaped and configured to be tapered so as to provide a more effective cutting and scraping edge.

Abstract: An ergonomic poultry knife has an elongated handle having a longitudinal axis an upper surface, and a lower surface in a plane about parallel to the longitudinal axis, a blade receiving distal end, and a depending wall about perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to engage the upper surface of the index finger and wherein the wall is substantially more distant from the distal end than the recess, and a blade upper edge adjacent the distal end disposed about 1° to 6° downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to portable handheld work apparatus including a brushcutter, edge cutter or the like. The work apparatus has a drive motor (1) and a cutting tool (2) driven by the drive motor. The work apparatus includes a guide tube (3) for guiding a drive shaft (4) as well as a handle (5) fixed on the guide tube (3). The drive shaft (4) connects the cutting tool (2) to the drive motor (1). The handle (5) is in the form of a handle bracket (8) and can be pivoted about a pivot axis (7) lying transversely to the longitudinal axis (6) of the guide tube (3) for adjusting the distance (a) of the handle to the guide tube (3). A spring action handle bracket holder (22, 23) is mounted between the handle bracket (8) and the guide tube (3). The handle bracket holder is especially vibration dampening and extends with a component in the direction of the longitudinal axis (6).

Abstract: A hand-held tool has a powered work tool at one end of a handle shaft, and a first handle and a second handle at the opposite end of the handle shaft, the second handle being adjustable between a first position and a second position. The second handle in its first position cooperates with the first handle to provide for two-handed operation, and the second handle in its second position cooperates with the first handle to provide support for the wrist and/or forearm of a user grasping the first handle with one hand in a single-handed operation.

Abstract: A windshield remover knife is described. The knife is principally comprised of a straight, elongated shaft having a pivotal neck portion securing a cutting blade for cutting through the adhesive, elastomeric bond holding the windshield in place. When the shaft is held by an operator in a horizontal position, the neck portion can be secured in the same identical plane as the shaft with the cutting edge of the blade facing downward. In this horizontal position, the neck portion can also be pivoted and secured in pivotal alignment to the left or right of this plane of the shaft at any angle up to 90°. In this manner the neck portion of the knife can be configured to even extreme windshield curvatures while maintaining the shaft portion in a comfortable position for rapid and efficient cutting of the adhesive bond.

Abstract: A tool for preparing and treating food, such as knife, large fork, ladle, chopping board, etc., personalizable depending on the expected specific use, comprises a portion intended to come into contact with the food and a handle portion intended to allow the gripping of the tool by a user. The handle portion comprises at least one housing intended to house a distinguishing insert. The tool of the invention can thus be personalized by the user depending on the type of foodstuff for which it must be used.

Abstract: A folding tool (14, 60) including a locking mechanism for keeping a knife blade (2, 72) or other tool blade in an extended position or a folded position with respect to a handle (1, 62). A locking body (3, 90, 90′, 142, 150, 162) extending between the sides (16, 18, 64, 68) of the handle (1, 62) is moveable transversely, between a locking position and a releasing position. A flat locking face (42, 102) of the locking body (3, 90) engages a flat engagement surface (44, 104) on the blade (2, 72) when the blade is in the extended position. A ball detent including a projecting ball surface (98) and a mating detent cavity (112) may be used to keep the blade in its folded position with respect to the handle. Another detent includes inclined surfaces (128, 132).

Abstract: A hand saw for penetrating and cutting drywall, comprising a handle, an elongated blade having generally opposed blade top and bottom edges, the blade top edge being flat and said blade bottom edge having saw teeth for cutting drywall, the blade having an inner end and an opposed free end area, the inner end being attached to the handle and the free end area having a tapered sharpened cutting edge extending from the blade bottom edge at the saw teeth to the blade top edge. The cutting edge is formed by a pair of inwardly tapered flat surfaces of the blade between the blade top and bottom edges at the free end area that converge at the sharpened cutting edge. A pointed tip is defined by the blade flat top side and the tapered cutting surface and the pair flat surfaces and by the blade flat top side. A hand stop is connected to the top side of the handle. The blade bottom edge is slightly tapered upwardly relative to the blade top edge between the handle and the free end area at the sharpened cutting edge.

Abstract: A folding knife having a blade pivotally connected to an end of a handle so that the blade is rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the blade is extended away from the handle. In the closed position, the blade is at least partially received within the handle. The knife also has a locking mechanism that is movably secured to the handle so that it may be moved into a locking position. When in the locking position, the locking mechanism blocks a protruding member extending transversely outward from a surface of the blade to prevent the blade from being rotated from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: A collapsible barbecue tool assembly includes a barbecue tool, a handle and a latch mechanism mounted in the handle. The handle includes an elongated cavity for slidably receiving a blade portion of the barbecue tool. The blade portion of the tool has one or more locating elements. The latch mechanism releasably engages one of the locating elements so that the tool is movable to and between a collapsed position and an extended position.

Abstract: Dual layered hand grip coverings made of synthetic rubber by ejection molding and a link universally applicable to all hand tools are disclosed. The inner coverings are made of a hard material, while the outer coverings are made of a soft materials. The inner coverings are clad in the outer coverings directly at the time ejection molding process is carried out. A link is provided for the hand tool with its one end hinged to the inner covering of one hand grip, and the other end hinged to the inner covering of the opposite hand grip so that the hand tool may be conveniently put aside when not in use. Moreover, the two coverings are formed of differently colored materials so that purposely exposed portions of the inner coverings exhibit a strong color contrast with the outer coverings and a distinct identification marking.

Abstract: A writing instrument and tool holding grip for receiving a hand-held instrument that includes a body. The body includes a shaft-receiving portion. The shaft-receiving portion has an opening for receiving the hand held instrument. A forefinger grip is also included as part of the grip. The forefinger grip is convex from a proximal end to a distal end and projects outwardly from the shaft. The distal end is shaped to orient a forefinger outwardly and to expand skin around a first joint of the forefinger, as the hand drapes over the hand-held instrument while reorienting points of pressure for comfort and maximum control ability.

Abstract: A utility knife handle including a housing with an interior cavity that houses a locking mechanism, a blade storage area, and a blade carriage mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a biased locking member that is slidably provided within a first housing portion and an engagement member provided on a second housing portion pivotally connected to the first housing portion. The housing has a closed position in which the locking member is engaged with the engagement member and an open position in which the locking member is slid out of engagement with the engagement member and the first and second housing portions are rotated to allow access to the interior cavity of the housing. The blade storage area includes a blade receiving portion with a magnet therein for holding stored blade within the blade storage area. The blade carriage mechanism has a blade carriage slidably disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and adjustable to a plurality of distinct locked positions.

Abstract: Improved autoclavable medical instruments are manufactured with colored synthetic handles of sufficient heat resistance to allow autoclaving. This color coding assists in the segregation of instruments by ward or medical facility. The ready identification of the color-coded instruments reduces the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, as well as reducing the probability of theft or loss.

Abstract: A pair of toggle operated pliers includes a first handle with an adjusting screw attached thereto, a second handle, a toggle link pivotally connected between the first handle and the second handle, and a release lever having an end pivotally connected to the second handle by a first pin. The first pin includes two first exposed enlarged ends. The toggle link includes an end pivotally connected to the second handle by a second pin. The second pin includes two second exposed enlarged ends. A first anti-slide cover is detachably attached to the first handle and includes a first compartment for fittingly embracing a portion of the first handle. The first anti-slide cover is prevented from disengaging from the first handle by a head of the adjusting screw. A second anti-slide cover is detachably attached to the second handle and includes a second compartment for fittingly embracing a portion of the second handle.

Abstract: A utensil comprised of a shaped wire utilizing mechanical separation to facilitate the removal of foodstuffs from their container to eliminate the possibility of breakage.

Abstract: A magnetically latching butterfly knife 10 having a magnetic latch 20 coupled thereto. The magnetic latch 20 is coupled to the magnetically latching butterfly knife 10. The magnetic latch 20 is coupled to at least one of the handle components 14 and/or 15. The magnetic latch 20 has at least one magnetic component 19 and at least one magnetic attracting surface 10A (i.e. magnet or metal surface) that are able to couple to at least one of the handle components 14 and 15. At least one magnetic component 19 and at least one magnetic attracting surface 10A magnetically attract and couple to each other to be able to provide open and closed latching operations for the butterfly knife 10. The magnetic latch 20 secures the first handle component 14 and the second handle component 15 in an open latched position and also in a closed latched position. The magnetic latch 20 may be configured and coupled to the butterfly knife 10 in many ways in order to provide the open latched and closed latched positions.

Abstract: A knife having a blade made of stainless steel and a hollow handle made of stainless steel. The hollow handle has right and left handle halves which are butt-joined to each other at their joining faces. The handle halves define therebetween a hollow portion which is filled with a filler, which may be river sand, for adjustment of the overall weight balance of the knife. The blade and the handle are butt-joined into one piece at their confronting end edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ergonomic pliers enabling improved handling, in particular in continuous application. For this purpose, the pliers comprise at least one thumb rest formed on a handle section on at least one leg of the pliers, which thumb rest essentially is dent-shaped.

Abstract: A mason's hand tool includes a blade, a handle, and a head cap. The blade is fastened with one end of the handle. The handle has a head end opposite to the one end of the handle. The head cap is fastened with the head end. The handle and the head cap are made integrally of a plastic material by injection molding. The head cap has a plurality of protrusions which are anchored in the head end of the handle.

Abstract: A knife for cutting fibrous insulation batts in a single motion with one hand consists of a blade having a smooth, curved edge adapted to both compress and cut the insulation batt along the entire length of the curved edge without tearing the insulation batt and a handle permanently and non-movably attached to one end of the blade.

Abstract: Safety shears which include two arms connected by a pin, each arm including a cutting blade and a handle, wherein at least one of the handles includes a weakened portion such that in operation that handle will break before either cutting blade.

Abstract: A knife and a reversible blade are described. A handle provides a blade mount for an elongated blade having opposed longitudinally overlapping first and second cutting edges. Handle mounting surfaces are provided on the blade, interchangeably engageable with the blade mount to enable selective attachment of the blade to the handle with either first or second cutting edges thereof exposed in an operational position.

Abstract: A folding knife with a blade having a bottom end edge and a handle grip portion. The blade is pivotally mounted at one end of the handle grip portion. The handle grip portion has a hollow slot. The folding knife includes a leaf spring with first and second ends and a protruding member. The first end of the leaf spring is connected to the handle grip portion and the leaf spring substantially extends along a length of the slot and the second end of the leaf spring is configured to abut against the bottom end edge of the blade and lock the blade firmly in place when the blade is fully extended out of the handle grip portion. The device includes a steel ball positioned on the protruding member and a cover plate having a through bore. The cover plate is mounted on the handle grip portion securing the steel ball between the protruding member and outer edges of the through bore.

Abstract: A knife handle formed of two diverse materials includes a frame of rigid, thermosetting plastic having external surfaces and an elongated, internal cavity. A somewhat rubbery, resilient material covers portions of both the external surfaces and the cavity walls of the frame. The cavity is open at the distal end of the handle and is of substantially rectangular cross section. The resilient material covers all four walls of the cavity from the open end for a portion of its length, and covers only the two longer sides within the main body of the frame. A tang extending integrally from the knife blade is inserted into the cavity, contacting only the resilient material, with interference fit, within the cavity. Assembly is completed by inserting a rivet through aligned openings in the tang and handle, the handle openings being entirely surrounded by the resilient material.

Abstract: A knife is described including a handle with a blade mount. An elongated blade with a handle mounting surface is releasably engageable with the blade mount on the handle to enable selective attachment and detachment of the blade to and from the handle. The blade mount includes a blade back configured to receive a length of the blade and a tang disposed within the handle. A blade release is formed integrally with the tang and includes an integral elongated bar spring extending longitudinally within the handle from an end joined integrally with the tang, to a laterally movable free end. A blade lock is located on the elongated bar spring adjacent the movable free end, laterally positionable by deflection of the elongated bar spring to selectively engage and lock the blade in an extended operative position, and a release position clear of the blade.

Abstract: An extensible cutlery device has a hollow tube, a first casing disposed in the hollow tube, a second casing disposed in the hollow tube, and a fork device disposed between the first casing and the second casing. The first casing engages with the second casing. The fork device has a handle inserted in a spacing defined between the first casing and the second casing. A drive mechanism drives the fork device to extend and retract. A plug seat has two hook ends inserted in a rear end of the hollow tube.

Abstract: A knife handle has a handle periphery when viewed in blade elevational view and has a butt end. A blade is attached to the knife handle. A bore extends through the knife handle from a first location on the handle periphery adjacent to the butt end, through an interior of the knife handle, and to a second location on the handle periphery adjacent to the butt end. The bore is preferably curved, with an included angle of the bore axis at its openings of from about 35 to about 45 degrees. A lanyard passes through the bore.

Abstract: The invention relates to utensils for personal care, such as an electric shaver. If these utensils are provided with a coating of lacquer containing a network of a hydrolytically condensed organosilane compound, at least the surfaces provided with said coating of lacquer exhibit a good resistance to a great variety of compositions for personal care, such as shaving locations.

Abstract: An ice axe which includes a handle/shaft having a gripping end and a working end, an axe head attached to the working end, and a grip attached to the gripping end. The working end of the handle/shaft is configured with a shorter cross-sectional dimension along an axis parallel to a plane in which the axe would be swung when used. The axe head includes a pick end and an oppositely disposed hammer end, with the hammer end including a sharp ridge protruding generally in the direction of the handle/shaft and transversely thereof so as to allow the hammer end to be used as a hook for ice pockets, rock ledges, etc.

Abstract: A device having a surface which is adapted to be gripped by a user wherein the surface reduces slippage at the user's hand. The surface geometry of the handle portion substantially reduces slippage that can occur when an instrument is in use. Preferably, the hand held instrument is a knife. The surface of the handle is covered with protuberances having angled planar surfaces which create a plurality of apexes designed to minimize hand slippage.

Abstract: A chisel with a removably mountable blade is provided which consists of a handle for the chisel having a head region formed with a detent to provide a space for receiving a first cutting edge of the blade, while the other opposed cutting edge of the blade is arranged for a cutting operation. The space provided by the detent in the head region is constructed and arranged to prevent the cutting edge in the detent from contacting the handle portion during a chiseling operation, thereby preventing dulling of the edge prior to it being pivoted into position for a subsequent cutting operation. The blade is provided with a transverse axis at opposed sides of which are arranged a cutting portion and a rake, which cutting portion and rake are asymmetrical to the cutting portion and rake at the opposite side of the transverse axis of the blade.

Abstract: The handle of the kitchen utensil is rearwardly tapering with a generally oval transverse cross-section progressively smaller toward the rear of the handle. The forward end of the handle incorporates a forwardly opening chamber which receives the mounting portion of an implement in seating relation therein, the implement having opposed spring-loaded protuberances engaged through apertures in the chamber wall and retracted only by external manual pressure thereagainst.

Abstract: Flatware that can be quickly and easily sorted when placed in a liquid solution, the flatware encompasses three classes, spoons, forks and knives. The spoons have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a first level in the liquid solution, the forks have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a second level in the liquid solution, and the knives have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a third level in the liquid solution. The flatware floats at different levels in the liquid solution which provides the separation of the spoons, forks and knives in the liquid solution and enables the retrieval of the separated flatware in a sorted fashion. An additional method of sorting and removing the flatware from the liquid solution includes mixing in a prescribed amount of salt solution to the liquid solution and/or raising the temperature of the liquid solution a predetermined amount.

Abstract: This invention is a small saw for hunters in which the blade of the saw can be stored in a water tight compartment in the handle. The handle of the saw is a tube with a closed bottom and a threaded opening on the top. The tube is adapted to hold saw blades that are not being used. A cap with an o-ring and a thread bottom seal the handle water tight. On top of the cap is a semi-circular piece. Along both sides of the flat side of the semi-circular piece are grooves. In the middle of the flat side at the bottom of the flat side there is a threaded opening. Above the threaded opening in the middle is a small indent. The saw blade is placed on the flat side of the semi-circular piece. Over the saw blade is placed a U-shaped piece. The arms of the U fit within the ridges on the semi-circular piece. At the middle of the bottom of the U-shaped piece, is an opening that aligns with the threaded opening in the semi-circular piece.

Abstract: A new barbecue fork for lifting and turning food stuffs on a cooking surface. The inventive device includes an elongate shaft and a handle. The proximal end of the shaft is coupled to the first end of the handle. A pair of spaced apart hooked-shaped prongs are coupled to the shaft with the prongs located towards the distal end of the shaft.

Abstract: An ergonomically-designed, multipurpose tool including a handle, a blade with a shank and a tip, and a fastener for attaching the handle to the shank. The blade has a curved outer edge extending substantially from the shank to the tip, with, preferably, an integrally-formed gut hook positioned near the shank and opening toward the tip. A portion of the outer edge is sharpened to form a cutting edge. The fastener is user-operable for moving the blade from a first operating position where it opposes the handle to at least one next operating position, for example, extending forward of the handle for use as a hatchet. Regardless of the position of the blade, the user can control the length and direction of a cut by pivoting the wrist alone, the forearm at the elbow, the entire arm from the hand gripping the knife to the shoulder, by pushing or pulling the knife with the hand and forearm, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Polyacetal compositions containing a minor amount of sodium acetate sufficient to exhibit a luminous flame when exposed to combustible conditions.

Abstract: A folding knife having an aperture positioned at or near the pivot point of the knife blade and knife handle to receive a lanyard for removable attachment to a user of the folding knife or other object.

Abstract: Described is manipulator and method of use thereof wherein the manipulator has a firmly standing base and provision for mounting, running and presenting differently thereon commercially available, normally hand held electric razors on a turntable rotatable about the base. Rotation of the turntable presents blades of the razor to the user differently so facial hair on various parts of the face may be shaved through movement of the user's head and razor rotation. The manipulator enables users with limited hand and arm coordination to shave independently.Preferred elastomeric means for carrying the razor on the turntable improves shaving comfort.

Abstract: A food handling utensil having a handle component and a food engagement component constructed such that the handle component releasably retains the food engagement component. Food engagement components can include forks, knives, spoons, etc. which are retained by respective handle components to thereby provide table utensils used while eating. In another embodiment, the utensil incorporates two food engagement components such as forks and or spoons retained by two respective handle components, with a spring biasing component connected to the two handle components such that the handle components are held away from each other in a resting mode and are hand movable toward each other for use. This embodiment provides utility in grasping food items. The utensils of the present invention provide versatility for changes of handle appearance, replacement of damaged components, and/or requirements for small-space packing accommodations.

Abstract: A handle on blades of knives, or the like, with a cross section which is substantially elliptical over its entire length and having the longer axis of the ellipse in the plane of the knife blade. The cross section reduces towards both ends of the handle in such a manner that the two ellipse axes of the ellipse cross sections of the offset end of the handle and of the free end of the handle are shortened by approximately the same amount. In this connection the two more narrowly curved ellipse arcs develop two vertex lines extending in longitudinal direction and lying in the plane of the knife blade.

Abstract: A cutting tool for piercing a sealant surrounding a vehicle windshield including a cylindrically shape body which is internally hollowed and first and second blade housing members which, upon assembly, are axially slidably mounted within a first selected end of the body and form a blade receiving cavity. A blade includes a first insertable portion with at least one aperture and a second cutting portion extending at a desired angle with respect to the insertable portion. A spring loaded tang is mounted within the second blade housing member and is upwardly biased so that an upwardly projecting button portion engages through the at least one aperture of the blade insertable portion in a first blade retaining position. An inwardly displaceable disengaging member is axially slidably mounted within a second selected end of the body and is contoured along a forward face so that it unseats the spring loaded from the blade aperture in a second blade release position.

Abstract: A disposable resilient razor in which the razor includes a handle and a razor head interconnected by a resilient, flexible, reduced diameter area of plastic material of one piece construction with the handle and head to enable universal or global flexible, resilient movement of the razor head in relation to the handle. The flexible, resilient, reduced diameter area connecting the handle to the razor head retains the handle and razor head in normal position until a force is applied to the handle when the razor head is engaged with a skin surface to be shaved. This enables a razor blade having a cutting edge mounted on the razor head to be oriented in parallel, substantially flush relation to the skin surface.

Abstract: A file of polygonal cross section is secured frictionally in a hole of a handle. The hole has as many corners as the file, and a surface extends between adjacent pairs of the corners of the hole. Each of those surfaces includes a concave segment and a convex segment. The concave segment is shaped such that relative rotation between the handle and file causes the corners of the file to tightly engage the concave segments to secure the file within the handle.

Abstract: A striking tool assembly comprises a tool head including a tool eye having disposed therein a sleeve member for receiving an elongated tool handle to perform a manual tool work operation. A flexing structure enables the annular wall structure of the sleeve member to temporarily collapse inwardly for a retaining section to be located in a sleeve securing position when the sleeve member is moved in a longitudinal axial direction into the tool head eye. The sleeve member includes a tool eye mating portion and an overstrike portion. The tool head system comprises a plurality of tool heads each of which is effective to perform a different manual work operation. The sleeve member of each tool head assembly has an inner tapered bore including an inner frictionally mating surface effective to frictionally mate with a preselected elongated tool handle, which may be used interchangeably with each tool head of the tool head system.