Abstract: A pair of stamping pliers for stamping and bonding includes a first handle, a second handle and a stamping nail. The first handle and the second handle are staggered, pivotally connected, and rotated with respect to each other, and the first handle has a stamping seat which is a stamping groove and a guide through hole provided for moving the stamping nail axially. The second handle has a linking portion linkable to the stamping nail, so that when the second handle is rotated relative to the first handle, the linking portion can be linked to the stamping nail to move the stamping nail axially in the guide through hole.

Abstract: A device for punching one or more holes in a material is disclosed. The device can include a body, a fixed handle attached to the body, and a moveable handle attached to the body. The device can further include a cutting die and an adjustable depth gauge attached to the body. The adjustable depth gauge can be moveable relative to the body of the device.

Abstract: An assembly tool for assembling components of an implant can include a finger assembly, a handle assembly, and a crossbar assembly. The finger assembly can include first and second fingers oriented parallel to each other, and sized and shaped to releasably engage first and second components of the implant during assembly. The handle assembly can include first and second handles pivotally connected to each other and configured to control movement of the first and second fingers. The crossbar assembly can be configured to maintain the first and second fingers substantially parallel to each other during movement of the first and second fingers. The assembly tool can be used for assembling a bearing assembly to an ulnar component of an elbow prosthesis.

Abstract: The device has two arms connected together at a first end. At the second end of the first arm the device has a gripping member. At the second end of the second arm is a slitting member. The gripping member and slitting member meet together in order to puncture and tear open a snack bag. A gripping surface on the interior surface of each arm are able to grip the cap of a bottle or jar to assist in opening.

Abstract: A punch tool is provided that is adapted to create a pair of spaced apart apertures through a thin-walled work piece when clamped. The device comprises a hand tool having a pair of handles and a tool head comprising a first head portion and a second head portion. The head portions pivot away from each other and bear against one another based on movement of the handles to compress a sheet of material therebetween. The head portions are T-shaped members, in which the first head portion supports a pair of dies and the second head portion supports a pair of punches adapted to be received by the dies. The head portions are clamped together, whereby the dies are punched through the work piece sheet material to form spaced apart apertures. An embodiment of the head portions contemplates an adjustable width for varying the spacing of the punches.

Abstract: Disclosed are pliers and related methods for punching a hole in a non-flat material without distorting the material. Such pliers may comprise a first member having a first handle and a first jaw, and a second member having a second handle and a second jaw. The first and second members are attached at a connection point to permit pivoting in response to a squeezing force on the handles. The first jaw comprises a punch tip to be received by the second jaw, where the punch tip may have an angled distal end truncating a cross-section of the punch tip. The second jaw comprises a shaped edge facing the punch tip and extending along a length of the second jaw, the shaped edge having substantially the same shape as the non-flat material and comprising an opening having substantially the same shape as the cross-section of the punch tip and to receive the tip therein.

Abstract: A stud punch tool includes a lower frame, an upper handle pivotally attached to the lower frame, and a punching assembly attached to the lower frame and to the upper handle. The lower frame includes a body portion, a pair of ears extending upwardly therefrom, and a head portion and a handle portion extending from the body portion. The upper handle is attached to the ears. The punching assembly is connected to the head portion and is connected to the upper handle proximate to the connection of the upper handle to the ears. The upper handle can be gripped by a user for movement relative to the lower frame to cause the punching assembly to punch a hole in an associated workpiece.

Abstract: An alignment clamp assembly is provided for aligning and holding flanged or framed ductwork while the ductwork is being joined together. The assembly includes an upper jaw having a planar end portion and a lower jaw pivotally coupled to the upper jaw. The lower jaw has a planar end surface and is pivotable to position the end portion of the upper jaw against the end surface of the lower jaw. A pin is coupled to one of the upper jaw and the lower jaw. A cavity is positioned in one of the upper jaw and the lower jaw opposite the pin. The pin extends into the cavity when the end portion of the upper jaw is positioned against the end surface of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-function paper handling device primarily for use on pronged papers holders, typically two-pronged, which normally employ a compressor plate to hold papers which are spindled on the prongs. Instead of a compressor plate, the device replaces that function while simultaneously providing a hole punch which provides the holes for the prongs. The punch can also include an alignment guide, a letter opener or other features. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.

Abstract: A paper processing tool includes a base having a receiving area for selectively receiving a sheet of paper. The tool further includes a first lever having a handle portion, the first lever being pivotable relative to the base about a first axis. An intermediate lever is pivotable relative to the base about a second axis in response to movement of the first lever. At least one cutting element is arranged along a cutting plane, the at least one cutting element being configured to selectively engage the sheet of paper. A drive lever is actuable by the intermediate lever to move the at least one cutting element relative to the base. The drive lever is pivotable relative to the base about a third axis parallel to the cutting plane.

Abstract: A tie wrap cutting tool has a press arm and a die arm, each arm having a tool end and an opposing handle. The arms are pivotally coupled together, such that relative movement of the handles produces a corresponding movement of the tool ends. A cutting insert is removably coupled to the tool end of the die arm, the cutting insert having a transverse guide slot configured for receiving a tie wrap to be cut. At least one cutter is carried by the cutting insert, the cutter having a selected geometric shape. A press face is formed in the press arm for forcing the tie wrap against the at least one cutter, so that selected movement of the handles causes the at least one cutter to cut the selected geometric shape in a tie wrap received in the slot.

Abstract: A stud punch tool includes a lower frame, an upper handle pivotally attached to the lower frame, and a punching assembly attached to the lower frame and to the upper handle. The lower frame includes a body portion, a pair of ears extending upwardly therefrom, and a head portion and a handle portion extending from the body portion. The upper handle is attached to the ears. The punching assembly is connected to the head portion and is connected to the upper handle proximate to the connection of the upper handle to the ears. The upper handle can be gripped by a user for movement relative to the lower frame to cause the punching assembly to punch a hole in an associated workpiece.

Abstract: A hand-held hole punch is provided with a handle assembly including a first handle and a second handle. A first jaw is coupled to the first handle and a second jaw is coupled the second handle, where the second jaw is spaced apart from the first jaw. A punch is coupled to one of the jaws and the handle assembly is adapted to actuate the punch. In one embodiment, the handle assembly actuates the punch by movement of at least one of the first and second handles in manner that maintains a substantially parallel relationship of the second handle with the at least a portion of the first handle. In one embodiment, first and second linkages are provided and movement of one of the handles rotates the first and second linkages.

Abstract: A punch tool for the punching of a shape through a sheet of material. The punch tool includes a punch and a die portion disposed within a housing having a slot for receiving a sheet of material. A lower ramp is disposed within the housing and, when rotated, raises the punch to engage the die. The lower ramp may be rotated regardless of the orientation of the punch tool. Thus, the punch tool may be used even when in an inverted position.

Abstract: A manually operated single hole punch employs a pair of pivoted members having squeezable handles. A pair of opposed jaws have canopies formed from transparent or semi-transparent material to facilitate alignment of the punch with the material to be punched and to observe a reservoir which receives punched remnants.

Abstract: A dual function binding machine for making journal notebooks at home includes a hole punching mechanism and a binding mechanism. A punch die includes a plurality of rectangular punch teeth in a graduated configuration to minimize the amount of force required to penetrate through the journal book materials. A guide provides different positions for punching through covers, inner pages and continuous punching of both. This allows the perfect alignment and fit of the outside covers with the inside pages. A spring biased lever operates the punch die in a horizontal direction. The binding mechanism included in the same machine has a vertical outer vise wall that is horizontally movable to compress the binding material to the pages and covers of the journal notebook.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming a hole in the wall of a plastic pipe has a body portion defined by a rear grasp portion and by a frontal portion. The frontal portion is provided at one end with a through going vertical passage which accommodates the cutting element therein and guides the cutting element. A frontal portion of the body has a mounting pin and the body has an upper compartment with a spring. A pressure handle enables pivotal displacement thereof between an erected position and a depressed position which enables forceable displacement of the cutting element from an uppermost position to a lowermost position and vice versa.

Abstract: A mold assembly for embossing thin products includes a first carrier with a female mold connected to an inside thereof and a second carrier with a male mold connected to an inside thereof. The female mold faces the male mold, and the thin product is sandwiched between the male and female molds. A window is defined through the first carrier and located corresponding to the apertures of the female mold so that the user may color the thin products via the apertures of the female mold before the products are removed from the mold assembly.

Abstract: A stamping and die-cutting tool with quick mould change design comprises: a casing and a pushing member. The pushing member has a pushing portion to be fixed at an extended position and a retracted position alternatively after being pressed repeatedly. The pushing member is fixed in the casing. A mould have an attractive surface and is moveably disposed in the casing in such a manner that the attractive surface is attracted to the pushing portion of the pushing member; by pressing the mould, the pushing member will be moved out of and retracted into the casing, so that the mould can be changed easily.

Abstract: A hole-puncher having a roller module with knife protrusions and a mold module roller which are pivotally mounted to mouth sections of the hole-puncher. The knife protrusion roller module is provided with knife head protrusions of various sizes and at least a punching protrusion, and the mold module roller is provided with a plurality of knife mold seats and at least a chopping block. The knife mold seats are provided with protrusions, thereby holes can be punched by rotating the knife roller corresponding to the knife mold seat or the chopping block.

Abstract: A paint can incorporates a rim having one or more drain holes formed therein to allow paint to drain into the interior of the can under the influence of gravity. The invention also encompasses a tool for forming the drain holes.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting a predetermined shaped piece from a material, such as paper, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cutter comprises a middle, rigid cutter member and an outer, flexible non-cutting jaw member. The jaw member comprises a pair of elongated arms, a first arm and a second arm, which are joined together at a connected end. The cutter further includes an attachment member for attaching the connected end of the non-cutting jaw member to the middle, rigid cutter member.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming holes in plastic piping primarily intended for use in holing irrigation pipes for drips and sprinklers ranging from holes with diameter of 2-4 mm. The tool comprises of a blade element made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a body and handle made of high strength plastic material, with a lower jaw allowing the holing of pipes ranging from 12-32 mm in diameter.

Abstract: A punch/emboss tool is provided that accepts interchangeable insert sets. A punch insert set consists of one punch and one die that cooperate to punch out a particular design in sheet material, such as paper. Similarly, an emboss insert set consists of one emboss die and one emboss die counter that cooperate to emboss a particular design. Once loaded in the tool, one half of the insert set is fixed relative to the tool. The other half is slidably aligned to the first half by a non-circular bore. The sheet material is inserted into a slit in the tool, between the two cooperating inserts. An actuating lever presses on the sliding half of the insert set with some mechanical advantage to the user. When a user presses the actuating lever, the two halves of the aligned insert set cooperate to form a punched or embossed design on the sheet material.

Abstract: A punching tool includes a punching device, and a plier device coupled to the punching device for actuating the punching device with less force. The punching device includes a base detachably secured to one of the jaws with such as a channel-and-flange engagement, and includes a punching member movable relative to the base and operatable by the other jaw which may force the punching member relative to the base. A spring may bias the punching member away from the sheet materials to be cut. A cover is engaged with the punching member and attached to one of the jaws for detachably securing the punching member to that jaw.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable trough notching system with a punch and a punch aperture spaced apart by a wall receiving opening for receiving a fiber optic cable trough component wall, the punch disposed to impart a force on the trough component wall to deform it into the punch aperture, and thereby create a detent and/or projection. The detent and/or projection are then utilized to operatively attach two trough components.

Abstract: A binder for receiving and retaining loose leaf papers comprising a cover, a binding mechanism coupled to the cover, and a hole punch coupled to the cover. The hole punch is configured to punch a set of holes in a sheet of paper such that the binding mechanism can be received through the set of holes to receive and retain the paper in the binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel stud punch tool for punching a stud. The tool includes a first member, a second member, a third member pivotally connected to the first and second members, and a punch assembly. The first member has an opening for receiving the stud and a bore that is in communication with the opening and which allows the punch assembly to move through the bore and the opening to punch the stud. The second member has slots therein to allow the punching assembly to be slidably mounted therein such that a portion of the punch assembly is capable of being positioned at a first end of the slot when the second member is parallel to the first member and such that the portion is capable of being positioned at a second end of the slots when the second member is angled from the first member.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming holes in plastic piping primarily intended for use in holing irrigation pipes for drips and sprinklers ranging from holes with diameter of 2-4 mm. The tool comprises of a blade element made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a body and handle made of high strength plastic material, with a lower jaw allowing the holing of pipes ranging from 12-32 mm in diameter.

Abstract: A pair of hole punching pliers, so-called stoma pliers, is arranged to punch a hole in a skin protection plate for a stoma bag. The hole punching remedies of the pliers consist of a hole socket (16) and a holding-up plate (18) for the same. During the punching, a plastic skin protection plate is located between the hole socket (16) and the opposing surface of the holding-up plate (18), as the free, outer cutting/punching edge (22) of the hole socket (16) after the completion of the punching abuts directly on said opposing holding-up plate surface.

Abstract: A device for removing a pill from its package including a lower base portion having a generally rectangular configuration. The lower base portion has a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, and opposed side walls. The front wall has an upper arm and a lower arm extending outwardly therefrom whereby the upper arm is contiguous with the top wall and the lower arm is contiguous with the bottom wall. The upper arm has an aperture therethrough. An upper arm portion is hingedly coupled with the lower base portion. The upper arm portion is comprised of an elongated central section, a downwardly turned back portion, and a forward head portion. The forward head portion has a downwardly extending protrusion secured thereto. The protrusion is aligned with the aperture in the upper arm of the lower base portion.

Abstract: A punch for making holes in sheet stock is disclosed having three main components, a frame, a lever arm, and a plunger. The frame defines a tool head with a handle extending therefrom. The tool head defines a lower jaw and an upper jaw. The upper jaw is spaced apart from the lower jaw to define a first slot opening into the tool head from the first lateral side between the upper jaw and the lower jaw. The stock to be punched can be received and positioned by the slot. A plunger is mounted in the lower jaw for sliding movement toward the upper jaw. A lever arm extends into the tool head and actuates the plunger around a pivot point in the tool head upon being urged toward the handle.

Abstract: A hole cutting device comprises a spike for driving through a sheet of material; at least one handle located on the spike at an end opposite to that of the tip of the spike; a first cutting member located on the spike and substantially adjacent the handle, a cutting edge of the first cutting member to be positioned substantially adjacent a first side of the sheet of material; a second cutting member located on the spike and joined with the first cutting member, a cutting edge of the second cutting member to be positioned substantially adjacent a second side of the sheet of material; and the handle moving the first cutting member toward the second cutting member to cut a hole in the sheet of material by the cutting edges.

Abstract: A progressive punch is used in a strapping machine for positioning and sealing an associated strap material around a load. The punch is positioned in a jaw assembly that includes a movable punch support and a fixed punch support configured to receive the associated strap therebetween. The movable and fixed supports each include at least one punch having at least two punching heads. The punching heads each have a height that is defined by a distance between an outermost peripheral point of the punching head and a plane perpendicular to the direction of movement. The heights of the punching heads are different from one another so that the punching heads progressively engage the strap, with the punching heads initially engaging the strap material at a different times from one another.

Abstract: A punching tool includes a punching device, and a plier device coupled to the punching device for actuating the punching device with less force. The punching device includes a base detachably secured to one of the jaws with such as a channel-and-flange engagement, and includes a punching member movable relative to the base and operatable by the other jaw which may force the punching member relative to the base. A spring may bias the punching member away from the sheet materials to be cut.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for converting standard catheters or balloon catheters into drug infusion devices on an as-needed basis in a sterile environment, and which permit re-use of catheter devices previously used in a preceding non-invasive procedure. Apparatus is provided having a cavity for receiving a catheter device and a plurality of perforation pins or teeth for creating apertures in the catheter. Apparatus capable of converting a wide range of catheter devices into drug infusion devices is provided, which apparatus may be single-use disposable or re-sterilizable and re-usable.

Abstract: An improved hole-punching pliers has a holding part and a pressing part that are in pivotal combination with each other by way of a pair of connection plates. The holding part and the pressing part are provided respectively with a dentate engaging section so that they can be partially in mesh with each other in assembly to provide a secondary fulcrum in addition to the connection plates. Thereby when the holding part and the pressing part are held by a pair of connection plates and pressed with force, the mesh of the dentate engaging sections of the holding part and the pressing part can produce a double lever effect, rendering effective transmission of force applied to the holding part and the pressing part to punch a hole on an object.

Abstract: A hydraulic punch (1) having a hydraulic ram (2) and a hydraulic pump (3). The hydraulic pump having a body (4) and a reservoir having a longitudinal axis (XX) being secured to the ram and equipped with a manual operating lever (12). The ram is articulated to the pump body about an axis of rotation (ZZ) which is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (XX) of the pump reservoir. The ram (2) has a cylinder (7) containing a piston (8) and a ram end (9) forming a connection with the body (4) of the pump (3) to which it is rotatably articulated. An indexing device such as a ball (15) pushed by a spring and housed in indentations in the body (4) or in the ram end (9) allow the ram (2) to be kept in a chosen angular position (parallel or perpendicular) with respect to the pump (3). Furthermore, a longitudinal pull axis (YY) of the ram (2) is offset laterally from and parallel to the longitudinal axis (XX) of the reservoir of the pump (3).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for converting standard catheters or balloon catheters into drug infusion devices on an as-needed basis in a sterile environment, and which permit re-use of catheter devices previously used in a preceding non-invasive procedure. Apparatus is provided having a cavity for receiving a catheter device and a plurality of perforation pins or teeth for creating apertures in the catheter. Apparatus capable of converting a wide range of catheter devices into drug infusion devices is provided, which apparatus may be single-use disposable or re-sterilizable and re-usable.

Abstract: A punch includes a socket disposed on a plate, a barrel supported above the plate, a shaft slidably received in the barrel and a mold piece detachably secured to the shaft. One or more levers have one end pivotally secured to the barrel and have a middle portion coupled to the shaft for moving the shaft and the mold piece downward to actuate on the socket. The mold piece is detachably secured to the shaft with a threaded ferrule. The punch includes one or more mold pieces and sockets of various shapes which may be replaced with each other.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fisherman's tool and method for removing unwanted material from the eyehole of fishing tackle employs a sharp prong that may be locked in place in a rectangular opening in a flat plate that supports the fishing tackle while it is rotated around the prong.

Abstract: A method and tool for joining a first metal structure, such as a sheet metal stud and a second metal structure, such as a sheet metal runner is disclosed. The tool includes a first clamp and a second clamp for moving with respect to each other to clamp the sheet metal therebetween. A linearly reciprocating punch being retrieved by a spring bias punches through the sheet metal to form a tongue for joining the sheets together. Angular relationships between the punching direction and the sheet metal are disclosed as well as a movable, yet lockable, inter-relationship between the clamping mechanism and the punching mechanism to allow a single stroke punching and clamping action.

Abstract: A tag punch system for punching symbols into livestock identification tags or other target materials comprises a handle system, a pressure positioning system located on a first handle of the handle system, and a punching system located on a second handle of the handle system. The punching system has one or more stencil chains, having a plurality of user-selectable stencils. A target material is positioned and secured over a slider stencil of the pressure positioning system, a desired stencil is selected and brought into position, and the two handles are squeezed together causing the stencil symbol to be punched into the target material.

Abstract: A sheet punch assembled of a plurality of molded parts having a handle section with a stationary jaw and a trigger section pivotal about the handle section which trigger section has a movable jaw. The handle and trigger are oriented at about a right angle to the sheet to be punched. Punched discs are collected initially in the stationary jaw and caused to thereafter move into a trigger chamber having an exit door.

Abstract: A punch for punching rectangular holes in clamshell-shaped raceways for the mounting of receptacles allowing connection to appropriate cables running through the raceway. The punch includes a reciprocable punch having four generally triangular-shaped teeth projecting toward a die mounted in a die block. Each tooth is located at a corner of a rectangular-shaped cutting punch. The open raceway slides into the punching apparatus between the punch and the die to a stop pre-adjusted for hole location and the four teeth penetrate the wall of the raceway and the sloping cutting edges of the teeth cut the rectangular shape of the desired size.

Abstract: A compact and portable hole punch for manually punching holes through sheet-like material to produce hole sets which enable the material to be mounted on multi-ring binders. The hole punch includes male and female plates which are pivotally mounted together. The male plate carries a plurality of punch pegs while the female plate carries die openings through which the punch pegs penetrate to cut the openings in the material when the plates are pressed together. The female plate is formed with extension portions which provide surfaces permitting the user to releasably hold the material during the punching operation. A receptacle is removably mounted on the female plate for catching waste material from the die openings, and an adjustable stop guide is mounted on the receptacle or directly into the female plate.

Abstract: A paper punch having a pair of pivotably mounted top struts and a pair of pivotably mounted bottom struts, with the pair of top struts being pivotably mounted to the pair of bottom struts. As mounted, the pairs of struts can fold against each other. Associated with each adjacent top and bottom strut is a die which moves through guide openings when the struts are moved into their operative position away from each other. A spring is situated between each adjacent top and bottom strut for biasing each adjacent top and bottom strut away from each other as the pairs of struts are moved in a direction opposite to their folding direction. One of the pairs of struts define slits for the reception of a paper sheet to be punched.

Abstract: An improved sheet metal punch including a second class lever system compounded with a hybrid first-third class lever system. A nutcracker-like tool employs two lever arms that are linked at the ends thereof by a fulcrum link and opposing fulcrum points, one on each of the lever arms, to actuate a hybrid first-third class lever system to drive a floating punch into a guide-stripper plate and die matrix assembly that are rigidly fixed to one of the levers. The punch assembly consists in a plate having a plurality of easily removable/replacable cylindrical tools projecting therefrom and which are used in combination with the die matrix to perforate sheet materials such as sheet metal, fiberglass and other relatively thin, planar substances.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for identifying dental x-ray films that allows a health practitioner or staff member to permanently emboss indentifying indicia directly on to a patient's x-ray films. The device is portable and lightweight. Constructed from a plastic or PVC material, it is impervious to x-ray film fixer or developer, as well as the emulsion used on x-ray film. The device is unique in that it neither etches nor destroys the emulsion on the x-ray film.