Abstract: A method of installing a receiving member for a latch assembly or strike assembly in a door or jamb. The receiving member including a base plate, a wall around the perimeter of the base plate, the wall extending substantially perpendicular to the base plate, and a flange extending outwardly from the perimeter of the wall distal the base plate. The base plate has an aperture therein configured to allow a latch to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A targeting set for use with positioning a biopsy device within a patient. The targeting set includes an obturator and an actuator. The actuator includes a housing and a lock array. The lock array extends inwardly within a hollow interior defined by the housing. The obturator is configured for insertion into the housing of the actuator such that at least a portion of the obturator engages the lock array. The lock array is configured to selectively lock the obturator in a plurality of axial positions relative to the housing.

Abstract: A tool for use in combination with an air hammer for removing and/or installing an anchor pin bushing. The tool includes a drive shaft and an adaptor that is removably attachable to the drive shaft. A first end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment to an air hammer. A second end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment with the adaptor. The adaptor includes a flanged end and a notched end. Both the flanged end and notched end include a counterbore sized and configured to fit over an anchor pin. The notched end of the adaptor is used for removing an anchor pin bushing and the flanged end of the adaptor is used to install an anchor pin bushing.

Abstract: Tissue engagement devices can include a sheath, a first arm, a second arm and an actuation cannula. At least a proximal portion of each arm is within the sheath. The actuation cannula is also within the sheath, and can move within the sheath between a retracted position and an extended position. The actuation cannula moves at least a portion of each of the first and second arms into a region between an exterior surface of the actuation cannula and an interior surface of the sheath as the actuation cannula moves to the extended position.

Abstract: Example devices, systems and methods for airbag anti-inflation are described. An example device includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The example device also includes a buckle retainer coupled to the first end of the elongated member. The device also includes a cutting member coupled to the second end of the elongated member. The cutting member includes a bottom section substantially perpendicular to the elongated member and a top section extending vertically from the bottom section. The cutting member also includes a through-hole defined by an interior surface of the bottom section of the cutting member and an interior surface of the top section of the cutting member.

Abstract: A pneumatic motor vehicle window breaking device used in vehicles, comprising: a cylinder and a spike, wherein one end of the spike is fixedly connected to an end of a piston rod of the cylinder, and the other end of the spike is tapered; the cylinder is mounted on a retaining frame. The pneumatic motor vehicle window breaking device directly uses the cylinder and takes high-pressure air as power; only a front end of the spike of the pneumatic motor vehicle window breaking device is required to be mounted at an appropriate position in alignment with a vehicle window before use, and an air valve controls high-pressure air source to drive the spike to complete window breaking, and the device employs a simple structure.

Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.

Abstract: A method of increasing movement of a tooth in a jaw having at least one tooth with an orthodontic brace thereon includes: (1) holding a handle of a device, the device having an elongate member extending from the handle and a screw tip at a distal end of the elongate member; (2) moving a sleeve along the elongate member to set a length of exposed screw tip; (3) locking the sleeve in place relative to the screw tip; (4) drilling a hole with the screw tip through a cortical bone of a jaw to increase movement of the tooth; and (5) stopping the drilling when the length of exposed screw tip has penetrated the jaw.

Abstract: The invention provides a piercing system for piercing at least one sealing membrane (18) closing off at least one cavity (14) of a receptacle, said system including a piercing member (110) configured to puncture the sealing membrane (18) and an ionizing device for removing the electrostatic charges that might be carried by said cavity (14). In accordance with the invention, said ionizing device comprises the piercing member (110) that is adapted to present ionizing properties. The invention also provides a method of piercing at least one sealing membrane (18) closing off at least one cavity (14) of a receptacle, said method comprising piercing the sealing membrane (18) in order to open up said cavity (14), and removing the electrostatic charges that might be carried by said cavity (14), wherein the sealing membrane (18) is pierced and the electrostatic charges is removed by a piercing member (110) adapted to present ionizing properties.

Abstract: A torch tail cap includes a tail cap base which has a middle portion provided with an inner cavity, a life hammer which is axially inserted into the inner cavity of the tail cap base, and a retractable ring which is rotationally installed on the periphery of the tail cap base and is connected with the life hammer. The retractable ring drives the life hammer to extend out of or retract back into the inner cavity during rotation. The life hammer can be conveniently accommodated in the tail cap when not in use.

Abstract: A writing instrument includes a glass break on the end opposite the writing tip. The body of the writing instruments may include circumferential ridges or channels. Some examples of the writing instrument may include a cover removably secured over the glass break, possibly with a key ring attached. A light source or laser pointer may also be included.

Abstract: An assembly includes a die and a punch which cut a hole in a workpiece. The die has a base wall having outer and inner surfaces and a passageway extending therethrough, and a wall extending from the base wall. The inner surface of the base wall has at least one portion which is angled relative to a central axis of the die. The punch includes a body having a bore therethrough, a leading edge on the body which is capable of piercing and cutting a workpiece, and cutting edges on the body for cutting a hole in the workpiece. The leading edge has inclined surfaces between the bore and the piercing points which engage with the portion of the inner surface of the die.

Abstract: A ruler having an arch member on an upper surface of a ruler body for allowing the ruler body to closely contact a target object by being pressed from above. The ruler has a pair of parallel standing walls facing each other on the upper surface of the ruler body in a longitudinal direction, and the arch member is fitted along the longitudinal direction of the standing walls. In addition, bending pieces which bend inward towards each other are formed on upper end edges of the standing walls, projections which are positioned below the bending pieces project on both of outer side surfaces of the arch member, and the projections are guided by the bending pieces and are inserted between the standing walls.

Abstract: A punch assembly includes a punch, a sleeve, a draw stud and a die. The punch has a punch profile which provides a cutting edge that has a uniform “sharpness” along entire perimeter of the punch. The punch assembly provides additional punch-to-die clearance over what was done in the prior art. This reduces excessive punching forces which result from axial deflection of the draw stud and “tipping” of a large diameter punch as the draw stud deflects under a load.

Abstract: A can puncturing device is provided. The can puncturing device includes an elongated handle assembly and a punch assembly. The elongated handle assembly includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end, the body defining a longitudinal cavity. The punch assembly is structured to penetrate an aluminum can. The punch assembly is movably disposed in the handle assembly body cavity. The punch assembly body is structured to move between two positions; a first, retracted position, wherein the punch assembly body is substantially disposed within the handle assembly, and a second position, wherein the tapered punch assembly first end is exposed.

Abstract: Severing tools for adhesive and other tapes that are thin or are made from thin material and have one tip to allow their attachment to rolls of tape without substantially changing the outlook of the tape rolls and their production cost.

Abstract: A device for puncturing a capsule to release a powdered medicament therefrom includes a chamber for receiving the capsule. The capsule includes opposing domes and a cylindrical wall portion defined by a capsule wall radius r. The device further includes a mechanism for puncturing at least one hole in at least one dome. A center of each hole is located within an annular puncture region situated at no less than 0.4 r, and a total surface area of all puncture holes is between about 0.5% and about 2.2% of a total surface area of the capsule. The annular puncture region may, for example, be situated between about 0.4 r and about 0.8 r, or between about 0.4 r and about 0.6 r.

Abstract: An adhesive substance removing tool is provided with a cracking tool and a scrapping assembly which are removably coupled to a base. The cracking tool is used to crack the adhesive substance by forming breaking lines on the surface of the adhesive substance, and then the scrapping assembly is used to scrape off the adhesive substance by starting from the breaking lines. The combination of the cracking tool and the scraping assembly allows the user to remove adhesive substance easily and completely. Besides, the cutting assembly of the cracking tool is able to move freely both in straight-line or circular fashion, and the cracking tool can be prevented from rotating or disengaging once it is positioned in place on the base. Hence, convenience and safety of use can both be assured.

Abstract: A low cost and simple device (10) is provided for forming a hole (51) of precise size in a baby bottle nipple (12). The device includes a hollow cylinder (24) with a vertical axis (28), a plunger (14) that slides vertically in the cylinder, and a cap (32) that lies over the housing and that traps the nipple between the cap and the housing. When a person presses up a bottom (44) of the plunger, a tapered needle (22) at the top of the plunger penetrates up though the nipple to enlarge the hole in it.

Abstract: An affixing pin for penetrating a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin. The penetrating pin has a sharp penetrating end portion, a tail end portion connected with the pusher handle, and an elongated pin body integrally extend portioned between the penetrating end portion and the tail end portion, wherein the penetrating pin has a non-circular cross section defining at least one penetrating corner having a predetermined inclination angle between two corresponding outer surfaces of the penetrating pin; such that when the penetrating pin is rotatably pressed towards the dry wall by the pusher handle, the sharp penetrating end portion is arranged to rotatably penetrate the dry wall, in which the penetrating corner substantially assists optimally breaking the dry wall so as to maintain an optimal performance of the affixing pin in penetrating the dry wall while maintaining secure engagement between the penetrating pin and the dry wall after penetration thereof.

Abstract: The aluminum can puncturing device is a hand-held device that resembles a shot gun shell and of which is capable of puncturing an air vent into a side of an aluminum can in order to “shotgun” a beer. The aluminum can puncturing device includes a spring-loaded pin that retracts within a shotgun shell. The aluminum can puncturing device is placed onto an outer surface of an aluminum can and pushed thereon in order to extend the pin out from under the shotgun shell in order to pierce a vent hole into the aluminum can.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass breaking cap for a flashlight or baton, which has a bottom portion corresponding in configuration to and connectable with an end of the flashlight or baton, a top portion tapering upward such that the cap has a cross section whose two adjacent upper sides form a first included angle greater than 140 degrees, and a striking portion extending upward from a central area of the top portion. The striking portion is conical and has a cross section whose two adjacent upper sides form a second included angle less than 100 degrees. Thus, when the cap is connected to the end of the flashlight or baton and struck against a glass barrier, the striking portion creates a breaking point on the glass barrier, thus allowing the top portion to further crush the internal cohesion of the glass barrier and thereby break the glass barrier.

Abstract: An eyebrow embroidery machine includes a connecting sleeve, an eyebrow embroidery bushing, an anti-backflow plastic cover, an eyebrow embroidery needle module and a transmission mechanism. At least one circular flange is formed at an end of the eyebrow embroidery bushing and embedded into another end of the connecting sleeve. An end of the anti-backflow plastic cover is fixed onto the periphery of the eyebrow embroidery needle module and another end is connected to the connecting sleeve. The eyebrow embroidery needle module installed in the connecting sleeve includes a core link rod at an end and an eyebrow embroidery needle at another end and passed out of the eyebrow embroidery bushing. The transmission mechanism is screwed with the connecting sleeve, and provided for moving the core link rod, the anti-backflow plastic cover and the eyebrow embroidery needle reciprocally along the central axis of the eyebrow embroidery machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of installing markers into a variety of ground conditions is described. Application of marker installation tool provides for complete installation in hard, soft, wet, dry, frozen, and a variety of other ground conditions, whether the marker is rigid or flexible. By inserting a marker into the tool, it can be easily and rapidly driven into the ground. A sharpened end portion on one end of the tool provides for driving a hole into the ground in preparation of installing a marker.

Abstract: An dry wall hand tool for a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin including an elongated pin body having a tail end portion protruding from the pusher handle and a sharp penetrating tip for initially penetrating into the dry wall to form a hole thereat in a tool-less manner when a rotational pushing hand force is applied at the pusher handle. The dry wall hand tool further includes locking arrangement including a retention pin slidably extended from the pusher handle at a position that the retention pin is spaced apart from the penetrating pin, wherein the retention pin is arranged for penetrating into the dry wall after the penetrating pin penetrated into the dry wall, such that the pusher handle is securely locked up by the retention pin to prevent the pusher handle being rotated to remove the penetrating pin from the dry wall.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods associated with a center finder and marking tool are disclosed. A center finder and marking tool device includes a base that is configured to be positioned on a work piece surface. The base includes a bore hole. A body is disposed inside the bore hole and rotationally coupled to the base, wherein the body includes a first bore tunnel and a second bore tunnel. An optical center finder is disposed inside the first bore tunnel, and a marking tool is disposed inside the second bore tunnel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: An dry wall hand tool for a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin including an elongated pin body having a tail end portion protruding from the pusher handle and a sharp penetrating tip for initially penetrating into the dry wall to form a hole thereat in a tool-less manner when a rotational pushing hand force is applied at the pusher handle. The dry wall hand tool further includes locking arrangement including a retention pin slidably extended from the pusher handle at a position that the retention pin is spaced apart from the penetrating pin, wherein the retention pin is arranged for penetrating into the dry wall after the penetrating pin penetrated into the dry wall, such that the pusher handle is securely locked up by the retention pin to prevent the pusher handle being rotated to remove the penetrating pin from the dry wall.

Abstract: An affixing pin for penetrating a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin. The penetrating pin has a sharp penetrating end portion, a tail end portion connected with the pusher handle, and an elongated pin body integrally extend portioned between the penetrating end portion and the tail end portion, wherein the penetrating pin has a non-circular cross section defining at least one penetrating corner having a predetermined inclination angle between two corresponding outer surfaces of the penetrating pin; such that when the penetrating pin is rotatably pressed towards the dry wall by the pusher handle, the sharp penetrating end portion is arranged to rotatably penetrate the dry wall, in which the penetrating corner substantially assists optimally breaking the dry wall so as to maintain an optimal performance of the affixing pin in penetrating the dry wall while maintaining secure engagement between the penetrating pin and the dry wall after penetration thereof.

Abstract: A knockout punch is provided with a member such that when the punch and the die are drawn together by the draw stud to make a hole in a workpiece, the member on the punch will locate the punch assembly in a pilot hole. In three embodiments of the invention, the member is formed integrally with the punch and extends from the punch proximate to a bore in the punch which is used to connect the punch to the draw stud. In another embodiment of the invention, the member is provided as an insert which is connected to the punch within a counterbore. The punch is also provided with a pair of piercing portions for piercing through the workpiece after the member has centered the punch assembly with the pilot hole and a pair of cutting portions for shearing the workpiece after the piercing portions have pierced the workpiece.

Abstract: Escape cap is a flashlight tail cap that comes to a conical point for use as a poking weapon for delivering a concentrated bruising striking force to a flesh-covered body and for breaking glass, or glass-type, windows for access into or egress from a vehicle or the like.

Abstract: The present invention involves a hand-held cutter device that is adapted to be held by a human hand, over a human finger, or between the human fingers. The cutter device includes a generally cylindrical inner sleeve slideably engaged with a generally cylindrical outer sleeve, where each sleeve includes an open end and a closed end. The inner sleeve has an extended position and a retracted position. A blade for cutting various materials is attached to the closed of the inner sleeve. A biasing element is confined between the sleeves and urges the inner sleeve into the retracted position. The closed end of the outer sleeve may include a plurality of flat guide surfaces, at least one straight guide groove, and or at least one guide rib. At least two of the plurality of flat guide surfaces may intersect at about a 90 degree angle and the at least one straight guide groove may be located within any of the plurality of flat guide surfaces.

Abstract: A writing device for imprinting Braille characters on an underlined sheet of paper includes an outer barrel and a spring biased receptacle stylus together with a spring biased activating member at an opposite end of the barrel. The stylus includes a rear portion and a forward portion of reduced diameter and a point. A forward member is threadedly attached to the barrel and includes a rearward facing shoulder. A first spring is disposed around the forward portion of the stylus, against a shoulder formed by the reduced diameter of the forward portion and the rearward facing shoulder on the forward member. A second spring is disposed at a opposite end of the barrel between a forward facing shoulder on the activating member and a base portion of the barrel for moving the stylus out of said barrel to form a portion of a Braille character.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gravity flow reservoir for a paint spraying gun having a container and a cover, which can be placed thereon and which has a connecting part in order to place the gravity flow reservoir onto the paint spraying gun or onto an adapter. Prior art reservoirs require a separate pointed tool, which serves to make a vent hole, is often unavailable and can lead to operating errors. The aim of the invention is to provide a paint reservoir system that enables a simple, rapid and uncomplicated insertion of a vent hole into the container wall of the gravity flow reservoir while preventing shavings or plastic parts from entering the gravity flow reservoir. To this end, a delimited area is provided in the wall of the container and can be penetrated by the pointed tool in order to make a vent hole.

Abstract: A solid seasoning product in the form of a stick, rod, thread, band or ribbon from 20 mils to 250 mils thick and having a geometry as a shaped mass that enables the product to be inserted into food comprising meat or poultry prior to heating to prepare the food. The product is composed of a binder matrix holding a seasoning or mixture of seasonings. The binder disintegrates during heating of the food to release the seasoning.

Abstract: A hole center marking system comprises a punch device and an alignment member. The punch device includes a body assembly and a punch movably disposed within the body assembly. The body assembly has a circular cross-sectional exterior shape at a first end portion thereof. An indenting tip portion of the punch is forcibly biased to a position within the body assembly adjacent the first end portion of the body assembly. The alignment member has a central bore configured for having the first end portion of the body assembly engaged therein. The central bore of the alignment member is size to provide a close-tolerance fit between the central bore and the first end portion of the body assembly.

Abstract: A two piece punch is provided for use in a punch assembly. The punch includes a generally disc shaped cutter and a cylindrically shaped nut. The punch is assembled by passing a portion of the nut through an aperture in the cutter. The punch is mounted to the remainder of the punch assembly by fastening the nut to the draw stud. As the punch becomes worn, use of the nut continues while the cutter is removed and replaced.

Abstract: A knockout punch is provided with a member such that when the punch and the die are drawn together by the draw stud to make a hole in a workpiece, the member on the punch will locate the punch assembly in a pilot hole. In three embodiments of the invention, the member is formed integrally with the punch and extends from the punch proximate to a bore in the punch which is used to connect the punch to the draw stud. In another embodiment of the invention, the member is provided as an insert which is connected to the punch within a counterbore. The punch is also provided with a pair of piercing portions for piercing through the workpiece after the member has centered the punch assembly with the pilot hole and a pair of cutting portions for shearing the workpiece after the piercing portions have pierced the workpiece.

Abstract: A paint can channel perforating apparatus includes a perforating member, a stiffening brace and a plurality of perforating bits. The perforating bits are arranged normal to the plane defined by the perforating member. A protective housing may be adapted to enclose the perforating member and the rim of a paint can. The protective housing includes at least one cross member arranged parallel to the stiffening brace and a plurality of guides sized to accept and direct the stiffening brace linearly. A shaft may be fixedly attached to the stiffening brace and slideable relative to an orifice defined within one of at least one of the cross members. Further a spring may be positioned around the shaft and between a handle and the cross member to return the perforating bits to a rest position after the channel has been pierced by the perforating bits.

Abstract: A hand tool is used to automatically and precisely define a starting hole that will accommodate an element such as a self-tapping screw, a drill bit, or the like. The hand tool has a leading section that automatically orients and locates a punch rod that will be actuated by means of a trigger mechanism to define the starting hole.

Abstract: A survival device for use in an emergency situation includes a battery, a lamp, and a detection circuit for detecting an occurrence of the emergency situation and for switching the lamp to be powered by the battery when such an occurrence is detected. In one form, the detection circuit detects a presence of water along a surface of the device, with safety tools for escaping from an submerged vehicle being provided. In another form, the detection circuit detects a failure of electrical service within a building, with safety tools for escaping a fire being provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: A center marking assemblage or kit consisting of a stylus retaining quill having an upper end and a lower end; a stylus having an upper driving end and a lower scribing end, the stylus being slidably mounted within the stylus retaining quill, a group of differently sized scribing end centering guides, each guide among the group having a lower circular diameter matching a common drill bit size; and consisting of quick disconnect couplings integral with the lower end of the stylus retaining quill and with the upper ends of the scribing end centering guides, such couplings allowing such guides to be selectively and alternately attached to and removed from the lower end of the stylus retaining quill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

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 combined writing and window breaking device (10) includes a pen portion (12), a biasing spring (14), a slide portion (16) that comprises part of the pen portion (12), and a breaking member (18). The breaking member (18) is cooperatively coupled to the pen portion (12) such that a user is able to slide the breaking member (18) from a non-biased to a biased position. When the device (10) is disposed proximate to a window to be broken, the user releases the breaking member (18) whereupon, the biasing spring (14) forcibly moves the striking member (18) into the window to break same. After completing the breaking operation, the user places the device (10) into his or her pocket to function as a typical writing instrument when required.

Abstract: A replaceable tip center punch system for eliminating the need for sharpening a center punch. The replaceable tip center punch system includes a handle member having an engaging head, and a tip member threadably attached to the handle member opposite of the engaging head. A threaded nut is preferably threadably attached to a threaded portion of the tip member for tightening against a shaft member of the handle member. A protective washer comprised of a resilient material preferably surrounds the shaft member adjacent the engaging head for protecting the hand of a user.

Abstract: A hole-forming device includes a base member having a hole-forming projection facing a bottom of a can. The hole-forming projection is formed on an upper surface of the base member. The base member is slidable upward to the upper part of a case by pushing a pressing member. The hole-forming projection is normally held in the case for safety.

Abstract: A combined writing and window breaking device 10 includes a pen portion 12, a biasing spring 14, a slide portion 16 that comprises part of the pen portion 12, and a breaking member 18. The breaking member 18 is cooperatively coupled to the pen portion 12 such that a user is able to slide the breaking member 18 from a non-biased to a biased position. When the device 10 is disposed proximate to a window to be broken, the user releases the breaking member 18 whereupon, the biasing spring 14 forcibly moves the striking member 18 into the window to break same. After completing the breaking operation, the user places the device 10 into his or her pocket to function as a typical writing instrument when required.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus (1, 11) for breaking a glass pane, said apparatus comprising a housing (2) which can be attached to a glass pane (3), initiating means (4) breaking said glass pane and activation means (6) for encouraging the initiator to impact the glass with sufficient force to cause the glass pane to break or smash, wherein the apparatus can be retro-fitted to an existing window and is switchable between a sleep mode and active mode. The apparatus is further associated with identification means for aiding in the identification of a user upon activation of the apparatus which acts as an anti-vandalism system to prevent the device from being interfered with.