Abstract: A clothing ironing assembly for removing lint from fabric includes a steam iron that has a lint chamber is integrated into the steam iron. The steam iron has a sole plate and the sole plate has a plurality of steam openings each extending through the sole plate. The steam iron has a plurality of scraping elements each integrated into the sole plate to scrape lint from a fabric when the sole plate is rubbed across the fabric while ironing the fabric. Each of the scraping elements directs the lint into the lint chamber collect the lint. A lint screen is removably insertable into the lint opening to collect the lint directed into the lint chamber.

Abstract: Writing instrument having a body, a clip, and a retractable eraser device movable between a first position and a second position, the clip forming a housing that is designed to receive all or part of a gripping portion of the eraser device in the first position.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool for use by anglers is provided. The tool can include a pair of arms positioned in an overlapping fashion and connected together at one end by a coupling pin in order to form a hinged connection allowing the opposing free ends to open and close. The tool can include a cutting blade at the free end to allow users to cut a fishing line by pressing the arms together. The tool can also include a pin pocket with a pin extending therethrough to allow users to clear the eye of a fishing hook. The tool can also include a pair of crimping pockets to allow users to crimp a lead shot onto a fishing line by pressing the tool arms together. The tool can also include a guide channel to allow users to easily thread a fishing line through the eye of a hook.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fixture (100) configured to file a chain (202) of a chain saw. The fixture (100) includes at least one pair of flanges (102A, 102B), wherein each flange of the at least one pair of flanges (102A, 102B) has a first end (104A, 104B) and a second end (106A, 106B). Further, a first connecting portion (111) connects the flanges (102A, 102B) at their first ends (104A, 104B), and a second connecting portion (113) connects the flanges (10A, 102B) at their second ends (106A, 106B). Further, the first connecting portion (111) includes a pair of counter holds (112, 114) configured to provide area contact with a guide bar (208) of the chain saw. The fixture (100) also includes a cam portion (116) pivotally coupled to the second connecting portion (113), wherein the cam portion (116) and at least one of the counter holds (112, 114) simultaneously secure the fixture (100) to the guide bar (208).

Abstract: A sharpener for an ice screw with a tubular shank and a bit, comprising: a fixed sharpening support equipped with a file in the form of an elongate blade, a positioning slide of the ice screw at predefined angles with respect to the file, said slide being able to move in translation astride the two opposite surfaces of the file, and guiding and stopping means of the bit in the slide comprising at least one opening for inserting the shank and a securing stud salient from the associated opening.

Abstract: A sharpening device for manually sharpening the cutting teeth of saw chains for chain saws has a frame, which has two head parts (spaced apart from one another and two pairs of guide rods which are, in each case, arranged parallel to one another and to a longitudinal axis and rigidly connect the head parts to one another. Parallel to the longitudinal axis, round files and two file faces are held without play, but exchangeably in the head parts. The pairs of guide rods and the respective associated round files and the respective file faces are arranged rotationally symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The auxiliary hand grip attaches to a conventional rasp to provide the user with an additional grip, allowing the user to better control the rasp when used to reconfigure a hoof. The auxiliary hand grip has a plate affixed to a socket element, the socket element extending along an axis and the plate extending substantially normal to the axis. The socket has inner surfaces spaced to accept a distal end extension of the rasp, and is aligned with the rasp so as to align the axis of the auxiliary hand grip with a longitudinal axis of the rasp. Clamping elements such as set screws extending through the socket serve to affix the auxiliary hand grip onto the distal end extension of the rasp.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning male electrical pins comprises a base portion, a first cleaning extension, and a second cleaning extension. The first cleaning extension extends from the base portion and defines a first substantially half-cylindrical shell. Likewise, the second cleaning extension extends from the base portion in a direction substantially parallel to the first cleaning extension, and defines a second substantially half-cylindrical shell. The first cleaning extension and the second cleaning extension define a gap therebetween. In addition, each of the first and second substantially half-cylindrical shells comprises a respective knurled surface region facing the gap.

Abstract: A combination tool is described that has a housing that includes a first side and an opposed second side, a third side and an opposed fourth side. The sides connect together to define the housing. The housing includes a first end portion and an opposed second end portion that define a longitudinal axis. The combination tool includes a razor mechanism that is connected to the housing. The razor mechanism receives and moves a cutting blade between a first position in the cavity and a second position wherein the cutting blade extends through the housing. The housing defines a channel that includes a floor, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall have first edges that are connected to the floor and second edges that connect to the first side of the housing. The first sidewall includes a first slot and the second sidewall includes an opposed second slot. The first slot and second slot are positioned in fixed spaced relation from the floor and the second edge.

Abstract: A file handle has a handle and a connector. The handle has a sleeve formed on one end and having a clamp and a shaft hole. The clamp has multiple resilient claws. The shaft hole is formed in the clamp. The connector is detachably mounted on the sleeve of the handle and adjustably presses the clamp to selectively adjust the clamp. A blade may be a file, rasp or chisel and has a shaft corresponding to and being mounted in the shaft hole of the clamp and being securely clamped by the clamp. Therefore, the file handle can be carried easily and may be used with a file, rasp, chisel or the like for improved convenience and portability.

Abstract: A rasp hub for use in tire retreading machines includes two side plates with mounting pins extending between the plates. Rasp blades arranged in stacks are mounted on the mounting pins. The stacks extend end-to-end circumferentially about the hub. The center portion of the mounting pins is curved so that the cut profile of the blades is convex. The blades are inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation to define a cut angle. The center planes of the mounting pins intersect, preferably close to the axis of rotation of the hub, to reduce deviation of the blades from the concentricity.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a hand-held tool, e.g., a chain saw sharpening file, is sized and shaped for cooperative engagement with the hand of a user and comprises an oblong, contoured body having a distal portion and a bulbous proximal portion integral therewith. A tool is received into a central opening that extends along the longitudinal axis of the oblong body.

Abstract: A file guide is provided having a tubular handle, a spindle, and a retainer. The tubular handle has a central bore with an inner bearing surface and an outer gripping surface. The spindle has a cylindrical outer bearing surface configured to mate in complementary, rotatable relation with the inner bearing surface of the handle, a head at a proximal end, a lock portion at a distal end, and a central receptacle configured to receive a file shank.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a hand-held tool, e.g., a chain saw sharpening file, is sized and shaped for cooperative engagement with the hand of a user and comprises an oblong, contoured body having a distal portion and a bulbous proximal portion integral therewith. A tool is received into a central opening that extends along the longitudinal axis of the oblong body.

Abstract: An improved combination level and rasp tool particularly adapted for use in forming, shaping, and smoothing, EIFS surfaces is disclosed. A combination level and rasp tool includes an elongate frame having at least one level mounted thereto, a pair of spaced elongate hand hold apertures formed therein, and an elongate saw tooth rasp blade removably mounted to the frame and angularly disposed relation therewith. The upper portion of the frame preferably defines an angularly disposed elongate slot for receiving the rasp blade and suitable fasteners are provided for securely affixing the rasp blade. The rasp blade is configured to project angularly upward for ease of use.

Abstract: Files of different sizes and shapes are secure in place, in the fingers of a conventional medium size tap wrench by screwing down the ferrule which is larger in format then the threaded nut used on tap wrenches now, for a better grip to hold and tighten the fingers around the file tangs and using redesign tap wrench shaft. Taking out the T-handle section and replacing with a hexagonal shaft. A one piece unit for inserting into a wood handle or molded into a plastic handle using the same size tap wrench shaft used for the invention, not the sizes that are sold in stores today.

Abstract: Files of different sizes and shapes are secure in place, in the fingers of a conventional medium size tap wrench by screwing down the ferrule which is larger in format then the threaded nut used on tap wrenches now, for a better grip to hold and tightened the fingers around the file tangs and using a re-design tap wrench shaft. Taking out the T-handle section and replacing with a hexagonal shaft for a one piece unit. For inserting into a wood handle or molded into a plastic handle and using the same size tap wrench shaft used for the invention, not the sizes that are sold in stores today.

Abstract: A rasp includes a body including upper, lower, front and rear portions. The lower portion has a groove that has first and second sections extending along a length thereof. The first section includes equidistantly spaced coextensive cutting blades extending downwardly therefrom. The blades have front and rear surfaces that have a rectangular shape engageable along a portion of drywall. The second section includes randomly spaced protrusions that have arcuate shapes and extend downwardly therefrom. The protrusions are engageable with drywall for removing imperfections therefrom. A divider bifurcates the first and second sections and extends downwardly from the body. The divider has a height equal to that of the sidewalls. Coextensive sidewalls are conjoined with the body and oppositely spaced from the divider. The sidewalls protrude downwardly from the bottom surface and terminate coplanar with the divider. The first and second sections are recessed from the divider and the sidewalls.

Abstract: A wallboard rasp having an expanded metal blade mounted to a molded plastic handle. The handle is configured with a downwardly-opening receiving groove for receipt of an upwardly-curved perimeter portion of the blade. Sections of the blade's perimeter may be crimped or heat staked within the groove. The groove may be formed between a downwardly-projecting outer lip and one or more downwardly-projecting inner ribs. Where the blade is formed with a substantially planar central portion, the ribs may have substantially planar downwardly-facing surfaces against which the blade's central portion may be supported when mounted on the handle. The grip portion of the handle is configured as a contoured, upwardly-extending body having a base with opposite knurled inset surfaces and a convex top flanged surface with spaced-apart grip ribs.

Abstract: A file holder configured to attach a prior art surform file to a prior art linear sander. The file holder includes conventional mounting means allowing it to be attached to the linear sander. A clip recess is provided on the file holder's first end. This feature is shaped to engage and hold the canted clip found on the first end of the surform file. A movable tensioning block is located on the second end of the file holder. It engages and holds the canted clip found on the second end of the surform file. Tensioning means are provided so that the user can adjust the tensioning block to place the surform file in tension. A chip cavity is located in the file holder adjacent the non-cutting side of the surform file. Ejection ports are provided in the side of the file holder. These allow chips collected in the chip cavity to escape the file holder.

Abstract: An improved hand rasp comprises a planar plate with an anterior surface and an opposing posterior surface. An ergonomic handle is affixed to the anterior surface of the plate. A groove blade is removably affixed to the posterior surface of the plate by attachment means. The groove blade may have a variety of geometric configurations and varying in width and depth to accommodate the imagination of the user or designer. The groove blade includes an abrasive surface on the exterior surface of the groove blade. A guide is also removably affixed to the posterior surface of the plate by attachment means, positioned parallel to the groove blade. The guide is adjustable about apertures formed in the plate to position the guide closer to or farther away from the groove blade.

Abstract: A tool having an exceptionally sharp replaceable working element, in which the edges of the working element are protected by elongated rods, and a handle for the tool having parallel slots therein and the rods being wedged in the slots to hold the working element firmly in place during use.

Abstract: A system for removing a plastic wrapper from a package using a device including a horizontal panel having a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface. An abrasive sheet is secured to the planar upper surface of the horizontal panel. The package is rubbed against the abrasive sheet to tear and break the plastic wrapping so that it can be removed from the package.

Abstract: A wallboard rasp having an expanded metal blade mounted to a molded plastic handle. The handle is configured with a downwardly-opening receiving groove for receipt of an upwardly-curved perimeter portion of the blade. Sections of the blade's perimeter may be crimped or heat staked within the groove. The groove may be formed between a downwardly-projecting outer lip and one or more downwardly-projecting inner ribs. Where the blade is formed with a substantially planar central portion, the ribs may have substantially planar downwardly-facing surfaces against which the blade's central portion may be supported when mounted on the handle. The grip portion of the handle is configured as a contoured, upwardly-extending body having a base with opposite knurled inset surfaces and a convex top flanged surface with spaced-apart grip ribs.

Abstract: A file adapter for a motor driven workpiece cutting tool comprises a power head reciprocating an elongate file coupled to a ram-rod reciprocated thereby on a forwardly projecting axis. The adapter includes a forwardly extending member carried by the power head of the tool and positioning a resistance means for engaging and downwardly pressing the top face of the file forwardly of its coupled engagement to the ramrod. The file is a second class lever with its fulcrum coupled to the ram-rod and its resistance pressured at said resistance means when its cutting means forcibly engage a workpiece. The resistance means preferably comprises a roller on a transverse axis spaced above said forwardly projecting axis and with a periphery thereof engaging and downwardly pressuring the file.

Abstract: In an arrangement of rasp blades on a tire buffing machine, adjacent rasp blades in a stack of blades are mounted to the rasp hub. The blades are placed in alternating relations such that the teeth on one blade are staggered relative to the teeth on adjacent blades to increase blade life and to improve the texture of buffed tire casings and, thus, the quality of the bond between the casing and the new tread.

Abstract: A ribbon tooth and the method of making the same in which a photochemical process is used to form a tooth which, when raised above the plane of the base material in which it is formed, presents a sharpened edge portion to the surface of a work piece such that movement of the tooth across the work piece will result in the removal of a controlled amount of material therefrom.

Abstract: A fixture for positioning an abrasive tool above a running surface of a snowboard for beveling a snowboard edge including a head having one or more feet, each foot including an indexing portion for indexing the fixture against a marginal side of the snowboard. An arm is connected to and projects from the head and a carrier is connected to the arm at a predetermined distance from the indexing portion of the foot. The carrier includes a tool shim. When the fixture is in use, the tool shim bottom face may be held in sliding contact with in a plane substantially parallel to the running surface of the snowboard at a predetermined and fixed distance from the marginal side of the snowboard. A finishing tool, such as a file, is held at a predetermined working angle relative to the running surface of the snowboard by spanning the file between the upper face of the tool shim and the edge of the snowboard. The working angle of the bevel may be varied by advancing the arm through the carrier.

Abstract: A hand-powered sanding tool utilizes a rigid sanding plate, such as one made of steel. The sanding plate has a plurality of material removal teeth on at least one side for removing material from a workpiece, such as for sanding a board or a wall. The sanding plate is attached to a handle that is preferably ergonomically designed for ease of use. In preferred embodiments, the sanding plate is attached to the handle such that it may be repeatably removed and attached thereto without affecting performance. Further, in some embodiments, the sanding plate is reversible so as to provide an alternate sanding surface for use.