Abstract: A method of performing a surgical procedure with a surgical tool assembly includes inserting a surgical tool into a passage of a patient. The surgical tool can include a main unit and a first rigid sheath. The main unit includes an inner tube that is received within an outer tube. The first rigid sheath removably receives the main unit. The surgical tool can be removed from the passage of the patient, and the first rigid sheath can be completely removed from the main unit. A second rigid sheath having a different shape from the shape of the first rigid sheath can then be removably attached to the main unit instead of the first rigid sheath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crimping pliers die (1) comprising two die half units (2, 3). The die half units (2, 3) are guided by a guide (51) relatively to each other over the crimping stroke. Crimping surfaces (40, 41) of the die halves (5) are formed by front surfaces of engaging ribs (37). The guide (51) comprises a guiding rod (43) formed by an end-sided thickening (42) of a rib (37) and/or the guide (51) comprises a guiding recess (50) formed by a guiding recess section (45) which connects two ribs (37) to each other. The crimping pliers die (1) can be used for crimping pliers which can e. g. be used for crimping wire end sleeves.

Abstract: A plating processing method of a gripping surface of a gripping tool includes: temporarily and evenly fixing a plurality of first diamond grains having a uniform first grain diameter; adhering the first diamond grains by depositing a metal containing nickel on a gripping surface in a uniform thickness after the first diamond grains have been temporarily fixed; placing a plurality of second diamond grains having a second grain diameter on a metal surface of the gripping surface on which first diamond grains are not present; and adhering the second diamond grains by further depositing a metal containing nickel within a second plating solution on the metal surface in a uniform thickness that does not exceed the first diameter grain and the second diameter grain until a position relationship between the metal surface and the second diamond grains is not displaced even when the gripping tool is moved.

Abstract: A gauge for cartridges is disclosed. The gauge includes a gauge body defining an opening, a window, and receiving space. The opening and the receiving space share an axis and are in direct communication with each other. The window is in direct communication with the receiving space. The opening and the window are separated by a body portion of the gauge. Each gauge has a receiving space that is sized and shaped to correspond to a predetermined cartridge.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a tool bit of a foldable repairing tool set includes a material preparing step, an unnecessary material removing step and a material bending step. Wherein, a stick with a designated length is prepared firstly, where one end of the stick is a bending portion, and another end of the stick is an embodying portion; and then, at least one side of the bending portion is partially removed so as to form a smooth surface thereof; finally, the bending portion are bent so as to form a tool bit with a pivoting hole. Under this arrangement, said tool bits are pivotally assembled in a tool base so as to form a foldable repairing tool set.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of an apparatus in the form of a cartridge opener for bottles and methods of using the same. Preferable embodiments of the apparatus are in the form of rifle cartridges. Further disclosed is a cartridge bottle opener featuring a unique opener with a tooth that is properly sized, weighted and cut in dimensions that are best suited for rapid entry of a beverage and removal of a bottle cap.

Abstract: A skin engaging member of a razor cartridge is formed from a precursor of a matrix of a first water soluble polymer and a water insoluble polymer. The precursor includes an upper surface region. A powdered second water soluble polymer is applied to an outer surface of the upper surface region. The second water-soluble polymer is mechanically pressed (e.g. by a roller) to embed the second water soluble polymer in the upper surface region. The upper surface region of the skin engaging member has a locally increased combined first and second water soluble polymer content.

Abstract: A woodturning tool according to embodiments of the present invention includes a shaft with a shaft tip, wherein the shaft tip is made of a first metal, and a cutting edge insert, at least a portion of an outer surface of the cutting edge insert rigidly joined to an inner surface of the shaft tip, the cutting edge insert formed of a second metal, the cutting edge insert being fluted and sharpened to form a cutting edge for woodturning, wherein the second metal is different from the first metal, and wherein the second metal is more wear-resistant than the first metal.

Abstract: A negative rake scraper with a cutting blade and a cutting blade housing assembly that securely houses the cutting blade such that the blade can extend, retract, and be easily removed from the housing. The housing and the blade may have coplanar bottom and/or top surfaces providing reduced vibration and uninhibited movement of the tool across a tool rest. The cutting blade and housing may be removably attached to a vibration-dampening bolster that can be removably attached to handles of various dimensions.

Abstract: A manufacturing process of a foldable repairing tool bit includes a material preparing step, an unnecessary material removing step and a material bending step. Wherein, a stick with a designated length is prepared firstly, where one end of the stick is a bending portion, and another end of the stick is an embodying portion; and then, at least one side of the bending portion is partially removed so as to form a smooth surface thereof; finally, the bending portion are bent so as to form a tool bit with a pivoting hole. Under this arrangement, said tool bits are pivotally assembled in a tool base so as to form a foldable repairing tool set.

Abstract: A pliers includes a first member having a first head and a first handle. The first handle has an enlarged end portion and a grip area adjacent the enlarged end portion. At least a portion of the grip area has a smaller cross-sectional area than the enlarged end portion to define a rear lip located at an interface between the grip area and the enlarged end portion. The pliers also includes a first grip having a first open end and a second open end. The first grip is positioned on the grip area of the first handle. The first handle extends through the first open end and the second open end such that the rear lip of the first handle retains the second grip on the grip area of the first handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for marking a tool. The method includes the steps of providing a tool, executing heat treatment on the tool, providing a ground layer on the tool, printing the tool, and electroplating the tool. In the step of printing the tool, a paint layer is provided on the ground layer. The paint layer includes at least one identification unit. The identification unit includes at least one identification zone provided with paint, a background provided around the identification zone and clear of any paint, and a borderline provided around the background and provided with paint. In the step of electroplating the tool, a coat is provided on portions of the ground layer that are not covered by the identification zone and the borderline. There is sharp contrast of the coat against the paint layer.

Abstract: A driving shaft mechanism for a ratchet wrench is disclosed. The driving shaft mechanism is built as a spindle assembly of the ratchet wrench and has a lighting device for offering direct lighting to an operating area of the ratchet wrench. The spindle assembly prevents the lighting from being accidentally turned off when a user operates the ratchet wrench by virtue of screwing or unscrewing motions between a spindle cap and a containing part so as to allow the spindle cap to movably press on or depart from a switch controlling a switching circuit electrically connected with a lamp, and further to create a close circuit or an open circuit of the switching circuit, thus turning on or off the lamp.

Abstract: A device, and a method of making the device, having a blank having a rigid handle at a proximal end and a flexible operative end at a distal end are described. The rigid handle and the flexible operative end are joined to each other such that the flexible operative end is configured to be in an arced position when at rest and unopposed, and to resiliently flex to a substantially straight position when opposed. The rigid handle and the flexible operative end may be joined to each other between a pivot point and a proximal end of the device. The device may form hybrid scissors or hybrid forceps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a bit of a tool. The method includes the steps of providing a blank, forging, cutting and pressing. The size of the blank is determined according to the size of the bit. By the forging, the blank is made with a connective section and a neck. The connective section is formed with a polygonal profile, a first chamfer at an end thereof and a second chamfer at another end thereof. The neck extends from the polygonal connective section and includes ribs separated from one another by grooves. By the cutting, the neck is made with a tapered section. By the pressing, the tapered section of the neck is turned into a driving section of the bit to reduce the length of the tapered section of the neck but increase the width of the tapered section of the blank.

Abstract: A tire bead locking tool is provided. The tool may include a body; a first jaw connected to the body; a second jaw pivotally connected to the body and located to oppose the first jaw; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the first and second jaws in a relative position with respect to each other; and a resilient member attached to one of the first and second jaws and located between the first and second jaws. A method of manufacturing may also be provide. The method may include: forming a body; forming a pair of jaws on the body wherein at least one of the jaws pivots with respect to the body; attaching a resilient member to at least one of the jaws; and forming a locking mechanism that can selectively lock the jaws in a position; and extending a handle further from the jaws than the locking mechanism.

Abstract: This parting tool is compromised of a cutting blade with indexed depth markings allowing the depth of the cut to measured from the blade and a cutting blade housing that secures the blade such that the blade can extend, retract, and be easily removed from the housing. The housing and the blade have a coplanar bottom surface providing for reduced vibration and uninhibited movement of the tool across a tool rest. The blade and housing are secured in a vibration dampening bolster that can be removably attached to handles of various dimensions.

Abstract: A pair of pliers has a body and two jaws. The body has two connecting sections and two handles. The jaws are detachably mounted on the connecting sections of the body, and each jaw has a working nose and a mounting section. The mounting section has a mounting hole formed in a bottom surface of the mounting section and corresponding to the connecting section of the body in the shape and having a circular hole with a depth D and a diameter R, an enlarged hole with a depth smaller than the depth D and an inner diameter larger than the diameter R at the circular hole and cutting chips deposited and accumulated in the circular hole and shaped as a hill with a convex top.

Abstract: A folding tool such as a knife has an implement such as a blade pivotally attached to the handle with a pivot shaft, allowing the implement to be rotated from a closed to an open position. The invention allows the diameter of the pivot shaft to be varied, thereby allowing the diameter of the shaft to be effectively increased in the area where the implement rotates about the shaft so that the shaft extends to and makes contact with the interior surface of the bore through the implement, without restricting the ability of the blade to freely rotate about the shaft, minimizing or eliminating any tendency of the implement to wiggle relative to the handle.

Abstract: A pliers includes a first member having a first head, a first handle, and a first grip. The first grip is positioned on the first handle such that an end portion of the first handle opposite the first head is exposed. The pliers also includes a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The second member has a second head, a second handle, and a second grip. The second grip is positioned on the second handle such that an end portion of the second handle opposite the second head is exposed. Each grip includes a slot that facilitates sliding the grips onto the first and second handles over the end portions.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprises a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge where the cutting edges are movable into engagement with one another. At least one of the cutting edges comprises an edge tip extending along at least a portion of the cutting edge. The edge tip has a curved outer surface that in cross-section is bounded by a first line defined by the equation y=74x2 where x is within the range ?0.023 inches?x?0.023 inches and a second line defined by the equation y=294x2 where x is within the range ?0.012 inches?x?0.012 inches. The outer surface may also be within a range defined by predetermined coordinates.

Abstract: A woodturning tool according to embodiments of the present invention includes a shaft with a shaft tip, wherein the shaft tip is made of a first metal, and a cutting edge insert, at least a portion of an outer surface of the cutting edge insert rigidly joined to an inner surface of the shaft tip, the cutting edge insert formed of a second metal, the cutting edge insert being fluted and sharpened to form a cutting edge for woodturning, wherein the second metal is different from the first metal, and wherein the second metal is more wear-resistant than the first metal.

Abstract: Provided is a hand tool with a first handle portion, a first jaw portion connected to the first handle portion at a first jaw pivot located near a distal end of the first handle portion, a second handle portion connected to the first handle portion at a handle pivot, the handle pivot being located proximal of the first jaw pivot, a second jaw portion connected to the second handle portion at a second jaw pivot located near a distal end of the second handle portion, the handle pivot being located proximal of the second jaw pivot, and a first slider that is substantially elongate, has a length and a longitudinal axis along the length, the first slider extending between the first and second jaw portions and being slidably connected to the first jaw portion.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank and a head formed at an end of the shank. The shank is made with a diameter. The head is formed with blades. Each of the blades includes an edge. The distance between the edges of any two opposite ones of the blades is larger than the diameter of the shank.

Abstract: A tool is for attaching a coaxial cable connector to a coaxial cable by longitudinal compression of the coaxial cable connector. The tool includes a tool body defining therein a connector compression chamber and a plunger receiving chamber longitudinally adjacent thereto. A plunger having a plunger head is within the plunger receiving chamber and a plunger shaft extends outwardly therefrom, the plunger having a bore to receive an end of an inner conductor of the coaxial cable. A handle carried by the tool body is movable from a retracted position to a compressed position for driving the plunger head to longitudinally compress the coaxial cable connector within the connector compression chamber to attach the coaxial cable connector to the coaxial cable. A seating indicator is carried by the bore for contacting the inner conductor of the coaxial cable to indicate seating of the coaxial cable into the coaxial cable connector.

Abstract: A pliers includes first and second pliers parts and an articulation that pivotably connects the pliers parts. The articulation is arranged on at least one of the pliers parts between its ends. First and second handle elements associated with the first and second pliers parts. The first pliers part is connected rotation-fast to the first handle element. The second pliers part is pivotably connected to the second handle element. A coupling element that is pivotably attached to the second handle element has a hinge point arranged on the second handle element spaced apart from the hinge point of the second pliers part on the second handle element. The coupling element is also pivotably attached to the first pliers part or to the first handle element. The hinge point of the coupling element is arranged on the first pliers part or on the first handle element spaced apart from the articulation that connects the pliers parts.

Abstract: A method of reconditioning a medical device may include removing a portion of the medical device, and attaching to the medical device a replacement piece formed from nickel carbide and sized, shaped, and positioned to replace the portion removed.

Abstract: Pliers comprising a composite material comprising: individual regions of a ductile metal phase distributed in a substantially continuous amorphous metal alloy matrix are disclosed. Pliers comprising a first lever arm and a second lever arm that is complementary to the first lever arm, wherein the two arms are pivotally attached, and at least a portion of at least one of the two arms comprises the composite material are disclosed. A method of forming pliers is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for sharpening and cleaning a safety razor blade. The device comprises a polymer-based mat and either one or more polymer-based holding elements (21-24) for holding the safety razor blade in a fixed relationship with the device, or a pair of guiding tracks (4,4?) being arranged so that at least part of the polymer-based mat is arranged between said pair of guiding tracks. The guiding tracks and the polymer-based mat are arranged relative to each other in such a way that the guiding tracks define a maximum allowed penetration depth of the blades of the safety razor blade into the polymer-based mat. By applying the device and a method according to the present invention the lifetime of safety razor blades may be increased by a factor of up to five.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing arc type blades for a nail clipper, which corresponds to a curved surface of a finger nail, arc type blades and a nail clipper manufactured by the same.

Abstract: A torque transmitting tool is machined by registering the torque transmitting tool using a shoulder between the shank and the out-of-round drive portion of the tool as a reference. First and second seating surfaces are milled on first and second opposed surfaces of the tool, and then first and second bores are drilled into the drive stud, starting from the first and second seating surfaces, respectively. The first and second bores intersect within the drive stud to form a stepped diagonal bore in the tool. Alternately, all machining operations are performed from one side of the tool.

Abstract: A torque transmitting tool is machined by registering the torque transmitting tool using a shoulder between the shank and the out-of-round drive portion of the tool as a reference. First and second seating surfaces are milled on first and second opposed surfaces of the tool, and then first and second bores are drilled into the drive stud, starting from the first and second seating surfaces, respectively. The first and second bores intersect within the drive stud to form a stepped diagonal bore in the tool. Alternately, all machining operations are performed from one side of the tool.

Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.

Abstract: The method of making a tool for removal of broken screws from a base material, including the material of the bone of a medical patient. One end of the tool has an open bore with interior, left-hand tapered screw threads formed thereon by compressing the tool to form the taper after the threads are formed and presented in a cylindrical shape. The other end of the tool is solid for accommodating a driving tool which rotates the tool in the removal of the broken screw.

Abstract: A metallic housing utility knife and method for making the device with a soft over molded elastomeric cover to provide blister free comfort and slip proof safety. The cover or skin is molded into the unique structure of the housing in a fashion that results in mechanical bonds that embrace the cover on the housing. The knife includes flexible posts from the cover that project into the blade storage compartment of the housing to prevent internally stored spare blades from moving within the storage compartment. An elastomeric blade clamp integrally formed with the cover serves to restrict lateral movement of blades of varying sizes when installed in a cutting position within the knife assembly. A rear quick release latch and interlocking housing sections provide a convenient way to open and close the knife and assure that it is also secure and firmly held when locked in a safe cutting position.

Abstract: A torque transmitting tool is machined by registering the torque transmitting tool using a shoulder between the shank and the out-of-round drive portion of the tool as a reference. First and second seating surfaces are milled on first and second opposed surfaces of the tool, and then first and second bores are drilled into the drive stud, starting from the first and second seating surfaces, respectively. The first and second bores intersect within the drive stud to form a stepped diagonal bore in the tool. Alternately, all machining operations are performed from one side of the tool.

Abstract: A process for profiling a workpiece engagement surface of a band tool, and a hand tool produced thereby, in particular a screwing tool, such as a screwdriver or wrench, pliers, a clamping tool or a file, comprising the steps of briefly irradiating the workpiece engagement surface (8) over a large area and/or locally with a high level of energy, such that a region of an irradiated zone which is close to the surface melts and solidifies suddenly at an edge to form a rib.

Abstract: A blade separation fixture (300) is disclosed. A wafer (130) is positioned on the fixture (300). This wafer (130) includes a plurality of cutting blades (56) that are initially spaced above the fixture (300). Blade handles (24) will typically already have been mounted on each of the various cutting blades (56) at this time. In any case, each of the various cutting blades (56) are separated from the wafer (130) by applying an appropriate downwardly directed force. Separated blades (56) in effect pivot into an inclined position against the fixture (300) without having their corresponding cutting edges (80) contact the fixture (300).

Abstract: A combination gas cylinder striker and wrench device for use with a gas cylinder having a cylinder valve with a valve stem. The device is made of a striker having a pair of wire frame members that are manipulatable to strike a spark for igniting a flammable gas from a gas cylinder. A gas cylinder wrench is affixed to one of the wire frame members. The gas cylinder wrench has a central portion having an opening therethrough that is sized to interfit with the valve stem of the gas cylinder. The central portion is located at a U-shaped area of the wire frame member to stabilize the affixation of the gas cylinder wrench to the wire frame member.

Abstract: A method for making a hand tool includes step of forging to form a shank of the tool with an H-shaped cross section, step 2 of a secondary forging to precisely form the shape as desired, step 3 of final fishing to grind a surface of the tool, and step 4 of completing the tool.

Abstract: A lancet body 15 is molded around a needle or blade, in which the inner end of the needle body which is unsharpened has an L-shape bend at the unsharpened end. The bend, when embedded in the plastic which forms the body of the lancet, secures the needle against removal. The method involves the bending substantially perpendicularly of the unsharpened end of the lancet needle or blade to be substantially perpendicular with the elongate body of the blade. The needle or blade is placed within a jig interiorly of the plastic mold. The jig includes spaced opposed clamps and a single orienting support to the bent portion of the needle. The body of the lancet is relieved in many areas to reduce material cost and has a molded tab cover eliminating a loose part such as a separate cover.

Abstract: A process for making ratchet wheels includes a step of providing a work with a first end and a second end, a step of punching the work by means of a punch so as to define a large recess through the second end, a step of cutting away the first end of the work, a step of defining two annular grooves in a periphery of the work and a step of forming a plurality of teeth on the work. The process may include, before the step of cutting away the first end of the work, a step of punching the work in order to define a small recess with a diameter smaller than that of the large recess, a step of punching the work so as to define an opening with a diameter smaller than that of the small recess wherein the opening extends through the first end of the work. The process may include a step of defining a shallow recess in the second end of the work before the step of defining the large recess.

Abstract: Miniature surgical forceps are formed from a one-piece tubular member by opposed longitudinal channels machined in a distal end thereof so as to establish a radially opposed pair of unitary forceps jaws. Most preferably, the opposed channels are formed in the distal end of the rigid tubular member by means of electron discharge machining (EDM) techniques. The resulting opposed cross-sectionally arcuate jaw sections may be bent and/or further shaped to achieve the desired final jaw configuration. The inner surfaces of the forceps jaws thereby established may have a filler material deposited in such a manner so as to change the overall shape and/or geometric configuration of the jaws and thereby engineer them to a specific surgical purpose.

Abstract: A set of driver bits for Robertson screw fasteners includes driver bits (10a-d) whose shaft bodies (12a-d) have distinctive markings thereon corresponding to respective sizes of working tips (14a-d) of the driver bits. These distinctive markings are consistent throughout a family of sets. In one embodiment the distinctive marking are different colors, with each different color corresponding to a working-tip size. The colors are applied only to shaft bodies (36a-d) of some of the driver bits by plating the shaft bodies with zinc layers (22) and then dying the outer surfaces of the zinc layers with color dye (24). This coloring is carried out before the shaft bodies are connected to their respective working tips. Once the outer surfaces (20) of the shaft bodies are thusly colored, the respective working tips are swaged to the shaft bodies to thereby form color-coded Robertson driver bits.

Abstract: A method is provided for processing a handle tool. Raw material formed into the hand tool is firstly hardened by heat treatment. A surface of the hand tool is polished after hardening. A layer of metal is deposited on the surface of the polished hand tool to provide an anti-rust effect and/or anti-corrosion effect. A local area of the layer of metal deposition on the surface of the hand tool that is grasped during use is sanded to provide an anti-slide section. A numerical size area of the hand tool is covered by a local sanding mask before local sanding to thereby form a clear numerical size mark in the local area after local sanding.

Abstract: A handsaw capable of cutting a glass bottle includes a band-like handsaw substrate which is obtained by cutting a steel strip at a predetermined length, a blade portion of hard abrasive applied, by deposition, to at least one edge of the band-like handsaw substrate in the width direction, and a grip portion which allows the band-like handsaw substrate to be manually held. A method for manufacturing a handsaw capable of cutting a glass bottle, and a method for reusing empty wine bottles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cut-off blade assembly including a thin metal blade having an attachment portion by which the cut-off blade assembly can be attached to a dispenser, and a plurality of projecting similarly shaped triangular primary teeth. The triangular primary teeth each have two sides terminating in points and have bases adjacent the attachment portion that are aligned in a first direction along the blade so that their points project generally at right angles to that first direction. Edge surfaces on the sides and at the points of the primary teeth intersect a major surface of the primary teeth at an included angle of no greater than about 90 degrees to define a cutting edge at that intersection. The cut-off blade assembly further includes projections along one major surface of the primary teeth.

Abstract: A metal bonded drilling tool which is improved in grinding performance with a long life and can drill a hole in a dry condition without the need for water. The metal bonded drilling tool includes a cylindrical body having an open front end portion, a shank integral with the cylindrical body and having a threaded hole for use in mounting the tool to a rotary tool, and numerous abrasive grains bonded to a front edge of the cylindrical body and to inner and outer cylindrical surfaces of the front end portion of the cylindrical body by a bond member formed primarily of copper alloy.

Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for cutting transversely a pipe using a slitter co-operating with rollers to produce a deepening cut, is formed of two half-shells mounted opposite around the pipe with adjustable clamping elements one at least supporting a slitter or radially mobile, in the cutting plane, and the other, at least two rollers rotating in the cutting plane and arranged in pair facing each slitter on the other half-shell to compensate the cutting force in the assembly rotation about the pipe resulting from the cooperation between a tangential driving tool and catching elements distributed over the outer surface or on the periphery of each half-shell.

Abstract: The method consists in cutting out the outlines (11) of a series of blanks in lengths of shaping sections (10) of variable thickness whereof the cross-section corresponds at least to one cross-section of the blanks. The invention is useful for making clamp jaws and elements of various pliers.