Abstract: A tool for facilitating movement of an object having a channel may include a pair of device members movably connected to each other to move between an engagement condition in which the device members engage the channel and a disengagement condition in which the device disengage from the channel. The device members may be connected together in a manner such that movement of the handle ends of the device members toward each other results in movement of the engagement ends of the device members away from each other. The tool may include a primary grip structure on each device member and configured to engage a first set of opposite portions of the channel, and a secondary grip structure on each device members and configured to engage a second set opposite portions of the channel.

Abstract: A pliers has jaw portions incorporating gripping faces for the clamping of the desired workpiece, two pivotal handle portions and a sprung toothed strut positioned between the handles. A bow shaped resilient portion, incorporated within the second arm portion, when the pliers are operated this resilient portion imparts a useful superior sprung pressure upon the clamped workpiece by the gripping face of the jaws. The second arm and bend promoting portion are contiguous with each other. The jaws can further be usefully locked in the required clamping position upon the workpiece by a toothed sprung strut pivotally attached to the first and second arms and conveniently being locked or unlocked according to the locking switch pivotal within the first arm.

Abstract: A spring clamp for assembly fixturing includes a retainer that limits a minimum distance between jaws of the spring clamp when the spring clamp is in a relaxed state.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of dual-purpose forceps, comprising a first forceps body and a second forceps body. When the first forceps body is connected with the second forceps body by means of a first pressurizing connecting member and a second pressurizing connecting member, a first handheld member and a second handheld member move towards each other, and a first pressurizing functional member and a second pressurizing functional member also move towards each other to complete pressurizing; when the first forceps body is connected with the second forceps body by means of a first opening connecting member and a second opening connecting member, the first handheld member and the second handheld member move towards each other, and a first opening function member and a second opening function portion face away from each other to complete opening.

Abstract: The wrench includes a first member having a first jaw. The first jaw has at least one first nut member contacting edge. The wrench also has a second member having a second jaw. The second jaw has at least one second nut member contacting edge. The wrench further has a pivot axis at which the first and second members are pivotably coupled to each other, thereby allowing the first and second jaws to be movable between an open position and a closed position, and at least one opening defined by the at least one first nut member contacting edge and the at least one second nut member contacting edge, when the first and second jaws are positioned in the closed positions.

Abstract: An example tool for disconnecting a connector from a circuit board includes: a first arm having first handle and a first notch, where the first notch is for engaging a first connector connected to the circuit board; and a second arm having a second handle and a second notch, where the second notch is for engaging a second connector connected to a cable. A hinge connects the first arm to the second arm. The hinge is biased so that, when the tool is not in use, the first handle and the second handle are farther apart than are the first notch and the second notch.

Abstract: A dual compression and distraction tool for surgical operations, the tool including a first arm having a first pivot axis, a second pivot axis, a first lever, and a first dual purpose jaw, a second arm having a third pivot axis, a fourth pivot axis, a second lever, and a second dual purpose jaw, wherein, in a first position, the first arm is pivotably connected to the second arm such that the first pivot axis is merged with the third pivot axis, to form an distraction tool, and wherein, in a second position, the first arm is pivotably connected to the second arm such that the second pivot axis is merged with the fourth pivot axis, to form a compression tool.

Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.

Abstract: Tool (11) for simplified attachment of hose over a nipple, comprising two separate tool parts (12, 13) which each has a free end (121, 131) with a curved profile forming a convex side (126 resp. 136) and a concave side (127 resp. 137) arranged to be inserted into a tube end when the convex sides are equally oriented on both tool parts. At a distance from their free ends the tool parts each has an operating handle (123, 133) enabling rotation of the second tool part (13) of the tool 180 degrees in relation to the first tool part (12) thereby bringing the concave sides (127, 137) of said free ends of the tool parts to face one another. Method for use of the tool is also comprised.

Abstract: A C-type pliers contains a first elongated jaw including a first recess and a third recess, a second elongated jaw including a second recess and a fourth recess; a first handle further including a first notch, and a second handle including a second notch; a switching unit including a first cover, a second cover, a shaft extending outwardly from the second cover and used to drive the first cover and the second cover simultaneously, the shaft pivots the first handle, the second handle, the first elongated jaw, and the second elongated jaw; a switching unit also including a first retainer, a second retainer, when the first retainer retains in the first recess, the second retainer retains in the fourth recess simultaneously, and when the first retainer retains in the second recess, the second retainer retains in the third recess synchronously.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for releasing a transceiver, fixed in a housing via a connection, from the housing, wherein the device is releasably connectable and insertable into a plug contour of the transceiver via first means and wherein the device has second means for releasing the connection between the transceiver and the housing.

Abstract: Pliers for C-shaped lock rings include a holding unit and a clamping unit. The holding unit is composed of two handles and a control portion. The clamping unit comprises two identical clamping members and a positioning disk. When the control portion is released to engage with the positioning slot to lock the handle; when the control portion is pushed to disengage with the positioning slot, the handle rotate around the center shaft corresponding to the rotations of the clamping unit, such that the clamping members can be open or closed.

Abstract: A C-type pliers contains a first elongated jaw including a first recess and a third recess, a second elongated jaw including a second recess and a fourth recess; a first handle further including a first notch, and a second handle including a second notch; a switching unit including a first cover, a second cover, a shaft extending outwardly from the second cover and used to drive the first cover and the second cover simultaneously, the shaft pivots the first handle, the second handle, the first elongated jaw, and the second elongated jaw; a switching unit also including a first retainer, a second retainer, when the first retainer retains in the first recess, the second retainer retains in the fourth recess simultaneously, and when the first retainer retains in the second recess, the second retainer retains in the third recess synchronously.

Abstract: A knot loosening device and method of use. A pointed member is disposed, for inserting into the knot, followed by a midsection with a pry arm. Once the midsection is engaged, the pry arm is actuated by means of a lever arm which can be viewed as outwardly expanding jaws or jaw surfaces which have the effect of spreading or loosening the knot.

Abstract: A knot loosening device and method of use. A pointed member is disposed, for inserting into the knot, followed by a midsection with a pry arm. Once the midsection is engaged, the pry arm is actuated by means of a lever arm which can be viewed as outwardly expanding jaws or jaw surfaces which have the effect of spreading or loosening the knot.

Abstract: The invention relates to pliers for changing the distance of two activation surfaces of a connection or fitting for conduits. The change of the distance correlates with an elastic or plastic deformation of at least one component of the fitting including a radial crimping process. The inventive pliers comprise two hand levers linked by a transfer mechanism with two spreading jaws. According to the invention, a closing movement of the hand levers results in a spreading movement of the spreading jaws. Such spreading movement of the spreading jaws is used for plastically deforming at least one of the components of the connection by a radial crimping process.

Abstract: A pair of pliers that is switchable between first and second mode, the pair of pliers comprises a handle assembly including a pair of hand grips pivotally connected to each other and two connected ends respectively extending from the pair of hand grips; a jaw assembly, which is installed onto the connected ends and adapted to couple to a ring, including a plate having a slider rail and two first jaws joined together, with each first jaw having a channel and a pin which is disposed in and slideable along the channel; and a drive member, which is provided between the first jaws and operable between an original position and a moveable position, including a positioning shaft slideably disposed along the slider rail of the plate.

Abstract: A dual-purpose pliers adapted to chain link applies to concurrently promote a separation of two first jaw parts or an approach of two second jaw parts, which is conducive to a convenient detachment or assemblage of a master chain link via merely using a driving tool. Further, each jaw part forms a curved brim represented by an arcuate contour, a serrated shape, or the combination thereof. Accordingly, the curved brim serves to encircle and lean against a periphery of a chain pin of the chain for a stable manipulation.

Abstract: A pliers for chain link includes a left pliers body, a right pliers body, a pin and an elastic member. The left pliers body and the right pliers body are connected either in a parallel form or in a cross form. Center portions of the left and right pliers bodies are connected by the pin. The elastic member is located between the left and right pliers bodies. The left and the right pliers bodies includes clamping portions which have jaw parts. The jaw parts have curved edges thereon. The jaw part of the left pliers body corresponds to the jaw part of the right pliers body. The curved edges are adapted to lean against chain pins of chain plates to stabilize the operation of clamping.

Abstract: A tool for creating tension of a chain on a cycle according to one embodiment comprises a wheel engaging portion; a frame engaging portion positioned opposite the wheel engaging portion; and at least one handle operatively coupled to the wheel engaging portion and the frame engaging portion such that application of force on the at least one handle is operative to bias the wheel engaging portion and frame engaging portion away from each other.

Abstract: A clamping device includes an elongated seat unit and a clamping lever unit which respectively have mated and mating jaw segments to clamp a to-be-clamped part of an instrument, grip and actuating segments confronting each other, and mount and fulcrum segments pivotally mounted such that, when the actuating segment is turned away from the grip segment, the mating and mated jaw segments are moved toward each other. A lengthwise extending beam is secured to the elongated seat unit, and is spaced apart from the grip segment. A tubular member has an inner peripheral retained surface displaceably engaged with the beam, and an outer rim surface configured to force the actuating segment to permit the mating jaw segment to clamp the to-be-clamped part with an increased friction force when the tubular member is displaced towards the mount segment.

Abstract: An improved MIG welding pliers is disclosed, which allows faster and easier removal of spatter form a MIG welding nozzle, thereby improving welder productivity. Embodiments of the present invention provide a rounded file on the outer surface of each of the pinchers of the pliers. In one embodiment, each pincher has a different file surface. The rounded file surface provides for improved spatter removal, and eliminates the need for waxes and spatter control products which degrade the contact tip and nozzle, hastening the need for their replacement. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention increase the efficiency of a MIG welding operation, as less time is spent removing spatter from nozzles, and thus, more time is available for welding. Furthermore, by avoiding the use of waxes, costs are reduced since nozzles and contact tips do not need to be replaced as frequently.

Abstract: A C-shaped clip 54 is set on the outer periphery of a shaft section 21 of a guide member 2. Part of the C-shaped clip 54 is held between a front edge of a clamp member 3 and the shaft section 21 by gripping a lever 4. In this case, the C-shaped clip 54 is held slantwise to situate the lower end thereof in front. Then, the shaft section 21 of the guide member 2 is inserted into a piston pin installation hole 51 of a piston. In this manner, the lower end of the C-shaped clip 54 is first fitted into an annular groove 53. If the shaft section 21 is further driven to advance while releasing the lever and releasing the holding condition by the clamp member 3, the rest of the C-shaped clip 54 is pushed into the annular groove 53 by a step section between the shaft section 21 and a joint section 22.

Abstract: An aid for the connecting of a piece of jewelry together that has a pliers type construction. The aid includes a first handle and a first jaw connected by a pivotal joint with a second handle and a second jaw. The first jaw has a distal end portion with an inwardly facing surface that defines a notch. The second jaw has an elongate arcuate distal end portion that fixes the position of a biased clasp of a piece of jewelry. The notch of the first jaw engages a lever of the clasp and opens the clasp while it is fixed in position by the second jaw. The aid includes a bias that urges the jaws to a closed position and retains the clasp in an open position.

Abstract: An ambidextrous locking clamp system for providing a user the ability to alter the configuration of a hand operated device allowing a right or left handed user to operate the device. The device has a hingedly connected first and second elongated member each with a finger engaging member and a working head. At least two inter-engaging latching members are removably attached to the first and the second elongated members. The latching members are symmetrical, interchangeable, and reversible, allowing a user to change the configuration of the ambidextrous device. The latching members can be retained to the elongated members by a rotatably lever, a removable retaining cap, or a removable retaining pin. Additionally, the latching members can be incorporated into removable finger engaging members, thereby allowing the entire finger engaging member and latching member to be removed, interchanged or reversed.

Abstract: A padded spring clamping device for making hand-crafted jewelry and similar activities comprising removable padded jaws and adjustable clamping force, is herein disclosed. The padding is of a closed-cell and chemical-resistant foam applied thereto the removable jaws in order to provide a soft covering that will protect fine jewelry, wood, or other items held within the jaws. The padding further provides increased frictional gripping ensuring that an item of varying size and shape is held with little or no movement.

Abstract: Snap ring pliers include a first section having a first jaw portion with a first outer end and a first tip projecting outwardly from the first outer end, and a second section having a second jaw portion with a second outer end and a second tip projecting outwardly from the second outer end. The first tip opposes the second tip. A pivot pivotally couples the first section to the second section for movement of the first and second jaw portions between closed and open positions. The first and second tips are joined forming a tongue adapted to be received in a snap ring gap in the closed position of the first and second jaw portions, and the first and second tips are spaced apart and separated by a gap in the open position of the first and second jaw portions.

Abstract: A tensioning tool for applying tension to string-like material includes a first member having a first handle section and a first engaging section opposite the handle section facing a first direction for receiving and engaging a first strand. A second member is pivotally connected to the first member and has a second handle section and a second engaging section opposite the second handle section. The second engaging section faces a second direction opposite the first direction for receiving and engaging a second strand, and moving the handle sections of the first and second members towards each other urges the first and second engaging sections apart. The first strand can be attached to the second strand so that when the first and second handle sections are moved toward each other the first and second engaging sections move away from each other thereby tensioning the first strand.

Abstract: The invention relates to pliers for changing the distance of two activation surfaces of a connection or fitting for conduits. The change of the distance correlates with an elastic or plastic deformation of at least one component of the fitting including a radial crimping process. The inventive pliers comprise two hand levers linked by a transfer mechanism with two spreading jaws. According to the invention, a closing movement of the hand levers results in a spreading movement of the spreading jaws. Such spreading movement of the spreading jaws is used for plastically deforming at least one of the components of the connection by a radial crimping process.

Abstract: A pair of pliers has two bodies, a pair of heads and two connection devices. The bodies are pivotally connected with each other, and each body has a handle and a shank formed respectively at two ends of the body. The heads are detachably attached respectively to the shanks of the bodies. The connection devices are mounted between the heads and the shanks to detachably connect the heads to the shanks. Each connecting device has a connection block and a connection loop. The connecting block is formed on one of the heads and shanks. The connecting loop is formed on a corresponding one of the heads and shanks and securely and is detachably mounted around the connecting block. Accordingly, the pair of pliers is easily changeable for different heads.

Abstract: Snap ring pliers include a first section having a first jaw portion with a first outer end and a first tip projecting outwardly from the first outer end, and a second section having a second jaw portion with a second outer end and a second tip projecting outwardly from the second outer end. The first tip opposes the second tip. A pivot pivotally couples the first section to the second section for movement of the first and second jaw portions between closed and open positions. The first and second tips are joined forming a tongue adapted to be received in a snap ring gap in the closed position of the first and second jaw portions, and the first and second tips are spaced apart and separated by a gap in the open position of the first and second jaw portions.

Abstract: The jaw portion comprises cross levers centrally connected by a rotatable central axis with a throughbore and outwardly connected by lever pivots to parallel jaws (within clots at one end) with tapered operating tips at either end.

Abstract: An aid for the connecting of a piece of jewelry together that has a pliers type construction. The aid includes a first handle and a first jaw connected by a pivotal joint with a second handle and a second jaw. The first jaw has a distal end portion with an inwardly facing surface that defines a notch. The second jaw has an elongate arcuate distal end portion that fixes the position of a biased clasp of a piece of jewelry. The notch of the first jaw engages a lever of the clasp and opens the clasp while it is fixed in position by the second jaw. The aid includes a bias that urges the jaws to a closed position and retains the clasp in an open position.

Abstract: A tensioning tool for applying tension to string-like material includes a first member having a first handle section and a first engaging section opposite the handle section facing a first direction for receiving and engaging a first strand. A second member is pivotally connected to the first member and has a second handle section and a second engaging section opposite the second handle section. The second engaging section faces a second direction opposite the first direction for receiving and engaging a second strand, and moving the handle sections of the first and second members towards each other urges the first and second engaging sections apart. The first strand can be attached to the second strand so that when the first and second handle sections are moved toward each other the first and second engaging sections move away from each other thereby tensioning the first strand.

Abstract: A convertible retaining ring pliers has a pivot, first and second jaws and first and second handles rotatably secured about the pivot. A pair of transfer pins is slidably disposed for selective movement in the jaws and the handles for establishing alternative operating positions enabling the jaws to move either inwardly or outwardly as the handles move inwardly. A switching mechanism is provided for simultaneous shifting of the transfer pins in the jaws and the handles. The switching mechanism includes reaction member housing assemblies which are mounted on opposite ends of the pivot and disposed on opposite external surfaces of the handles. A switchplate structure is rotatably mounted for side-to-side movement about the pivot, and is slidably positioned between at least one reaction member housing assembly and the external surface of one of the handles.

Abstract: The Champagne Bottle Opener, a hand manipulable device is described for removing mushroom-shaped stoppers from sparkling beverage bottles. It includes a pair of bifurcated jaws and opposing handles about a common pivot wherein each jaw contains improvements over prior art, improvements that enable the device to function more effectively for the wide dimensional variances in bottle and cork diameters commonly found in the marketplace. The opposing handles contain improvements as well permitting the device to be operated more easily and safely. Also included in the present invention are features that generate a tactile “snap” when the device is properly inserted about the bottle, and provide improved means for anchoring the tool when engaging in the extraction of any mushroom-shaped stopper.

Abstract: A pair of pliers is provided for snap rings. The pair of pliers includes two handles pivotally connected with each other, a spring compressed between the handles and two jaws detachably installed on the handles. Each jaw includes a first operative portion, a first tip extending from the first operative portion, a second operative portion extending from the first operative portion and a second tip extending from the second operative portion. The size of the second tip is different from that of the first tip.

Abstract: A pair of pliers is disclosed for E-shaped snap rings. The pair of pliers includes two handles and two jaws. The handles are pivotally connected with each other. Each of the handles includes a first end and a second end so that the first ends of the handles are opened when the second ends of the handles are closed. Each of the jaws includes a first end, a second end and an oblique groove. The first end of each of the jaws is connected with the second end of one of the handles in a detachable manner. Near the second end each of the jaws is defined the oblique groove in order to receive a portion of an E-shaped snap ring. Thus, the E-shaped snap ring is opened when the first ends of the handles are closed.

Abstract: A bolt or nut tightening device comprising a tightening socket (4) and a reaction force receiving member (5), the tightening socket (4) being rotatingly drivable upon a speed reduction by a motor (2) and a reduction mechanism (3) which are incorporated in the device, the motor (2) being coupled to a controller (7), the controller (7) being operable to deenergize the motor (2) in response to a tightening completion signal of detecting means (70) for detecting the completion of tightening of a bolt or nut and to reversely rotate the motor (2) only for a moment upon lapse of a predetermined period of time taken for inertial rotation of the motor (2) to reduce to an extent neglectable for the reverse rotation of the motor (2) after the deenergization, whereby the propping action of the reaction force receiving member (5) is nullified.

Abstract: A removal and installation device for external and internal snap rings that can switch between shaft and hole modes by simple operation and produces better controllability, workability, serviceability and easiness in handling is provided. A rotary plate is rotated in a positive direction, a left side lever is turned as a shaft part is rotated integrally with the rotary plate, right and left side levers are crossed substantially in an X shape, the crossed parts supported by the shaft part, realizing the hole mode. The rotary plate is rotated in reverse direction, the left side lever is turned in a reverse direction as the shaft part is rotated in a reverse direction integrally with the rotary plate, both pivot parts of the right and left side levers arranged substantially in a V shape supported by the shaft part so that both projected working tools are parallel, realizing the shaft mode.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizes the mechanism of conventional vise-grip locking pliers to clamp internally or to expand workpieces with adjustable force. The invention comprises a fixed arm, a movable arm with quick release mechanism, a pair of special design, crossed clamping arms with jaws. Also included with the invention is the rear adjustment screw attached to one end of the fixed arm for setting the clamping gap and the clamping force.

Abstract: A convertible retaining ring pliers has a pivot, first and second jaws and first and second handles rotatably secured about the pivot. A pair of transfer pins is slidably disposed for selective movement in the first and second jaws and the first and second handles for establishing alternative operating positions enabling the jaws to move inwardly as the handles move inwardly and allowing the jaws to move outwardly as the handles inwardly. A switching mechanism is mounted to the handles and pivot for providing simultaneous shifting of the transfer pins in the jaws of the handles. The switching mechanism includes first and second flexing spring plates which are mounted on opposite ends of the pivot and disposed on opposite external surfaces of the handles. Each of the spring plates includes a pair of boss pins engageable with opposite ends of the transfer pins.

Abstract: A tool equipped with a turnable driving head includes a left handle and a right handle to couple with a right driving section and a left driving section therebetween. The left handle and the right handle and the right and the left driving sections are coupled together by a coupling element such that the right and left driving sections may be anchored on the front sides of the left and the right handles at a selected angle to wrench C-shaped snap rings to facilitate operation.

Abstract: Broken bulb remover for removing a broken light bulb by twisting the glass stem protruding from the remnants of the broken bulb. A pair of longitudinal members of non-conductive material with handles on one end and semi-cylindrical engagement sections on the other end is connected together for pivoting about a fulcrum pin and socket. The engagement sections have silicone tabs for centering and stabilizing the tool when the handle sections are squeezed. Internal radial ribs on the engagement sections enclose and twist the glass stem to remove the broken bulb. A transparent non-conductive shield is mounted around the fulcrum sections to protect against electrical shock and broken glass.

Abstract: A plier tool having first and second jaws independently and rotatably disposed about a pivot. A pair of handles are rotatably disposed about the same pivot. The handles are attached on opposite sides of the jaws by a bolt that passes through openings in the handles and through the center of the jaws. The handles are capable of being alternately engaged with the jaws by a pair of pivoting members such that the tool is changeable between a first position where the first jaw is engaged with the first handle and the second jaw is engaged with the second handle and a second position where the first jaw is engaged with the second handle and the second jaw is engaged with the first handle. In this manner, the tool can be switched from an internal retaining ring plier to an external retaining ring plier.

Abstract: The punch press tool efficiently punches out a sheared sickle blade section bolt or a bolt from which the retaining nut has been removed in an implement using a reciprocating sickle bar. The punch press tool includes an elongated handle having a pair of rigidly connected parallel links pivotally connected to one end thereof to straddle a sickle bar. A removable transverse pin is engaged with end portions of the links in spaced relation to the end of the handle and oriented below the sickle bar when the handle and attached ends of the links are positioned above the sickle bar. The handle includes a radially extending heat treated projecting pointed pin spaced from the pivot axis of the handle to downwardly engage the end of a broken bolt in a sickle bar to force the bolt downwardly out of the sickle bar when the handle is pivoted toward the sickle bar.

Abstract: A tool designed to remove a primer cap from a muzzleloader, the cap popper comprises a pair of flat blades joined with a hinge. A first end of the cap popper is wedged between the gun nipple and the primer cap. The other ends of the cap popper blades are then squeezed together by the user, forcing the primer cap off the nipple. A built-in cap holder is supplied to hold fresh primer caps.

Abstract: A plier tool having first and second jaws independently and rotatably disposed about a pivot. A pair of handles are rotatably disposed about the same pivot. The handles are attached on opposite sides of the jaws by a bolt that passes through openings in the handles and through the center of the jaws. The handles are capable of being alternately engaged with the jaws by a pair of pivoting members such that the tool is changeable between a first position where the first jaw is engaged with the first handle and the second jaw is engaged with the second handle and a second position where the first jaw is engaged with the second handle and the second jaw is engaged with the first handle. In this manner, the tool can be switched from an internal retaining ring plier to an external retaining ring plier.

Abstract: The retainer or snap-ring tool of this invention includes a pair of jaws with only one of the jaws attached to a single handle. The jaws are disposed to be spread apart one from the other by a jaw positioning device. The lower end of each jaw is equipped with a tip to interface with the free ends of various types of snap-rings. The tips force the ring to extend or contract when placing the ring on a shaft or within a cylindrical bore of a body. The jaw positioning device comprises a threaded shaft having a positioning wheel formed integral with the shaft to rotate the shaft and move the pair of tips at the ends of the jaws with respect to one another. The tips remain a fixed distance from one another without gripping the handle. The universal tool of this invention works equally well for internally and externally applied snap-rings without any changing or modification of the tool.

Abstract: A hand operated dentist's instrument having two adjacent tines that spread apart when the instrument handles are squeezed. The tines are used to press against a matrix band surrounding a molar and press the matrix band and adjacent teeth away from a central molar being repaired. The handles are spring-load to return to an open-handle and closed-tine position.