Abstract: A surgical applicator for a fastener, the surgical applicator comprising: a handle; a trigger movable relative to the handle between an initial position, an actuated position, and an intermediate position between the initial position and the actuated position; and a lockout mechanism movable relative to the trigger between a locked position and an unlocked position, the lockout mechanism operatively arranged to: lock the trigger in the intermediate position when the trigger is moved from the initial position toward the actuated position; and permit movement of the trigger from the intermediate position toward the initial position or the actuated position when the lockout mechanism is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.

Abstract: A pivot clamp system allows for boards, reflective material or similar objects to be held in place and easily repositioned to move the object to the desired orientation. The system uses a holding plate with a pin that passes through the object and is secured by a locking device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.

Abstract: A pliers apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises two arms, two jaws, struts and a switch allowing the apparatus to function as a ratcheting device, pliers and clamps.

Abstract: A pliers apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises two arms, two jaws, struts and a switch allowing the apparatus to function as a ratcheting device, pliers and clamps.

Abstract: Pliers include upper structure including an upper jaw and handle extending therefrom, and lower structure including a lower jaw and handle. The lower jaw may pivot relative to the upper jaw, and the lower handle may pivot relative to the lower jaw. An overcenter linkage operatively connects between the upper and lower structure, biasing the lower handle and jaw away from the upper handle and jaw, respectively, when in a jaw-opening position, and enabling the lower jaw and handle to be retained in a closed configuration when the linkage is in a jaw-closing position. A lock member is movable between a locking configuration preventing pivoting of the lower handle from the closed configuration and retaining the jaws in a closed position, and a release configuration enabling the lower handle to be moved away from the closed configuration, allowing the jaws to move to an open position.

Abstract: A hand operated gripping tool includes a first jaw unit having a first work piece engaging portion, a support member extending generally transversely with respect to the first jaw unit, a first handle at the second end of the support member, a second jaw unit having a second work piece engaging portion, and a second handle having an end portion pivotally attached at the second jaw unit. A guiding device is disposed at the end portion of the second handle. The guiding device has an engaging element and a biasing element, and the engaging element is biased or urged toward and into engagement with the second reaction surface by the biasing element. The engaging element engages the second reaction surface as the second jaw unit moves along the support member to adjust the size of the work piece receiving space.

Abstract: Fluid line clamping pliers include shanks, jaws, handles, a pivot connecting the shanks such that first and second jaws are opposed to one another and movable using first and second handles within a common plane between a clamping position and a non-clamping position. The pliers include a biasing mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a retainer return mechanism. A retainer is adapted to be pivoted to a locking position using an index finger of an operator of the clamping pliers while the operator's other fingers grasp the handles of the clamping pliers, and the retainer return mechanism is adapted to move the retainer from a locking position to a non-locking position when the operator squeezes the handles towards one another while the jaws are in a clamping position.

Abstract: A locking pliers is provided with pivotably secured first and second handles; a link and quick release assembly having both ends pivotably secured to the first and second handles respectively; first and second jaw carriers each including a casing member, a jaw pivotaby secured to the casing member, and an arm having one end secured to the casing member and the other end moveably mounted in either handle; a spring member disposed in either handle for clamping the arm.

Abstract: A multi-functional hand tool that has releasable tool attachments that affix to a pair of articulating handles that provide for gripping, rotating, twisting, cutting, pounding, and performing other functions commonly done using a number of different tools. The multi-functional hand tool having a locking mechanism that provides for manipulating a workpiece, without damage or marring of the workpiece.

Abstract: A pliers apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises two arms, two jaws, struts and a switch allowing the apparatus to function as a ratcheting device, pliers and clamps.

Abstract: Pliers (20) include first and second pivotally interconnected plier arms (22, 32) each having a handle (24, 34) and a jaw (26, 36). The plier handles (24, 34) are operable to manipulate the plier jaws (26, 36). The pliers (20) also include a latch mechanism (300) for alternately latching the pliers (20) in a closed condition and releasing the pliers to an open condition in response to successive applications of squeeze to the plier arms (22, 32).

Abstract: Fluid line clamping pliers include shanks, jaws, handles, a pivot connecting the shanks such that first and second jaws are opposed to one another and movable using first and second handles within a common plane between a clamping position and a non-clamping position. The pliers include a biasing mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a retainer return mechanism. A retainer is adapted to be pivoted to a locking position using an index finger of an operator of the clamping pliers while the operator's other fingers grasp the handles of the clamping pliers, and the retainer return mechanism is adapted to move the retainer from a locking position to a non-locking position when the operator squeezes the handles towards one another while the jaws are in a clamping position.

Abstract: A pair of pliers includes two parts pivotably connected to each other. The two parts respectively have jaws located correspondingly. A control member has one end pivotably connected to one part and an operation rod is pivotably connected to the other part and has one end movably inserted into the control member. A control lever has a first hole through which the operation rod extends. The operation rod has a first engaging portion which is engaged with a second engaging portion of the control lever. A resilient member is in contact with the control lever to engage the second engaging portion with the first engaging portion to set a desired angle between the two parts.

Abstract: A multi-tool apparatus includes a frame having at least one opening and at least one gate element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. The apparatus includes at least one cutting element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable into the opening so that the at least one gate element and at least one cutting element come into contact for wire stripping, crimping, and cutting operations.

Abstract: A lockable pipe support holding device of the plier type is provided, having large flat jaws for gripping pipe straps, shoes, hangers and materials. The jaws have a textured inner surface and notched grooves along the lateral edges to promote firm grip on metal and bending of the same. A “U” shaped recess along the front edge of the jaws allows fasteners to be inserted into a strap or similar object being securely held by the tool. A user may adjust the gap between jaws by means of an adjustment screw in a handle. In addition the jaws may be locked in place and then unlocked by means of a lever housed in a handle. Consequently, a user may insert fasteners into a working area of an object without having to hold onto the tool while doing so.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly includes a first handle portion, a first jaw portion, a first pivot portion disposed between first handle portion and the first jaw portion, and a first rail disposed on one of the first pivot portion and the first handle portion. The second jaw assembly includes a second handle portion, a second jaw portion, a second pivot portion disposed between the second handle portion and the second jaw portion, and a second rail disposed on one of the second pivot portion and the second handle portion. The second rail is shorter than the first rail. A lock button is slidingly coupled to the first rail and selectively slidingly coupled to the second rail. A resilient member disposed between the lock button and the first rail to inhibit sliding movement of the lock button.

Abstract: A magnetic auxiliary mechanism for a pivoted tool is disclosed. When an adjustable magnetic member therein is set in a released state, a repelling force generated between the adjustable member and a fixed magnetic member helps to push handles of the pivoted tool to move in opposite directions, thereby facilitating operation. When the adjustable magnetic member is set in a locked state, an attracting force generated between the adjustable and fixed magnetic members helps to hold the handles of the pivoted tool together. The magnetic auxiliary mechanism provides simple overall appearance, convenient operation and safe storage to the pivoted tool.

Abstract: A hand operated gripping tool includes a first jaw unit having a first work piece engaging portion, a support member extending generally transversely with respect to the first jaw unit, a first handle at the second end of the support member, a second jaw unit having a second work piece engaging portion, and a second handle having an end portion pivotally attached at the second jaw unit. A guiding device is disposed at the end portion of the second handle. The guiding device has an engaging element and a biasing element, and the engaging element is biased or urged toward and into engagement with the second reaction surface by the biasing element. The engaging element engages the second reaction surface as the second jaw unit moves along the support member to adjust the size of the work piece receiving space.

Abstract: Pliers include upper structure including an upper jaw and handle extending therefrom, and lower structure including a lower jaw and handle. The lower jaw may pivot relative to the upper jaw, and the lower handle may pivot relative to the lower jaw. An overcenter linkage operatively connects between the upper and lower structure, biasing the lower handle and jaw away from the upper handle and jaw, respectively, when in a jaw-opening position, and enabling the lower jaw and handle to be retained in a closed configuration when the linkage is in a jaw-closing position. A lock member is movable between a locking configuration preventing pivoting of the lower handle from the closed configuration and retaining the jaws in a closed position, and a release configuration enabling the lower handle to be moved away from the closed configuration, allowing the jaws to move to an open position.

Abstract: A gripping device comprising a first arm pivotally connected to a second arm. The arms form a gripping area. A linkage mechanism is used for adjusting the inwardly and outwardly movement of the gripping area, with the linkage mechanism pivotally connected to the first arm and second arm. The linkage mechanism is formed of a first linkage laterally and pivotally connected to a second linkage.

Abstract: A structure of locking pliers includes a movable joint pulling and pushing mechanism directly mounted to a tail end of a second handle. The mechanism includes a movable pulling bar forming a front-end arc recess that is positioned against a middle projection of a movable locking arm straddling between first and second handles of the pliers, so that the second handle can be pushed away by a reaction force to open and cause opening of jaws. The movable pulling bar can be simply pulled by a user to realize an easy push-to-open operation thereby achieving an effect that opening of the jaws is done by a pulling operation of the movable joint pulling and pushing mechanism that is arranged at a tail end of the second handle of the pliers to realize readily opening a clamping mouth of jaws.

Abstract: A thread chaser device is provided for clearing, cleaning, and repairing damaged, dirty, or otherwise impaired threads on a threaded object, such as a bolt or other like objects. In a preferred embodiment, the thread chaser comprises half a die welded into both jaws of a wrench. Alternatively, the thread chaser may include removable die-blocks containing multiple half dies for use with bolts or threaded objects of various sizes and diameters. The thread chaser may optionally include a means for locking the jaws in a closed position around the threaded object.

Abstract: A lockable pipe support holding device of the plier type is provided, having large flat jaws for gripping pipe straps, shoes, hangers and materials. The jaws have a textured inner surface and notched grooves along the lateral edges to promote firm grip on metal and bending of the same. A “U” shaped recess along the front edge of the jaws allows fasteners to be inserted into a strap or similar object being securely held by the tool. A user may adjust the gap between jaws by means of an adjustment screw in a handle. In addition the jaws may be locked in place and then unlocked by means of a lever housed in a handle. Consequently, a user may insert fasteners into a working area of an object without having to hold onto the tool while doing so.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly includes a first handle portion, a first jaw portion, a first pivot portion disposed between first handle portion and the first jaw portion, and a first rail disposed on one of the first pivot portion and the first handle portion. The second jaw assembly includes a second handle portion, a second jaw portion, a second pivot portion disposed between the second handle portion and the second jaw portion, and a second rail disposed on one of the second pivot portion and the second handle portion. The second rail is shorter than the first rail. A lock button is slidingly coupled to the first rail and selectively slidingly coupled to the second rail. A resilient member disposed between the lock button and the first rail to inhibit sliding movement of the lock button.

Abstract: The self-adjusting locking pliers include a fixed assembly having a fixed jaw supported at one end. A moveable jaw is pivotably supported on the fixed assembly at a slidable pivot connection. The slidable pivot connection includes a pawl provided with teeth. A rack of teeth includes first and second sets of teeth offset from one another by ½ of the pitch that may each be engaged by the teeth formed on pawl. A lever is attached to the fixed assembly and a linkage transmits a force applied to the lever to the jaws and locks the jaws in the clamping position. The linkage allows the angle between the links to be preset to thereby control the clamping force applied to the work piece. The movable jaw is selectively attached to the linkage in one of two positions such that the jaw span may be adjusted without affecting the geometry of the linkage.

Abstract: A pair of pliers include a fixed handle, a fixed jaw secured to the fixed handle and provided with a first toothed clamping portion and a first holding recess, a movable jaw pivotally mounted on the fixed handle and provided with a second toothed clamping portion and a second holding recess, and a movable handle pivotally mounted on the movable jaw. Thus, the pliers are used to operate a pipe by the second toothed clamping portion and the first toothed clamping portion and to operate a nut or screw by the second holding recess and the first holding recess, so that the pliers can be used to operate workpieces of two different types.

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: A hand tools similar in design to the commonly known locking pliers. The present invention includes an offset in the jaw, placing them in a separate but parallel plane to the plane of both the handles. This offset provides clearance between the present invention and the installation surface of the material to be grasped; e.g. screws, bolts, nuts. By removing this interference the tool can more effectively engage the item thereby increasing the opportunity to manipulate the material. The offset also increases the ability of the operator to utilize the tools by providing clearance for the operator's hand. By providing clearance for the operator's hand the tools can both be clamped with more force and more force can be applied while manipulating the article in the jaws of the tool.

Abstract: A hand tools similar in design to the commonly known locking pliers which are available in a number of configurations. The present invention includes enhancements that allow the tool to efficiently and effectively provide force parallel to the centerline of a controlled article, i.e. a shaft. Inclusion of reinforced jaws, a plurality of parallel oriented jaw ridges (teeth) and holes for the employment of jack bolts allow this tool the option of providing much of the same utility as the common variety of locking pliers while allowing the above mentioned longitudinal force application. This force application is enhanced by the use of impact tools on the reinforced jaw and/or jack bolts.

Abstract: Locking and releasing apparatus for operating a medical device includes a handle and a lever member coupled to the handle for grasping engagement by an operator. The lever member is moveable in opposite directions relative to the handle. A locking and release mechanism operably connects the lever member to a force transmitting member for operating the medical device at a location distant from the handle. The locking and release mechanism locks movement of the force transmitting member in one direction after movement of the lever member in a locking direction. The locking and release mechanism releases movement of the force transmitting member in the one direction after opposite movement of the lever member in a releasing direction. The lever member operates the locking and release mechanism for releasing the movement of the force transmitting member in the one direction substantially upon changing movement of the lever member from the locking to the releasing direction.

Abstract: A spring clamp has an elastically operable locating mechanism provided between two handles of the spring clamp, so that the two handles may instantaneously enter into a firmly braked position when the spring clamp clamps work pieces thereto, and immediately released from the braked position when a push button of the locating mechanism is pushed. The spring clamp with the elastically operable locating mechanism is more convenient for use without the risk of unexpectedly loosening from work pieces clamped thereto.

Abstract: A clamp device is disclosed having a first member having a handle portion and a jaw portion. A second member has a handle portion and a jaw portion. The handle portion and jaw portion of the second member define a notch extending from an inner surface of the handle portion of the second member at least partially into the jaw portion of the second member, the second member being formed as a single piece. A pivot is pivotally coupling the first member and the second member intermediate their respective handle portion and jaw portion for opposed pivotal motion. An arcuate clamp bar has a first end coupled to the first member and a second end, an arc of the arcuate clamp bar being concentric with the pivot. A brake lever has an end pivotally coupled to the second member at the notch. The end contacts the jaw portion of the second member. The brake lever has an aperture with the arcuate clamp bar extending therethrough.

Abstract: A clamp having first and second handle assemblies with each handle assembly having a jaw, a hand grip and an intermediate portion. The handle assemblies are pivotally mounted to each other at their intermediate portions for movement between an open position and a predetermined closed position. A spring is provided for biasing the hand grips and jaws to an open position. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the jaws in the predetermined closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a rack mounted on one of the hand grips and a pawl mounted on the other hand grip, each of which have teeth adapted to mesh with each other to hold the jaws in the predetermined closed position. Mechanism is also provided to release the pawl teeth from the rack teeth to permit the jaws and hand grips to move to an open position.

Abstract: Clamping or expanding pliers having a first plier arm pivotally connected to a second plier arm, and a toothed structure attached to the first plier arm. A catch member is movably connected to the second plier arm. A single bias spring biases the plier arm apart and biases the catch member to a resting position engaged with the toothed structure. Either with or without the single bias spring the catch member may include an intermediate release position allowing a separating movement of the first and second plier arms without disengaging the catch member from the toothed structure. The first and second plier arms may include a resiliently deformable plastic, with the catch member arranged so that the force required to move it to its release position is lower than the clamping force.

Abstract: A hand tool for gripping an article in locking relation generally consisting of a pair of elongated members connected together for pivotal movement about a first axis, providing a pair of jaw portions at one set of ends thereof cooperable to engage the article therebetween and a pair of handle portions adapted to be grasped by a hand of the user thereof; one of the handle portion including a segment having an arcuate surface disposed coaxially with the first axis; and a lever member connected to the other of the elongated members for pivotal movement about a second axis, having a first end engageable by at least one finger of the user's hand grasping the handle portions of the elongated members when the jaw portions thereof engage the article therebetween, for angularly displacing the lever member about the second axis, and a second end engageable with the arcuate surface in wedging relation to lock the article between the jaw portions of the elongated members.

Abstract: A specialty tool having removable and interchangeable jaw members which are secured to the handles by twist locking. A ratchet gear and pawl are disposed at the pivot hub of the tool to lock the tool in a selected position. A releasing lever provides an option to the user to use the ratcheting action.

Abstract: A specialty tool having removable and interchangeable jaw members which are secured to the handles by twist locking. A ratchet gear and pawl are disposed at the pivot hub of the tool to lock the tool in a selected position. A releasing lever provides an option to the user to use the ratcheting action.

Abstract: A pair of tongs is disclosed that includes first and second spaced apart members each having a first end having a jaw-like part and a second end, the second ends of the first and second members being movable toward and away from each other by the use of one hand. A first connecting element with a first straight toothed surface extends from a point on the first member between its first and second ends and a second connecting element having a second straight toothed surface facing the first straight toothed surface extends from a point on the second member between the first and second ends of the second member for releasably engaging the first connecting element. The first toothed surface includes first and second rows of teeth and the second row of teeth is displaced relative to the first row of teeth.

Abstract: A pair of locking pliers includes a first assembly defining a first handle and a first jaw, a second handle, and a second jaw rotatably coupled to the first assembly and the second handle. The second handle is movable relative to the first handle to move the second jaw relative to the first jaw. An improved lock and release mechanism has a first setting wherein the second jaw is freely movable relative to the first jaw, a second setting wherein the second jaw locks at a preset distance from the first jaw when the second handle is moved toward the first handle, and a third setting wherein the second jaw unlocks when the second handle is moved toward the first handle.

Abstract: Adjustable pliers having a pair of handles, each handle having a jaw portion, an intermediate portion and a hand-grip portion. The handles intersect each other and are pivotally mounted to each other so that movement of the hand-grip portions in one direction will move the jaw portions in the same direction. Holding means in the form of a pin extends from one of the intermediate portions and a slot is in the other intermediate portion. The holding pin extends into the slot and is slidable along the slot. The slot has receiving means in the form of notches which will receive the said holding pin when the jaw portions are placed in a predetermined position and hold them in that position. A locking assembly is also provided on the handle members to lock the two in position.

Abstract: A clamp is provided for castrating livestock. The clamp includes a pair of opposed elongated members, each having a curved jaw and a handle. The members are pivotally coupled so that the clamp may be moved between a released position with the jaws spaced apart and a clamped position with the jaws spaced apart slightly. The clamp also includes a locking mechanism so that the jaws can be locked in the clamped position. At least one of the members includes a shank for engagement with the chuck of a power rotary device such as a drill. The clamp is used to rapidly twist the spermatic cord to cause it to break and form a knot which reduces bleeding from the cord.

Abstract: A hand tool that is automatically self-adjusting by alternately squeezing and relaxing the hand grid on the two handles; that has constantly parallel jaws at any adjustment; that actually grips the work object with at least an 8-to-1 compound gripping leverage; and that can be locked onto an object when desired with a selectively light or strong grip. All of the operations, except the resetting the adjustable jaw to a wide open position, can be done with just the hand holding the tool and it can be made in the form of an adjustable plier, an adjustable wrench, or an adjustable pipe wrench, plus many other applications.

Abstract: An endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical instrument having an internally disposed locking mechanism located within a barrel portion of a handle assembly. The instrument includes a handle assembly having a pivoting handle and a stationary handle, a barrel portion to which an elongated body assembly is secured, and a locking mechanism for releasably positioning a tool mechanism located at the distal end of the body assembly. In one embodiment the locking mechanism comprises a trigger, a brake and a latch spring. In another embodiment the locking mechanism comprises a latch spring and a locking block. A rotational knob and locking member may also be provided to position the body assembly at various orientations to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Releasable ratchet mechanism for medical instruments such as endoscopic instruments are disclosed. The ratchet mechanism includes: a leaf spring with a locking barb which is located on a handle of the medical instrument; a ratchet on a lever arm of the medical instrument which lever arm is pivotally engaged to the handle; and a latch on the handle of the medical instrument. The latch on the handle engages and resiliently deforms the leaf spring to cause engagement of the locking barb in a groove of the ratchet when the latch is in a first position. When in a second position, the latch releases the locking barb from the ratchet groove. Preferably, the locking barb has an extending edge surface on an axis which is substantially parallel to the pivoting axis of the handle and lever arm, and the teeth of the ratchet have extending edge surfaces on axes substantially parallel to the extending edge surface of the locking barb.

Abstract: A fishing line release of the friction gripping jaw type having free ends with friction pads affixed to one end and an adjustable ratchet type tension control positioned at the other, where an interlocking shaft is focused between said ends resulting in a fulcrum type mechanism producing jaw tension.

Abstract: A pair of pliers has a tool mounted to each arm end, such as, for example, a screwdriver tip at one end of each handle, a nail puller in the jaws of the pliers and a spring-loaded, slip joint-activated locking mechanism to hold the jaws in a predetermined position by operation of the slip joint, with an optional socket receiving tip on the pliers.

Abstract: A surgical instrument for holding a suture needle is provided. The instrument includes handle portions shaped to accommodate the human hand, jaws formed to securely grasp a suture needle and a latching mechanism to hold the device closed so that the physician can concentrate on manipulation of the needle. The contoured shape of the handle portions improves the ability of the surgeon to grasp and manipulate the instrument under the adverse conditions encountered during surgery.

Abstract: A hand tool of the pliers type has a screwdriver tip at the end of each handle of the pliers with a locking device for locking the pliers in open position to provide a handle for the screwdriver from the other arm of the pliers, while providing a nail pulling capability.