Abstract: A pair of plumbing pliers includes two levers, a pawl and a torque spring. After adjusting the desired bite size according to a diameter of a pipe, the levers are pivoted relative to each other in a first range to clamp and release the pipe repeatedly to rotate the pipe. To adjust a bite size of the pair of plumbing pliers according to a diameter of another pipe, the levers are pivoted and then moved relative to each other in a second range. Little resistance is encountered in the first range. However, considerable resistance is encountered in the second range. Hence, the difference between the first and second ranges can easily be felt. Accordingly, it is not likely that a user will, by mistake, enter the second range, i.e., increase the bite size of the pair of plumbing pliers.

Abstract: A crimping tool is provided which includes a movable jaw. The jaw being movable from an open and crimped positions. In an embodiment a linkage is coupled to the jaw and is rotatable about an axle. A member is provided having at least a first and second gear portion, the member pivoting about the linkage and moving relative to the main axle as the jaw moves from the open to the crimped position. A ring gear is coupled to the second gear portion and cooperate therewith to rotate the member about the axle. A drive gear rotates about the axle and cooperates with the first gear portion cooperating to rotate the member relative to the linkage. A handle is pivotally coupled to the axle. A drive pawl is coupled to the handle and rotates the drive gear in response to the handle moving from a first to a second position.

Abstract: A water pipe wrench structure consisting of a first wrench body and a second wrench body pin jointed by a control component. The first wrench body includes an actuating piece. A tooth space is positioned on this actuating piece. This actuating piece and a tooth piece extend with a uniform curvature. The second wrench body includes a perforation to pass the control component through this perforation and the tooth space. This control component includes a column piece and a grinding tooth piece, and the grinding tooth piece can be moved by pressure, so that the grinding tooth piece can be engaged to or separated from the tooth space and thus end the movement of the control component.

Abstract: A pipe wrench or water pump wrench includes a clamp having a first shaft-like grip part and a handle having a second shaft-like grip part. A first jaw having a first gripping surface is disposed at one end of the clamp and a second jaw having a second gripping surface is disposed at one end of the handle. The second gripping surface is formed so as to be complementary to the first gripping surface. The jaws extend in a jaw gripping direction. The gripping surfaces form a first gripping recess. An adjusting mechanism having a toothed slot is disposed in the clamp. The toothed slot is curved in the jaw gripping direction. A pivot pin connects the clamp and the handle in a pivotable manner with respect to one another. The pivot pin is displaceable via the adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: Hand pliers for assembly purposes includes an assembly limb and a handle limb rotatably connected to one another via a first link joint. The handle limb is divided into an off-handle lever and a handle-near lever and these two levers are rotatably connected to one another by a bolt via a second link joint, wherein a tension wheel and a ratchet wheel with external toothing connected torsionally proof to it are pivotably arranged on the bolt side by side in axial direction, and the tension wheel engages into a tension device that connects both handle limbs to one another, and a spring-loaded dog ratchet is arranged at the handle-near lever, engaging into the ratchet wheel in such a manner that when the handle-near lever makes a latching movement it permits a rotation of the ratchet wheel on closing the pliers, but prevents its rotation in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A pair of pliers having replaceable jaws is provided. The first plier member has a handle and a jaw assembly. The first plier member jaw assembly includes a body defining an elongated slot and having at least one guide surface. The second plier member has a handle assembly and a jaw assembly. The second plier member jaw assembly is selectively disposed in one of two configurations, a first configuration, wherein the second plier member jaw assembly is separated from the first plier member, and a second configuration, wherein the second plier member jaw assembly is slidably coupled to the first plier member with the second plier member jaw assembly guide member at least one guide surface slidably engaging the first plier member jaw assembly body at least one guide surface.

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: The locking pliers comprises a first handle connected to a first jaw. A second handle and second jaw are pivotably connected to the first handle and first jaw such that movement of the first handle relative to the second handle causes the jaws to open and close. A mechanism is provided to lock the jaws relative to one another and apply a clamping or gripping force on a workpiece positioned between the jaws. A release mechanism is provided to unlock the pliers that is independent of the locking operation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved hand tool for using one hand to grasp a workpiece between a first and a second jaw of the hand tool and adjust the force applied to the workpiece. The hand tool includes a first arm and a second arm, the second arm operably linked to the first arm so as to cause relative motion of the first and second jaws upon motion of the arms. The hand tool further includes a control arm having a first end pivotably linked to the first arm and a second end pivotably linked to the second arm at a moveable pivot location. Movement of a force adjustor located on the second arm in a first direction moves the moveable pivot location so as to increase the level of force required on the second arm to move the control arm into an overcenter lock position.

Abstract: A hand tool comprising a first member having a handle with fixed jaw, a jaw face and a first pivot portion, the first pivot portion defining a first pivot hole having a center positioned at a distance from the fixed jaw face second end within the range of about 10 to 15 millimeters; a second member having a slot, a handle, a second pivot portion, a recess, and a worm gear rotatably received in the recess; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first and second pivot holes and having a diameter within the range of about 6 to 10 millimeters; a sliding jaw having a face, and a gear rack slidably received by the second member slot and engaging the worm gear; and a detent selectively movable to prevent the pivotal movement of the first and second members with respect to each other.

Abstract: A screwtop opener with a first handle and a second handle which can be pivoted in relation to the first handle. A first clamping jaw is formed on the first handle and a second clamping jaw is formed on the second handle. A screwtop can be grasped by the two clamping jaws. A distance between the clamping jaws can be reduced by pivoting the two handles against each other. In accordance with this invention, a first clamping jaw is embodied on a straightedge, which can be pushed into the first handle and can be arrested in a multitude of positions with respect to the first handle. Thus, it is possible to achieve a short linear extension of the screwtop opener without foregoing the comfort of being able to also grasp and open large screwtops.

Abstract: A plier device includes two elongated handle member each having an intermediate neck portion formed between a jaw and a handle, an elongated channel and a number of teeth are formed in one of the handle members, and an orifice is formed in the other handle member for pivotally engaging a shaft of a pawl member which includes one or more teeth for engaging with the teeth of the handle member. A spring member is attached to one of the handle members and has a leg engaged with the pawl member and the other leg engaged with the handle member for biasing the tooth of the pawl member to engage with the teeth of the handle member. A frame may solidly anchor the pawl member to the handle members.

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers is operable to grasp a workpiece between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The pliers includes an upper arm having a first end and a second end, with the upper jaw at the first end. A jaw arm has a first end and a second end. The second end of the jaw arm is pivotably connected to the upper arm at a main pivot adjacent to the second end of the upper arm, so that the first end of the jaw arm is movable in a circular arc relative to the main pivot. The lower jaw is at the first end of the jaw arm in movable facing relation to the upper jaw so that the workpiece may be grasped between the upper jaw and the lower jaw. An engagement mechanism releasably engages the jaw arm to the upper arm at an engagement position responsive to a movement of the jaw arm relative to the upper arm and responsive to a size of the workpiece grasped between the upper jaw and the lower jaw, to thereby prevent rotation of the jaw arm relative to the upper arm.

Abstract: Self-adjusting pliers include first and second elongated members each having at one end a jaw portion and at the other end a handle portion, with the elongated members pivotally connected at a position intermediate the jaw and handle portions such that upon positioning the jaw portions on a workpiece and squeezing the handle portions toward each other, the jaws adjust to thickness of the workpiece as they grip the workpiece. The pliers further include a ratchet locking mechanism between the handle portions, the locking mechanism adapted to releasably secure the handle portions upon squeezing of the handle portions toward each other and gripping of the workpiece by the jaw portions to prevent the handle portions from moving apart. A cam operated adjustor is connected to the locking mechanism to increase pressure of the jaw portions about the workpiece, after securing, by hand pressure alone.

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers is operable to grasp a workpiece between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The pliers includes an upper arm having a first end and a second end, with the upper jaw at the first end. A jaw arm has a first end and a second end. The second end of the jaw arm is pivotably connected to the upper arm at a main pivot adjacent to the second end of the upper arm, so that the first end of the jaw arm is movable in a circular arc relative to the main pivot. The lower jaw is at the first end of the jaw arm in movable facing relation to the upper jaw so that the workpiece may be grasped between the upper jaw and the lower jaw. An engagement mechanism releasably engages the jaw arm to the upper arm at an engagement position responsive to a movement of the jaw arm relative to the upper arm and responsive to a size of the workpiece grasped between the upper jaw and the lower jaw, to thereby prevent rotation of the jaw arm relative to the upper arm.

Abstract: An open end wrench includes a fixed jaw, the fixed jaw having a dovetail tongue and a U-groove extended along the width thereof, a sliding groove formed in the dovetail tongue, and a stop block with a pin disposed at one end of the U-groove, a movable jaw, the movable jaw having a dovetail groove coupled to the dovetail tongue, a stop rod perpendicularly inserted into the sliding groove and movable with the movable jaw along the sliding groove, and a stop block with a pin disposed at one end of the U-groove, and a spring member received in the U-grooves of the fixed jaw and movable jaw and supported with the two ends thereof on the pin at the stop block of the fixed jaw and the pin at the stop block of the movable jaw.

Abstract: Water pump pliers consisting of two pincer parts crossing themselves in a connecting region, each consisting of a handle portion and a jaw wherein said pincer parts are movably connected in said connecting region in such a way that said first pincer can be displaced relative to the second pincer to adjust a jaw opening-width on the one hand, and that the pincer parts with jaws can reciprocally pivot on the other hand. A blocking means is provided in such a manner that further shifting of the first pincer part is blocked when the jaws stop against a workpiece to be gripped. A spring element is installed between the pincer parts in such a way that a releasing force from the spring, operating in the opening direction of the jaws, acts upon the pincer parts.

Abstract: An open end wrench including a fixed jaw and a movable jaw keeping between them a constant relation of lateral slide to each other; a fluted surface being provided at the lower edge of the movable jaw; a spring being adapted between two jaws to define a clamping space under normal status; a locking gear permitting reciprocally flexible circulation having a ratchet to engage the fluted surface of the movable jaw under normal status and a dialer to keep the ratchet separating from the fluted surface being respectively provided at both ends.

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers is operable to grasp a workpiece between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The pliers includes an upper arm having the upper jaw and a lower arm, with the lower jaw linked to the lower arm but not integral with the lower arm. A control arm has a first end and a second end. The first end of the control arm has a first pivotable connection to the upper arm adjacent to an end of the upper arm remote from the upper jaw, and the second end of the control arm has a second pivotable connection to the lower arm at an intermediate location along the length of the lower arm. An upper control arm pivot pin provides the pivotable connection between the first end of the control arm and the upper arm, and a spring biases the control arm so as to resist rotation of the control arm about the upper control arm pivot pin. A support extends downwardly from the upper arm toward the lower arm and has a guide thereon.

Abstract: An adjustable pair of pliers including two branches, and each branch has an articulation region located between a jaw portion and a handle portion. A first branch includes a guide surface 25, and an articulation surface 26, a front guide mechanism 11, and a front articulation mechanism 12. A rear guide mechanism 17, 43 is provided for guiding the second branch.

Abstract: A pair of pliers which is automatically and continuously self-adjusting. In the approach phase, a mobile branch (2) is guided by a cradle with two intermediate (4) and rear (32) supports.

Abstract: The self-adjusting pliers have a male handle (6) and a female handle (11) with toothed jaws (10), (13), capable of sliding by means of a slip-joint or crimping pawl (14) that crimps them and slides in a window (8) with teeth (9), which is attached to one of the toothed jaws. Both handles (6), (11) are joined together by means of a rod (15) and an opening/closing spring (5) which joins the rod (15) to one of the handles (11). It has an additional spring (m) which is antagonistic to the opening/closing spring (5), attached to the crimping pawl (14) and lying against the surface (31) of the window (8) opposite the teeth (9) of this window (8).

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers is operable to grasp a workpiece between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The pliers includes an upper arm having the upper jaw and a lower arm, with the lower jaw linked to the lower arm but not integral with the lower arm. A control arm has a first end and a second end. The first end of the control arm has a first pivotable connection to the upper arm adjacent to an end of the upper arm remote from the upper jaw, and the second end of the control arm has a second pivotable connection to the lower arm at an intermediate location along the length of the lower arm. An upper control arm pivot pin provides the pivotable connection between the first end of the control arm and the upper arm, and a spring biases the control arm so as to resist rotation of the control arm about the upper control arm pivot pin. A support extends downwardly from the upper arm toward the lower arm and has a guide thereon.

Abstract: Self adjusting pliers for grasping a workpiece include first and second plier members each including a handle portion, a jaw portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The self-adjusting pliers include a first pivot pin about which the first and second plier members pivot permitting the jaw portions to converge on a workpiece and grasp the workpiece in response to initial movement of the handle portions toward each other. The self adjusting pliers further include a second pivot pin about which the pliers pivot once pivoting has been terminated about the first pivot pin so as to permit a further grasping force to be applied to the workpiece in response to continued movement of the handle portions toward each other. The second pivot pin is closer to the jaw portions than the first pivot pin to allow for a greater mechanical advantage to be obtained. The self adjusting pliers also include a biasing spring for biasing the handle portions away from each other and the jaw portions away from each other.

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers is operable to grasp a workpiece between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The pliers includes an upper arm having the upper jaw and a lower arm, with the lower jaw linked to the lower arm but not integral with the lower arm. A control arm has a first end and a second end. The first end of the control arm has a first pivotable connection to the upper arm adjacent to an end of the upper arm remote from the upper jaw, and the second end of the control arm has a second pivotable connection to the lower arm at an intermediate location along the length of the lower arm. An upper control arm pivot pin provides the pivotable connection between the first end of the control arm and the upper arm, and a spring biases the control arm so as to resist rotation of the control arm about the upper control arm pivot pin. A support extends downwardly from the upper arm toward the lower arm and has a guide thereon.

Abstract: A self-adjusting pliers has an upper arm with an upper jaw at a first end and an upper handle at a second end. A support extends downwardly from an intermediate location of the upper arm. The support has a first downwardly extending slot and a second downwardly extending slot that is parallel to the first downwardly extending slot and closer to the upper handle than the first downwardly extending slot. The second downwardly extending slot has a plurality of second-slot teeth on a side thereof adjacent to the first downwardly extending slot. A lower arm includes a first end, and a lower handle at a second end. A control arm is pivotably connected at a first end to the upper handle and at a second end to the lower arm at an intermediate location between the first end and the lower handle. A spring is affixed at a first end to the upper arm at a location adjacent to the first end thereof, and affixed at a second end to the control arm so as to resist rotation of the control arm.

Abstract: Improved adjustable pliers, of the kind comprised of different bodies bearing the jaws of the mouth, and which pivot together on an axle-pivot, which moves in a groove, foreseen in one of the bodies, which has monodirectional teeth on one of its larger walls, mounting a catch, on said axle-pivot foreseen in the other body, which defines combined monodirectional teeth and an operating arm to release these teeth at the user's will. This catch has a spring, whose aim is to keep it in a fastened position, until the catch arm is activated.

Abstract: Self adjusting pliers for grasping a workpiece include first and second plier members each including a handle portion, a jaw portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The self-adjusting pliers include a first pivot pin about which the first and second plier members pivot permitting the jaw portions to converge on a workpiece and grasp the workpiece in response to initial movement of the handle portions toward each other. The self adjusting pliers further include a second pivot pin about which the pliers pivot once pivoting has been terminated about the first pivot pin so as to permit a further grasping force to be applied to the workpiece in response to continued movement of the handle portions toward each other. The second pivot pin is closer to the jaw portions than the first pivot pin to allow for a greater mechanical advantage to be obtained. The self adjusting pliers also include a biasing spring for biasing the handle portions away from each other and the jaw portions away from each other.

Abstract: An unlocking tool for opening a container operates by the action of a lever. The container includes a first half and a second half connected to each other for rotation. The first half includes a latch finger, and the second half has a hole for receiving the latch finger and engaging with it to keep the container closed. The second half also includes a second hole adjacent to the first hole for suspension of said container. The unlocking tool of the invention functions as a lever along which the tool has an effort point, a fulcrum and an acting point. The tool is formed to pass in part through the second hole of the second half and rotate around the fulcrum positioned in the second hole. When the tool is rotated around the fulcrum positioned in the second hole, the acting point of the tool urges the latch finger to release the engagement between the latch finger and the first hole of the second member, thereby opening the container.

Abstract: The present invention is an opener for a package closure. The opener is designed to work with a push tab that has a depressable end which may pierce the package. The opener has a handle and a protrusion. The protrusion may be attached to the handle, or the protrusion may be attached to an angled portion which is attached to the handle. The protrusion is adapted to be positioned on the depressable end of the push tab. The opener may also include a prong which is adapted to fit in an air vent of the push tab. The prong may be attached to the handle, or the prong may be attached to an angled portion which is attached to the handle. The protrusion is spaced from the prong so that it is positioned on the depressable end of the push tab when the prong is positioned in the air vent. When the protrusion is positioned on the depressable end of the push tab, the user may apply sufficient downward force to the handle of the opener in order to cause the depressable end of the push tab to pierce and open the package.

Abstract: A bucket lid remover is provided including a strip having an inboard extent with a U-shaped configuration. An outboard extent has a generally J-shaped configuration with a vertically oriented upper portion and an angled lower portion coupled to a bottom end of the upper portion and extending upwardly and inwardly therefrom. A horizontally oriented intermediate extent is coupled between the inboard extent and the outboard extent. Also included is a screw driver removably mounted to the strip and extending therefrom for leverage purposes.

Abstract: A kneading paddle extraction device for removing the kneading paddle from a loaf of bread made by an automatic bread making machine, while minimizing damage to the loaf, is provided. A kneading paddle containing a substantially central aperture for receiving a motor shaft is grasped by one or more rods, each rod having a hook which is inserted through the aperture, with the preferred embodiment additionally utilizing a sliding wedge for grasping the kneading paddle.

Abstract: A new multifunction waiter's tool for combining functions of bottle opener, cigarette lighter, and bread crumb remover. The inventive device includes a handle portion. A bottle opener is pivotally coupled with the handle portion. A utility knife is pivotally coupled with the handle portion. A cork screw is pivotally coupled with the handle portion. A cigarette lighter is disposed within the handle portion opposite the utility knife. A bread crumb removing tool is slidably disposed within the handle portion.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a can tab opener is provided, having a handle portion 12, and an upper outwardly extending first opening member 14. A second lower opening member 16 is provided, having a distial end 18 which is inclined downwardly. The upper member 14 includes a extension 15 which is inclined upwardly at its distal end portion, as indicated at 17. An optional feature is a bottle cap opener 20 which includes an arcuate cut-out portion 22 to engage a bottle cap and an opening 24 to facilitate storing the device at a convenient place.

Abstract: The present invention is a disposable device which is attached to the tab of a conventional aluminum beverage can at the time of manufacture. When a consumer pulls the device upward, the tab is likewise pulled upward to a position in which the consumer can easily grasp the tab and consequently open the can. Two embodiments of the present invention are provided.

Abstract: A chain link device to remove a cap from a container, comprising a chain having a series of links interconnected at pivot locations; the chain having a first looping portion sized to grip a bottle cap; and the chain having a second handle portion projecting away from the looping portion for grasping to exert prying leverage on the first portion.

Abstract: A pliers for mounting purposes has two plier portions pivotably connected by a first pivot connection. Each plier portion has a jaw base body and a grip of a length that is a multiple of the length of the jaw base body. A first grip is divided into a first and second section. The first section, shorter than the second section, is located between the jaw base body and the second section. A second pivot connection pivotably connects the first and second sections and has a pivot bolt extending parallel to the pivot axis of the first pivot connection. A sprocket wheel and a ratchet wheel are rotatably connected to the pivot bolt and fixedly connected to one another. A chain connected to the second grip is guided across the sprocket wheel to the second section and extends in the longitudinal direction toward a tension spring at which it is fastened. A spring-biased follower pawl is connected to the second section such that upon closing the second section sprocket wheel and ratchet wheel rotate to close the pliers.

Abstract: A lid removing device comprises a clamp consisting of a front leg, a rear leg and a central segment therebetween. A vertically positioned front leg is formed as a solid generally rectangular shaped block. A rear leg is formed as a solid generally rectangular shaped block. The lowermost extent of the rear leg includes a frontwardly extending horizontal member with a slanted end. A horizontally positioned central segment is formed as a solid generally rectangular shaped block. The central segment is positioned upon the uppermost extents of the front and rear segments. A handle is formed as a solid generally rectangular shaped block with an upper region and a lower region. The lower region is formed as a solid-generally rectangular shaped block with an angled end at its lowermost extent. The lowermost extent is affixed to the central segment in an angled orientation in a direction opposite from the legs.

Abstract: A cap glide puller comprising an elongated handle. A head is longitudinally offset at one end of the handle. A hook diagonally extends downwardly from the offset end of the handle towards the head. The head and the hook are capable of engaging a cap glide on a free end of a chair leg. When the handle is manually lifted up, the cap glide will be removed from the free end of the chair leg.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved bottle opener incorporated on a key having a head and a body. The head has a U-shaped cutout at a downward angle in the range of about 30.degree. to about 60.degree. with fulcrum and lifting edges. The cutout has a width of about -5% to about +8% that of the thickness of a bottle cap. The fulcrum edge has a radius at the cutout opening that engages the top of a bottle cap without puncturing it. The lifting edge passes beneath the rim of the bottle cap, and the body is long enough to provide leverage sufficient to remove the bottle cap.

Abstract: A bottle opening device with a bottle opener having a handle supported on a flexible sheet of material. The sheet of material has two straps and an intermediate part. The intermediate part has the handle of the bottle opener fixed to it and rests in the palm of the user's hand. The intermediate part extends from the palm and has two spaced openings to receive the middle finger and the ring finger of the user's hand. The intermediate part extends under the wrist of the hand and has two straps fixed to it. The straps are for example, like VELCRO-type material by which the straps can be attached together to hold the opener in place.

Abstract: A combination bottle opener and can opener is disclosed. A bottle opening element may be movably connected to a can opening element. The bottle opening element may include a first end having an angled portion and a protrusion that cooperate to define a bottle cap receiving area. The bottle opening element may also include an angled body section. The can opening element may include a cutting blade pivotally connected to a body part. The cutting blade may include a cutting edge, a cut-out portion and a plurality of projections. The body part may include a strengthening rib, a tapered edge and a can rim receiving notch. In an open, extended position the combination opener has length greater than the bottle opening element or can opening element alone. This greater length increases the leverage and decreases the amount of force necessary to open a bottle or can, respectively.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose gas lighter which has an incurve in the body to receive the hem ridge of a drink can, a can tab lifting device, a bottle opening device, a perfume chamber for emission of fragrance, and a triangle piece to hang key rings and other items on, all these in addition to the fire-lighting section of ordinary lighters.

Abstract: A bottle cap and seal remover for removing the bottle cap and seal from a bottle of gas line anti-freeze, enabling the contents of the bottle to be poured into a gas tank. A first embodiment is formed as a hand-held opener which may be mounted on a key-ring so as to be readily available at the filling station. The first embodiment includes a handle and a plurality of lever portions integral with each other so as to provide structure to pry the bottle cap and seal from the top of the bottle. The second embodiment includes a board designed to be placed in filling station lanes so as to be accessible to both filling station customers and personnel, the board having a bottle cap remover, a seal piercer and remover, and a bottle cap and seal receptacle integrally mounted thereon to receive and retain the removed bottle caps and seals. Both the first and second embodiments may selectively have instructions and advertising on at least one surface.

Abstract: Bottle opening tool having bottle cap-engaging hook and end fulcrum bar, each secured to a rigid back plate, is incorporated into the palm of a glove. Back plate is shaped to conform to the shape of the palm of the wearer'hand. Bottle cap is removed by back of user's hand applying lifting force to glove. Entire bottle opening tool member fits within palm of glove, thereby leaving fingers unrestricted to movement both while opening bottles and when not being used to open bottles.

Abstract: A bottle opener includes a handle having a substantially circular first bottle opener portion at one end thereof with a centrally disposed first opening extending through the first bottle opener portion to remove a twist-off screw cap from a bottle and can, and a substantially flat second bottle opener portion extending outwardly from the opposite end of the handle with a second opening extending through the second bottle opener portion to remove a pry-off cap from a bottle and can, the second bottle opener portion including an off-set tab at a free end thereof in order to lift a ring-like portion of a lift-off tab of a flip top can to open same. The first bottle opener portion and the handle are constructed in one piece, from a rubber-like material. Engagement members are provided on the walls of the first opening of the first bottle opener portion for gripping and turning the twist-off screw cap.

Abstract: A tool is set forth defined by generally planar sides, including a central handle defined by a concave top surface overlying an undulating convex bottom surface. The tool includes an enlarged head at a forward end of the handle defined by a "C" shaped cavity with a first leg defined by an arcuate interior surface spaced from a second leg defined by a planar exterior surface, wherein each leg includes a ledge spaced from a planar rear surface defining the "C" shaped cavity. A blade member is mounted extending orthogonally outwardly and longitudinally of the head portion for prying of various lids and tabs, wherein the first leg provides a bucket lid receiving cavity within a lower portion of the "C" shaped cavity defined between the first leg and the rear surface of the cavity. A modification of the instant invention includes a longitudinally reciprocatable cutting blade mounted within a rear portion of the handle and may further include the forward blade threadedly removable from the head portion of the tool.

Abstract: A self-locking pliers provides automatic jaw adjustment for gripping objects of different sizes. First and second pinsers-defining members each have a body portion, a jaw-defining portion and a handle portion, being joined by a bolt extending through a slot in one of the members in pivotal, mutually moveable relationship. The slot permits pivoting as well as sliding movement of the first member relative to the second member, and has along a jaw-proximate side teeth to be engaged by corresponding teeth of a locking pawl carried rotatably within the slot by a shank of the bolt. A jaw-remote side of the slotted opening provides a smooth surface for sliding engagement of a smooth reaction surface of the locking pawl opposite from its teeth. The locking pawl has on its jaw-proximate side a camming surface proximate to the locking teeth. A control arm is pivotally engaged at one end to the body portion of the second member.

Abstract: A closed container opener, particularly a microcentrifuge tube opener (10) is adapted to open a closed container, particularly a microcentrifuge tube (16) comprising a container (30) with an opening (32), and a lid (36) for the container, the lid having a lip projection (38) extending past the outer perimeter of the opening and a downwardly extending annular portion (34) shaped to sealing fit insude the opening. The opener comprises a base (14), having a recess (20) shaped to accept the lip projection, comprising a lower projection (22) below and adjacent the recess; and an upper projection (24) above and adjacent the recess. Both the lower projection and the upper projection are positioned to touch the lip and the lid, respectively.

Abstract: A multiple stroke hand tool (2) comprises a ram (18) slidably mounted to a housing frame (44). A compact rotatable ratchet member (30) is connected to the ram (18) and pivotally mounted to the housing frame (44) such that as operating means (90) are moved, a drive pawl (32) engages the ratchet member (30) causing the ratchet member (30) to rotate, which in turn causes the ram (18) to move between an open position and a closed position. An automatic fast take-up member (60) is provided which cooperates with the operating means (90). This type of automatic fast take-up allows minimal operator input, enabling the operator to better perform the other operation required. This fast take-up member (60) also insures that terminals are properly positioned with respect to the ram (18), thereby providing a much more reliable operation of the hand tool (2).