Abstract: A manual tool for cutting a polymeric endless power transmission belt body is provided wherein the belt body has a plurality of endless V-belt elements fastened in spaced side-by-side relation by a common endless structure to define alternating projections and grooves in the belt body and wherein the tool comprises, a cutting knife for cutting the endless structure to define a plurality of endless belts each having at least one belt element, a support which is adapted to be disposed in a stationary position and has the cutting knife fastened thereon at a fixed location, and apparatus for supporting and guiding the belt body during cutting with the supporting and guiding apparatus being supported on the support and with the knife cooperating with the supporting and guiding apparatus to provide precise cutting through the structure at the base of a particular groove upon moving the belt body relative to the knife with the knife in cutting engagement with the structure.

Abstract: The machine includes a roll case for positioning and conveying a package to be wrapped into position. In the first position, paper is folded along the front of the package and stapled. The package is then conveyed to a second position during which time the paper is dispensed onto the top and two sides of the package and stapled along the sides. After the package comes to rest in its second position, the paper is cut, folded and stapled along the back side of the package to produce a package which is neatly wrapped with paper on its top and four sides.

Abstract: In order to produce an optical cable core composed of a plurality of optical cable elements stranded together, each element is produced by longitudinally slitting a stable tube, inserting at least one optical fiber into the tube through the slit, and causing the slit to close behind the fiber so that the fiber lies loosely in the tube, and the resulting elements are then stranded together to form the core.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hydraulic pressure operated hand tool of the type in which the manual pressure exerted on a small-area pump piston creates a hydraulic pressure which is communicated to a power cylinder for activating a hand tool jaw member, such as a cutter blade. Preliminary take-up movement of the cutter blade into contact with the object to be severed, such as cables, pipe etc., is effected by manual pressure applied to a second pump piston of relatively large area, which causes rapid displacement of the hydraulic medium from a reservoir to the power cylinder before exertion of manual pressure to the small-area pump piston. A release valve provides instant return displacement of hydraulic medium via a by-pass communication from the cylinder to the reservoir to relieve the activating pressure on the cutter blade and restore it promptly to normal position. Interchangeable cutters are provided.

Abstract: A can slitting device is provided for cutting slits in cans, such as beverage cans, typically for producing ornamental objects. The device comprises a lever pivotally mounted on a vertical member and carrying a blade to cut the can upon urging the lever, and a cylindrical support extending from the support and adapted to extend into a can, the blade being received in the slit as the can is cut.