Abstract: A folding knife having a blade and handle further includes a sheath which receives the exposed edge and knife point of the blade in an accommodating slot. A leaf spring in registry with the accommodating slot has a locking face that locks the blade into place and an unlocking face that releases the blade when the handle is rotated about the locked blade, thus allowing the knife to be released from the sheath in an open position. By use of the sheath, the blade can be double edged and can be longer than the handle.

Abstract: A shaving aid delivery system for a razor assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a reservoir for storing a fluid shaving aid and skin care topicals, and channels for communicating the shaving aid to a shaving surface of the cartridge assembly. A spring driven piston assembly drives shaving aid from the reservoir to the shaving surface. A clutch assembly controls the movement of the piston assembly, the clutch assembly being movable between an engaged position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is prevented and a released position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is permitted. The clutch assembly is movable to the released position in response to a force applied to the shaving surface of the cartridge. A visual indicator alerts the user as to the amount of shaving aid remains in the reservoir and when replacement is due.

Abstract: A method of reciprocating a spindle of a reciprocating saw, including the steps of reciprocating the front end of the spindle along a first path during the cutting stroke and along the same first path during the return stroke, and adjusting the saw such that the front end reciprocates along a second path during the cutting stroke and along the same second path during the return stroke, the second path being oblique to the first path. The present invention also provides a method of reciprocating a spindle of a reciprocating saw, including the steps of moving the front end along a first cutting path during the cutting stroke, the first cutting path characterized by movement at least partially in a first cutting direction, returning the front end along a return stroke (e.g., along the first cutting path), and adjusting the saw such that the front end moves along a second cutting path during the cutting stroke, the second cutting path characterized by movement at least partially in a second cutting direction.

Abstract: A method of an apparatus for cutting segments (10) to desired lengths from a strip (1) of elastomeric tire components having at least one cord reinforced component involves the step of impacting one cord (22) as the cut is being made and lifting the cord (22) to avoid cutting cords (22) while directing the cutting path along the lifted cord(22). The article resulting from the method has a plurality of cords (22) adjacent a flat cut splicing surface (8) suitable for lap splicing.

Abstract: A scoring tool supported by a carriage that is moved along a track on a sheet stock bending brake. A knife blade is pressed into engagement with sheet stock as the carriage is moved on a track. The knife blade is pivotally retained in a retainer housing that is secured to the carriage. Force is applied to the knife either by adjustable screws or directly by a handle connected to the knife holder.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table, a support housing connected to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the support housing, a trunnion disposed on the at least one rail, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the trunnion and movable between a front position and a rear position, the saw assembly comprising a motor and a blade driven by the motor, and a return mechanism disposed on one of the trunnion and the support housing for returning the saw assembly to the rear position. The return mechanism may include a spool, a cable disposed on the spool, and a spring for biasing the spool to a first rotational position, the cable being connected to the other of the trunnion and the support housing.

Abstract: A rotary knife comprising, an annular blade having a central axis, a blade supporting head assembly supporting the blade for rotation about the axis, a manually grippable handle assembly connected to the head assembly, and a flex shaft drive transmission for driving the blade about the axis. The handle assembly comprises a core, a hand grip surrounding the core, and a connector unit that secures the hand grip to the core. The core has a first end region rigidly fixed with respect to the head assembly and a second end region spaced from the bead assembly. The core defines a drive transmission guiding channel leading toward the blade. The hand grip has a first end region proximal the blade support assembly and a second end region proximal the second core end region. The connector detachably secures the hand grip in fixed relationship with the core. The connector engages the second end regions and is detachable for enabling hand grip removal and replacement.

Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of plastic film wrap material, comprising a grooved base (22) defining an elongated trough and having a partial cylinder shaped roll top cover (52), said roll top cover being augmented by a saw tooth cutter (62) and a cutter safety guard (66). The roll top cover (52) is pivotably positioned between parallel end walls, which are constructed of furniture like material and support a space saver shelf (30). An inclined plane (40) stabilizes the roll of plastic wrap, and a static bar (36) holds the loose end of said plastic wrap.

Abstract: A safety knife construction (10) including: a mounting member (20) affixed to the bottom of a conventional utility knife (100) having a cutting blade (101) retractably disposed in a knife sheath (104) under the influence of a push button (102) and, a wheeled arm member (30) pivotally connected to the mounting member (20) and normally disposed in a closed covering relationship with the cutting blade (101) under the influence of a spring element (40).

Abstract: Embodiments of an punch machine and a quick-change die assembly are shown and described. The die assembly may be quickly installed and removed from the punch machine, without bolting or unbolting of either machine housing or the die assembly itself. The die assembly is slid into the machine through a hole in the machine housing and into a position which mates part of the die assembly with the push-bar. A clamp, with a handle outside the machine, is then pivoted against the die assembly. The push-bar is adapted to be self-supporting without being bolted to the die assembly, keeping the push-bar in place without manual adjustment and alignment. The die assembly preferably includes a die, pin retainer, and punch pins, and preferably includes a flexible, pivotal, or hinged pin strap to secure the pins to the retainer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brushcutter which is driven by an internal combustion engine (1) mounted in a housing (2). The brushcutter has a work tool (3) with a rotatable cutting tool (4). The brushcutter includes a guide tube (5) on which a cutterhead (3) is attached to an end (6) thereof and the engine housing (2) is attached to the other end (7). A drive shaft (8) is guided in the guide tube (5) and connects the engine (1) to the cutting tool (4). A guide handle (9) is arranged on the guide tube (5) at a spacing from the motor housing (2). The motor housing (2) includes a sleeve-shaped collar (10) which has such a configuration that it engages over the end (7) of the guide tube (5) facing toward the engine. The collar (10) is connected to the guide tube (5) at the free end (11) of the collar at a pregiven distance (a) to the end (7) of the guide tube (5) facing toward the engine.

Abstract: A cutting knife includes a holder with a slot defined in a side thereof and a plurality of recesses defined in one of two sides of the slot. A base member is slidably engaged with the slot and a blade is connected to the base member. The base member has a wall in which a spring member is received. The spring member includes a protrusion which extends through an opening defined in the wall and is engaged with one of the recesses. A spring is biased between an inside of the wall and a reverse side of the protrusion of the spring member so as to provide a force to engage the protrusion in the recess. Two end portions of the spring member contact against the insides of the wall. An operation member is slidably mounted to the wall and includes a wedge-shaped notch which may push the protrusion downward to disengage from the recess.

Abstract: A multi-purpose work knife includes a universal elongate ergonomically-shaped handle (UEH) which defines an axis and includes a blade having an UEH blade axis. Within the handle portion, a channel member is received in a forwardly extending cavity and movably receives a cutting blade carrier for axial movement relative to the handle portion. A selectable non-universal portion (SNP) is secured at one end to said UEH at a plane of continuity of curvature thru which the UEH axis passes. The SNP holds non-standard blade at an angular offset relative to the UEH axis. A cutting edge of the SNP blades defines a virtual angle which intersects the UEH axis within a range of 20 to 30 degrees.

Abstract: The severing machine comprises at least a first series of disk-shaped blades (23A; 23B) rotating about their own axis, which series is carried by a moveable support (21) capable of bringing the series of blades alternately into an active zone wherein the cutting of the products takes place and a parking zone. In addition, at least one barrier (41, 43) is provided separating the active zone from the parking zone.

Abstract: A cable sheathing slitter attachment for a wire stripper tool. The cable sheathing slitter attachment is preferably integrally formed of sheet metal and a blade member and a guard member. The blade member includes a blade portion having first and second oppositely facing knife-edges and a mounting portion having an opening that facilitates the mounting of the blade member to a jaw of the wire slitter tool. The guard member includes a mounting portion with a hole therethrough and a U-shaped guard portion. A fastener passes through the hole in the mounting portion of the guard member, the elongated opening in the mounting portion of the blade member and through the hole in the respective jaw to mount the guard and blade members to the jaw of the wire stripper tool. The guard is rotatable with respect to the knife-edges to expose the knife-edges when it is desired to use the same for the slitting of non-metallic sheathed cables.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw including a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a spindle mounted for reciprocation relative to the housing and having a front end for supporting a saw blade, the spindle being movable through a cutting stroke and a return stroke, the cutting stroke having a stroke length, and a pivot body interconnecting the spindle and the motor. The position of the pivot axis of the pivot body may be movable relative to the housing to change the stroke length of the spindle. A shock absorber may be operatively positioned between the motor and the front end of the spindle and may be at least partially mounted within the spindle.

Abstract: A seamless type foldable precise cutting pad includes multiple cutting pad bodies, a shear-resistant fiber net, and a shear-resistant surface skin. The multiple cutting pad bodies are juxtaposed with each other, and each of the multiple cutting pad bodies is a plate having a predetermined thickness. The shear-resistant fiber net has a predetermined length, and is closely arranged and sintered on one side of each of the multiple cutting pad bodies. The shear-resistant fiber net is aligned with a predetermined cutting direction. the shear-resistant surface skin is sintered on the shear-resistant fiber net, and entirely covers the shear-resistant fiber net.

Abstract: A filament trimmer includes a rotatable trimmer head having an outwardly extending filament. The trimmer has a rear shield and a front wire guard. A cutoff blade is adjustably mounted on the rear shield to move between two different radially inward and outward positions. In the radially outward position, the cutoff blade cuts off the filament at a length in which the filament extends beyond the front guard prior to the filament becoming shortened due to breakage or wear. In the radially inward position, the cutoff blade cuts off the filament at a length in which the filament extends short of the front guard prior to the filament becoming shortened due to breakage or wear.

Abstract: The present invention is a tablet cutter. The tablet cutter has a blade support portion, a cutting blade and a tablet support portion. The blade support portion has a hollow rectangular box shape portion with five sides and one open end. The cutting blade is affixed to the interior of the blade support portion. The tablet support portion has at least one tablet holder. The blade support portion may be adapted to enclose the tablet support portion as the tablet support portion slidingly engages the blade support portion.

Abstract: A rotatable tube cutter for cutting a tube-like work piece is disclosed. This rotatable tube cutter mainly comprises a fixing portion, a rotatable portion, a cutting blade assembly, and a feeding assembly. By rotating a feeding knob, the feeding amount can be easily controlled. So, this invention is easy to operate by one hand. It is able to work in a limited available space via repeating lift and press movements. It is possible to work in the traditional full circle rotation method. And, it has manual and automatic dual feeding modes.