Abstract: A paper jam removal tool, for use in clearing jammed paper from a paper shredder, constructed of a single length of wire having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool leads sequentially into a first laterally extending portion, a first u-bend, a second laterally extending portion, a second u-bend, and a third laterally extending portion. The third laterally extending portion terminates at a central loop portion which wraps around the first and second lateral portions, and finally extends away from the laterally extending portions, perpendicularly thereto, forming a poker portion. The laterally extending portions and their associated u-bends form the handle of the tool. The poker portion of the tool extends perpendicularly from the handle portion and is used to push jammed paper through the blades of the paper shredder, thereby allowing for the continued operation of the paper shredder.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for putting on a stocking with a frame (1) comprising two longitudinal rods (2) which are provided at one upper end with handles (11) and with U-shaped stretching member (3) for receiving the stocking between the lower ends of the longitudinal rods (2). In order to provide advantageous costructional conditions it is proposed that the stretching member (3) which is rigidly connected with the longitudinal rods (2) is associated with a clamping device which consists of two actuating rods (4) which are displaceable along the longitudinal rods (2) against the clamping force of locking springs (8) and which are joined above the stretching member (3) by a clamping member (5) cooperating with the stretching member (3).

Abstract: A pliers which has a pair of heads with these heads being reversible so that one head is in a usage position the other head is in a stowage position located between a pair of handles. Each handle of the pair of handles is pivotable about one hundred sixty degrees with the handles to be located in juxtaposition in both the usage position and the stowage position. Each handle including a convex surface and a concave surface and also each handle including a pommel. Each of the convex surfaces and each of the concave surfaces and each of the pommels function to ergonomically assist in grasping of the handles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a size restoring device for restoring the original size of collars, front plackets, and shirt cuffs using a relatively simple structure to achieve an effective and exact restoration. Also, the present invention provides a size restoring device having holders on a baseboard. The holders hold both ends of the fabric of a shirt's collar. The holders comprise a stretcher, which stretches the fabric by moving at least one of the holders in the stretching direction, and a stretch adjuster for adjusting the distance that the holder has moved to obtain the required measurements. The present invention restores the original size of collars, front plackets, and shirt cuffs which have shrunk after being washed or the like by stretching the fabric to the original size.

Abstract: A strap wrench comprising a handle with a central channel and detachable strap anchored at one end of the handle. The strap is held in place in a channel by means of a rocker arm which is biased to press the strap against a portion the strap positioned in the channel. The strap is initially positioned in the channel by the user pressing one side of the rocker arm to open the channel. Once the strap is initially seated, the rocker arm may be released and the loop may be further tightened by pulling the strap through the channel. Free movement of the strap may be enhanced by applying pressure to the rocker arm.

Abstract: A glove donning system and method, the arrangement having typically a vacuum wand for grasping the outer skin of the cuff portion of a glove, after which the wand together with the glove is suitably transported to a vacuum chamber, where the cuff portion is aligned with the rim of the opening of the vacuum chamber. By grasping only the outer skin of the glove, the cuff portion is gently opened sufficiently to enable a deflated inflatable ring to be inserted into the cuff portion. The ring is then inflated while positioned inside the cuff portion, which is thereby expanded until it touches the rim of the vacuum chamber. The rim is provided with a suction ring capable of generating sufficient suction to keep the cuff of the glove pressed against the rim, at which point the inflatable ring may be deflated and removed. A vacuum may then be applied to the chamber, inflating the glove and thus enabling a hand to be inserted thereinto.

Abstract: A needle threader is provided with a needle holder for holding a needle, and a pusher for inserting a thread into the eye of the needle. The pusher is horizontally movable in forward and backward directions relative to the needle holder. By the forward move, the pusher comes into contact with the needle accommodated in the needle holder. The pusher is movable longitudinally of the needle as held in sliding contact with the needle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap brim shaper for shaping the brim of a sports cap comprising a body member with at least two grooves. Both grooves are sufficiently long and wide to receive the brim of a sports cap. The second groove's curvature is greater than the first groove's curvature and the second groove is nested within the first groove. This shaper may be incorporated into a variety of systems for transporting or storing one or more caps while shaping the brim(s). These systems include supports which may be flat boards for mounting, boxes, or display cases.

Abstract: A tool for driving headed fasteners has an opening in the tool. The opening is defined by a wall of the tool. The wall has a plurality of flat planar surfaces. The planar surfaces are connected by a connection at the ends of each planar surface to define the opening. Each connection surface has a convex surface continuous with the planar surface. A concave surface is continuous with the convex surface. The convex and concave surfaces define arcs with the arcs having the same radius.

Abstract: A garment care apparatus includes a frame segment with a top hook portion and a main body portion. the apparatus may also include a pair of adjustable shoulder segments detachably secured to the frame segment on opposite sides of the frame segment in one of at least two different positions on the frame segment. In addition, the apparatus may include one or more clip segments detachably fastened to the main body portion of the frame segment.

Abstract: A drumbar apparatus and method that allows one mechanic positioned at the frontside of a wheel on a trailer, truck, bus or any other vehicle that utilize Dayton Wheels™ or spoke wheels to hold a bolt head of a bolt located on the backside of the wheel to prevent said bolt from rotating while simultaneously removing or replacing a nut located on the frontside of the wheel that comprises a wrench end located at a second end portion of the drumbar apparatus used to hold a socket and wherein the socket is used to hold the bolt on the backside of the wheel, a handle located at first end portion of said wrench end, a middle section connecting the handle and the wrench end wherein the mechanic positioned at the frontside of the wheel holds the handle of the drumbar with his/her first hand and extends the drumbar apparatus through the axle housing of the wheel and holds the bolt located on the backside of the wheel with the socket and wherein the mechanic rotates the nut located on the frontside of the wheel on

Abstract: A pressing body carries out pressing of shirts on a shirt-shaped inflation body, advantageously, by tensioning the shirt in a flat configuration and includes tensioning measures fixed to flat sections of the envelope of the inflation body, which draw the flat sections inwards or prevent the sections from adopting a round form on inflation. The tensioning measures can be, for example, flexible tensioning strips, connecting opposite regions of the envelope together and, furthermore, can partition those regions in which a reduced airflow occurs as a result of the thermal insulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw gun including a driving unit fitted with a slidable cartridge holder adapted for receiving and indexing a separate cartridge containing a plurality of screws. The invention further relates to the replaceable cartridge containing the plurality of screws for use in a screw gun. The invention allows for the loading and insertion of a plurality of screws from a cartridge without requiring a worker to handle and insert the individual screws into the driver.

Abstract: An apparel folding device suitable for folding apparel in a quick and consistent manner is disclosed. The device comprises a first panel hingedly connected to two side panels located on opposing sides. A bottom panel hingedly connected to the first panel may also be provided between the two side panels. The bottom panel and two side panels may each include a lipped handle. In addition, each of the two side panels may be constructed from two sub-panels. This permits the device to be shipped in a more compact and smaller package. The entire apparatus lays flat against a work surface when in its unfolded condition. The bottom panel and two side panels may include a raised member to facilitate grasping of the panel. By manipulating the panels in a predetermined order, apparel may be folded.

Abstract: An improved structure of a pair of pipe pliers with an auxiliary pressurizing mechanism, to drive both of a movable jaw at the inner side of a curved, movable block provided with a toothed section and a fixed jaw at the output of a handle to execute firmly holding a work object by pressurizing in opposite direction characterized by that the auxiliary pressurizing mechanism includes an additional auxiliary handle, or alternatively, a lateral adjusting screw structure to achieve the function by pressurizing to hold the work object.

Abstract: A clamping element (10, 21) for fixing an article of clothing, especially a pair of pants, to a transverse support (27), which connects the ends of a clothes hanger (20) and has a middle reinforced region (15, 26) and two outer leaf spring elements (11, 12, 28, 29), which is made entirely of plastic.

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger comprises a hanger body having legs extending in a hanger widthwise direction. First and second leg extensions are each adjustably engaged to a leg of the hanger body to determine an overall width along the widthwise direction of the garment hanger. A collar support extends upwardly from the hanger body. The collar support comprises first and second posts, each extending at an angle to a respective one of the legs. The first and second posts are spaced apart by a distance approximating the widthwise dimension of a garment collar. A spacer extends on opposite sides of the hook-shaped member in a horizontal, profile direction that is perpendicular to the widthwise direction. The spacer has a thickness along the horizontal, profile direction approximately equal to an overall thickness of the leg extensions taken along the horizontal, profile direction.

Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a mounting seat, a hooking member extending upwardly from the mounting seat and adapted to engage a backrest of a chair, first and second extendable arms connected pivotally to the mounting seat, an upright bar coupled to the mounting seat and displaceable in an upright direction relative to the mounting seat, and a hanging member disposed on the upright bar.

Abstract: A torque tool handle for releasably holding a driven shank, such as a screwdriver bit. The handle is elongated and has an opening with a sleeve therein carrying a detent and an actuator which is slidable on the sleeve for alternate locking and release of the detent relative to the shank disposed in the sleeve. There can be two handle openings at right angles to each other and with each having a sleeve and an actuator and a detent, so the handle is both an axial and a T-handle driver.

Abstract: The apparatus to assist a user thereof to dress themselves with boots having side pull straps which includes a base plate, a pair of uprights extending upwardly therefrom, and a pair of pins projecting rearward, toward the hole of the user, from which pins the boots may be hung, with the leg portion substantially vertical, from said side pull straps. Upwardly included ends of said pins prevent inadvertent slipping of the boots from said pins, but permit easy removal of the boots from the apparatus by slight lifting of the leg and flexion of the knee.