Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting tree branches and small trees in a minimum of strokes of the tool, as well as for cutting bushes, plants, tall weeds and the like, includes an elongated rigid blade at least about 8 to 10 inches in length, an elongated handle at one end of the blade, a straight cutting edge extending most of the length of the blade, and a curved blade end which curves back toward the handle to form a generally U-shaped cutting end of the blade. The outer non-cutting portion of the blade is at least about 1/4-inch thick and provides the principal mass of the blade. The inner portion of the blade tapers to form the straight cutting edge which is positioned to extend along an axis behind the axis of the handle to balance the tool for efficient cutting.

Abstract: A light weight hand holdable appliance having a plurality of blade-like components for slicing peeling and the like. The appliance preferably is cordless and rechargeable and has a handle assembly within which is a high speed motor, a reciprocating mechanism and an interconnecting gear reduction and cam means for translating the high speed rotation of the motor to a powerful reciprocating stroke of the mechanism. The blade-like components include a knife having a thin single blade, particularly suitable for slicing, and a peeler having a thin single peeling blade and a guide spaced therefrom to facilitate peeling.

Abstract: A device for stripping insulation from the end of various types and sizes of electrical wire is disclosed. While the device has a wide range of uniform strip length adjustments, the cutting members are fixed to one diameter of cut. Each stripper is marked as to the wire type and wire gauge it strips and is of a hand-held hand-powered type.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a disposable razor assembly and method are provided in which a packet assembly is releasably secured to the handle of the disposable razor. The packet assembly includes a plastic packet having a side wall forming a reservoir for single-use shaving-associated material. The reservoir is automatically opened as the plastic packet is detached from the razor handle even in high humidity environments. Several embodiments are described.

Abstract: A device for separating the perforated strips from the side edges of sheets of computer printout paper or similar paper and like products. The device has a main body with limit stops for accurately positioning a sheet of paper inserted into the device and a hinged top adapted to be folded over the body to grip and hold the edge of a sheet or sheets of paper inserted into the device. The top has teeth which extend into the perforations of the paper and a clamping edge to engage and securely hold the strip of paper while the sheets are separated by pulling them away from the device. The device may be provided with indicia to form a scale or other implement, and in one form of the invention has a shaped end and edge defining a letter opener and/or a tool for separating the sheets of paper along their fold lines.

Abstract: A disposable razor is attached to a first end of a compact aerosol shaving cream container/dispenser which includes an aperture in a second end thereof. A linear, elongated tube extends from the aperture in the second end of the container/dispenser to an inner portion thereof and is movable along its length between first and second positions. With the tube spring-biased to the first non-use position wherein shaving cream is prevented from entering the tube and exiting the container/dispenser, the tube may be manually moved to the second position by a user by means of a lever, or handle, mounted to the tube to allow the pressurized shaving cream to enter the tube and exit via the aperture in the container/dispenser. Release of the handle allows the coil spring to move the tube to the non-use position wherein the pressurized shaving cream is prevented from entering the tube and exiting the container/dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention is a shaving article such as a shaving cartridge which includes at least one blade and a blade support having a skin-engaging portion adjacent to a shaving edge of the blade. The skin-engaging portion is provided with a hydrogel comprising a water soluble polymer bound so as to prevent dissolution whereby the coefficient of friction of the skin-engaging portion is reduced in the presence of water.

Abstract: A railroad rail cold sawing device for securement about a railroad rail having a central web and flanges connected to opposite ends of the web, includes a sawing section having a sawing blade; a drive section; a spline drive shaft for removably connecting the drive section and the sawing section to cause rotation of the saw blade; and at least one clamping assembly for removably clamping the sawing section and the drive section to the railroad rail, each clamping assembly including a support for supporting a respective section on an upper one of the flanges, a fixed clamping leg fixedly secured to the support for clamping one side of the central web, a pivotal clamping leg pivotally secured to the support for clamping an opposite side of the central web, and a piston-cylinder drive assembly connected to the support and the pivoting clamping leg for pivoting the pivoting clamping leg into clamping relation with the opposite side of the central web to secure the respective section to the railroad rail.

Abstract: The portable, hand held power saw having, integrally constructed therewith, an internal combustion engine to avoid the needs for any form of battery or external electrical power supply.

Abstract: A cutter attachment for a mono-filament type trimmer implement which includes a pivotal spacer assuring distance between the rotating string and the area under maintenance. Provision is made for readily mounting the attachment onto the implement and, as well, a locking arrangement serves to maintain the spacer in either an operative or a non-operative position. The configuration and/or design of the spacer permits selective movement in forward, rearward and lateral directions.

Abstract: A wall mounted toilet tissue dispenser for two very large rolls of toilet tissue. The rolls are rotatably supported side by side in the dispenser with the axis of each roll perpendicular to the mounting wall of the dispenser. Paper is dispensed through a dispensing opening located at the bottom of the dispenser. Tail guide members are provided in the dispenser for limiting the location in the dispensing opening of the tail of each roll of tissue and for guaranteeing that the paper is at an angle to the vertical when the paper is severed so that after the paper is cut the tail will project below the dispensing opening when the paper falls to a vertical position.

Abstract: A self hair cutting or trimming device comprises an elongated handle housing an electric drive, the drive comprises an elongated spool mounted coil connected in series with a diode. An elongated core is mounted through the coil and connects a movable blade in sliding contact with a fixed blade projecting from the forward end of the handle. Within the backward end of the handle a plastic bolt is threadedly received to adjust the position of the core, and thereby the movable blade, through a spring disposed in between the bolt and the core.

Abstract: A tool for cutting a ring while the ring is lodged on a finger. The tool comprises a housing upon which a pivot arm and a motor driven circular saw blade are mounted. The tool is put to use by placing one end of the pivot arm under the ring and applying thumb pressure to the opposite end of the pivot arm to draw the rotating blade toward the ring. The blade is mounted on a high-mass, heat-conductive drive shaft which acts to dissipate the heat produced by the cutting action of the tool. Electrical cut off means are provided to turn the drive motor off when the blade has cut through the ring.

Abstract: An ice spud is provided with a blade having cutting means which comprises a pair of spikes and a cutting edge defining a notch in an end of the blade, the cutting edge intersecting lateral edges of the blade to define the spikes therewith, whereby the spikes are spaced from one another without obstruction therebetween and each of the spikes terminates in a cutting point at the respective lateral edge.

Abstract: An automatic can opener is described which is operable using a single hand to complete the opening of a can merely by positioning the can in an opening position. Particularly, the can opener senses when a can has been placed in a position to be opened, and automatically retains the can in this position and begins cutting the top thereof. Subsequently, when the cutting is completed, the can opener automatically terminates the cutting operation while retaining the can in position. Thereafter, when a user begins to remove the can, such action is automatically sensed, and the can is automatically released for removal.

Abstract: A coin roll opening device receives a wrapped roll of coins therein, and comprises at least one cutter having at least one roll engaging edge which is engageable against the roll of wrapped coins. The roll of wrapped coins and the cutter are moved relative to each other while the at least one cutting edge of the cutter is forced against the wrapper. In this manner, the coin wrapper is either sliced, scored or weakened, to permit easy opening of the roll of coins.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool, for example a reciprocating saw, a chain saw, or a hedge trimmer, has a rear handle and a T-shaped forward handle formed by a forwardly directed strut with a crossbar. Looped side handles are detachably mounted on each side of the tool. Upper legs of the side handles are detachably connected to opposite ends of the forward handle crossbar. Lower legs of the side handles are detachably connected to bosses on opposite sides of the tool's housing adjacent its bottom. The side handles can be mounted with screws, or interlocking elements, or a combination of both. Preferably the forward handle is integrally formed with an upper part of the tool's housing. Both side handles may be omitted and the tool held by the forward and rear handles, this reducing the width of the tool.

Abstract: A sheath and knife combination providing an interlocking fit when the knife is inserted into the sheath. The sheath is provided with two upward extensions having a resilient leaf on one extension oppositely facing a hole on the other extension. The knife has two buttons disposed on opposite surfaces of the knife handle and connected by a shaft. When the knife is fully inserted into the sheath, the leaf contacts one of the buttons thereby forcing the opposing button into the hole so that the knife and sheath become interlocked. The knife may be removed from the sheath by pushing the button which engages the hole and pulling the knife out of the sheath.

Abstract: In a conveying system for transporting a sequence of articles to a suspending point in captured relation and then transporting them by vacuum suspension to a plurality of separate discharge stations, comprising the combination of:at least a pair of conveyor belts disposed in vertically spaced, overlapping relation to define an elongate nip therebetween extending from a capturing point to a suspending point, the upper of said belts extending beyond the suspending point and being provided with a series of openings extending longitudinally thereof;feed apparatus for feeding articles to the capturing point in sequentially spaced relation so as to be captured between the belts and transported therebetween to the suspending point;suction apparatus overlying the upper belt beyond the suspending point and defining a first chamber for subjecting the articles to vacuum through the openings to suspend them after they pass beyond the suspending point, the suction apparatus defining a plurality of further and separate cha

Abstract: A coin roll opening device receives a wrapped roll of coins therein, and comprises at least one cutter having at least one roll engaging edge which is engageable against the roll of wrapped coins. The roll of wrapped coins and the cutter are moved relative to each other while the at least one cutting edge of the cutter is forced against the wrapper. In this manner, the coin wrapper is either sliced, scored or weakened, to permit easy opening of the roll of coins.