Abstract: A tool for removing an object from a hole in a workpiece which includes a first and second arm pivotably connected together. Each arm having an opening between the ends. The second arm also has a drill hole at the second end. A liner bushing and a drill bushing can be provided in the drill hole. To remove the object from the workpiece, the drill hole is positioned over the object and the arms are adjusted until at least one (1) of the openings of one of the arms is positioned over an existing hole in the workpiece. A securing bolt is then inserted through the opening in the arm into the hole in the workpiece and tightened to secure the tool to the workpiece. Next, a drill bit is positioned in the opening of the drill bushing adjacent the object and rotated until the drill bit is completely through the object.

Abstract: A tracheostomy valve (10) having a low profile for use on a tracheal tube (100) of a user. The tracheostomy valve is a unidirectional valve which allows gases to enter into the tracheal tube but does not allow gases to exit the tracheal tube through the tracheostomy valve. The valve includes a valve body (12), a flapper valve (24), a valve clamp (26) and a cover (32). The valve body has notches (30) which provide inlets (18) for the gases to move past the valve body. The valve clamp has grooves which provide inlets for the gases to move past the valve clamp into the valve body. The cover mounts over the second end (12B) of the valve body and holds the valve clamp and flapper valve in position in the hole of the valve body.