Abstract: A tubing nut fastener having elements that are partially rotatable with respect to each other. In between the rotatable elements, engagement members (e.g., balls) are captured within interior channels. The partially rotatable elements include permanent markings or other non-removable visual indicators, which varies spatially depending on whether the tubing nut fastener is in a torqued state or an un-torqued state, thereby providing a visual indication of the status of the tubing nut fastener.

Abstract: A tubing nut fastener having elements that are partially rotatable with respect to each other. In between the rotatable elements, engagement members (e.g., balls) are captured within interior channels. The partially rotatable elements include permanent markings or other non-removable visual indicators, which varies spatially depending on whether the tubing nut fastener is in a torqued state or an un-torqued state, thereby providing a visual indication of the status of the tubing nut fastener.

Abstract: A tool comprises housing, elongated member, trigger, first jaw, and second jaw. Housing comprises housing abutment surface. Elongated member comprises distal end, proximal end, and elongated-member abutment surface. Trigger is pivotally coupled to housing and is coupled to elongated member. Elongated member translates along axis when trigger is moved relative to housing. First jaw abuts housing abutment surface of housing and is configured to engage cable tie. First jaw is located between distal end of elongated member and housing abutment surface. Second jaw abuts elongated-member abutment surface and is configured to engage cable tie. Second jaw translates relative to first jaw along axis when trigger is pivoted with respect to housing.

Abstract: A tool comprises a chassis, a slider, a first jaw, a second jaw and a compression spring. The chassis comprises a distal end, a proximal end, opposite the distal end, and a distal interior wall, facing the proximal end of the chassis. The slider comprises a slider opening and is coupled to the chassis. The first jaw is coupled to the chassis and is located between the distal interior wall of the chassis and the slider. The second jaw is coupled to the chassis and is located between the first jaw and the slider. The compression spring is located between the first jaw and the second jaw. When the slider is moved relative to the chassis, the first jaw is stationary relative to the chassis, and the second jaw moves relative to the chassis and is stationary relative to the slider.

Abstract: A tool for cutting a tie wrap bound about a wire bundle. The tool includes a body portion having a generally disc-shaped cutter and cutting edge. A shield covers one side of the cutter and defines first and second shield slots in communication with the cutting edge. A housing pivotally connected to the body portion covers the other side of the cutter and defines first and second housing slots that communicate with the cutting edge. The housing pivots between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first housing slot communicates with the first shield slot to expose the cutting edge for cutting purposes. In the second position, the first housing slot is out of communication with the first shield slot, thereby covering the cutting edge. And, in the third position, the second housing slot communicates with the second shield slot to expose the cutting edge.

Abstract: A method of cutting a tie wrap, bound about at least one wire, using a cutting tool is provided. The method comprising steps of: applying a housing of the cutting tool to the tie wrap, positioning a portion of the tie wrap within a first groove of the housing between first two opposing sidewalls and second two opposite sidewalls of the housing, moving the at least one wire and maintaining the at least one wire a distance away from the tie wrap, moving a circular blade of the cutting tool against the portion of the tie wrap, positioned within the first groove, and at least partially cutting the tie wrap with the circular blade. In some examples, the method further comprises controlling a depth of the circular blade within the tie wrap while the circular blade at least partially cuts the tie wrap.

Abstract: A torque wrench is provided that extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a head, a body, and a torque adjustment assembly. The head is shaped and adapted to engage at least one of a fastener or a torque-application adaptor aligned with a torque axis. The body includes a handle and a click-pivot assembly. The click-pivot assembly includes first and second members coupled by a link, and is configured to indicate application of a predetermined amount of torque via the handle. The head is pivotally coupled to the body via the torque adjustment assembly. A change in an angle between the torque axis and the longitudinal axis dynamically adjusts an amount of torque provided by the head by a predetermined amount relative to the predetermined amount of torque applied via the handle.

Abstract: A method of cutting a tie wrap, bound about at least one wire, using a cutting tool is provided. The method comprising steps of: applying a housing of the cutting tool to the tie wrap, positioning a portion of the tie wrap within a first groove of the housing between first two opposing sidewalls and second two opposite sidewalls of the housing, moving the at least one wire and maintaining the at least one wire a distance away from the tie wrap, moving a circular blade of the cutting tool against the portion of the tie wrap, positioned within the first groove, and at least partially cutting the tie wrap with the circular blade. In some examples, the method further comprises controlling a depth of the circular blade within the tie wrap while the circular blade at least partially cuts the tie wrap.

Abstract: A tool for use in cutting a tie wrap that is bound about at least one wire is provided. The tool includes a housing having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side are coupled together to define a cavity. The housing further includes a groove formed in the first side and in the second side, wherein the groove is in flow communication with the cavity. A blade is coupled to the first side and positioned with the cavity, wherein the blade includes a cutting surface partially extending into the groove. The tool also includes a spacer coupled to the housing and configured to maintain the wire a distance away from the cutting surface when the housing is applied to the tie wrap.

Abstract: A tool comprises housing 110, elongated member 120, trigger 170, first jaw 130, and second jaw 140. Housing 110 comprises housing abutment surface 112. Elongated member 120 comprises distal end 122, proximal end 124, and elongated-member abutment surface 128. Trigger 170 is pivotally coupled to housing 110 and is coupled to elongated member 120. Elongated member 120 translates along axis 121 when trigger 170 is moved relative to housing 110. First jaw 130 abuts housing abutment surface 112 of housing 110 and is configured to engage cable tie 200. First jaw 130 is located between distal end 122 of elongated member 120 and housing abutment surface 112. Second jaw 140 abuts elongated-member abutment surface 128 and is configured to engage cable tie 200. Second jaw 140 translates relative to first jaw 130 along axis 121 when trigger 170 is pivoted with respect to housing 110.

Abstract: A tool 100 comprises chassis 120, slider 110, first jaw 130, second jaw 140 and compression spring 190. Chassis 120 comprises distal end 125, proximal end 126, opposite distal end 125, and distal interior wall 111, facing proximal end 126 of chassis 120. Slider 110 comprises slider opening 113 and is coupled to chassis 120. First jaw 130 is coupled to chassis 120 and is located between distal interior wall 111 of chassis 120 and slider 110. Second jaw 140 is coupled to chassis 120 and is located between first jaw 130 and slider 110. Compression spring 190 is located between first jaw 130 and second jaw 140. When slider 110 is moved relative to chassis 120, first jaw 130 is stationary relative to chassis 120, and second jaw 140 moves relative to chassis 120 and is stationary relative to slider 110.

Abstract: A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position.

Abstract: A torque-wrench attachment (100) comprises a chassis (140) and a wrench head (110) comprising a second longitudinal central axis (203) and a torque axis (112). The torque axis (112) of the wrench head (110) has an adjustable angle (190) relative to a first longitudinal central axis (202) of a torque-wrench handle (200). The torque-wrench attachment (100) also comprises a link (150) and a translating element (160). The translating element (160) comprises a contact surface (162). The contact surface (162) is movable along the first longitudinal central axis (202), and a moment arm (180) between the click-pivot axis (144) and a centroid (602) varies as a function of the adjustable angle (190).

Abstract: A torque wrench is provided that extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a head, a body, and a torque adjustment assembly. The head is shaped and adapted to engage at least one of a fastener or a torque-application adaptor aligned with a torque axis. The body includes a handle and a click-pivot assembly. The click-pivot assembly includes first and second members coupled by a link, and is configured to indicate application of a predetermined amount of torque via the handle. The head is pivotally coupled to the body via the torque adjustment assembly. A change in an angle between the torque axis and the longitudinal axis dynamically adjusts an amount of torque provided by the head by a predetermined amount relative to the predetermined amount of torque applied via the handle.

Abstract: A tool for cutting a tie wrap bound about a wire bundle. The tool includes a body portion having a generally disc-shaped cutter and cutting edge. A shield covers one side of the cutter and defines first and second shield slots in communication with the cutting edge. A housing pivotally connected to the body portion covers the other side of the cutter and defines first and second housing slots that communicate with the cutting edge. The housing pivots between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first housing slot communicates with the first shield slot to expose the cutting edge for cutting purposes. In the second position, the first housing slot is out of communication with the first shield slot, thereby covering the cutting edge. And, in the third position, the second housing slot communicates with the second shield slot to expose the cutting edge.

Abstract: A tool for cutting a tie wrap bound about a wire bundle. The tool includes a body portion having a generally disc-shaped cutter and cutting edge. A shield covers one side of the cutter and defines first and second shield slots in communication with the cutting edge. A housing pivotally connected to the body portion covers the other side of the cutter and defines first and second housing slots that communicate with the cutting edge. The housing pivots between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first housing slot communicates with the first shield slot to expose the cutting edge for cutting purposes. In the second position, the first housing slot is out of communication with the first shield slot, thereby covering the cutting edge. And, in the third position, the second housing slot communicates with the second shield slot to expose the cutting edge.

Abstract: A torque-wrench attachment (100) configured to be coupled to a torque-wrench handle (200) is disclosed. The torque-wrench handle (200) defines a first longitudinal central axis (202) and comprises a force-application member (210) rotatable about a click-pivot axis (144). The torque-wrench attachment (100) comprises a chassis (140) and a wrench head (110) comprising a second longitudinal central axis (203) and a torque axis (112). The torque axis (112) of the wrench head (110) has an adjustable angle (190) relative to the first longitudinal central axis (202). The torque-wrench attachment (100) also comprises a link (150) pivotally coupled to the chassis (140) and the wrench head (110), and a translating element (160) pivotally coupled to the wrench head (110). The translating element (160) comprises a contact surface (162) configured to receive a first force.

Abstract: A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position.

Abstract: A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position.

Abstract: A wrench head includes a first jaw member, a second jaw member, and a third jaw member. The first jaw member includes a first prong and a second prong. The second jaw member includes a third prong and a fourth prong. The second jaw member is pivotally coupled to the first jaw member at a first hinge. The third jaw member includes a fifth prong and a sixth prong. The third jaw member is pivotally coupled to the first jaw member at a second hinge.