Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a base having a bottom surface adapted for being supported by a horizontal surface. A cutting assembly is mounted to the base and projects upwardly therefrom. A cage is disposed above the base and has an upper portion surrounding the cutting assembly. The upper portion of the cage includes at least one radial chute. An upper cover portion has an opening for insertion of an end of a pencil. A receptacle disposed above the base surrounds the cage, for collecting the shavings from sharpening a pencil.

Abstract: A tape measure employs a generally rounded housing which receives a retractable measuring tape that is coilable within the housing and biased towards the fully coiled position. An actuator button is depressable to fix the measuring tape at a selected extended position. A clip assembly is removably attachable to the tape measure for facilitating mounting the tape measure to a belt. The end of the tape measure includes a stop member that may be configured as a hook portion defining a nail catch. The hook portion also has a rubber overmold to prevent slippage.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a return electrode, an active electrode, and an insulating region adjacent to the active electrode. A rasping surface is provided by either the active electrode or the insulating region. Another surgical device includes an adapter configured to couple to a generator and to convert monopolar output from the generator into bipolar output. A method of applying electricity to tissue includes bringing a surgical device into close proximity with tissue and applying electricity to the tissue using the surgical device.