Abstract: A link cutting apparatus for cutting a twist between two links. The apparatus includes a link aligning device and a trimming device. The link aligning device is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position where the device will engage a link and align the twist with the cutting device. In one embodiment, the link aligning device includes a link aligning member pivotable between the engaged and disengaged positions. Preferably, the apparatus further includes a second link aligning device that will engage a second link and align a second twist with a cutting device. The trimming device includes at least two cutting edges that will remove at least a portion of the twist from both of the links. In one embodiment, the cutting edges comprise at least two knives and at least one blade sized to fit between the knives. Preferably, the apparatus further includes a second trimming device having at least two cutting edges that will remove at least a portion of a second twist from a second pair of links.

Abstract: A bowling release positioner that includes a hand unit and an arm unit that are joined by a connecting member. Adjusting mechanisms are provided so that the two units can be angularly positioned in two separate planes in respect to each other. The wrist unit further includes a pair of hinged jaw members that encompass a substantial part of the bowler's arm and a band for closing the jaw members about the arm with sufficient force to prevent the bowling release positioner from becoming misaligned during use.