Abstract: A flexible die case system for forming a variety of face plates used in telecommunications equipment without having to replace the mold base is provided. The system includes a main insert for forming a first portion of the face plate and a sub-insert for forming a second portion of the face plate. The second portion includes the minor variations that might be required to accommodate minor variations in face plate requirements. For example, the second portion can be used to change the number, size and location of apertures used for light emitting diodes, as well as the number, size and location of ports used to make connections to the electronics carried by or associated with the face plate.

Abstract: Systems for use in cutting seat belts to free passengers trapped in automobiles comprising a cutter formed in an inverted V-shaped configuration having a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a free end and a pivot end with a flexible apex therebetween, the free end of the first leg being formed with a circular thumb support, the free end of the second leg being formed with a curved finger support, the first and second legs being formed with recesses mutually facing each other; a first blade with a linear cutting edge secured within the recess of the first leg; a second blade with an outwardly curved cutting edge located within the recess of the second leg; and a holster for receiving the cutter, the holster being formed in a V-shaped configuration with elongated side edges terminating in a point adjacent to which the apex of the cutter is positionable, the holster also having a short free edge adjacent to which the supports of the legs are positionable, the short free edge having an opening for the ins