Abstract: A power driven hose clamp tool composed generally of a handle component and an actuator component. The handle component includes an operator handle and a head connected with one end of the handle. The actuator component includes a main body which removably connects with the head and contains a power drive unit which reciprocably moves a T-bar in response to selective pressing of push button controls. Pivotally connected with the T-bar are a pair links which are in turn pivotally connected, respectively, with the near end of a pair of arms. The pair of arms are connected pivotally to the main body. The distal end of the pair of arms is provided with claws for gripping the wings of a spring tension clamp. The pair of links operate in combination with the pair of arms so as to provide a high mechanical advantage due to the scissor-like operation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for detecting the presence or absence of a discontinuity on a glass surface. The apparatus includes a transmitting means for directing and receiving infrared electromagnetic radiation relative to the glass surface, a positioning means for positioning the transmitting means in a fixed angular and distance relation with respect to the glass surface, and a sensing means for determining the relative magnitude of the received radiation, the magnitude being indicative of the presence or absence of a discontinuity. The apparatus may be translated relative to the glass surface to detect discontinuities therealong.