Abstract: A medical examination table comprises a pedestal to which an end of a rocker is hinged. An underframe is fixed rotationally to the other end of the rocker. By acting on the two axes of rotation, the table may enable motions that are as different as a simple raising motion and tilting motions of various amplitudes in one direction or another. The advantage of the invention is that it provides a simplification of the industrial-scale manufacturing of tables with or without a rocker.

Abstract: A cushion that can detachably secured to a seat back of an automotive or other vehicle by a pair of adjustable straps, which cushion can support the neck of a person while riding in the vehicle, and has an internal storage pouch with a closure. An auxiliary strap is provided which attaches to the adjustable straps to fasten the cushion to a person's waist if it is desired.The cushion includes a body portion which is contoured to fit the neck, preferably filled with a resilient plastic foam, with an outer protective cover of vinyl, and which has a horizontal opening in the back with a zipper to provide selective access to the storage pouch. The auxiliary strap is attached to the adjustable straps to enable the cushion to fit the waists of different sizes of persons.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the development of bed sores, and once developed, successfully treating them, composed partly of an rigid elongate member which is transversely disposed across a hospital bed, wherein each end of the elongate member is engaged with a respective side rail of the hospital bed. The apparatus is further composed partly of a depression member which substantially vertically depends from the elongate member so as to depressably abut the mattress of the hospital bed. The depression member may be selectively located anywhere along the elongate member, and is preferably held abuttingly with respect to the elongate member by a frictional interface therebetween.

Abstract: A shovel blade attachment is provided for a conventional mountain climber's axe. The shovel blade adds several utilitarian functions to the ice axe and is easily attached to and removed from the axe. A U-shaped threadably urged securement bolt ensures reliable tight attachment of the blades to the head of the axe.

Abstract: A multi-tool adjustable wrench which provides for the adaption of an adjustable wrench so that it may be used as a hammer and a wrench, without the hammer surface interfering with the wrench's utility and without exposing the adjustment mechanism to severe damage. The hammer surface is located on the wrench head rearward of the adjusting mechanism. In addition, the wrench handle is adapted to function as a screwdriver, measuring ruler, wire stripper, and T-handle. The handle and base of the wrench head form a square face. Inch and metric measuring scales are provided on the wrench jaws with auxiliary Vernier scales for accurate measurement.

Abstract: A wash system is provided having a rotatable wash basket for receiving fabric items disposed within an imperforate wash tub. A quantity of wash liquid is initially applied to the fabric items while the fabric items are tumbled within the wash basket until the fabric items are saturated with wash liquid and have had a chance to roll-up. The washing liquid is then extracted from the fabric items and the extracted wash liquid is stored for later use in a holding tank. A portion of the stored wash liquid is reintroduced from the holding tank to a mixing tank and mixed with detergent to form a wash liquor having a detergent concentration within a predetermined range. This wash liquor is then continuously passed through the fabric items while the wash basket rotates at a speed to maintain the fabric items against a peripheral wall of the wash basket.

Abstract: For the production of a shoe upper by cutting out of the shoe upper in the form of a layout from a web of material, shaping of the shoe upper with connection of material parts of the layout with formation of seams, a process is used by which such shoe uppers can be produced in a timesaving and efficient manner despite the many individual parts present or to be made visible. For this purpose, a web of material (1) is used to produce layouts (2) by different production measures, such as different styles, yarn material, color, material thickness, single layer or multilayer type of material or the like, at the same time with the production of web of material (1), and with a sole part attached to the layout. The layout is cut from the web as a unit with the sole part and processed into a shoe part having an upper and sole part.

Abstract: A substrate scrubbing and cleaning device comprising a mechanism having an upper and a lower brush members for scrubbing both surfaces of an LCD glass substrate, a mechanism for rotating the upper and lower brush members, a mechanism for supplying pure water to the upper and lower brush members, a mechanism for carrying the substrate between the upper and the lower brush members to reciprocate it relative to the upper and lower brush members in a substrate carrying direction, and a controller for controlling the operation of the substrate carrying mechanism.

Abstract: A motorized scrubber for effectively cleaning a dorsal portion of an individual. The scrubber includes a plurality of rotating brushes powered by an electric motor. The device may be conveniently secured to a shower wall or the like by suction cups provided thereon. A soap dispenser provides soap to a center area of each of the plurality of brushes and an alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a water supply assembly for rinsing a user's back.

Abstract: A device for cleaning soiled footwear with a contoured brush attached to a base section made of flexible carpet or the like, the brush member having one end with affixed bristles pointing upwardly and outwardly for cleaning the instep portions of soiled footwear and having an opposite end comprising an integrally formed U-shaped recessed opening with an overhanging lip used as a boot-jack or footwear remover, allowing the user to clean and remove soiled shoes or boots and change into different footwear and providing the user with a flat, clean surface upon which to stand during this operation.

Abstract: A hand tool for removing adhesive material, such as ceramics, from cylindrical containers and/or scraping such containers clean of residual adhesive material, thereby salvaging such material and reducing the labor and material costs of construction work, includes a handle and two different sized blade members of semicylindrical shape. The dual size feature makes the tool suitable for a range of container sizes, especially one gallon and one quart containers. The absence of a bottom surface connected to the blade members enhances the efficiency of the tool. By one or two simple hand rotations of the tool while the appropriate blade member is inside the container, virtually all of the adhesive material can be removed. The length of the blade members, their placement with respect to one another and the placement of an angulated rod connecting the blade members to the handle make use of the tool simple and effective.

Abstract: The wet mop holder of the invention comprises a mop holding head :having a substantially round forward end with a groove disposed therein. The mop holder includes a moveable tightening member disposed in a spaced relation to the mop holding head. The tightening member rides on a shaft connected to the mop holding head.

Abstract: A brush intended for the application of a cosmetic product comprises a plurality of bristles (3, 4) transversely implanted in a core. These bristles are formed by a mixture of bristles selected from at least two groups, namely a first group consisting of bristles (3) of relatively small section and a second group of bristles (4) of larger section. The bristles of small section (3) are made of a thermoplastic having a higher melting point than the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer from which the bristles (4) of larger section are made. The melting point of the thermoplastic of the bristles of small section is of the order of 230.degree. to 280.degree. C., while the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer of the bristles of larger section is of the order of 150.degree. to 230.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention directs itself to a subgingival toothbrush (10) for insertion of first and second sets of bristles (36 and 38) below the gum line (22) of a user. First and second sets of bristles (36 and 38) are adapted to be oscillated and abrasively contact a tooth surface (20) below the gum line (22) to disrupt bacteria adhering to the tooth surface (20). The first and second sets of bristles (36 and 38) are encapsulated by an encapsulating pair of sleeve members (40 and 42) to provide stabilization of the first and second sets of bristles (36 and 38) when in operational use. In this manner, first and second sets of bristles (36 and 38) can optimally be inserted beneath the gum line (22) of a user (14) for abrasive action against the tooth surface (20) and aid in controlling periodontal disease.

Abstract: A handbrush for cleaning prostheses, in particular tooth prostheses, has a bristle support provided with a plurality of bristles and a hand gripping part connected with the bristle support. The bristle support, the bristles and the hand gripping part are recyclable as a whole and composed of sterilizable and food strap suitable synthetic plastic materials. The bristles being formed of one piece with the bristle support which has a large surface, and the bristle support is nonreleasably connected with the hand gripping part by an arresting connection.

Abstract: A toothbrush for cleaning the lingual areas of the teeth while the user's mouth is substantially closed. The toothbrush includes a flat, wide connecting portion extending between the handle portion and the head portion of the toothbrush. The connecting portion allows the user to substantially close his mouth during brushing of the lingual areas of the teeth. The toothbrush is also provided with bristles extending outwardly to form a wide brushing area for simultaneously cleaning the upper and lower teeth.

Abstract: A paint roller frame and cage assembly mounted for rotation on a shaft portion of the roller frame. The cage assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, axially extending support bars joined together by a plurality of ribs providing an annular support for uniformly supporting a roller cover thereon. At the inboard end of the support bars is an annular flange having an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the annular support. Mounted on the annular flange is a retaining spring including a Belleville type spring washer having circumferentially spaced apart spring fingers extending radially and axially outwardly from the outer periphery of the washer for frictionally retaining the roller cover on the cage assembly. The Belleville type spring washer is retained on the annular flange by an end cap having a first annular sleeve telescopingly received over the annular flange.

Abstract: A traveling, rail-mounted overhead cleaner for cleaning textile processing machines and adjacent floor areas. The cleaner includes a cleaner chassis, drive means for moving the cleaner along the rail, fan means for generating an air flow, conduit means cooperating with said fan means for applying the air flow to areas to be cleaned, a waste canister cooperating with said conduit means for receiving and retaining accumulated waste therein, an unloading station for unloading waste accumulated by the cleaner. An electrical circuit means is included for controlling the movement of the traveling cleaner around its cleaning circuit and to and from the unloading station. In combination with the above elements is the improvement which includes brake means for applying an external braking force to said fan means for bringing the fan means to a stop at a rapid rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vacuum cleaners which may be in the form of so-called upright and cylinder cleaners. In the vacuum cleaner according to the invention the functions of air movement and rotation of a rotary beater or brush are separated. This results in a more flexible product, less possibility of damage to a belt driving the beater and gives a ready means for stopping the beater when the cleaner is parked. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a first portion and an electric fan housing coupled to a first aperture of an air duct, the first portion including a suction opening adjacent a beating means, a turbine coupled to a second aperture of the air duct and a drive line coupling between the turbine and the beating means, whereby cleaned air is directed through the duct to the turbine.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a vacuum cleaner having a brush (10) of uniform cross section about which the nozzle assembly is constructed around. A plurality of flexible tubes (12) are inserted within brush (10). The bristles of brush (10) extend beyond the ends of tubes (12), communicating with tubes (12) during a cleaning process. A clamp (14) secures tubes (12) within the bristles at evenly spaced locations. Tubes (12) create suction within brush (10) and provide airflow back to the vacuum cleaner. An attachment adapter (16) is formed around the perimeter of clamp (14) and enables the nozzle assembly to be connected to the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A refill eraser comprises at least one refill member. Each refill member includes a holding barrel having a partition portion and a plurality of rotation-preventive ridges formed on an inner peripheral surface of its front portion, and an eraser body having a generally frustro-conical front end portion, a cylindrical intermediate portion, and a cylindrical rear end portion. The eraser body is press-fitted into and held at its rear end portion and intermediate portion within the front portion of the holding barrel with its rear end portion and intermediate portion engaged with the ridges and with its rear end supported by the partition portion. The front end portion of the eraser body protrudes from the front end of the holding barrel. A plurality of the refill members are refillably held within an elongated tubular shaft. A front end of the eraser body located on the foremost end protrudes from a front end of the tubular shaft.

Abstract: A furniture hinge comprises a cup (12) which is flush-mounted in a door (17). The cup (12) comprises lateral protrusions (13, 14) having slots (15, 16) into which are inserted a shank with a button-shaped end (21, 22) protruding from the surface of the door (17) on either side of the housing (18) of the cup. The cup (12) is rotatable in the housing (18) from a first position in which the button-shaped ends fit into the slots (15, 16) to an operative or locking position with the wing (11) generically perpendicular to the edge of the door (17) and the button-shaped end locked in the slots (15, 16). A base (34) is provided for securing an articulated wing (11) of the hinge to the piece of furniture. Said base (34) comprises slots (47, 48) into which are inserted a shank (49, 58) of a button-shaped end (63, 64) protruding from the surface of the furniture.

Abstract: For obtaining liquids and/or gases contained in ground or rock formation, contaminants or useful substances, especially oils, at least one shaft is arranged in a corresponding region, a negative pressure is formed in the shaft provided with a casing having vertically spaced permeable and impermeable wall portions so as to produce a circulation of an available or introduced liquid from ground or rock formations through a first permeable wall region into the shaft, further in an axial direction of the shaft, and then through a second permeable wall region back into the ground or rock formations, gases entrained in the circulation of liquids are separated from the liquid by a negative pressure device, and a second shaft is arranged near the first mentioned shaft so that the circulations of liquid in the shafts touch or intersect one another.

Abstract: A mechanical cord lock forming a non-slipping loop in an elastic cord such as elastic bungee cord employed in a vehicle restraining net is disclosed. The connector includes two releasably engageable parts one of which has concave sidewalls formed on opposite sides thereof and a central wall formed intermediate the concave sidewalls. The second part has spaced concave sidewalls each with a pair of depending legs formed on opposite end walls which when mated with the first connector part defines two tortuous paths through the connector parts which ensure that the elastic cord lengths that are placed therethrough in a stretched position remain in such position without slippage.

Abstract: A cord stopper has a socket having a pair of opposed through holes formed through opposed sides thereof and a plug having a passage formed therethrough. The plug is reciprocally movable through the socket between a pulled-out position where the through holes and the passage are in alignment with each other and a depressed position where the cord is clamped between the edges of the through holes and the through aperture. The cord stopper further includes a device for locking the plug in its depressed position within the socket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one piece self sustaining fastener for securing a protective liner to the bed of a pick-up truck, the liner having on its two opposite vertical sides openings for receiving individual fasteners, each fastener having an extending portion adapted to pass into an opening of the liner and pass around and out of contact with an adjacent horizontal projecting portion of the rail of the bed, the extending portion having a free end that by a flexing action engages the inside wall of the rail at a point close to but spaced from the upper inside wall of the rail, the fastener also has a base portion at the inner end of the extending portion, including a projecting surface that has a portion that exceeds the dimension of the opening and which engages the outside adjacent surface of the liner, the base portion also has a portion that acts as a pivot when inserting the fastener into the opening and an opposite portion that by thumb pressure assumes a snap locking position after which the extending portion a

Abstract: A connector means comprising a plurality of parallel ridges configured so that inverted ridge means may be nested between and gripped by certain of the ridges. The connector means also includes means to confirm complete, adjusted interlock of the nested ridges. Also disclosed are products that would incorporate such connector means, and means to produce same.

Abstract: A process for making these magazines includes the steps of providing mold halves forming a cavity with an insert-receiving core, and a number of inserts each having a projection-producing depression a distance from the top of the magazine equal to that occupied by the given number of cartridges. After selecting an insert it is secured to the core; the mold halves are mated; and a melted hot plastic composition is injected into the cavity to form a hot casting of the shell of the magazine. The mold is opened, the hot casting removed and cooled to form a shell which is then assembled.

Abstract: A seat skinning mechanism for skinning a flexible membrane cover on a polymeric foam vehicle seat body is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes a first support surface for positioning the seat body located generally underneath the seat body, a second support surface contacting the seat body on a first vertical side of a seat body, first and second powered wings pivotally mounted with respect to the second support surface, the wings causing the lateral edges of the seat body to fold upon themselves to an extent to allow the flexible membrane cover to be placed over the foam body, the second support surface and the wings, and a lift to force the foam body upward, removing the seat body from between the second support surface and the wings with the membrane cover or the seat body.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a spline inserting wheel, a motor for rotating the wheel, and a support mountable to a fixed structure having one end manually moveable over a frame supporting table surface. The wheel is rotatably mounted to one end of the support about an axis normal to the table surface, and a pneumatic cylinder applies a downward pressure on the wheel. The spline can be inserted into the frame by moving the support to locate the wheel over the groove and spline, applying pressure to the wheel to insert the spline into the groove, and driving the wheel to advance the wheel over the groove to insert the spline along the groove, while rotating the wheel about the normal axis to follow the groove.

Abstract: A tool for tensioning safety cable to a predetermined tension limit and for automatically terminating the cable when the predetermined limit is reached. The tool comprises a rotatable wheel mounted for reciprocating rotation about a point on the tool for incrementally advancing the cable during a drive stroke and a toggle assembly operatively connected to the rotatable wheel for affecting its reciprocal rotating motion. A tension setting mechanism is operatively coupled to the toggle assembly for inhibiting rotation of the rotatable wheel when tension on the cable is greater than a preselected value. A clamp is operative in response to inhibited rotation of the rotatable wheel for terminating the cable by crimping a ferrule to the cable while simultaneously severing a free end of the cable. The tool includes an elongated nosepiece having an aperture for receiving the ferrule and passing the cable therethrough.

Abstract: A method for installing and removing brake springs and brake shoes in a vehicle involves the following steps: removing a wheel from the vehicle and removing a brake hub from the vehicle (If the brake assembly is situated on an apparatus other than a vehicle, the step of removing the wheel is not included.

Abstract: A liner or wrap for use in the scroll or discharge housing of a centrifugal separator device. The wrap comprises a one-piece, elongated strip of material which is releasably secured to the interior wall which is replaceable in the event of excessive wear. The wrap is compressible and can be placed into the separator device without having to remove the blade assemblies. The releasable wrap is seated against the discharge housing wall contiguous to blades which are rotatable in the discharge housing.

Abstract: A tank lining system comprises a tank having a wall defining a first opening. A flexible sheet lining abuts the interior surface of the wall and defines a second opening that is aligned with the first opening of the tank wall. A first collar surrounds the first opening and is attached to the tank, while a second collar surrounds the second opening and is attached to the flexible sheet. Means are provided for retaining the first and second collars together with a seal of the junction area between them. The tank is sealed by removing air from between the lining and the tank prior to inserting the seal between the collars.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for modifying the characteristics of a metal (2) surface (1), by application to the surface (1) of a perforated sheet (3) of another metal (4), the perforated sheet (3) having to be secured onto the surface (1) by die stamping. According to the invention the perforated sheet (3) is shaped so that each perforation (6) has a lip (5) and a lip end (7); the sheet (3) thus shaped is applied to the surface (1), the lips (5) of the perforations (6) forming protuberances directed towards the surface (1); the shaped sheet (3) is crimped by die stamping onto the surface (1), the straightening of the lips (5) and of the lip ends (7) which is associated with the flow of material (2) of the surface (1) into the perforations (6) producing a reliable anchorage of the sheet on the surface.

Abstract: A method for detecting orientation of a semiconductor package (11) having a cavity (19) formed in a lower surface is described. The semiconductor package (11) is positioned in a travel path (24) of a packaging process apparatus (23). An orientation support plate (17) is provided having a protrusion (18) that is designed to fit into the cavity (19) in the semiconductor package (11). The orientation support plate (17) is moved towards the semiconductor package and the protrusion (18) fits into the cavity (19) when the semiconductor package (11) is properly oriented, and the protrusion kicks the semiconductor package (11) out of the travel path (24) when the semiconductor package (11) is mis-oriented.

Abstract: A permanent magnet rotor includes a rotor core having an axis of rotation and longitudinally extending radially projecting ribs. A plurality of arcuate magnetic elements are retained against an outer surface of the rotor by a cylindrical shell such that each magnet is disposed between a pair of the ribs. A hardenable adhesive is interposed between the outer surface of the core and the magnets and cooperates with the ribs and magnets to prevent rotational slippage of the magnets relative to the core during rotation of the rotor. Various embodiments utilize different techniques for retaining the components in assembled relation.

Abstract: A magnetic device (10), suitable for attachment to a substrate, includes at least one sheet winding (24) having a pair of spaced-apart terminations (26), each receiving an upwardly rising portion (28) of a lead (12). The sheet winding terminations and upwardly-rising lead portions, together with at least a portion of the sheet windings, are then encapsulated with masses of insulative material (18, 19 and 34). A ferromagnetic core (20,22) surrounds at least a portion of the sheet windings to impart a desired magnetic property to the device.

Abstract: The present invention includes a sensing edge for controlling movement of a door by actuation of a device upon force being applied to the sensing edge. The sensing edge includes a base member for being secured to the leading edge of a door and a sheath having a plurality of internal cavities extending therethrough for receiving a switch comprising two electrical contacts. The sensing edge assists in providing a failsafe feature for detecting electrical problems (such as open circuits) in the electrical contacts. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the failsafe feature is achieved using an electrical connector, positioned within the sheath, which electrically connects the electrical contacts. A method of making the sensing edge includes coextrusion of the base member and sheath. During the coextrusion process, electrical contacts are positioned within and bonded to the sheath.

Abstract: Manufacture of brake drums having an annular brake ring and a drum back for mounting the ring for rotation about an axis defined at least in part by one or more openings in the back. Radial runout of the brake ring is measured, and the mounting openings in the drum back are located at a position to substantially cancel the first harmonic of measured radial runout. The radially inwardly directed braking surface of the drum ring is then finish-machined on a cylinder of revolution coaxial with the drum back mounting openings so as to provide a brake ring of substantially uniform thickness and weight distribution about the axis of rotation defined by the drum back mounting openings.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming a printed circuit on a substrate, coating an insulating layer on at least a part of the printed circuit, coating a shield layer on at least a part of the insulating layer, and forming the shield layer by a halftone dot.

Abstract: In a method of making a heat exchanger having a heat exchanger network with a plurality of tubes and at least one base plate having a plurality of passages for tube ends, the passages in the base plate are triangular, and the tube ends are triangular prior to insertion into the base plate. The triangular tube ends are inserted into the triangular passages in the base plate and thereafter expanded to a tight fit.

Abstract: A pair of second cameras mounted on a robot are located in front of, and symmetrically with respect to the center of a wheel hub of a vehicle, according to approximate coordinates of the center of the wheel hub calculated from an image of the wheel hub taken by a first camera. Revised coordinates of the center of the wheel hub, a rotational displacement from a standard rotational position of the wheel hub, and a turning angle of the wheel hub toward the right or left with respect to a progressive direction of the vehicle are calculated from the images obtained by the second cameras. A wheel is then automatically mounted to the wheel hub by the robot, according to the results of calculation.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a full face fabricated vehicle wheel is disclosed, wherein a full face disc is formed by combining stamping and flow spinning operations.

Abstract: A method for connecting sections of metal conduits extending on opposite sides of a concrete floor in a multi-story building in which the floor is formed by pouring concrete over a form. The method comprises positioning a first section of metal conduit on the form with a first open end against the form and a second open end extending above a height of the concrete to be poured over the form. A removable ring is fitted about the first open end of the first conduit section abutting the form to create an open space circumscribing the first end after pouring of the concrete. A relatively rigid cover is positioned over the second end of the conduit section. A fastener is inserted through the cover and into the form and tightened to compress and hold the conduit section in a fixed position on the form. Concrete is poured onto the form and allowed to harden about the first conduit section. Afterward, the fastener and form are removed to expose the ends of the conduit section.

Abstract: A method of assembling window and glass-door casements. The casements are a rectangular frame with four profiled U-shaped and mitered channel sections joined at the corners by flat right angled fasteners. The sections have a slot shaped cavity along and in the bottom channel wall. The flat corner fasteners have two legs, each with a cross-section corresponding to the slot. The inner edges of both legs are notched and the legs of a fastener are inserted into the open ends of the slots at the ends of adjacent sections, and the sections then moved into abutment with one another over the fastener legs. The frame is placed into a press tool which includes, (preferably for each frame corner), a fixed part with two sides at right angles, and a movable part also with two sides at right angles. The latter sides have projections that correlate to the notches in the fastener legs. The movable part of the tool can be moved towards and away from the associated fixed part.

Abstract: A method of making a plastic ball sleeve assembly includes the steps of forming a flat plastic sleeve blank, cold forming a plurality of ball sockets in the sleeve blank, cold forming a plurality of integral living hinges in the sleeve blank, inserting respective ones of a plurality of hard metal spheres in corresponding ones of the ball sockets, cold forming the sleeve blank to define retaining means at each ball socket operative to retain the spheres in the sockets while exposing surface segments of the spheres on opposite sides of the sleeve blank, and flexing the sleeve blank at the living hinges until opposite end edges of the sleeve blank abut whereby a tubular ball sleeve assembly is achieved. In a preferred embodiment, interlocking tangs and notches are formed in edges of the sleeve blank which interlock to capture the tubular shape of the ball sleeve assembly.

Abstract: A shaving aid for use with a wet razor comprising a water insoluble polymeric material including at least two different polymers, and a water soluble active ingredient, such as polyethylene oxide. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a flexible, polypropylene razor head, having a shaving aid bonded directly thereto. The shaving aid comprises a water soluble polyethylene oxide and water-insoluble polystyrene and polypropylene. Other additives such as pigments and skin-treating additives are also disclosed. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises the shaving aid molded onto a flexible blade support which is preferably formed of polypropylene.

Abstract: A tool according to the invention for stripping a conductor contains a handle element, a cutter piece, which is in the form of a rod, is supported on the handle element side and has a tip, in the form of a blade, which can be moved around a rotation axis at a distance, and an opposing bearing, which is arranged on the handle element, for holding the conductor. A supporting body is supported on the handle element, which supporting body can rotate about the rotation axis and in which the cutter piece extends with its longitudinal direction inclined with respect to the rotation axis.

Abstract: A tube cutter mechanism supports an arm from which a tube supporting anvil extends, the anvil being aligned with the tube cutter mechanism for cutting the supoorted tube. During cutting, an axial force is imposed on the tube and anvil. The arm is formed such that it bends in response to the force, storing energy such that rotation of the tube occurs for more than one revolution of the tube without advancing the cutter wheel. The device is formed of molded glass fiber reinforce nylon, preferably ZYTEL. In a second embodiment, the arm does not bend and the anvil is constructed so as to bend relative to the arm in response to the axial cutting force permitting rotation of the tube during cutting beyond a single revolution without advancing the cutter wheel. The anvil advantageously does not have a cutter wheel for burnishing the tube to remove oxides during cutting.