Abstract: A curved cleaning duster comprises a cleaning cloth: a handle, a bent tenon being connected to the bending rod; the tenon having a cambered casing and a buckle groove for receiving the bending rod; each of two lateral sides of the groove having a rib; a lower side of the groove having a thought hole for receiving the post as the bending rod being inserted into the groove and the ribs being buckled into the trenches; a curved plate having a neck and a platform; a lower side of the platform having an opening; a bar being installed at an interior of the opening for clamping a surface of the cleaning cloth; and the plate having a head for receiving the recess of the cleaning cloth; the cleaning cloth being wound around the plate to have a curved shape.

Abstract: In a clutch device, an output shaft supports an input disk rotatably about an axis thereof, and a clutch disk non-rotatably about the axis and movably in an axial direction of the output shaft. An elastic member exerts resistive force on the input disk or the clutch disk when the clutch disk is about to come out of an engagement with the input disk. One of the input disk and the clutch disk has a trailing surface inclined by a predetermined angle from the axis, and the other has a curved control surface to come in a line contact with the trailing surface in a circumferential direction of the output shaft. The trailing surface and the curved control surface generate a component force of a driving force in the axial direction. The other having the curved control surface is higher in hardness than the one having the trailing surface.

Abstract: The invention is a bare floor cleaning appliance provided with a foot pedal for raising and lowering the suction nozzle while simultaneously energizing and de-energizing the independent drive motor powering a horizontal axis rotary agitator. The foot pedal is depressed once to lower the suction nozzle to a position closest to the floor surface and the horizontal rotary agitator is energized to clean the floor surface. Suction from the motor-fan assembly is used to pick up dirt and used cleaning solution. The foot pedal is depressed one more time to raise the suction nozzle from the floor surface and de-energize the horizontal rotary agitator. In this mode, suction from the motor-fan assembly is used to pick up dry objects including dirt. The foot pedal operates the switch for energizing and de-energizing the independent electric motor by rotating a mode indicator operably connected to the foot pedal.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes an electric motor for driving a rotational brush for brushing dust particles from a surface to be cleaned, an electric blower for generating a suction air stream for sucking in the dust particles, a dust chamber for collecting the dust particles therein, a motor controller for controlling the electric motor, an input controller for controlling the electric blower, a current detector for detecting a current flowing through the motor controller, and a temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the electric motor. If the temperature of the electric motor increases over a predetermined temperature value, the electric motor is stopped and the stoppage of the electric motor is detected by the current detector.

Abstract: A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance includes a port for the connection of an accessory hose and wand for off the floor cleaning. A variety of cleaning implements can be attached to the wand for cleaning hard to reach bare surfaces such as tile and grout. The port includes a suction inlet, cleaning solution outlet, and an air turbine inlet for an air turbine pump which pressurizes the cleaning solution. A pivoting door seals the suction inlet, cleaning solution outlet, and air turbine inlet when the accessory hose and wand are not in use.

Abstract: A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance includes an accessory caddy for storing an accessory hose, telescoping wand, cleaning implements and cleaning supplies. The accessory caddy is placed over the suction nozzle in front of the cleaner housing for storage. A pair of arcuate cutouts on the caddy are provided for placement over the suction nozzle. A handle is provided for transporting the accessory caddy.

Abstract: A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance includes an accessory hose, telescoping wand and accessory tools for cleaning bare surfaces. A latch having a latch cover is provided for connecting the telescoping wand to the handgrip portion of the accessory hose. The latch and latch cover arrangement could also be utilized for connecting the accessory tools such as a accessory suction nozzle and grout tool to the telescoping wand.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body where a dust separator is mounted to extract dust from dust-laden air. A dust receptacle is detachably mounted in the cleaner body. A locking unit locks the dust separator and the dust receptacle together. In an exemplary embodiment, an opening unit rotates the dust separator by a predetermined angle when the dust separator and the dust receptacle are unlocked.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided that includes a cleaner body; a cyclone body rotatably mounted in the cleaner body; a dust receptacle detachably mounted in the cleaner body and disposed below the cyclone body; and a locking unit locking and releasing the cyclone body and the dust receptacle with respect to each other.

Abstract: A cyclone vacuum cleaner provides an improved capacity dust receptacle by structuring the cyclone body of the vacuum cleaner to be pivotally mounted to the vacuum cleaner body. The cyclone body is disconnected from the dust receptacle by rotating or “turning up” the cyclone body by rotating it about the pivotal mount. A dust receptacle removably mounted in the cleaner body and a cyclone body hinged on an upper part of the cleaner body are selectively separated and connected with respect to the dust receptacle.

Abstract: A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance is comprised of a base portion having a suction nozzle and a brush block having a plurality of vertical axis rotary agitators for cleaning bare floors. The rotary agitators are driven by an independent motor for agitating the floor surface. With the addition of an accessory hose and tools, the cleaning utility can be expanded to areas wherein the suction nozzle cannot normally reach such as behind the toilet, shower walls, and the grout between tile. While used in the capacity for cleaning bare floors, the floor care appliance can be moved between three modes by a rotating a member located on the upper housing. The first mode is dry mode, the second mode is wet scrub mode and the third mode is wet pickup mode. The accessory tools are stored in an accessory caddy that is placed freestanding over the suction nozzle and in front of the housing.

Abstract: A control handle assembly (200) includes a rigid handle (202) for grasping by the operator to steer a walk-behind mobile machine (10) and a control portion (220) moveable relative to the handle (202) to control a function of the machine (10). A flexible extension (238) extends between the handle (202) and the control portion (220) and over the separation defined thereby. The flexible extension (238) flexes when pushed or pulled by the operator's hands and particularly when the flexible extension is engaged with both the control portion (220) and the handle (202) and when the operator's hand extends into the separation therebetween.

Abstract: A device for providing multi-directional movement comprising a housing having at least one roller located at least partially within the housing, at least one bearing means for supporting a load and configured to couple the at least one roller with the housing whereby at least one roller is able to rotate relative to the housing and a braking means for providing resistance to rotation of the at least one roller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible stop buffer, particularly for cover lids, with a buffer stem and a buffer head, said buffer head being axially displaceable and being slipped over the buffer stem, wherein disposed between buffer stem and buffer head in the interior space of the latter is a buffer spring, said buffer spring pressing the buffer head away from the buffer stem, and wherein the buffer head is secured by means of locking lugs against being pulled off the buffer stem. The buffer head is provided, inside an interior space surrounded by the locking lugs, with an axial projection, from which axial projection anti-rotation elements on the buffer stem are adapted to be brought into engagement with the buffer head.

Abstract: The hinge device comprises a rotating shaft, a cylinder and a liner tube. The cylinder contains a cylindrical body having a passage therein, a fixing member and a positioning groove. The liner tube includes at least two pieces of liner portion with a hole therein, or it includes a liner member having a hole therethrough. A positioning flange is projected on the end of the liner tube so as to engage with the positioning groove. At both sides of the liner tube body are formed curved portions respectively. While the shaft portion of the rotating shaft is pivotally inserted into the hole, between the curved portion and the cylindrical body is left some space for expansion; therefore, as the rotating shaft turns clockwise or counterclockwise, the rotation of the present invention is made smoothly which further results in hard wear and durability.

Abstract: When a door is open, at a hinge side of the space between the door and door frame a gap appears and this presents an opening into which a young child's hand or fingers can very easily be inserted. The invention provides a cover for this space which can help to reduce risk of injury if the door should be closed accidentally when a child's hand is present. A door safety device comprises a cover for the gap at the hinge side of a door (2) and door frame (4) combination, the cover comprising a strip of a rigid material which is flexible about its major axis, the strip having attachment means at its long edges so that one edge may be secured to the door (2) and the other edge to the door frame (4) of the combination, and the cover including fastener means (13) adjacent to one of its long sides such that the cover may be secured to a second similar cover in order to increase the effective width of the safety device.

Abstract: An opening and closing device structured simple yet it effectively prevents the fixed cam, movable cam and other constituent components from being damaged to ensure reliable operation of opening and closing. The opening and closing device includes a fixed member, a movable member, a spring and a case. The fixed member is provided at a side with a fixed cam. The movable member is disposed so that it can rotate with respect to the fixed member, and provided at the side opposing to the fixed cam with a movable cam. The spring is for keeping the movable cam and the fixed cam in a state of elastic contact. The case has a substantially round cylindrical shape, and houses these items. There is a guiding mechanism formed between the case and the movable member for supporting the movable member so that it can move in the axis direction, which guiding mechanism is provided with a section of broader width at the end part facing to the fixed member.

Abstract: A multi-functional hinge includes a lifting frame, left and right fixing seats having mounting shafts extended through front left and front right through holes on the lifting frame, a left pivoted arm having a shaft extended through a rear left through hole on the lifting frame, a pivot shaft extended through a right pivoted arm and a rear right through hole on the lifting frame, and a link connected at two ends to eccentric butts separately provided at outer ends of the right fixing seat and the pivot shaft. An article, such as an LCD screen, a work platform or a rack, mounted on the left and right pivoted arms could be pivotally turned or swung to different viewing inclinations. And, the lifting frame could be pivotally turned about the fixing seats to different lifted positions without changing the desired viewing inclination set for the article.

Abstract: A device for assisting individuals in actuating mechanisms that control positioning of furniture, like chairs, capable of achieving a reclining position. There is a handle extension device for attachment to a handle on a recliner furniture used to activate reclining positioning on the recliner furniture. Specifically, there is an attachment portion, designed to be attached to the handle. There is also a coupling assembly, designed to couple the attachment portion to the handle. Additionally, there is a gripping portion, extending from the attachment portion, designed to allow a user of the recliner to grip the gripping portion and actuate the handle that enables reclining of the reclining furniture.

Abstract: A magnetic clip comprising a combined magnetic member/firm plate unit (34) lever, an opposing ferric armature member (22) lever, and attachment means (26) which hingedly connect said opposing levers. The lower proximal edge of said magnetic member serves as a fulcrum (44) about which said two levers can be pivoted by the operator's fingers of only one hand which can raise or lower portions (52), (56), (54), and (58) thereby causing the leading edges of said clip to open or close as needed to secure or release said bookmark to or from a sheet (30).

Abstract: A clamp includes a clamp body having a spring arm with first and second ends and a deflection arm with first and second ends. The deflection arm is connected at its first end to the spring arm proximate the first end thereof, and the second end of the deflection arm is opposed spatially to a protrusion extending from the spring arm proximate the second end thereof. An actuating device engaged with the deflection arm and the protrusion can be manipulated to effect relative movement of the second end of the deflection arm away from the protrusion to cause a corresponding circumferential contraction of the spring arm. The actuating device includes a force-limiting mechanism, which limits the extent by which the second end of the deflection arm is moved away from the protrusion, thereby limiting the maximum circumferential contraction of the spring arm that can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fastening device that requires only one hand to install, size and secure an object. One example of the fastening device is a belt used as a means for securing a user's pants. Other examples include securing, with one hand, other objects including hoses, cylinders, containers and the like. The invention also discloses a unique method for aiding permanently or temporarily handicapped individuals for securing objects that they would otherwise be unable to secure.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item about its circumference having a plurality of wrapping portions forming a continuous roll. Each wrapping portion has a length that is greater than the circumference of an item to be wrapped with a width that is transverse to its length. Each of the wrapping portions include at least one fastener secured in an area there such that the continuous roll includes a plurality of serially disposed fasteners that are spaced from one another along the continuous roll. Each fastener includes a plurality of engaging elements for engaging a plurality of fiber elements of an underlying or overlying segment of a respective wrapping portion during a wrapping cycle. With this arrangement, the tail end of a respective wrapping portion will be secured by the plurality of engaging elements to the underlying or overlying segment at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: A zipper assembly includes a pair of zipper tapes and a slider movable along the zipper tapes. A closure member and a zipper pull are connected to the slider. A cover for the zipper pull includes a housing having an aperture formed therein. A plunger rod having a first end and a second end is connected to the zipper pull, with its first end extending outwardly through the aperture. A biasing member biases the plunger rod outwardly from the aperture in a static condition.

Abstract: A fastener product includes a base; and an array of fastener projections extending integrally from a first surface of the base, the projections each including a stem portion of resin molded integrally with the first surface of the base, and a head portion disposed at a distal end of the stem portion and configured to releasably engage a complementary fastener element to form a fastening; wherein the stem portions of the fastener projections and at least a portion of the base are integrally formed of a single resin; and wherein at least a portion of the single resin of the base is in a foamed state.

Abstract: A clip (1, 1A) comprising: a clip base (2) and a lid (3) rotatably mounted on the clip base (2) so as to clamp an article (210) between the clip base (2) and the lid (3). One of the clip base (2) and the lid (3a) has a locking stud (5) provided thereon. The other one of the clip base (2) and the lid (3) has sliding means (6A, 6B, 8) slidably mounted thereon and adapted for locking engagement with the locking stud (5).

Abstract: A casket lid includes a lid member with one of a male member and a female member, and at least one rim molding member having the other one of the male member and the female member. The male member and the female member are engaged for mounting the at least one rim molding member to the lid member.

Abstract: A machine for shaping blanks to create a lens, the machine comprising a pair of worktables each to support one of the blanks to be shaped, and each to be driven by a first motor, a drill bit unit provided with a rotatable drill bit, an elevator supporting the drill bit unit and shiftable along a vertical axis to raise or lower the drill bit with respect to the blank on each worktable, and a second motor for driving the elevator, a carriage carrying said elevator and shiftable along a horizontal axis to move the drill bit back and forth with respect to said blanks, said carriage being driven by a third motor, and a processor adapted to coordinate the operation of the first, second and third motors to cause the drill bit to shape the blanks to form the lenses of a desired geometry.

Abstract: A cap tip detaching apparatus for a resistance welding machine that detaches a cap tip fitted to a shank of the resistance welding machine. The apparatus includes a pawl portion including a fixed pawl and a movable pawl. The fixed pawl extends in a direction orthogonal to the shank axis so as to be brought into close contact with a lower end portion of the shank. The movable pawl, forming a pair with the fixed pawl, is provided in a leading end of a leverage type lever and is brought into close contact with an upper end portion of the cap tip. A drive portion is included for moving the pawl portion to a portion between the shank and the cap tip. A rotating mechanism, working with the drive portion, rotates the lever to disconnect the cap tip from the shank by pushing down the movable pawl.

Abstract: In a method of assembling an expandable and collapsible structure, at least a first strut pair and a second strut pair are provided. The first strut pair and the second strut pair are attached to a second hub jig such that a first end of a first strut of the first strut pair is disposed proximate a first end of a second strut of the second strut pair. The first end of the first strut of the first strut pair and the first end of the second strut of the second strut pair are pivotably connected to form pivotably connected first and second strut pairs. The first and second strut pairs are attached to a first hub jig. A second end of a first strut of the second strut pair is pivotably connected to a second end of a second strut of the first strut pair.

Abstract: A method for infiltrating a water-proof material into a zipper, includes the steps of combining an upper mold with a lower mold, filling a liquid polyurethane (PU) rubber into the mold cave of the upper mold, drawing the zipper through the underside of the mold cave such that the liquid PU rubber will infiltrate into the fabric of the zipper tapes, passing the zipper through a scrapper portion formed at the lower edge of the upper mold to remove surplus liquid PU rubber, and forming a laminate on the zipper tapes, so as to accomplish a water-proof zipper.

Abstract: A jig for manufacturing a display device is provided. In one embodiment, the jig includes a first hinge part for rotating a working plate to which a backlight assembly is fixed, and a second hinge part for rotating a cover to fix the backlight assembly to the working plate. A method of manufacturing a display device using the jig includes loading the backlight assembly on the working plate of the jig, installing a main panel on a main part of the backlight assembly, rotating the cover to fix the backlight assembly to the working plate, rotating the working plate, and installing a sub panel on a sub part of the backlight assembly. In various embodiments, use of the jig can provide improvements in assembly efficiency, reduced numbers of product defects, and improved production in the manufacture of display devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for minimizing registration errors when mounting a plate cylinder in an optical disc printing system is provided. The apparatus comprises a locating member attached to an end of an imaging drum in the printing system, facing away from a drive member in the printing system, and a clamping tool including spring-loaded handles, a plurality of arms, and a locating sleeve integrally attached to an outer surface of one of the clamping tool arms. The apparatus allows an operator to maneuver the plate cylinder in radial and axial directions into a final, aligned position, and the clamping tool holds the plate cylinder in place in the final position while the operator secures the plate cylinder in the system.

Abstract: A device and a method for manufacturing of bundles of wires fixed in terminal boards for building wiring allows manufacturing of bundles of wires for individual sections from one to another junction point, so that the length and sheathing of each bundle correspond to the in situ status, whereby individual wires would be labelled in a way to allow a fitter to connect wires, the ends of which will be previously stripped off and prepared for being connected to other electric elements on junction points only on the basis of labels on wires and other electric elements, without fitter's knowledge of a wiring diagram, whereby after the completion of the input of data the device of the invention automatically performs a list of circuitry elements, a wiring diagram and a circuitry plan for instance in a ground plan of an object, whereby the device of the invention also allows new methods of wiring manufacturing.

Abstract: A method for constructing a magnetoresistive sensor using an etch mask that is resistant to the material removal process used to define the sensor width and stripe height. The method may include the use of a Ta etch mask formed under a photoresist mask, and the use of an ion milling process to define the sensor. The etch mask remains substantially intact after performing the ion milling and therefore is readily removed by a later CMP process. The etch mask layer is also very resistant to high temperatures such as those used in a desired atomic layer deposition of alumina, which is used to deposit conformal layers of alumina around the sensor.

Abstract: A compression device has a frame sized to accept an integrated circuit package and a pressor. The frame includes a surface defining an opening with an axis and at least one ramp extending from the surface. The ramp or ramps have upper and lower flat portions, substantially parallel with a plane perpendicular to the axis, and a sloped portion at an angle relative to the plane, the sloped portion connecting the upper and lower flat portions. The pressor is configured to engage the ramp and rotate in response to applied force. When the pressor is engaged with the sloped portion(s) of the ramp(s), this rotation causes movement of the pressor along the axis. However, when engagement between the ramps and the pressor is in the flat portions of the ramp, continued movement of the pressor along the axis is limited in spite of any continued rotation.

Abstract: A method and structure are provided for creating printed circuit boards with stepped thickness. A non-laminating breakaway material layer is selectively placed between layers of the printed circuit board. A perimeter portion of the printed circuit board near the breakaway material layer is scored. Then the breakaway material layer and adjacent layers between the perimeter of the printed circuit board are removed.

Abstract: Innerlayer panels are provided with high density fiducials during manufacture. The fiducials can be identified using X-rays without etching away portions of the innerlayer panel to expose the fiducials.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of fabricating a rigid-flexible printed circuit board. Specifically, this invention relates to a method of fabricating a rigid-flexible printed circuit board, in which an internal circuit pattern exposed for use in an external pad and a mounting pad is protected from external environments using a resist cover by window etching the base copper foil of a flexible region upon formation of an external circuit pattern as opposed to using a resist cover. Thus the number of fabrication processes and the fabrication costs are decreased and the increase in defect rates due to contamination is prevented, resulting in maximized reliability.

Abstract: Armature pin assemblies and methods for forming the same are described. A first portion of a pin member is placed in a die cavity so as to expose a second portion of the pin member. An amount of metal powder is placed into the die cavity so as envelope the second portion of the pin member. A press member is then brought into contact with the metal powder so as to compress the same and form an armature member. The pin member is fastened to the armature member by the press operation so as to form a unitary armature pin assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a connecting rod assembly having a stepped small end. The method includes defining a small end of a connecting rod assembly having a terminal end and defining a pin bore extending therethrough. A pair of channels are formed on opposite sides of the small end, perpendicular to the pin bore and a bushing is subsequently installed into the pin bore. Where a connecting rod assembly does not include a bushing the method includes defining a small end having a pin bore and forming pair of channels on opposite sides of the small end. A contact surface is then defined within the pin bore to engage a piston pin and the small end is machined to provide a stepped configuration. The connecting rod assembly is then machined to reduce the width of the small end to provide a stepped configuration.

Abstract: Jack screws are threaded into the lower carrier half adjacent opposite ends and sides of the lower carrier half for supporting it on temporary support plates on shoulders in the lower outer shell. Tapped openings are provided below the temporary support plates. Alignment of the steam faces is carried out by adjusting the end jack screws. The upper carrier half is lowered onto the lower carrier half with bores in the upper carrier half receiving upper end portions of the jack screws. Permanent keys are secured to flanges of the upper carrier half to support the carrier from the lower outer shell. The jack screws and temporary plates are removed and hold down bolts are inserted into the bores and thread into the tapped opening to hold the carrier down on the lower outer shell.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a 2-piece skin door comprising a bottom skin (10) and a top skin (20) wherein each of the bottom and top skins' longitudinal edges have been bent and folded to complementarily hem each other in an interlocking manner to form a seam, the method including: holding the bottom skin in an upwardly open pan manner; holding the top skin in an inverted pan manner wherein its folded and hemmed edges are aligned with the corresponding edges of the bottom skin; and pushing the top skin to insert said top skin's folded edge into the bottom skin's corresponding folded edge to form said interlocking seam. The bottom skin may be held securely on a substantially planar surface with securing means. The top skin may be provided with means for pulling it in alignment towards the bottom skin by winch and cable with hook means.

Abstract: This invention is a system that provides the structural and positioning framework to mount the components of a hybrid-electric drive together as a single assembly for ease of installation in and removal from a vehicle during assembly and maintenance. This cradle assembly may also have panels for heat shielding and directing air flow, and various hardware supports for routing plumbing components and electrical wiring. The cradle assembly includes an optional matching dolly accessory for ease of moving the cradle assembly around without the aid of a lifting tool such as a fork lift.

Abstract: A method for making a metallic building structure having at least one metal rail connected to a plurality of posts includes the steps of inserting one end of at least one of the posts into an insert hole of the metal rail, inserting a pin through the metal rail and the end of the at least one of the posts until two opposite ends of the pin protrude from two opposite sides of the metal rail, welding the ends of the pin to the metal rail, grinding welded parts of the pin and the metal rail so as to provide a smooth surface, and conducting an anti-rusting surface treatment on the metal rail and the at least one of the posts.

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has two or more blades (19,20,21) with parallel cutting edges (24,25,26) mounted in a frame (10) between guard and cap surfaces so that the average inter-blade span is not greater than 1.25 mm, and the wash through index, a measure of the rinsability obtained by a method defined in the specification, is not less than 0.20. The combination of narrow inter-blade spans and good rinsability enables enhanced comfort levels during shaving to be achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable spoon with a bowl part (12) and, arranged thereon, a handle part (14) which comprises at least one hollow compartment (16, 18, 28) for accommodating and dispensing products, in particular foods or food ingredients, wherein the handle part (14) arranged on the bowl part (12) has a first hollow compartment (16) which is formed by an inherently rigid wall section, wherein the first hollow compartment (16) is assigned at least one further hollow compartment (18, 28), and wherein a predetermined breaking point for detaching the mutually assigned hollow compartments (16, 18, 28) is provided between the first hollow compartment (16) and at least one further hollow compartment (18, 28).

Abstract: A knife includes a handle and a blade connected to an end of the handle. The blade is formed at one side for forming a cutting edge with a plurality of spaced connecting elements to define a space between any two adjacent connecting elements. A ceramic tip is firmly set in each space. Outer ends of the ceramic tips and the connecting elements are flush with one another and formed into the cutting edge of the blade. With the ceramic tips, the knife has a blade with increased wear strength and could be mass-produced at reduced cost.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a keyless shoe lock assembly for a reciprocating saw. The keyless shoe lock assembly is capable of engaging and releasing a shoe bracket for the positional adjustment of a shoe relative to a blade clamp of the reciprocating saw. The keyless shoe lock assembly includes a shoe bracket for positional adjustment relative to a lock plate, a pin for alternately engaging and releasing the shoe bracket, and a lever connected to the pin for the rotation thereof. The keyless shoe lock assembly may be used to alternately engage and release a shoe bracket without additional hardware.

Abstract: There is provided a cutoff tool which is capable of cutting a wire harness (cable) or a carpet reliably with high workability by easy motion using only one hand in a limited space in an engine compartment etc. or in a corner portion of a floor. In a plan view, the hook 5 is arranged so as to overlap with a distal end portion ? of a cutting blade 3, and also a distal end portion 5a of the hook 5 is arranged so as to protrude from a toothed portion 2 of the cutting blade 3. In a state in which the cutting blade 3 retracts farthest in a uniaxial direction, the distal end portion ? of a cutting blade 3 is arranged at a position such as to overlap with the hook in the plan view, by which a space S for holding an object to be cut is always formed between the toothed portion 2 of the cutting blade 3 and the distal end portion 5a of the hook 5.