Abstract: A gum removal tool's open-ended housing defines a chamber. A turbo nozzle is mounted in the chamber with its output end facing the open end of the housing. A high-pressure water supply can be coupled to the turbo nozzle. The open end of the housing has structures/devices coupled thereto for supporting movement of the housing on a surface as well as movement of air therethrough.

Abstract: An automatic pallet cleaning apparatus for cleaning a pallet which has an object to be cleaned by removing dust deposited thereon. The apparatus includes a conveyance mechanism, an air jet unit and a suction unit. The conveyance mechanism conveys the pallet into a body of the automatic pallet cleaning apparatus. The air jet unit jets air against the pallet conveyed by the conveyance mechanism. The suction unit sucks dust removed from the pallet by the air jet unit.

Abstract: A gas jet nozzle 1 is provided that has a relatively simple mechanism capable of jetting high-pressure gas for a long period. The nozzle 1 jets high-pressure gas from a high-pressure gas bottle 12. The nozzle 1 has a jet port 2 for jetting high-pressure gas by communicating with the gas bottle 12. The nozzle 1 further has a jet passage 3 for directing to a target the gas jetted from the jet port 2 and jetting the directed gas from the front end 4 of the passage. The nozzle 1 includes an air suction part 5 for sucking atmospheric air into the gas jetted from the jet port 2.

Abstract: An implement comprising a first handle, on which are disposed control elements for the implement. A versatile use of an implement to which is secured a first handle can be provided if the first handle is secured to a tubular section of the implement via a clamp, whereby a handle is detachably mounted on the clamp and the clamp is mounted on the tubular section.

Abstract: An upright type cleaner in which a mounting structure of a suction device is improved is described. The cleaner includes a base provided with a suction port, a main body connected to the base, and a suction device including a flexible hose extended from the base or the main body, a pipe connected to the flexible hose, and a tool connected to the pipe. The suction device may be fixedly attached to the main body when the tool is mounted on the suction device.

Abstract: An apparatus is proposed that facilitates wrapping around one or more target objects for gripping, as a handle and/or to provide an extension. A flexible structure (e.g., formed of rubber or other suitable material) including a handle portion and a loop engages a target by pulling the handle through the loop and thereby cinch a target into place. In certain embodiments herein, the design may be of unitary construction, for example, a single piece of molded, stamped or cast rubber, and requires no assembly.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) includes a sleeve (20), a main shaft (10), a follower (30) and an elastic member (40). The sleeve integrally forms an engaging portion (26). The main shaft passes through the sleeve. The follower has a cam surface (322), and is slidably placed around the main shaft and is received in the sleeve. The cam surface engages with the engaging portion. The elastic member provides an elastic force to bias the cam surface against the engaging portion.

Abstract: A biaxial hinge device includes an approximately rod-shaped first shaft member; an approximately rod-shaped second shaft member; a shaft connecting member for connecting the first shaft member and the second shaft member such that the direction in which the first shaft member extends and the direction in which the second shaft member extends are approximately orthogonal; an arm portion provided to the first shaft member so as to be turnable along the outer circumference of the first shaft member, a hinge fixing portion provided to the second shaft member so as to be turnable along the outer circumference of the second shaft member, and a thrust cam member provided to the first shaft member such that movement in the direction in which the first shaft member extends is enabled.

Abstract: A rack mounted component door system according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to secure components in the rack and to provide access to features of the components positioned away from the front side of the rack. The component door system includes two hinge assemblies that can be attached directly to two opposing vertical members of the front side of a conventional rack. The component door system also includes a panel that can be of conventional configuration or tailored for the component door system. The panel is attached to the two hinge assemblies to extend between the two front side vertical members of the rack.

Abstract: A system of splicing ends of conveyor belts is provided that enables a splice installer to install splices in an easy and fast manner. In one aspect, the system includes a base having a recess extending therealong configured to fit fastener members of conveyor belt fasteners therein so that the fastener members do not shift as the belt fasteners are attached to the belt ends. In another aspect, removable rivet guide blocks are provided which significantly reduces the weight of an alignment bar having upper plate members of the belt fasteners secured thereto. In addition, the removable guide blocks allow the installer to secure the upper plate members to the alignment bar without having to deal with the heavy weight of multiple guide blocks fixed thereto. A method of splicing belt ends is also provided which includes indexing the removable guide block along the alignment bar during for riveting operations.

Abstract: An adjustment hook used for adjusting the length of an elastic cord, commonly referred to as a bungee cord, in which the adjustment hook can be placed on the elastic cord at a chosen length, and then used to shorten the elastic cord to that chosen length comprising: a single run of wire bent in a certain configuration whereas due to the configuration the adjustment hook can be placed on the elastic cord and then rotated in as clockwise direction causing the elastic cord to be locked in that chosen position. The adjuster's hook can be used as a puller to pull the elastic cord and then hooked on an object of choice.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments pertain to a device for protecting or isolating an object and/or a supporting chord that is used to retain or support the object. The device can include, e.g., an extruded plastic member having a flexible base portion that extends around an object and a channel portion that fixedly receives the support chord (e.g., via a snap-fit engagement). In some preferred embodiments, the channel portion is substantial rigid and the base portion is more flexible. In some preferred embodiments, the channel portion includes slits to separate it into a plurality of segments so as to facilitate bending of the device.

Abstract: A structure and method for forming a U-clip assembly made of a plurality of U-clips arrayed in a continuous abutting relation, each U-clip having first and second slots defined in its crown portion with first and second soft metal wires positioned, respectively, in such first and second slots, such soft metal wire forming a shallow U shape between adjacent crown portions, such first and second soft metal wires being compressed within their slots to expand within such slots for contacting and urging against the sides and bottom of each slot and being retained therein, such soft metal wire and its shallow U shape between adjacent crown portions allowing the U-clip assembly to maintain a non-curved shape and to be substantially flat in configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clip having a general T-shape. The clip may be mounted to a deck board structure for engagement with a joist. The clip may include a base for mounting to a structure, such as a deck board, and barbs located on the base. The clip may also include a pair of supporting arms having clamping tabs with barbs. The barbs of the base and the clamping tabs may grip onto a joist. The clip may also include an aperture that is capable of connecting the base to the deck board. Once assembled with the deck board and joist, the clip may remain completely hidden from view after deck completion.

Abstract: A magazine type clipping device comprises: clips loaded into a sheath while being engaged with other clips longitudinally connected together; at least one connection ring fitted into the sheath so as to be capable of advancing and retreating, and covering an engagement portion of the clips to maintain the clips in a connected state; and a manipulating wire connected to a rearmost clip and adapted to pull a clip row formed of the plurality of clips, each clip having a pair of openable/closable claw portions and a tail portion, the connection ring having a connection maintaining region retaining a pair of clips engaged with each other, with the pair of claw portions of a succeeding clip being closed while holding the tail portion of a preceding clip.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a connector by fastening a plurality of the fasteners in an array on a face of a backing sheet and forming an aperture in a first sheet portion for receiving each fastener. Each aperture extends between the opposing first and second surfaces of the first sheet portion. Each fastener is inserted into each respective aperture such that the face of the backing sheet is directed inwardly to lie against the first surface. A second sheet portion is abutted with the second surface and joining the first and second sheet portions such that they are joined along at least two opposing edges common to both the first and second sheet portions. The backing sheet is fixed to the first or second sheet portion and inverting the first and second sheet portions such that the face of the backing sheet is directed outwardly. Each fastener protrudes outwardly from each aperture and the backing sheet lies between the first and second sheet portions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric element includes the steps of: forming a piezoelectric film in epitaxial growth or orientated growth; forming an upper electrode and a lower electrode on the piezoelectric film; heating the piezoelectric film to a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature at which a coercive electric field of the piezoelectric film becomes 0 V or lower; applying, to the piezoelectric film, an electric field in an opposite direction to a direction of orientation of the piezoelectric film while maintaining the temperature to which the piezoelectric film is heated in the heating step; and lowering a temperature of the piezoelectric film to a temperature of ? of the Curie temperature or lower while maintaining an electric field of a magnitude equal to or greater than the coercive electric field applied to the piezoelectric film after the electric field application step, and then releasing the electric field applied to the piezoelectric film.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an installation-ready pipe coupling is disclosed. The method includes providing pipe coupling segments each having an initial radius of curvature and an initial subtended angle. The segments are each deformed so as to take a permanent set and have a final radius of curvature greater than the initial radius of curvature and a final subtended angle smaller than the initial subtended angle. The deformed segments are assembled in end-to-end relation using adjustably tightenable fasteners to form a coupling. The deformed segments are maintained in spaced relation so that pipe elements can be inserted between them without disassembly of the coupling.

Abstract: A punching assembly includes a die base, a sleeve, an adjusting screw, a pull portion, a latching block, an elastic element, a fixing ring and a stop member. A top of the die base is received in the sleeve. The adjusting screw includes a contact end, a mounted end inserting into the sleeve and connecting to the top of the die base, and a latching portion located between the contact end and the mounted end. The pull portion is disposed around the sleeve. The latching block engages the latching portion. The elastic element is disposed around the adjusting screw, supporting the latching block. The fixing ring surrounding the adjusting screw is fixed on the sleeve. The stop member, contiguous with the fixing ring, prevents axial movement of the adjusting screw.

Abstract: An ultrasonic clamp coagulator assembly that is configured to permit selective cutting, coagulation and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. An elongated portion of the instrument can be configured for endoscopic applications and has an outside diameter of less than 6 mm. The construction includes a clamping mechanism, including a clamp arm pivotally mounted at the distal portion of the instrument, which is specifically configured to create a desired level of tissue clamping forces, exceeding 4 pounds when the trigger is fully closed. The clamping mechanism includes a two-piece pad design and pad material that enables the higher tissue clamping forces and a force-limiting mechanism that effectively smooths out abusive tissue forces. The assembly also features hand activation configured to provide an ergonomical grip and operation for the surgeon. Hand switches are placed in the range of the natural swing of the surgeon's thumb, whether gripping the surgical instrument right-handed or left handed.

Abstract: The method of producing a thin film magnetic head from a raw bar, in which a plurality of combinations of a thin film magnetic head including a reproducing head and an ELG element are continuously formed, comprises the steps of: measuring resistance of a magnetoresistance effect element section of each ELG element as first resistance; measuring resistance of a magnetoresistance effect element section of each thin film magnetic head as second resistance; detecting existence or nonexistence of a smear in an air bearing surface of each thin film magnetic head on the basis of the difference between the first resistance and the second resistance; and removing the smear from only the thin film magnetic head in which the existence of the smear is detected.

Abstract: There is provided a polymer PTC device including a polymer PTC element having a lower resistance. The production process of a PTC device which includes a PTC element (102) having a polymer PTC component (110) and metal electrodes (104) placed on both sides thereto; and a lead (106) connected electrically to at least one of the metal electrodes, is characterized in that the polymer PTC component is formed of an electrically conductive polymer composition which comprises a polymer material and conductive fillers dispersed therein, and the connection of the lead to the metal electrode is performed at a temperature which is lower than the melting point of the polymer material.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided which facilitates the reduction in size and thickness. An electrochemical cell is configured of a base member made of a resin material and formed in a box shape, a conductive terminal made of a metallic material and fixed and penetrated from the inside to the outside of the base member, a frame member made of a metallic material and fixed to the base member, and a cover member welded with the frame member.

Abstract: Sheet-shaped mixture layers are placed on both sides of a current collector to form an electrode (positive electrode) with a layered structure. The electrode with a layered structure and a counter electrode (negative electrode) thereof are wound via a separator, while a positional shift in a winding direction is caused between the current collector and the sheet-shaped mixture layers of the electrode with the layered structure, whereby a winding body is formed. The winding body is placed in a battery case (outer can) to constitute a battery. Particularly, in the electrode with a layered structure, by forming the current collector of a plain-woven wire net, a metal foil, expanded metal, a lath, or punching metal, a battery with satisfactory productivity suitable for an intermediate load can be provided at a low cost.

Abstract: A collapsible cargo container (10) is configurable into an erected condition and a collapsed condition. The container (10) comprises a base (12), a pair of opposed side walls (14) hinged to the base (12), a top (16) hinged to the side walls (14), a front wall (18) hinged to the base (12), a back wall (20) hinged to the base (12), flaps (22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32) hinged to the side walls (14) and top (16), and a door (34) formed in one of the walls. Fasteners (36) secure the flaps (22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32) to the front and back walls (18, 20) when the container (10) is in the erected condition. The front and back walls (18, 20) are collapsible upon the base (12) and the side walls (14) and top (16) are collapsible upon the front and back walls (18, 20) when the container (10) is in the collapsed condition.

Abstract: A hypodermic needle extraction device for removing a hypodermic needle from a syringe having a syringe body and a luer, the device including at least one guide rod disposed with the device, a carriage assembly having a carriage slidably mounted on the guide rod, and a needle extraction assembly configured to grasp the needle such that the needle is separated from the syringe body as the syringe body and needle are urged apart.

Abstract: A method for loading single head in a hard disk drive includes the following steps: mounting a head assembly (30) in a baseplate (10) of a hard disk drive, the head assembly comprising an actuator arm (32), a suspension (34) and a HGA, the baseplate engaging a motor (110) and the HGA is positioned close to the motor; biasing the suspension by a mounting tool (50) from the original position, the mounting tool comprising a cantilever arm (52), a pressing head (54) and a supporting rod (56), wherein, the mounting tool rotates to the suspension and gets down to press the suspension; mounting a disk (90) on the motor in the baseplate; and releasing the pressing head from the suspension, loading the HGA of the head assembly to a parking zone of the disk.

Abstract: A wire organizer is disclosed for organizing and restraining individual wires. The wire organizer includes a wire comb capable of transitioning individual wires from a radial arrangement to a side-by-side arrangement for connection to a series of electrical contacts arranged in a closely spaced relation. A cable cuff is also included and is capable of restraining individual wires against a jacket of the cable. The wire comb and cable cuff may each be loaded axially or longitudinally and may be coupled to one another by a bridge.

Abstract: An electrical connector installation tool including a frame and a screw ram. The frame includes a front end having an anvil section adapted to contact a front end of an electrical wedge connector shell, and a rear end having a threaded aperture. The screw ram has a front end, a rear end and a middle section. The front end is adapted to contact a rear end of an electrical wedge connector wedge. The middle section includes a threaded section which is connected to the threaded aperture of the frame to allow the screw ram to be screwed into the frame and thereby move the front end of the screw ram towards the anvil section.

Abstract: A space transformer for a semiconductor test probe card and method of fabrication. The method may include depositing a first metal layer as a ground plane on a space transformer substrate having a plurality of first contact test pads defining a first pitch spacing, depositing a first dielectric layer on the ground plane, forming a plurality of second test contacts defining a second pitch spacing different than, the first pitch spacing, and forming a plurality of redistribution leads on the first dielectric layer to electrically couple the first contact test pads to the second contact test pads. In some embodiments, the redistribution leads may be built directly on the space transformer substrate. The method may be used in one embodiment to remanufacture an existing space transformer to produce fine pitch test pads having a pitch spacing smaller than the original test pads. In some embodiments, the test pads may be C4 test pads.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board in which optical waveguides are formed for transmitting optical signals together with electrical signals, which includes a cladding, a core embedded in the cladding that transmits optical signals, and a wiring pattern embedded in the cladding that transmits electrical signals, can offer improved optical connection efficiency and reduced material costs by enabling the cladding to act as an insulation layer and embedding the wiring pattern in the cladding.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board with a capacitor embedded therein which has a dielectric film using laser lift off, and a capacitor manufactured thereby. In the method, a dielectric film is formed on a transparent substrate and heat-treated. A first conductive layer is formed on the heat-treated dielectric film. A laser beam is irradiated onto a stack formed, from below the transparent substrate, to separate the transparent substrate from the stack. After the transparent substrate is separated from the stack, a second conductive layer is formed with a predetermined pattern on the dielectric film. Also, an insulating layer and a third conductive layer are formed on the first and second conductive layers to alternate with each other in a predetermined number.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board having a semiconductor chip mounting surface for mounting a semiconductor chip thereon which is manufactured by a process including a step of forming a wiring layer and an insulating layer on a support board and a step of removing the support board, including a peeling layer forming step of forming a peeling layer on the support board formed by a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion which is equal to that of a semiconductor substrate constituting the semiconductor chip, and a support board removing step of removing the support board by carrying out a predetermined treatment over the peeling layer.

Abstract: An L.E.D. lamp assembly (20) includes an electrically insulative coating (24) disposed on a thermally conductive substrate (22). A plurality of light emitting diodes (26) are secured to the coating (24) and a circuit (40) is adhesively secured to the coating (24) in predetermined spaced lengths (42) along the coating (24) to establish discrete and electrically conductive spaced lengths (42) with the light emitting diodes (26) disposed between the spaced lengths (42). LED electrical leads (32) are secured to the spaced lengths (42) of the circuit (40) to electrically interconnect the light emitting diodes (26). The circuit (40) includes a foil tape (46) having an electrically conductive tape portion (48) and a coupling portion (50) disposed on the tape portion (48) for securing the foil tape (46) to the insulated substrate (22).

Abstract: A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit package-on-package system includes providing a base package and providing solder caps on the top of the base package configured to protrude above subsequent resin bleed, the resin bleed extending to an edge of the base package, and configured for merging with solder balls of a top package to form larger solder balls between such a top package and the base package.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a composite shaft comprising a shaft body (1), at least one first component (2, 9) connected to the shaft body (1) in a rotationally fixed manner, and at least one second component (3, 8) rotatable relative to the shaft body (1), in which method the at least one first component (2, 9) and the at least one second component (3, 8) are pushed onto the shaft body and assembled in the intended sequence.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a seal ring. The method includes positioning a mount assembly adjacent to at least one of an inner diameter and an outer diameter of an annular seal ring, and securing the annular seal ring to the mounting assembly. The method also includes forming at least one of an admission side hook and a steam joint side hook in the annular seal ring.

Abstract: A method for supplying a plurality of capacitance values to a plurality of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) components is provided. The method includes configuring a first set of terminals of a connection device to couple a first capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to couple the first capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components. The method further includes configuring a second set of terminals of the connection device to couple a second capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to selectively couple the second capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a spool that supports an engine. A gearbox is operatively coupled to the spool through a transmission device configured to transfer rotational drive from the spool to the gearbox. An accessory drive component is coupled to the gearbox. The gearbox is arranged radially between the gas turbine engine and a nacelle that is arranged about the gas turbine engine. A gear is supported by the gearbox and configured to transmit rotational drive to the accessory drive component. The gear includes an iron alloy having a strength of approximately 1900 MPa or greater and a shear fracture toughness of 130 MPa?{square root over (M)} or greater in one example. The gears have teeth with a case hardness of approximately 44 HRC or greater. The teeth have a surface finish of less than 16?/in.

Abstract: A method for repairing a heat recovery steam generator (HSRG) header to tube attachment damage, includes providing an access window in the header opposite the damaged header to tube attachment location; removing the header to tube attachment damage; inserting a tapered stub tube into a header penetration centered axially immediately over the tube; effecting a profile weld between the header and the tapered stub tube at the header penetration from the inside surface of the header; welding the tapered stub tube to the existing tube through the header inside diameter; welding shut the access window; and completing a post weld heat treatment of all the welds.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a fuel nozzle is provided. The method includes providing a unitary portion of material including a first end face, a second end face, and a body extending therebetween. A passageway is fabricated to extend from the first end face to the second end face along a centerline of the portion of material. The method further includes fabricating a plurality of concentrically-aligned channels within the first end face, and fabricating a plurality of inlets that extend through at least one of the second end face and an outer surface of the body to at least one of the passageway and one of the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A nail clipping apparatus for cutting a fingernail, thumbnail, or toenail nail of a user, comprising a base having an upstanding support member and a nail clipper disposed on the support member, wherein the nail clipper has a rotatable cutter head actuated to cut the user's nail by pivoting movement of a lower clipper arm upwardly toward and an upper clipper arm on which the cutter head resides, wherein the upper clipper arm is connected to the support member and wherein the lower clipper arm is connected to an actuating member that extends in front of the cutter head were a nail positioning pad is disposed on the actuating member adjacent the cutter head and where a user pushes downwardly on the actuating member to move the lower clipper arm upwardly toward the upper clipper arm to actuate the cutter head to cut a nail positioned in the cutter head.

Abstract: A power shaver having a hand-cranked dynamo is disclosed. The shaver includes a battery that can be charged by the hand-cranked dynamo, or from an alternating current adaptor that delivers charge from another battery, or from a charger that connects to a conventional source of alternating current. The shaver includes a foldable handle that allows a user to operate the dynamo, and folds against the body of the shaver when not in use. Indication lights located on the body of the shaver provide charging and status information to a user.

Abstract: A shaving aid material is provided that includes a water-soluble lubricious shaving aid in combination with a water-insoluble erodable medium. In some embodiments, the shaving aid material further includes a water-soluble thermoplastic polymer, and may also include a plasticizer. Optional additional ingredients include emulsifiers, surfactants, skin conditioners, fragrances, depilatory agents, cleaning agents, medicinal agents, etc.

Abstract: A device for removing hair clippings is disclosed. The device comprises a suction member having an opening, a top side and a bottom side, a hose attachment member connected to the suction member, and a fastening member adapted for affixing onto a hair clipper, with the fastening member being attached to the bottom side of the suction member. This device is particularly useful for removing the hair clippings from shaved surgical patients in a manner that prevents the hair clippings from falling into the patient's surroundings and thus prevent contamination.

Abstract: A pair of pipe cutting pincers includes a pincers body having a first handle and a second handle pivotally assembled together. The first handle has its front end pivotally combined with a pipe-cutting member disposed with a cutting blade and its rear end bent toward a second receiving groove to form a pivotal driven member An elastic member positioned between the first and the second handle has one end hooked on the first handle and the other end hooked with the rear end of the pivotally driven member for pulling the pipe-cutting member to carry out reciprocating shifting. A pivotal actuating member is pivotally assembled in the second handle to resist against the lower end of the pivotal driven member. In using, the pivotally driven member is actuated by the elastic member to move and make the pivotal actuating member rotate and drive a cutting edge to cut off a pipe.

Abstract: A removably attachable, multifunctional accessory (10) for a utensil such as a kitchen knife is provided comprising a base (15) with at least one cavity (16), one or more magnets (41) inserted and secured within cavity (16), and a wing (30) protruding from the base. The wing is shaped in such a fashion as to have minimal effect on normal cutting behavior, and provides several benefits to the user, such as providing means for more easily and accurately guiding piles of cut food around and off a cutting surface, providing means to quickly and more safely remove food remnants stuck to the blade of the knife, and providing means to hold the knife in an upright position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a tool. The tool may include a working portion, e.g. a blade, and a holding portion, e.g., a blade holder, wherein the blade and the blade holder are coupled in such a manner that the blade may be positioned in a plurality of configurations with respect to the blade holder. The blade and blade holder may include one or more of an engagement element and/or engagement element receiver that are configured for being coupled together in such a manner that the blade is substantially prevented from moving relative to the blade holder. The blade and/or blade holder may include a plurality of engagement elements and corresponding engagement element receivers such that the blade is capable of being moved incrementally with respect to the blade holder. Also provided are methods of using the tool as well as specialized packaging for offering the tool for sale.

Abstract: A knife, comprising a handle including a blade feed aperture, a thumb aperture, and a cartridge loading aperture disposed through the front, side and back end of the handle. The knife also includes a blade disposed within the handle, wherein the blade may be coated with a non-stick material. The handle also includes a biased member disposed within the handle and configured to bias the blade. The handle may also include a cartridge disposed within the handle and configured to store a plurality of blades. The cartridge includes a safety lock mechanism; wherein the safety lock mechanism is disposed near a front end of the handle and configured to selectably lock a blade in a lateral position. The cartridge may be selectably removable from the handle or the cartridge may be permanently coupled to the handle of the knife.

Abstract: A dual bladed utility knife is provided. The utility knife has a housing with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The housing further has a first end. First and second blades are included that are capable of extending from the first end. An actuator is present that is capable of positioning the first blade and second blade into different positions with respect to the housing. The actuator has a button that may be capable of being moved in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction.