Abstract: A connector assembly includes a shank having an inner abutment proximate to an inner extremity, and an outer abutment proximate to an outer extremity. A connector includes an inner loop that encircles the shank between the inner abutment and the outer abutment and that is movable reciprocally along the shank, a first portion that extends outwardly from the inner loop to a second portion that extends from the first portion past the outer extremity and the abutment to a third portion that extends inwardly and forwardly from the second portion to a pivotally mountable outer loop. Tensioned compression springs encircle the shank between the inner abutment and the inner loop, and act between the inner abutment and the inner loop urging the inner loop toward the outer abutment.

Abstract: What is described is a portable multifunctional tool having a handle portion and a tool accommodating portion having a tool function element arranged thereon configured to actuate a quick release chain fastener having two chain link plates and two chain link plate connection members. The tool function element has a first force exertion unit configured to exert a force on the first chain link plate connection member of the quick release chain fastener, and a second force exertion unit configured to exert a force on the second chain link plate connection member of the quick release chain fastener. The first force exertion unit and the second force exertion unit are translationally movable in relation to each other so as to actuate the quick release chain fastener by means of said translational movement.

Abstract: A binding apparatus includes a pressure bonding mechanism in which pressure is applied by a pair of pressure bonding plates to a joining portion of a binding tape, which is an adhesive tape, to fasten it together by gripping and squeezing a pair of levers to rotate a pair of arms around a fulcrum. Thereby, any mixing of metal staples into an object to be bound as in a conventional binding apparatus is eliminated, and thus the quality of the object to be bound can be ensured. Further, the need for a strong grip strength like that when ejecting a staple is eliminated, and thus the burden on an operator can be reduced.

Abstract: A stretching device for moving one end of an elastic ring to a predetermined position is illustrated. The stretching device includes a base member, a handle, a movable member, a rotatable member, at least one connecting bar, and a positioning head fixed to the rotatable member. The handle includes at least one first bar, a first end of the at least one first bar being rotatably connected to the base member. The movable member is slidably mounted on the base member and comprising a blocking section opposite to the base member. The rotatable member includes at least one second bar, a first end of the at least one second bar being rotatably connected to the movable member. Opposite ends of the connecting bar are rotatably connected to a second end of the at least one first bar and a second end of the at least one second bar, respectively.

Abstract: A control mechanism has a means for lifting, a lifting cable, and a lifting cable housing. The means for lifting has a control post, and a lift handle attached to a lift body frame about a lift pivot. The lift body frame extends longitudinally perpendicular from the control post. A hydraulic strut extends between an upper lift pivot and a lower lift pivot. A slide rail extends from a roller housing through the slide rail housing. A roller rests between a roller pin and a set pin within the roller housing. A plurality of spacing sliders straddle the slide rail. Removal of one or more of the spacing sliders allows the roller housing and the slide rail to move towards the lift housing member, thereby allowing rotation of the lift body frame and compression of the hydraulic strut.

Abstract: A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bicycle electrical cable tensioning assembly includes a tensioning body. The tensioning body includes a frame attachment portion and a cable tensioning portion. The frame attachment portion is configured and arranged for connection to a bicycle frame. The cable tensioning portion is configured to provide and adjust tension to an electrical cable.

Abstract: A turnbuckle head assembly. The device includes a pivot housing to which is secured a pivotable handle. An upper attachment feature is pivotably affixed to the pivotable handle. At the bottom portion of the pivot housing, an attachment feature such as a threaded nut is provided for securely accepting a tensionable member such as a threaded rod. Alignable apertures are provided in frame members of the pivoting housing and in the pivotable handle, for locking the device via pin or lock.

Abstract: A strap tension retaining device is configured for a use with a bulk unit secured by a strap under tension. Such a bulk unit load has a corner and defines a bulk unit perimeter. The strap tension retaining device includes a fixed base element, fixed relative to the bulk unit load, a floating element movable relative to the fixed base element, a biasing element mounted between the floating element and the fixed base element and a guide element mounting the floating element to the fixed base element to guide movement of the floating element relative to the fixed base element. The strap tension retaining device is positioned at about the corner of the bulk unit load with the strap positioned around the bulk unit perimeter of the bulk unit load, over the strap tension retaining device floating element. When the strap is tensioned a force is exerted by the strap on the floating element to force the biasing element against the bias direction.

Abstract: A traction block is provided comprising an elongate frame with U shaped cross section having a flat web and two spaced apart lateral flanges perpendicular to the web, two clamping blocks of elongate shape which are mounted for movement between the lateral flanges of the frame so that a relative longitudinal movement between each movable clamping block and the adjacent flange of the frame causes a transverse movement of the respective movable clamping block, and a flat cover plate parallel to the web of the frame and detachably fixed thereto, said lateral flanges of the frame being provided with tenons which project from their end faces facing towards the cover plate and which are tightly fitted in corresponding cavities in the cover plate.

Abstract: A load binder having a shortened handle with means to receive and interlock with a separate extension member, which is also adaptable to release the load binder.

Abstract: A hand tool for pulling a single wire or contact into a connector block includes a thumb lever for effecting a gripping action on the wire or contact and a trigger member for moving an outer holder and sleeve with respect to an inner holder and sleeve whereby gripping of the wire is independent of the movement between wire and connector block.