Abstract: The present pipe clamp device is configured for use with standard vee head jack stands. The present device can be used to secure a pipe or similarly shaped object to a standard vee head jack stand. Specifically, the present pipe clamp device can comprise one or more pivoting arms that can facilitate an object's placement into the pipe clamp device or its removal from the pipe clamp, a threaded rod, which can include a release button or quick release mechanism, which can be used to quickly tighten the clamp onto an object being secured and the jack stand or to remove an object from the jack stand.

Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.

Abstract: The invention discloses a widening device and a method for applying label sleeves on objects. The inner diameter of the label sleeve is smaller than a diameter of a perimeter of the objects on which the label sleeve is to be applied. The widening device had four articulated widening jaws which engage an inner surface of the label sleeve. The third widening jaw and the fourth widening jaw are movably arranged between the first widening jaw and the second widening jaw. An articulated support carries the third widening jaw and the fourth widening jaw, wherein the articulated support is made up of a first and a second movable lever.

Abstract: A convenient-used securing clamp comprises a pair of clamp hands, two distance-fixing clamps, two groups of throat pipe moulds and a mould base, wherein the distance-fixing clamp is a split structure that consists of two pieces which can be closed together or released; the throat pipe moulds are set inside the distance-fixing clamps with the same split structure, so as to be closed and released along with the distance-fixing clamps; the mould base is also the split structure, with its upper part connected with the distance-fixing clamps and the lower part connected with the pair of clamp hands, so that as the pair of clamp hands releases and closes, the mould base releases and closes.

Abstract: A body jewelry tool to aid in the application and removal of body piercing retaining fasteners comprises a tubular body of non-corroding stainless steel for a long life and ease of cleaning for sanitary use. The outer surface comprises a rubberized grip. An operational end of the device comprises an internal grasping mechanism that readily adapts to all sizes of threaded ball fasteners used as retainers on body piercings. In such a manner, the user or wearer can hold the jewelry in one hand while the tool is used to grasp and hold the retaining ball with the other hand. The device is then easily turned to remove or install the ball as necessary.

Abstract: A point-welding clamp structure for side by side tightly clamping and locating different plate-shaped metal pieces in their true relative positions so as to facilitate the point-welding operation. The point-welding clamp structure includes a body section and a base section for clamping the different metal pieces. A second adjustment section is disposed on the body section and a third adjustment section is disposed on the base section. By means of operating the second and third adjustment sections, the metal pieces with different thickness can be securely clamped and located by the point-welding clamp structure.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping a work piece to a fixture includes a base for mounting to the fixture and a handle having a body portion and an arm portion. The handle includes a pivotal connection to the base. The clamp further includes a holding member and a latch. The holding member has a holding position for clamping the work piece to the fixture and a pivotal connection to the handle. The latch includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is engaged with the base for locking the holding member in the holding position and becomes disengaged from the base by moving the second end portion in a direction generally away from the arm portion of the handle. The latch has a pivotal connection to the handle.

Abstract: A bar clamp is provided with a slide bar; a movable housing on the slide bar and including a movable jaw carrier including a first jaw at one end, a handgrip, and a trigger handle; a housing member releasably mounted on the slide bar and including a fixed jaw carrier and a second jaw; and a cam type fastening device on fixed jaw carrier. In an inoperative position thin portions of cam rings are locked allow a slide bar of another bar clamp to freely pass through the fastening device. A clockwise pivotal movement of a lever locks thick portions of the cam rings to fasten the slide bar of another bar clamp.

Abstract: A handheld clamping tool includes a sliding bar, a bracket selectively and detachably coupled to one of two opposite ends of the sliding bar and providing a first jaw, a handle holder affixed to the sliding bar and providing a second jaw, a driving handle operable to move the bracket relative to the handle holder, and a control knob including a male knob member and a female knob member coupled together in a horizontal bottom hole of the bracket, a pin affixed to the female knob member and movable with the female knob member in and out of a lock hole at one end of the sliding bar to lock/unlock the bracket and the sliding bar, and a compression spring mounted between the male knob member and the bracket to support the male knob member in the locking position where the pin is inserted through the lock hole.

Abstract: A handheld clamping tool includes a sliding bar, a fixed handle having installed therein actuation plates, a stop plate, spring members and a release bar, a driving handle, a coupling rod coupling the actuation plates and the stop plate, and a first jaw holder. The driving handle has an integrated cam portion for driving the actuation plates and the stop plate. By means of the release bar, the handheld clamping tool can be quickly released.

Abstract: A clamp for securing components, in particular string-like or linear structural members, like pipelines, hoses, or cables, has at least one clamp part (3). The clamp part outer contour (4) delimits at least partially a receiving space (5) for receiving the component. The one clamp part (3) has a mechanism (6) for minimizing corrosion, in particular, crevice corrosion, at every component that is held. The mechanism has at least one sacrificial element (7) that is visibly consumed with the onset of corrosion and continued duration of use of the clamp fastener. The respective sacrificial element (7) is placed, as an independent component, on the outer contour (4) of the clamp part (3).

Abstract: A clamp is provided, having a slide rail, a fixed arm fastened to the slide rail and on which a first abutment surface for a workpiece is arranged, a sliding arm displaceable on the slide rail, and a housing arrangement, on which are held a first bearing device and a second bearing device, by means of which the housing arrangement is guided on the slide rail. The sliding arm is positioned between the first and second bearing devices. A second abutment surface for a workpiece is arranged on the housing arrangement and faces the first abutment surface. A force application device is held on the sliding arm and acts on a pressure piece held on the housing arrangement. The housing arrangement has a first housing part with a housing interior having an opening. The sliding arm is brought into the housing interior through the opening during production of the clamp.

Abstract: A spring clamp includes a first body which comprises a gripping portion and a clamping portion, a second body which comprises a gripping portion and a clamping portion, a first pivot element which pivotally connects the first body and the second body, and a locking mechanism which comprises at least a pair of friction pair components. The first friction pair component is arranged on the first body, and includes a first friction pair element; and the second friction pair component is arranged on the second body, and includes a second friction pair element. The first and second friction pair elements rub against each other to effect the locking function. The rubbing of the friction pair elements occurs mainly in the plane perpendicular to the first pivot element axis.

Abstract: A press for securing a captive screw assembly within a hole in a panel cover. The press is supported from the panel cover as it is operated and includes a tool for extracting the captive screw assembly from the panel cover hole when the captive screw assembly is no longer functional. The extraction tool engages a bottom end of the captive screw and severs the flare on the ferrule of the captive screw assembly that anchors the assembly to the hole in the panel cover. A captive screw assembly is also described that has a knurled end that anchors the captive screw assembly to a hole in the panel cover.

Abstract: A temporary attachment device for securing a number of parts or sheets together has an elongated hollow body with three, slidable and spreadable prongs spaced apart 120°, protruding from an open end of the elongated body over a substantially Y-shaped spreader held in the elongated body and extending through the open end to more evenly and accurately maintain the spacing between and spread the three prongs. The three prongs and spreader more accurately fill pilot holes, after insertion into the openings and the prongs have outwardly facing heads, lobes or noses to more securely clamp at least two sheets of material together. The device may include an internal spring and a movable plunger to allow the prongs to be operated by the pliers, or may include a threaded shaft and a nut secured to the shaft to allow operation of the device by turning the nut and the shaft to slidably move the three prongs.

Abstract: A retaining device for a stand includes a base, a shaft inserted in the base, a handle pivotally mounted on the shaft, and a retainer sleeved on a cam portion of the handle. When the handle is pivotally moved downwards, the retainer can be driven to move toward an extending rod of the stand by actuation of the cam portion of the handle for stopping against the extending rod of the stand and retaining the extending rod of the stand in position.

Abstract: An adjustable fixation clamp having first and second clamp assemblies positioned about a shaft. The clamp assemblies may each have a pair of vise plates. Each pair of vise plates may define at least two receiving portions and insertion portions intersecting the receiving portions. The receiving portions of one clamp assembly may receive at least two fixation components such as screws, pins or wires. The receiving portions of the other clamp assembly may receive at least one connector such as a rod, bar and/or ring. A biasing structure may be positioned between the first and second clamp assemblies and may allow for the fixation components to be snapped into the receiving portions through the insertion portions. Two or more adjustable fixation clamps may be used to form an external fixation system. At least two screws, pins or wires may be inserted into bone and one of the clamp assemblies may be attached thereto. A guide may be used for insertion of screws, pins or wires into bone.

Abstract: A tool connects a stud in place to a longitudinal track in a metal stud wall system installation. The tool includes a tool head having an upright slot in which a track flange is received and a pair of rams mounted on the tool head for linear movement transversely of the track. The rams are spaced apart and straddle opposite sides of the stud. The rams have leading tips with cutting edges. An actuator moves the rams into cutting engagement with the track flange in the upright slot to cut hinged tabs in the track flange, and to bend the hinged tabs into frictional engagement with the opposite sides of the upright stud to connect the upright stud in place to the track.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bar clamp assemblies and workpiece support members configured for use with bar clamp assemblies. In one aspect, the present invention provides a workpiece support member for a bar clamp assembly. The workpiece support member include a base including an engagement feature configured for engagement with a guide rail of the bar clamp assembly. The workpiece support member also includes a first finger extending from the base and a second finger extending from the base. The first and second fingers are disposed apart with respect to one another to form a slot having a substantially continuous width. The first, second or both fingers form an abutment surface and a support surface, the abutment surface and the support surface are generally perpendicular with respect to one another.

Abstract: A removal and replacement tool for vehicles contains a first body including a chamber, a second hole, and a third hole; a grip set including a second body and a push piece, the push piece including an arcuate notch; at least one first returning spring, one end of which is fixed in the chamber, and another end of which abuts against two sides of the second body; a shaft member disposed in the chamber, and its one end extending out of the first body from the first hole; a second spring, one end of which abuts against the chamber, another end of which is biased against the shaft member; an engaging member including a first side wall and a second side wall; a rotary knob including a rotating portion and a rod portion connecting with the rotating portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a clamp for achieving tight miter joints in wood casings or other materials comprising mitered ends. The clamp according to the present invention comprises a first handle and a second handle attached to each other to form a handle member and a first jaw and a second jaw attached to each other a clamping member. The handle member and clamping member are attached to each other in a manner that creates an over center cam mechanism that prevents the clamping member from opening unless the handle member is also opened.

Abstract: A surgical jig for determining an axis extending into the end of a bone (2). The jig comprises a platform (10) arranged to be supported upon a resected surface (4) at an end of a bone (2), first and second clamps (16) and an alignment guide (18). The first and second clamps (16) are coupled to the platform (10) and are arranged to engage first and second portions of a bone lip (6) extending around at least part of the resected surface (4) to secure the platform (10) to the resected surface (4). The alignment guide (18) defines an axis extending into the end of the bone (2), the alignment guide (18) being pivotally coupled to the platform (10). A method of determining an axis extending into the end of a bone (2) using the surgical jig is also disclosed.

Abstract: Instruments and methods are provided for re-positioning and extracting spinal implants in a space between vertebrae. The instruments can include rotater instruments, hook instruments, and extractor instruments engageable to the implant. The extractor instruments can include a shaft assembly, an actuator assembly at a proximal end of said shaft assembly, and an engaging assembly at a distal end of the shaft assembly. The engaging assembly includes a support member fixedly coupled with and extending distally from the shaft assembly and a clamping member coupled with at least one of the shaft assembly and the support member. The actuator assembly is operably linked to the clamping member with the shaft assembly to move the clamping member toward the support member with the actuator assembly.

Abstract: A clamp for linking a mounting rail to a flange of a beam is disclosed. The clamp includes a lower base, an upper base, a connecting web, and a T-shaped back-gripping element, which is disposed at the lower base for gripping a rail opening of the mounting rail from behind. In the upper base, a threaded hole, which corresponds to the lower T-shaped back-gripping element, is provided for a clamping screw, with which the flange and the mounting rail can be pressed against one another when the lower T-shaped element grips a rail opening of the mounting rail from behind. In the lower base, a threaded hole, which corresponds to an upper T-shaped back-gripping element, is provided for a clamping screw, with which the flange and the mounting rail can be pressed against one another when the upper T-shaped element grips a rail opening of the mounting rail from behind.

Abstract: A bar clamp is provided with a slide bar; a movable housing on the slide bar and including a movable jaw carrier including a first jaw at one end, a handgrip, and a trigger handle; a housing member releasably mounted on the slide bar and including a fixed jaw carrier and a second jaw; and a cam type fastening device on fixed jaw carrier. In an inoperative position thin portions of cam rings are locked allow a slide bar of another bar clamp to freely pass through the fastening device. A clockwise pivotal movement of a lever locks thick portions of the cam rings to fasten the slide bar of another bar clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a model support of an abutment model and also to an insert (1) for holding such a model support, with a first area and a second area, wherein the first area comprises a flat surface (6) with a step (4) at the center of which there is an area which has an attachment geometry of an implant and onto which the model support of the abutment model can be mounted, wherein the second area comprises means that permit positioning of the insert, and wherein the insert comprises an optically detectable marking (5). The invention additionally relates to a pot (13) for receiving an insert according to the invention, wherein the pot comprises at least one magnet (18) and at least one recess and/or elevation on the bottom surface. The invention also relates to a scanning device, a scanning method, a method for producing an abutment, a method for producing a tooth replacement part, and a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: A clamp comprising a slide rail, a fixed arm integrally joined to the slide rail, and a slide arm movable on the slide rail is provided, the slide rail having in the cross section an overall height and an overall width having a ratio to each other, which ranges between 2.55:1 and 2.8:1.

Abstract: A power tool including a sliding member slidably received in the power tool and a pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening. First ends of each of the lock plates are pivotably attached to a support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member. A first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support.

Abstract: A clamp comprising a bar supporting a movable jaw having a first support surface. The bar is slidably received in a jaw body and the jaw body supports a fixed jaw. A support is slidably disposed on the bar and has a second support surface that is coplanar with the first support surface such that the clamp can be supported on the first support surface and the second support surface on a surface. In one method of operating the clamp a work piece is positioned directly on the bar. In another method of operating the clamp the movable jaw is moved relative to the fixed jaw and is stopped by the engagement of the support with the body.

Abstract: In a wave linear motion mechanism (4) of a holding mechanism (1), those portions of a flexible screw (14) where first and second male screws (32, 33) are formed are elliptically deformed by first and second wave generators (12, 13) installed on an input shaft (11), and the first and second male screws (32, 33) are respectively partially engaged with first and second female screws (42, 44) of first and second circular nuts (15, 16). First and second holding members (5, 6) are mounted on the first and second circular nuts (15, 16), respectively. When the input shaft (11) is rotated by a motor (3), the first and second holding members (5, 6) are opened or closed depending on the rotation direction to release or hold an object (W).

Abstract: A quick clamp includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a crank, an operating handle, a shaft assembly and a slide rail. The crank is arranged in a cover plate of the second jaw with the operating handle rotatably screwed to an upper end of the crank, the shaft assembly connected to a through bore formed at a middle portion of the crank and the slide rail extended through a slide rail slot formed near a lower end of the crank. By turning the operating handle in one direction, the crank is brought to pivot with the slide rail slot thereof becoming inclined to press against the slide rail, so that the slide rail is stopped from moving relative to the second jaw. When the operating handle is turned reversely, the slide rail is released, and the second jaw is movable along the slide rail.

Abstract: An auto hammer having housing, a handle and a striking device, the striking device including a striking rod for striking nails or other components in a linear reciprocating manner and a clamping mechanism for clamping nails or other components. The clamping mechanism includes clamping elements and a sleeve and the sleeve is provided with slots along which the driving portions of the clamping elements may slide so that the clamping elements are movable between a closed position and an opened position. This clamping mechanism can reliably clamp nails or other components to facilitate the operation of the user.

Abstract: A hand-actuated bar clamp apparatus is disclosed which provides a high level of holding power or force on a workpiece. The bar clamp includes first and second jaws that are movably coupled to a bar. The first jaw includes a drive lever that engages the bar and a trigger that drives the drive lever to move the bar relative to the first jaw. A brake mechanism is contained within the first jaw to prevent it from moving in the opposite direction. The second jaw includes a push-button release assembly and a stop mechanism actuated by the push-button release assembly. The stop mechanism frictionally engages the second jaw to the bar when the second jaw is not under load.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for use with irrigation systems. The tool may be used for connecting and removing sprinkler fittings for drip systems. The irrigation tubing may be held between the rotatable tool jaws located near the ends of coextensive members of the tool, allowing a user to easily install or uninstall sprinkler fittings from the irrigation tubing. The tool provides a cutter to accurately sheer the irrigation tubing while it is securely held in place in through holes located in the coextensive members.

Abstract: A rack disassembly tool includes a substantially planar U-shaped collar having a pair of legs extending from a base. A pair of hook members depend downwardly from the distal ends of the pair of legs. A pair of resilient bumpers, or other resilient pads, are mounted in a corresponding pair of elbows formed at junctions between the pair of legs and the pair of hook members.

Abstract: A tool for spreading disc brake pads and compressing pistons of a disc brake caliper assembly includes a manually operated handle to drive a rod attached to a pusher plate. An arm assembly also connects the back end of the drive rod to the pusher plate. The plates thus extend in cantilever fashion from the drive rod and may be maintained in alignment by the arm assembly which also serves to reinforce the cantilever arrangement of the plates.

Abstract: A camming clamp has a fixed jaw, a pair anchored in the fixed jaw, and a moving jaw threaded onto the guides. A levered cam is threaded onto at least one guide. A backing surface is threaded onto the same one guide. It sandwiches the levered cam between itself and the moving jaw. An adjustable locking provision locks the backing surface at fixed positions along this guide with the levered cam. Wherein, the levered cam has a cam head with an over-center axis such that, when rolled on one side of the over-center axis the camming clamp is slack and adapted to position the jaws on opposite sides of an object to be clamped, and, when rolled over the other side of the over-center axis the jaws clamp tight on said object. The over-center axis prevents the cam head from auto-pivoting back to slack.

Abstract: A multi-use support or clamping device and method for supporting at least one hose is mountable to a fixture, such as a sink, toilet, or other waste receptacle, for facilitating discharge of a liquid waste directly into the waste receptacle. The multi-use clamping device includes a clamp, a hose support, an attachment mechanism, and an anchoring mechanism. The clamp is removably securable to the waste receptacle or other fixture. The hose support is an elongated cylindrical member having a bore therethrough sized for disposition of at least one hose, such as a dialysis hose, a cable, tubing, or any other elongated piece of material. The anchoring mechanism may be a U-shaped bracket, a plurality of castellation or slots, a spring mechanism, Velcro, a bladder, or any other suitable type of anchoring device for securely holding the hose.

Abstract: A molding removal tool assembly includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A plate is attached to the second end. The plate has a distal edge with respect to the handle. A blade is attached to the distal edge. The blade has a first side, a second side and a free edge. The blade has an opening therein extending into the first side and outwardly of the second side. The opening has a bottom edge. A tab is attached to the bottom edge and is angled toward the handle so that the plate extends over the tab. The free edge is configured to be extended between a wall surface and molding attached to the wall surface to urge the molding off of the wall surface with the tab.

Abstract: The tool (10) includes first and second pipe securing heads (12, 30), each having downward facing C-shaped frames (14, 16) and pipe securing clamps (16, 36) secured within the frames (14, 16) for selectively and detachably securing the pipe securing heads (12, 20) to sections of pipes (18, 36). A pivot rod (48) is pivotally secured between necks (20, 38) of the heads (12, 30), and handles (54, 56) are secured to the necks (20, 38). The handles (54, 56) and pivot rod (48) are configured so that, after securing the clamps (16, 36) within the frames (14, 16) to adjacent first and second pipes (18, 36), movement of the handles (54, 56) toward or away from each other causes the pipe securing heads (12, 30) to move the pipes (18, 36) to be joined together or separated.

Abstract: A tensioning device is provided for tensioning the metal strap of a metal wall structure. The tensioning device includes an elongated bar having a handle and a pair of jaws where one jaw is secured to the elongated bar and another jaw projects from the handle. The jaws are operatively connected between the metal strap and the wall structure. In particular, one jaw is operatively connected or anchored to the wall structure and the other jaw is connected to the metal strap. The handle includes a trigger mechanism for moving the jaws with respect to each other. By actuating the trigger mechanism and closing the jaws, the metal strap is tensioned. After the metal strap is tensioned, it is securely fastened to the wall structure.

Abstract: A bar clamp includes a handgrip; a fixed jaw carrier; a slide bar comprising two opposite wing members; a moveable jaw carrier and comprising a transverse channel, a trough extending from center of the channel to one end of the channel, a bottom recess, and two opposite stop members in the recess wherein the slide bar passes the channel with the wing members being stopped by the trough in a locked position; and a U-shaped spring-actuated lock assembly in the recess and comprising inverted U-shaped opposite first and second lock members being engaged with the wing members in the locked position, and first and second projections between the lock members and a bottom of the lock assembly and being engaged with the stop members in the locked position. Pushing the locking assembly until being stopped will disengage the lock members from the wing members.

Abstract: A sewing clip is provided. In one embodiment, the sewing clip securely clamps fabrics of various thicknesses, sizes, elasticity, and textures in assistance of a sewing operation. The sewing clip includes two rigid members and an elastic assembly. The two rigid members each have a first surface with a clamping and handling end and a hinge extension coupled to the first surface. When employed in a sewing operation, the clamping end of each rigid member has a tapering-width adapted to slide in a direction away from a stitching point. An elastic assembly couples the hinge extensions of each rigid member and biases the two rigid members so as to secure overlapping fabric between the clamping ends while avoiding unnecessary alteration or damage to the fabric. A recessed divot is also provided in the clamping end that allows for retention of surplus fabric.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first engaging surface can be configured to engage a first region of an antler set, and a second engaging surface can be configured to engage a second region of the antler set. A support structure can support the first and second engaging surfaces. The support structure can be configured to adjust a distance between the second engaging surface and the first engaging surface to inhibit shrinking of a distance between the first and second regions of the antler set.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus is disclosed including a first handle defining a hole, a magnet affixed to the first handle, and a movable jaw coupled to the first handle and a second handle, the jaw comprising two clamp segments. The apparatus further includes a magnet contacting element disposed on a release lever on the second handle, wherein pressure is applied to release the release lever from contacting the magnet in an open position.

Abstract: A clamping device for adjoining board materials includes: a C-shaped base having a base section, a top arm and an upright arm; a first press rod and a second press rod vertically movably fitted through the top arm; two first fastener assemblies for fastening and locating the press rods; a horizontal holder mechanism fitted on the first press rod and vertically movable along the first press rod; and a second fastener assembly for adjustably fastening the holder mechanism to the first press rod at a height. The holder mechanism includes at least one horizontally movable guide pin and an abutment member disposed at a front end of the guide pin. In use, a horizontal board material and an upright board material are placed in the base and fixedly held with the first and second press rods respectively. The abutment member serves to abut against and hold the upright board material.

Abstract: A portable vise, particularly for use in supporting elongated member, provides a convenient design for safely cutting, drilling, welding, and painting. An elongated member is inserted through an aperture of a vise body. The vise rests upon the ground or other work surface such that one end of the elongated member is supported over the work surface while the other end of the elongated member rests upon the work surface.

Abstract: A device for a clamping tool for applying pressure to a workpiece is provided, comprising a contacting area for a workpiece, a holding head locating space for a holding head of the clamping tool, and at least one locking element for fixing the holding head in the holding head locating space, which said locking element is arranged in a locking element locating space and must be passed through by the holding head, wherein the at least one locking element and the locking element locating space are formed in such a manner that the amount of force required to pass through the at least one locking element in the direction of insertion of the holding head into the holding head locating space is smaller than the amount of force required to pass therethrough in the direction of extraction of the holding head from the holding head locating space.

Abstract: An auto hammer having a housing, a grip portion and a striking device. The striking device includes a striking rod for striking a nail or other element using a straight reciprocating motion. The striking device has an associated clamping mechanism for clamping the nail or other element. The clamping mechanism has a driving portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are moved between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the element is held between the first and second clamping portions. A first slot and a second slot are arranged on the first and second clamping portions respectively. The driving portion is arranged in both the first and second slots and moves along the first and second slots.

Abstract: A tool and method for holding a rotary lawnmower in a tilted position to expose the underside of its deck for maintenance, comprising a bracket having an anchoring portion and a receiving pocket joined to the anchoring portion, the anchoring portion being adapted to be operatively mounted on a vertical wall or post surface or held down at or near a floor or ground level, the receiving pocket being arranged when the anchoring portion is operatively mounted to receive a horizontal hand grip of the distal end of a lawnmower handle, and a lock member deployable on said bracket to selectively retain or release the hand grip in or from the receiving pocket.