Abstract: An apparatus for pulling a molding ring off a neck of a concrete tubular workpiece formed by the molding ring comprises two clamping jaws positioned diametrically opposite each other with respect to a vertical axis of the tubular workpiece, the clamping jaws overlapping the molding ring from above and engaging the workpiece below the molding ring. A supporting structure displaceably supports the clamping jaws, and a lifting device is arranged on the supporting structure for two pull-off catches arranged diametrically opposite each other with respect to the molding ring, the pull-off catches subtending an undercut of the molding ring. According to the invention, carriages are provided for the clamping jaws and pull-off catches, the carriages being adjustable in opposite directions along coaxial guides.

Abstract: A method of detaching a film of material (2) from the surface (5) of a substrate (1). An outlet (11) of a fluid delivery device (10) is engaged with an aperture (7, 8) in the substrate (1) from the opposite side of the substrate (1) from the surface (5) to which the film (2) is attached. Fluid is passed out of the outlet (11) and through the aperture (7, 8) to generate a detaching force between the film of material (2) and the surface (5) adjacent to the aperture (7, 8).

Abstract: The present invention is a scalpel blade removal device comprising an opening in a wall defining a first blade guide, extending to a narrowing upward ramp bounded by left and right guide walls. A horizontal top ramp extends from the distal end of the upward ramp, bounded by left and right guide towers. A spring loaded notch device is adapted to lock behind a proximal end of a scalpel blade seated on a scalpel, where the scalpel is inserted in the opening and the blade edge is driven up the ramp to the top ramp. When the notch device is locked behind that end of the scalpel blade, the scalpel is pulled back, causing the scalpel blade to slide off the scalpel handle. A sharps container incorporates the removal device, a reinforced latch, a scalpel resting location, and needle cover removers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) from a fixture assembly subsequent to MEA bonding within the fixture assembly involves stabilizing the first fixture of the fixture assembly. The second fixture of the fixture assembly is stabilized. While the second fixture is stabilized, the first fixture is pressurized to cause the first surface of the MEA to separate from the first fixture. While the first fixture is stabilized, the second fixture is pressurized to cause the second surface of the MEA to separate from the second fixture. The second fixture is then moved out of proximity with the first fixture to permit removal of the MEA from the first fixture.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a forming element from a concrete pipe includes a support member and a removal device including first and second elements. The first element is attachable to the forming element and has a stop. The second element is supported by the support member such that the second element is swingable with respect to the support member. In addition, the second element is engageable with the stop so as to apply a force to the first element for removing the forming element from the concrete pipe.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an optical disc, a transparent disc substrate having two relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one of which an information is recorded and a first reflective film is formed onto a dummy disc having similar relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one which another information is recorded and a second reflective film having a light semi-transmissive characteristic is formed are bonded via an adhesive layer and, thereafter, an external force is applied between the dummy disc and the disc substrate through an integrated center hole penetrated through the dummy disc and the disc substrate at center positions thereof to peel off the dummy disc at a first interface between the dummy disc and the second reflective film thereof.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a component from a fuel rail in an automotive fuel system. The tool has a pair of jaws connected to a pair of pivoting handles, which allow the jaws to be opened and closed. The jaws have an inner cavity shaped to conform to an outer surface of the component. A pair of release members are slidably mounted on an outer surface of the jaws. When the release members are moved relative to the jaws, rims on the release members contact a retention clip holding the component to the fuel rail. Contact between the rims and the clip causes the clip to disengage from a retention surface on the fuel rail, freeing the component.

Abstract: A clamp for an inline connector having a male and a female component comprises a first sleeve having a peripheral portion defining an opening for receiving and holding the male or female component. A second sleeve is provided adjacent the first sleeve and has an opening therein which is adjacent the opening in the first sleeve. A handle having a first end is pivotally connected to the first sleeve for rotation about the pivotal connection. A bracket is pivotally connected to the second sleeve member at one end thereof and pivotally connected to the handle at another end thereof. Rotation of the handle about its pivotal connection to the first sleeve moves the first sleeve and the second sleeve relative to each other between a first position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are closer to each other and a second position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are further apart from each other.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamping and spreading device for the relative movement of two workpieces which have surfaces lying essentially parallel to a common plane, comprising a first holder, to which the first workpiece can be fixed, and a second holder, to which the second workpiece can be fixed, wherein the two holders are movable relative to one another, in such a manner that this can be used in a simple manner comfortable for the operator it is provided for the first holder and the second holder to be connected to one another via a guiding device so as to be displaceable and for the guiding device to comprise an actuating element which is mounted not only on the first holder so as to be movable but is also mounted on the second holder so as to be movable and via which a relative movement of the two holders can be actuated.

Abstract: An apparatus for the compression of a piston of a disk brake housing into a cylinder includes a caliper gun frame, a lever attached to the frame, a rod that extends forward and away from a user as the lever is squeezed, a hollow extension shaft attached to the frame and disposed over a portion of the rod, a retaining plate attached to a distal end of the extension shaft, a compression disk attached to a distal end of the rod and an actuating assembly attached to the frame and affected by the lever that displaces the rod in a first forward direction as the lever is squeezed. The device is positioned intermediate an inside surface of the housing and the piston whereby the compression disk bears against a top exposed surface of the piston and urges the piston into the cylinder as the lever is squeezed an amount sufficient to replace a pair of disk brake pads.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic dipole antenna employing one or more spacers is disclosed. The magnetic dipole antenna having three plates, where each plate has holes for inserting one or more spacers through the bottom and middle plates. The distance separation between the top plate and the middle plate of the magnetic dipole antenna determines the operational frequency. Spacers are used to adjust and secure gap between top and middle plates and fix operational frequency of antenna at desired target frequency. A coaxial cable is attached to the magnetic dipole antenna for measuring the resonant frequency.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an auxiliary tool for dismantling a guide ring, and an application method of the same. The auxiliary tool of the present invention for dismantling a guide ring is to install a plurality of supporting elements on the top of a guide ring whose structure is the same as that of the guide ring to be dismantled, thereby dismantling the guide ring closely engaged with a top ring module, wherein the top ring module is used in a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) machine for carrying a wafer, and the guide ring to be dismantled is for holding the wafer within the top ring module. The application method of the auxiliary tool for dismantling a guide ring is first to insert the supporting elements of the auxiliary tool of the present invention into the grooves of the top ring modules, and thereafter to tap a combined surface of the guide ring and top ring module in a way like plotting a circle, so as to disengage the guide ring from the top ring module.

Abstract: A pin grid array insertion and extraction tool is disclosed that is used to both insert and extract pin grid array connectors. The tool comprises a rigid window frame defined by bars connected to handles wherein the bars define straight slots and ramped slots on an elongated side that engage tabs and sliders of a header and socket of a pin grid array connector. The ramped slots are used to generate mechanical advantage and bring the insertion force seen by an operator's hand down to reasonable levels when engaging or disengaging connector pins to or from their mating receptacles. By using ramped slots the insertion and extraction tool can be made very compact in almost every dimension.

Abstract: The jacking plate may be used to reinforce structural assembly elements that may be required to withstand the force of the use of a jack bolt to separate assembly elements. The jacking plate may be attached intermediate one structural element and a nut plate. A bushing may be attached in a second structural element through which bushing the jack bolt is threaded to apply force against the jacking plate. The jacking plate may be constructed of a hardened metal such as stainless steel to inhibit deforming of the structural element and nut plate.

Abstract: A vehicle dash panel removing tool is formed by a rigid single strand wire-like rod having an end portion defining an open loop handle and a relatively short length of the other end portion turned at right angle and provided with a sharpened tip for manual insertion of the tip under an edge of a vehicle panel to be removed.

Abstract: An apparatus for the repair or maintenance of a vehicle is provided which facilitates the removal of a wheel, wheel rim, brake rotor, brake drum or the like, when these become seized or fused onto the wheel hub of the vehicle. The wheel pulling apparatus provides a pull plate to pull on, for example, a brake drum, and a push plate which acts to directly or indirectly push on the wheel studs of the vehicle. A simple, easy to use wheel pulling apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A disassembling device for disassembling a housing composed of a first member and a second member. The first member is attached to the second member by engaging a first engaging portion with a second engaging portion. The disassembling device comprises at least one first shifting mechanism and at least one second shifting mechanism. The first shifting mechanism is used to detach the second member from the first member. The first shifting mechanism comprises at least one first compressing portion while the second shifting mechanism comprises at least one second compressing portion. When the housing is to be disassembled, the second compressing portion detaches the first engaging portion from the second engaging portion partially. Then, the first compressing portion is moved to detach the second member from the first member completely.

Abstract: A tool set for replacing brake pads of disc braking systems in the present invention includes a screw rod, a sleeve, a first plate body, a second plate body, a guide rod, and at least one connector with various sizes, by which a selective combination of the components described above is capable of providing an automobile with a specialized tool for pressing an outward piston to its initial position for convenient replacing new brake pads when the outward piston is gradually traveled toward old brake pads with a continuous wearing in linings of the old disc brake pads. Moreover, various selective combinations of the components described above are also capable of providing automobiles employed with different types of disc braking systems with variety of suitable specialized tools fitting functional requirements and being convenient in operation.

Abstract: A cleaving tool provides pressurized gas to the edge of a substrate to cleave the substrate at a selected interface. A substrate, such as a bonded substrate, is loaded into the cleaving tool, and two halves of the tool are brought together to apply a selected pressure to the substrate. A compliant pad of selected elastic resistance provides support to the substrate while allowing the substrate to expand during the cleaving process. Bringing the two halves of the tool together also compresses an edge seal against the perimeter of the substrate. A thin tube connected to a high-pressure gas source extends through the edge seal and provides a burst of gas to separate the substrate into at least two sheets. In a further embodiment, the perimeter of the substrate is struck with an edge prior to applying the gas pressure.

Abstract: A windshield lift acting between the floor of a vehicle and the inside surface of the windshield with the aid of suction cups to apply an outward force to place the seal which bonds the windshield to the vehicle frame under tension. The peripheral seal can then be easily cut with a knife.

Abstract: In method and apparatus for manufacturing an optical disc, a transparent disc substrate having two relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one of which an information is recorded and a first reflective film is formed onto a dummy disc having the similar relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one which another information is recorded and a second reflective film having a light semi-transmissive characteristic is formed are bonded via an adhesive layer and, thereafter, an external force is applied between the dummy disc and the disc substrate through an integrated center hole penetrated through the dummy disc and the disc substrate at center positions thereof to peel off the dummy disc at a first interface between the dummy disc and the second reflective film thereof.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a tool that is provided for separating a cutting bit from a cutting bit holder used in connection with a rotary a cutting assembly for use in a roadway surface reclaiming machine. More particularly, this invention is directed to providing a tool for quickly and effectively removing cutting bits from the cutting bit holders. The present invention accomplishes this objective by providing a pulling mechanism that is mechanically assisted. In this invention, a bit puller is provided for engagement with the cutting bit and is also attached to a powered retractor to forcibly move the cutting bit. The cutting bit and the retractor are fixed to an outer frame or brace. This outer frame or brace generally circumscribes the bit puller to provide an inner space within which the bit puller can be moved by the retractor. The outer frame or brace has a surface for engaging the cutting bit holder to position the retractor during separation.

Abstract: A brake caliper depressor device for pushing back disc brake caliper pistons when installing new brake pads. The brake caliper depressor device includes a gun assembly including a main portion and a barrel portion connected to the main portion and also including a trigger mechanism being attached to the main portion; and also includes a push rod member being movably disposed through the gun member and having a first end and a second end; and further includes a plurality of caliper piston engagement members being attached to the second end of the push rod member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting the tabs of a protective seal with edges embedded in a laminate. The base of the device has an annular top having a plurality of cartridge receiving apertures spaced equally from one another. Each hole receives a tab engagement assembly comprising a cartridge, a spring, and a finger have an abutment surface. The finger is pivotally fastened at one end within the slot of the cartridge and is biased away from the cartridge by the spring. When the base is placed in proximate relationship with the laminate seal patch secured to the substrate, the rotating base causes the abutment surfaces of the fingers to drag across the periphery of the laminate seal in a circular motion. The stresses created on the tabs of the protective seal cause the embedded edges to be lifted. The lifted tabs are accessible to the end user and the protective seals may be easily peeled from the substrate when desired by the end user.

Abstract: A separator tool specifically designed for pressure fitted bearings, sprockets, pulleys and flanges is disclosed. The separator tool is threaded and presents a ball bearing on one end and a means to rotate the tool on another end. The ball bearing is held in place by a magnet to permit ease of rotation without loss of such ball bearing. Rotating means can be a conventional hexagonal bolt head.

Abstract: A method for removal of a vehicle hub and rotor assembly from a steering knuckle that includes partially removing the bolts that attach the assembly to the knuckle followed by driving the bolts and the attached assembly from disengagement with the knuckle and subsequent total removal of the bolts thereby releasing the assembly. A special driving tool to effect the driving of the bolts, in particular, flange headed bolts, is depicted.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an optical disc, a transparent disc substrate having two relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one of which an information is recorded and a first reflective film is formed onto a dummy disc having similar relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one which another information is recorded and a second reflective film having a light semi-transmissive characteristic is formed are bonded via an adhesive layer and, thereafter, an external force is applied between the dummy disc and the disc substrate through an integrated center hole penetrated through the dummy disc and the disc substrate at center positions thereof to peel off the dummy disc at a first interface between the dummy disc and the second reflective film thereof In a preferred embodiment, a partial peeling off of the dummy disc from the second reflective film is carried out through a mechanical force and a complete peeling off of the dummy disc from the second reflective film is carried out

Abstract: A disassembling device for disassembling a housing composed of a first member and a second member. The first member is attached to the second member by engaging a first engaging portion with a second engaging portion. The disassembling device comprises at least one first shifting mechanism and at least one second shifting mechanism. The first shifting mechanism is used to detach the second member from the first member. The first shifting mechanism comprises at least one first compressing portion while the second shifting mechanism comprises at least one second compressing portion. When the housing is to be disassembled, the second compressing portion detaches the first engaging portion from the second engaging portion partially. Then, the first compressing portion is moved to detach the second member from the first member completely.

Abstract: A tool is provided for operating on golf clubs to separate the clubhead from the shaft. A cylindrical housing is provided open at both ends. A coil spring is deployed within the housing. A piston sleeve also is deployed within the housing and against the spring. The golf club shaft is received through the piston sleeve and coil spring and secured as by a vise. When the golf club is heated in the area of the hosel, the coil spring is released, causing the piston sleeve to push against the clubhead, separating the same from the shaft.

Abstract: A machine for opening dies for extruding aluminum and alloys thereof, comprising a table for supporting a die to be opened which is connected to translatory motion elements for placing the die at a parting unit which has a plurality of tools distributed around the die and provided with a parting blade which can be gradually moved closer and inserted between the two parts that constitute the die.

Abstract: An apparatus for pulling a molding ring off a neck of a concrete tubular workpiece formed by the molding ring comprises two clamping jaws positioned diametrically opposite each other with respect to a vertical axis of the tubular workpiece, the clamping jaws overlapping the molding ring from above and engaging the workpiece below the molding ring. A supporting structure displaceably supports the clamping jaws, and a lifting device is arranged on the supporting structure for two pull-off catches arranged diametrically opposite each other with respect to the molding ring, the pull-off catches subtending an undercut of the molding ring. According to the invention, carriages are provided for the clamping jaws and pull-off catches, the carriages being adjustable in opposite directions along coaxial guides.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a component from a fuel rail in an automotive fuel system. The tool has a pair of jaws connected to a pair of pivoting handles, which allow the jaws to be opened and closed. The jaws have an inner cavity shaped to conform to an outer surface of the component. A pair of release members are slidably mounted on an outer surface of the jaws. When the release members are moved relative to the jaws, rims on the release members contact a retention clip holding the component to the fuel rail. Contact between the rims and the clip causes the clip to disengage from a retention surface on the fuel rail, freeing the component.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient detent formed with a laterally projecting portion positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the hook is also provided by inserting a pin defined on a first plate into the indicator to displace the indicator attachment mechanism and thereby release the indicator from the indicator attachment mechanism without damaging either the indicator or the indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A device separates a needle from a syringe before subsequent separate handling of the needle and the rest of the syringe. The needles are accumulated in a container made of stainless steel which is then put into a smelting furnace, thereby preventing the worker from being pricked and thus infected by the used needles. The plastic portions of the syringes are accumulated in another container for further handling.

Abstract: A hand tool for use in servicing automotive-type disc brakes, and particularly for retracting the brake piston into its associated caliper. The hand tool include a pair of spreader plates which have a first position in which they are closely proximate one another, and a second position in which they are spread sufficiently to force a brake piston into its caliper body. The spreader plates have extended portions which are shaped and sized to extend into the caliper in the place of the disc pads which normally reside in the caliper. A hydraulic actuator interconnects the spreader plates, and is operated by a trigger-like mechanism. In operation the extended portions of the spreader plates are inserted into the caliper, and the trigger operated to drive a movable plate with respect to a fixed plate, utilizing the force of the hydraulic cylinder to spread the plates and thereby force the brake piston back into its caliper.

Abstract: A shaft and club head separation device for a golf club includes a base having padded shaft gripping members and a separation disk having at least two peripheral recesses into which the end of shaft is inserted; the gripping members are arranged to maintain the club shaft parallel to the axis of the separation disk; a plunger in slidably disposed in a bore in the base and an actuation device is provided to engage the plunger and move the plunger and disk away from the base so that, with the hosel of a club engaging a face of the disk, separation of the shaft and club head will occur.

Abstract: A mask pellicle removal apparatus for separating a mask pellicle from a glass reticle to which it is bonded by prying against its releasable bond. The apparatus includes a table support for nesting the glass reticle and for supporting a manually operated prying mechanism having only the necessary degrees of freedom for prying free the mask pellicle without damaging the glass reticle.

Abstract: The breakdown services have many task involving the unlocking of automobile doors. The problem is normally solved by pressing a wedge-shaped element down between the door window and the rubber sealing strip which abuts against the window, whereby access can be gained for the insertion of an unlocking tool without having to remove the sealing stip. However, the downwards insertion of the wedge-shaped element can give rise to damage to the sealing strip. This is avoided with the process according to the invention, in that instead of the wedge, use is made of a flat, inflatable pillow element of flexible, distensible material. The flat pillow element is easy to insert downwards, and by a subsequent inflation it will press directly outwards on the sealing list without at the same time scraping against the list.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for removing a coating from synthetic resin products, such as an automobile bumper, to obtain improved coating removal rate and improved productivity. A resin material having a coating applied thereto is rolled between a resin-side roll and a coating-side roll which rotate at different peripheral speeds. A shear stress is applied to the interface between the resin material and the coating, thereby removing the coating from the resin material. Pressing means press the coating-side roll towards the resin-side roll with a predetermined force. The resin-side roll and the coating-side roll apply a normally fixed shear stress between the resin material and the coating, ensuring stable coating removal and improved productivity.

Abstract: A tool is provided herein for separating stacked strips of semiconductor structures held by a magazine, which strips have become attached together. The tool is made up of first and second elongated members in side-by-side relation, each member defining a plurality of teeth along an edge thereof. The first and second members are mounted together so as to allow relative reciprocal movement therebetween, so that relative reciprocal movement between the pluralities of teeth is provided. The tool is held with the teeth against the edges of strips carried by the magazine, and the operator squeezes and releases member handles to provide relative reciprocal movement of the teeth. This back-and-forth reciprocal movement causes the teeth to rub against and force apart the strips, to in turn separate them.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for freeing laser bars stuck in a facet coating fixture. A roller device is provided that rolls into a facet coating fixture channel and applies a downward force to a stuck laser bar. The roller device provides an uncomplicated and reliable system for handling the bars.

Abstract: Set for separating cylindrical pipes pushed into one another in an axial direction, in particular discharge pipes, said set having at least one gripper, which has two grabbing arms that extend azimuthally and a clamping device. The gripper is connected to a lever with a component extending in a radial direction, whereby on gripper (5), pointing in an axial direction, a web (4) that extends azimuthally is integrally moulded, the web rising in the manner of a flank in the azimuthal region (2a and 2b). A second gripper (6) with at least two grabbing arms (3) and a clamping device (8) is provided and the gripper is connected to lever (7) with a component extending in a radial direction, on the second gripper (6) a nose (1a and 1b) that extends radially is integrally moulded, the nose being disposed in the axial region of a rising flank (2a and 2b) of the web (4) and projecting beyond the web (4) radially.

Abstract: Apparatus for aiding in the disassembly of a mechanical assembly, such as an injector head having a plurality of interconnected, stacked plates. The apparatus includes a stationary base with side walls between which the plates are received to maintain registration of the latter during disassembly. A carriage slideably mounted on the base includes a clamp for clamping the head on the base and means for securing a portion of the head on the carriage such that the head portion moves along with the carriage. Through holes in the side walls allow certain of the plates to be secured to the side walls against movement of the carriage such that upward movement of the carriage separates the plates.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated disc brake piston installation tool is disclosed for use in installing a piston into the piston bore of a disc brake caliper housing. The tool comprises a first piston engaging plate and a second plate positionable against the inside surface of an outer shoe bracket of the caliper housing. A cylinder extends from the second plate. A piston shaft is centrally attached to the first plate and extends perpendicularly therefrom, passing slidably through an opening in the second plate into the cylinder. In response to pneumatic pressure, the piston shaft is pushed outwardly against the piston to force the piston back into the piston bore of the caliper housing.

Abstract: A piston pushing tool for use in piston disc brake assemblies having a caliper housing with at least one piston receiving bore open at one end and closed at its opposite end in which an hollow cylindrical piston having a closed end adjacent to the open end of the bore is reciprocably disposed, and an outboard shoe support bracket spaced axially from the open end of the bore and having axially outer and inner surfaces and an opening therethrough generally aligned with the bore. The tool includes a threaded shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and an intermediate portion. The shaft is proportioned and designed to extend axially through the opening in the support bracket. A handle is connected to the proximal end for rotating the shaft. A first plate is provided for abutting the axially inner surface of the support bracket and a second plate, connected to the distal end of the shaft and having two spaced apart U-shaped extensions, is provided for abutting the closed end of the piston.

Abstract: A tool for opening a sealed telephone cable splice box. The tool has a fulcrum adapted to bear against various points on the ends of the splice box. The tool also has a lever adapted to cooperate with the fulcrum and a sliding member that slides longitudinally along the lever and is adapted to bear against the box top. The top of the box is separated from the bottom and ends of the splice box by transferring force between sliding member and the fulcrum through the lever.

Abstract: A machine for removing deckboards from pallets includes a table assembly that establishes a working surface upon which a pallet can be placed and a pair of spaced, parallel, elongate frame members that are spaced from the working surface. The frame members are spaced apart a distance greater than the width of a stringer and are adapted to fit into the spaces between adjacent stringers. A paddle is included as part of each of the frame members, the paddle being movable from a retracted position where the paddle is disposed within the frame member and an extended position where the paddle moves outside the frame member and contacts a deckboard so as to move it relative to the stringers. A hydraulic cylinder moves the paddles between the retracted and extended positions. Preferably, the paddles are hinged for movement such that the deckboards are gradually pried from the stringers in order to minimize damage to the deckboards or stringers as the deckboards are removed.

Abstract: A pallet dismantling machine for cutting nail staples or like fastening means holding boards to stringers or blocks of the pallet assembly to facilitate reuse of the wood or other material from which the pallets are manufactured. The machine includes a horizontally mounted band saw blade and a vertically convenient adjustable work table. The distance between the table and the saw blade is adjusted to be equal to the thickness of the board so that the blade passes between the board and the stringer to cut the nails or other fasteners.

Abstract: A brake caliper retracting tool for pushing a brake caliper piston into a piston housing to provide space for installing a brake pad in the caliper. The brake caliper retracting tool includes a housing with proximal and distal ends, and an inner surface defining an interior cavity in the housing. An elongate shaft is slidably extended through the distal end of the housing into the interior cavity of the housing to permit slidable extension and retraction of the shaft in and out of the interior cavity of the housing. A plunger is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and is coupled to a proximal end of the shaft. A backing plate is coupled to the distal end of the housing. A pushing plate is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A passage extends through the proximal end of the housing and is designed for connecting to an air supply to permit passage therethrough of air into the interior cavity.

Abstract: A slot is formed behind each face of a stackable laser bar spacer of the type having a laser bar supporting face and a lower face for contacting a laser bar therebelow, each slot being generally parallel to the face in front of it and being located near an edge thereof. This produces a thin, flap-like portion at an end of each face. When it is desired to release a stuck laser bar from a face, this flap portion is caused to flex in the direction of the laser bar. The laser bar, being relatively inflexible, will be lifted away from the corresponding face, breaking free thereof. The stacked spacers may then be separated and the laser bars removed therefrom.