Abstract: A pressure-applying device (PAD) (10) that is attached to a selected location on a person's skin for therapeutic purposes. The PAD (10) comprises a first handle (12) having an articulated arm (38) with a tip (40) and a second handle (66) having an integral arm (92) with a tip (94). The first handle (12) is swively attached to the second handle (66) at a spring-loaded pivot point that allows the device (10) to be pressure-attached to the skin. A magnetic or non-magnetic sphere (132) is attached to each respective tip (40,94). When the PAD (10) is attached to a person's skin the sphere is pressure-interfaced on the skin. A tension screw (46) interfaces with the two handles (12,66) and allows the PAD (10) to apply adjustable pressure. The locations on person's skin where the PAD (10) is attached are designated according to traditional acupressure techniques.

Abstract: The hand tool is used to extract a fastener from a material by preferably gripping the fastener from a horizontal orientation. The hand tool has a head with two pivotally joined halves including at least one pair of gripping jaws. The tool head preferably includes tips that may be used to dig beneath a fastener head that is flush with or set below a surface. The tool includes a pair of handles operable to close the gripping jaws. The handles are preferably offset above the plane of the tool head such that they operate as a lever in cooperation with a fulcrum on the bottom of the tool head to extract the fastener.

Abstract: A punching tool for forming an attachment in a side-lapped seam of steel decking includes four cutting jaws each having a cutting edge. Two jaws are positioned against one side of the seam, and two jaws are positioned on the opposite side of the seam. An actuator selectively pivots the cutting edges of opposing jaws generally toward each other to a closed position, driving the cutting edges of a first pair of jaws partially past each other for cutting a first slot through the seam, and driving the cutting edges of a second pair of jaws partially past each other for cutting a second slot through the seam.

Abstract: A bead crimping tool for crimping a bead element and method for use, wherein the tool includes a base handle, a crush plate member, a pair of opposed pincer members, an actuator handle, and a crush arm member. The bead element is placed on the crush plate and preferably secured in place by the crush arm. Crimping the bead includes squeezing of the actuator handle. During a first portion of such actuation, a cam portion of the actuator handle cases the pincer members to impart a lateral compressive force to a lateral portion of the bead element sufficient to collapse the bead element in a lateral direction. During a subsequent second portion of the single actuation cycle, the crush arm is caused to impart a longitudinal compressive force about a top portion of the bead element sufficient to compress the collapsed bead element in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method for gripping a tubular with a tubular gripping mechanism includes the steps of moving the tubular gripping mechanism adjacent the tubular, positioning a jaw assembly of the tubular gripping mechanism around the tubular, applying a force by an actuator onto the jaw assembly of the tubular gripping mechanism such that the jaw assembly moves so as to clamp onto the tubular, removing the force from the actuator onto the jaw assembly such that the jaw assembly remains clamped onto the tubular. The clamping force is directed to surfaces of the tubular gripping mechanism away from the actuator.

Abstract: A tongs for manually grasping items has two elongate tong arms pivotally joined together with a pair of magnet members. The arms pivot between an open position when the magnet members are joined together and a closed position when the magnet members are separated. A user can easily break the connection of the magnet members and separate the two arms, making it easier to store and clean the tongs.

Abstract: The pool cue clamp is a spring squeeze clamp having sturdy, flexible fingers extending therefrom for holding pool cues. The fingers are rotatable within the clamp and can be configured to comply with horizontal, vertical or angular surfaces. The pool cue clamp holds up to five cue sticks in a vertical position.

Abstract: A cerclage tool for placement of a wire around a bone for internal fixation of the bone comprising a first member having a handle portion, a central portion and a first bent tube portion and a second member having a handle portion, a central portion and a second bent tube portion. The first member and the second member are configured and adapted to be inserted separately through an incision into soft tissue surrounding the bone and subsequently joined together after insertion such that the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion form a continuous tube that encircles the bone.

Abstract: Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder stop at a terminal end of each jaw, the pins adapted to abut an outer surface of a keeper, and at least one magnet substantially flush with each shoulder stop for engaging an end of a keeper, the magnet adapted to releasably retain a keeper in contact with its grasping pins while minimizing the magnetic attraction between the pins and the engine, whereby each keeper is retained in contact with its magnets and pins without requiring grip pressure to retain it in place allowing easier insertion of the keeper, particularly in cases where the keeper has more than one retention groove. The jaws are preferably offset from a plane created by the handles to facilitate reaching into the locations where the valve keepers must be installed.

Abstract: A tool for installing a retainer ring onto the lower portion of a loosely inserted drain fitting for engaging a mounting flange thereto includes a generally resilient cup structure provided with a plurality of axially aligned and resiliently cantilevered peripherally adjacent strips within which the retaining ring is received in a compressed engagement seated on a helical interior shoulder. A threaded rod extends through a centering plug received in the drain fitting and then through the cup interior to axially advance the axially aligned ring carried by the strips.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a pin from a substrate comprises a first lever arm with a body part having a cavity in which the free end of a pin can be received, and a second lever arm which can pivot relative to the first lever arm. A jaw component is provided within the body part which can be actuated from an unlocked position in which a pin within the jaw component can slide freely past the jaw component, and a locked position in which the pin is gripped by engagement of the jaw component with the side wall of the pin, and a support is provided which can slide relative to the body part, in a direction towards the substrate from which the pin is to be extracted. Initial movement of the first lever arm relative to the second lever arm causes the jaw component to be actuated from its unlocked position to its locked position so that an inserted pin is gripped by the jaw component.

Abstract: The hand tool is used to extract a fastener from a material by preferably gripping the fastener from a horizontal orientation. The hand tool has a head with two pivotally joined halves including at least one pair of gripping jaws. The tool head preferably includes tips that may be used to dig beneath a fastener head that is flush with or set below a surface. The tool includes a pair of handles operable to close the gripping jaws. The handles are preferably offset above the plane of the tool head such that they operate as a lever in cooperation with a fulcrum on the bottom of the tool head to extract the fastener.

Abstract: A tool for removing a scrivet having a central shank and a compression sleeve having circumferentially spaced-apart wing elements is provided. The tool includes a first handle and a second handle, a first pair of gripping members configured to grip about the central shank of the scrivet, a second pair of gripping members configured to grip about the base of the scrivet, a first connecting mechanism attached to the first pair of gripping members, and a second connecting mechanism attached to the second pair of gripping members. The tool is configured such that the first pair of gripping members engages the central shank upon a first predetermined amount of movement of the handles and pull the central shank at a second predetermined amount of movement of the handles. A third predetermined movement of the handles causes the second pair of gripping members to grip the base of the scrivet.

Abstract: A portable, hand held tool used for the controlled separation of tubing and connectors with radial claws and release buttons. The tool consists of a main handle, support handle and grasping handle. The main handle has an extension spring which returns the tool to a closed position when at rest. The main handle also has chuck receiver to allow the attachment of various sizes of chucks. A grasping jaw is located on the support handle and is operated by the grasping handle. The handles are connected near the middle of the tool utilizing a main pivot pin and a grasping pivot pin allowing the tool to grasp the tubing and causing the chuck and grasping jaw to separate relative to one another.

Abstract: A bead crimping tool for crimping a bead element and method for use, wherein the tool includes a base handle, a crush plate member, a pair of opposed pincer members, an actuator handle, and a crush arm member. The bead element is placed on the crush plate and preferably secured in place by the crush arm. Crimping the bead includes squeezing of the actuator handle. During a first portion of such actuation, a cam portion of the actuator handle cases the pincer members to impart a lateral compressive force to a lateral portion of the bead element sufficient to collapse the bead element in a lateral direction. During a subsequent second portion of the single actuation cycle, the crush arm is caused to impart a longitudinal compressive force about a top portion of the bead element sufficient to compress the collapsed bead element in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A c-clamp locking device has been specially modified to depress brake drum springs while the brake shoes are replaced. The device has opposing c-clamp jaws, one of which has a blunt end for compression against the surface of the brake drum, and the other of which has a ring for compressing the brake drum spring. The jaws are adjustable relative to each other. A locking mechanism enables the device to lock in place when the brake drum spring is appropriately compressed, allowing the mechanic to use both hands unencumbered when replacing brake shoes.

Abstract: A clamp gripping and actuating tool assembly includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally coupled together. Each of the first and second arms has a first end and a second end. A portion of the first and second arms define heads. The head of the first arm has an upper side that is concavely arcuate to be bowl shaped. An arcuate rod having a pair of ends extends through the head of the second arm and is positioned between the lower side and a top side of the head of the second arm. One of the ends is extendable forward of the head of the first arm. A fastener is extended through openings in a plurality of clamps as the clamps are closed between the heads. The fastener is supported by the upper side of the head of the first arm.

Abstract: A tool and method for installing an expansion bolt in a remote location where the expansion bolt is not readily accessible. The tool is comprised of a housing having a rod with a puller element on one end slidably mounted in the housing. A barrel is attached to and extends from the front of the housing. The headless screw of an expansion bolt is loosely threaded into the puller element and the barrel of the tool and the bolt are lowered until the expandable anchor on the screw is in or below a hole in a remote support structure. A ratchet in the housing moves the puller within the housing to pull the screw upward while the lower end of the barrel abuts and holds the flange on the anchor portion against the support structure to set the expandable anchor.

Abstract: A hand operated tool for extracting an embedded elongated object, includes: a) an elongated, movable first handle member with a first, upper end portion divided into two matching legs separated by an opening; b) a corresponding second handle member with a first jaw member and a first, upper end extending through the leg opening, the second handle member being pivotally attached to both legs; c) a floating head portion pivotally attached to the first and second legs, the floating head portion including a second jaw member and an adjacent, upper curved edge; and d) two matching lever bars facing one another from opposite sides of the tool, each being pivotally connected to the second handle member and to the floating head portion; and wherein the second jaw member is engaged against the first jaw member in a closed tool position, and disengaged from the first jaw member in an open tool position.

Abstract: A replacement device for clamping heads comprises a plurality of clamping jaws and is provided with pivoting parts, which are pivotably mounted on a carrier. The pivoting parts extend essentially in the axial direction of the device and can engage in holes on the clamping jaws. A radially active force applying device pushes the pivoting parts outwards, causing the clamping jaws connected thereto to be pressed together. In this way, the clamping head can be used in a housing or a machine-tool.

Abstract: A pair of linkage bushing installation pliers includes two pivotally coupled, elongated handles with opposing clamping jaws, one presenting an annular clamping anvil for engagement around a receiving aperture on one side of a lever, the other presenting a seating anvil having a perpendicularly extending stool for coaxially forcing a linkage bushing, coaxially placed around the stool, into and through the receiving aperture from the opposite side of the lever.

Abstract: Tool includes a fixed handle and a movable, lockable handle. A working end of the tool includes an upper jaw and a movable lower jaw. A passage may be provided in one or both of upper and lower jaws. A sealing device may be provided in the upper jaw, the sealing device being disposed adjacent to the passage. Lower jaw may likewise include a passage therein. In use, an elongated object such as a tube may be inserted into the passage in the lower jaw and then into the passage in the upper jaw adjacent the sealing device. When the lower jaw is engaged with the upper jaw, the lower jaw compresses the sealing device and sealingly engages the sealing device, the passage, and the tube disposed therein. In that manner, a seal is achieved. In the case where an opening having a coupling is fluidly connected to the upper jaw, a sealed, fluid connection may be established between the coupling on the upper jaw and the tube engaged by the seal.

Abstract: A ratchet clamp is proposed, said clamp comprising a first limb with a first handle member and a first jaw member; a second limb with a second handle member and a second jaw member; a pivotal bearing for the relative pivotal movement of the first limb and the second limb; and a ratchet mechanism for fixing relative pivotal positions of the first limb and the second limb; wherein the first jaw member is mounted on the first limb in displaceable manner.

Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed for extracting a fastener from a material. The hand tool includes a pair of elongate members joined by a pivot to form a pair of jaws and a pair of handles. The pair of jaws are operated by moving the pair of handles relative to one another, and have teeth adapted for gripping a portion of the fastener. Each of the elongate members is curved longitudinally in a plane including an axis of the pivot such that when the fastener is gripped in the pair of jaws, a force applied to the handles tends to extract the fastener from the material while minimizing damage to the material.

Abstract: A tool installs barb emitters in irrigation tubing. The tool has a cradle which receives irrigation tubing and a punch mounted opposite the cradle. The punch has a first cylinder and a second cylinder telescopically received within the first cylinder. The first cylinder has a cap at the upper end and an annular ring extending inwardly from to partially occlude the lower end. The second cylinder includes a second cap at the upper end which slidably engages the first cylinder and is resiliently urged by a spring against the annular ring. The cap has a punch holder extending downwardly therefrom. A needle has a sharp tip extending downwardly from the punch holder through the second cap to a point within the second cylinder when the spring is fully extended and beyond the second cylinder when the spring is fully compressed. One of the jaws has a knife blade extending from the other end thereof opposite. The of the jaws defines a semi-circular concave anvil at the other end.

Abstract: A tool for installing a garbage disposal to a sink flange extending below a sink includes a keeper and a platform. The keeper includes a head portion for engaging the sink flange above the sink and a leg portion extending along the sink axis through the sink flange. The platform carrying disposal mounting rings is releasably engaged with the leg portion below the sink to position it adjacent to and aligned with the end of the sink flange body. A snap ring is biased from the platform onto the flange body and into the annular groove in the flange body to trap the back-up ring and mounting ring on the flange body below the sink. The platform is disengaged from the leg portion and the tool is removed so that the disposal may be secured to the mounting ring in a known manner.

Abstract: A pipe disassembling tool includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally connected with each other by a pin. The first arm and the second arm respectively have a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion formed on a first end of each of the first arm and the second arm. A torsion spring is sleeved on the pin and has two opposite ends respectively abutting against the first arm and the second arm to make the first arm and the second arm abut each other when the tool is in an original condition. A first disassembling portion is formed on a second end of the first arm and a second disassembling portion is formed on a second end of the second arm for user to detach the pipe.

Abstract: A tool includes first and second elongated members, each member having a handle portion at one end and a jaw portion at an opposite end. Intermediate portions of the members are movably coupled to one another. Movement of the handle portions opens and closes the jaw portions. Each jaw portion includes a gripping surface configured to grip a workpiece. A pair of blade members are rigidly secured to the jaw portions, each blade member having a cutting edge.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamp-type hand tool, comprising a first arm incorporating a corresponding jaw portion and a second arm incorporating a corresponding jaw portion wherein the two arms are pivotable relative to one another and the jaw portions form a jaw device having an adjustable aperture, in such a manner that it is employable in as universal a way as possible, it is proposed that the jaw portion of the first arm and/or the law portion of the second arm be displaceable on the corresponding arm.

Abstract: An exchange device for grip heads comprising a plurality of clamping jaws, consisting of a carrier plate having a borehole. Pivoting arms are axially staggered in relation to the carrier plate and are concentrically arranged in relation to the borehole. The pivoting arms are articulated by a joint in such a way that they can be pivoted in a plane containing the axis of the borehole. The pivoting movement is thus carried out radially in relation to the axis of the borehole. Coupling elements are arranged on the pivoting arms, by which the exchange device can be coupled to the clamping jaws of the grip head and detached from the same.

Abstract: A tool for installing a locking ring in an annular groove defined by a lower annular rim portion of a sink flange of a garbage disposer sink flange assembly. The tool includes a pair of elongated members that are pivotally connected at a pivot point to form a pair of opposed handles and a pair of opposed ring-engaging tips. The tips define a pair of outwardly facing indentations that adapt the tips to engaging the locking ring in order to spread the locking ring by operation of the person squeezing the handles toward each other. Mechanical stops are located in the opposing handles that prevent excessive spreading of the locking ring. In addition, the tool is configured such that when the tool is brought into position, and the tool is leaned over the locking ring is released from the ring-engaging tips.

Abstract: The invention concerns a combined tool for countersinking or inserting pins is essentially shaped like a pliers, comprising a handle and a lever articulated about a pin, the ends of the handles, respectively of the lever, opposite to the ends forming hand grips, bearing a body for receiving the object portion provided with the pin to be countersunk or inserted and an end portion adapted to actuate a pin-punch or a pin-pusher located in a housing of said body. The combined tool is particularly designed to countersink or insert a pin connecting two successive links of a bracelet.

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: The drip system tool is similar to a pair of pliers with a piercing member and a retention member crossed in the center and rotatably fastened together. The piercing member has a handle with a gripping surface on one end and an inwardly projecting piercing pin on the opposite end. The retention member has a handle with a gripping surface on one end and an inwardly projecting arcuate retention hook on the opposite end. The retention hook is of a sufficient diameter to retain a piece of irrigation hose for the formation of a hole by the piercing pin. The retention member also features an axially oriented extension formed with a cylindrical socket for holding a conventional connector fitting for a drip irrigation system.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to tools particularly designed to remove replaceable rear-view mirrors from the inside of automotive windshields. The present invention is a tool specifically shaped and sized to grasp a windshield mounted removable automobile mirror base and move a locking tab away from a mounting pad to remove the mirror without touching the windshield glass. The tool includes a first jaw that has a curved inside surface with a protective surface or coating. A second jaw of this embodiment is spaced and sized to fit under the locking tab without touching the adjacent glass. The two jaws are configured to allow the second jaw to depress the locking tab by biasing the jaws together while the first jaw rests on the mirror base without damaging it.

Abstract: A hand tool for expanding an end of a pipe to insert a fitting therein and for pressing a retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting. The tool includes: (a) a replaceable, expandable head for insertion within an end of the pipe; and (b) a gripping and pressing member to grip the fitting and the retaining sleeve and to press the retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting.

Abstract: A nipper is disclosed, having handles outwardly-biased by a spring and a removable, flexible lever member can be a second spring. The biasing force can thereby be adjusted by employment or removal of flexible lever member.

Abstract: The punch press tool efficiently punches out a sheared sickle blade section bolt or a bolt from which the retaining nut has been removed in an implement using a reciprocating sickle bar. The punch press tool includes an elongated handle having a pair of rigidly connected parallel links pivotally connected to one end thereof to straddle a sickle bar. A removable transverse pin is engaged with end portions of the links in spaced relation to the end of the handle and oriented below the sickle bar when the handle and attached ends of the links are positioned above the sickle bar. The handle includes a radially extending heat treated projecting pointed pin spaced from the pivot axis of the handle to downwardly engage the end of a broken bolt in a sickle bar to force the bolt downwardly out of the sickle bar when the handle is pivoted toward the sickle bar.

Abstract: A tool to install a retaining ring into a groove in a cylinder has a handle lever which carries an adjustable gripper constructed to engage the cylinder and a compressing lever constructed to engage a portion of the retaining ring with the compressing lever pivotally and slidably connected to the handle lever permitting relative movement between the two levers. The connection between the handle lever and the compressing lever permits them to be separated and joined together in a fashion that facilitates engaging and compressing the retaining ring for insertion into the cylinder.

Abstract: Tool includes a fixed handle and a movable, lockable handle. A working end of the tool includes an upper jaw and a movable lower jaw. A passage may be provided in one or both of upper and lower jaws. A sealing device may be provided in the upper jaw, the sealing device being disposed adjacent to the passage. Lower jaw may likewise include a passage therein. In use, an elongated object such as a tube may be inserted into the passage in the lower jaw and then into the passage in the upper jaw adjacent the sealing device. When the lower jaw is engaged with the upper jaw, the lower jaw compresses the sealing device and sealingly engages the sealing device, the passage, and the tube disposed therein. In that manner, a seal is achieved. In the case where an opening having a coupling is fluidly connected to the upper jaw, a sealed, fluid connection may be established between the coupling on the upper jaw and the tube engaged by the seal.

Abstract: A tool designed to remove a primer cap from a muzzleloader, the cap popper comprises a pair of flat blades joined with a hinge. A first end of the cap popper is wedged between the gun nipple and the primer cap. The other ends of the cap popper blades are then squeezed together by the user, forcing the primer cap off the nipple. A built-in cap holder is supplied to hold fresh primer caps.

Abstract: An electric cord connector kit is adapted for electrically connecting two electric cords together and includes a connector which is made of flexible material and a pinching device. The connector includes an insulating layer, a fastening member, which is enveloped in the insulating layer, having two spaced apart fastening arms adapted for receiving the two electric cords therebetween, and a plurality of protuberances integrally projected from inner peripheries of the fastening arms of the fastening member through the insulating layer. The pinching device is arranged to hold the connector in position and compress the connector in such manner that the protuberances are penetrated through sheaths of the electric cords so as to electrically connect two conducting wires of the electric cords via the fastening member.

Abstract: A seal ring tool that allows an installer to position a primary seal ring between hub ends of pipe flanges that are being assembled together. The tool includes a pivoting handle member and extension arms attached to the pivoting handle member. The ends of the arms have side indentation type longitudinal grooves angled toward one another for holding the primary seal ring in place between the hubs of respective pipes that are to be attached together. The arms of the tool can also have flat sides that can be used to abut against an optional second larger seal that is supported within a groove in one of the hub ends so that the second hub end can then be moved against the other side of the primary seal ring. Once the seal ring is positioned between the pipe hubs, the pipe hubs can be moved about the seal ring due to the flat sides of the arms of the tool. The tool eliminates the chances of damaging and contaminating seal rings being installed within pipe hubs that are being attached to one another.

Abstract: A method and an implementation equipment for fixing an elastic clamp band (1) to the lugs (5) particularly adapted for re-current mounting of a flexible connection pipe (12) on a pipe system (13). An automatic dispenser (2) of clamp bands (1) is arranged to position each clamp band (1) such that its two lugs are externally accessible to be seized by the grips (9, 52, 103) of a hand tool for extracting and fixing (8, 50, 100) which are brought together to compress the lugs (5) of the clamp band (1) by external (11) separately controlled actuators. The tool (8, 50, 100) comprises elements for bringing together the grips (9, 52, 103)) freely and reversibly when the external actuators (11) are activated and elements for releasing them instantly or gradually at the desired moment with an external control (14, 123).

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 pair of pincers for assembling and disassembling the springs of the brake shoes in a drum brake includes a position lever and a hook lever pivotally combined together. The position lever has a ball joint on top for fitting a position member. The hook lever has its upper end formed with a hook facing the position member. The position member has a sleeve fitting and turning around the ball joint, and ratchet teeth provided on top. The pincers has two handles one of which has a groove and a blocking member at the lower end. Thus, the ratchet teeth of the position member grab the outer wall of the brake shoes, and the hook of the hook lever hooks the end of the spring to disassemble the spring. The end of the handle hooks the end of the spring and is slightly pried to assemble the spring.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for opening snap fasteners comprising a wedge-shaped unsnapping element that is compatible with snap fasteners of various sizes. The unsnapping element includes two notched plates each attached at an angle to an arm having a grip at the end opposite the notched plate. The two arms are attached together by a hinge, and a spring located near the hinge provides sufficient force to keep the two notched plates together when the device is in the closed position. The user of the device simply places the unsnapping element between the head and base of a closed snap fastener and squeezes the grips together. The two notched plates separate and the closed snap fastener is opened.

Abstract: A tool for installing a locking ring in an annular groove defined by a lower annular rim portion of a sink flange (e.g., a component of a garbage disposer sink flange assembly) includes a pair of first and second elongated members that are pivotally connected at a pivot point to form a pair of opposed first and second handles and a pair of opposed ring-engaging first and second tips. The first and second tips define a pair of outwardly facing first and second indentations that adapt the first and second tips to engaging the locking ring in order to spread the locking ring by operation of the person squeezing the first and second handles toward each other. The first and second tips define a pair of inwardly facing third and fourth indentations that adapt the first and second tips to engaging the annular rim portion of the sink flange.

Abstract: A tool installs barb emitters in irrigation tubing. The tool has a cradle which receives irrigation tubing and a punch mounted opposite the cradle. The punch has a first cylinder and a second cylinder telescopically received within the first cylinder. The first cylinder has a cap at the upper end and an annular ring extending inwardly from to partially occlude the lower end. The second cylinder includes a second cap at the upper end which slidably engages the first cylinder and is resiliently urged by a spring against the annular ring. The cap has a punch holder extending downwardly therefrom. A needle has a sharp tip extending downwardly from the punch holder through the second cap to a point within the second cylinder when the spring is fully extended and beyond the second cylinder when the spring is fully compressed.

Abstract: A pair of pincers for assembling and disassembling the spring of the brake shoes in a drum brake includes a position lever and a hook lever preset in its form, having respective grip at a lower portion and pivotally combined together. The hook lever has a hook formed on a top end and the position lever is fitted with a position member capable to rotate freely therein and the position member has ratchet teeth provided around on an upper end. Thus, the ratchet teeth of the position member are forced to firmly hold the outer wall of the brake shoes, and the hook of the hook lever hooks the spring of the brake shoes and then hold close two grips to disassemble it with quickness.