Abstract: A garden shears has a first cutting member, a second cutting member and a protecting member. The first cutting member and the second cutting member are combined adjacent to each other, and the first cutting member and the second cutting member respectively have a blade portion facing the blade portion of the other cutting member. The blades of the first cutting member and the second cutting member are used for opposite positioning cutting, instead of staggered cutting after closing, which can avoid the formation of two different cut surfaces on both sides of the branches. The protecting member has a securing aperture and an arced slot, and the securing aperture is a polygonal aperture with multiple engaging edges.

Abstract: A fence post removal tool may include first and second arms, each of the arms having a handle and a working portion. At least one coupling member is pivotally coupled to each of the working portions. An opening defined by engagement surfaces provided in opposing faces of each of the working portions is provided and is configured to engage the surface of a fence post when in use.

Abstract: A hand operated cutting tool includes a first cutting member; a first handle including a second cutting member, wherein the second cutting member is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a first set of projections; and a second handle including a lever, wherein the lever is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a second set of projections. The first and second handles are movable between a full open position and a full closed position, wherein during a first region of travel proximate the full open position the first and second set of projections are disengaged, and during a second region of travel proximate the full closed position the first and second set of projections are at least partly engaged.

Abstract: A pair of cutting jaws are provided for a hydraulic or electric pressing tool. Each jaw is formed in the manner of a lever, with a driving portion and a working portion, which extend in opposite directions from a pivot axis. The working portion is reduced in its thickness by half or more in comparison with the driving portion.

Abstract: A cutting tool with double compound leverage includes first and second opposed handle levers having handle ends and pivot ends. One of the handle levers includes a double link with a rearward portion defining the handle end and a forward portion defining the pivot end. First and second opposed blade levers each include a jaw end with a cutting blade and a lever end. The blade levers are each pivotally attached intermediate the jaw end and the lever end at spaced apart pivot points to a transverse coupling element. The pivot ends of the handle levers are pivotally attached to the lever ends of the blade levers. First and second compound linkage pivotally couple the handle levers and the blade levers so as to provide complete opening and closing of the cutting jaws.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compression tool (2) for the permanent connection of workpieces (14, 16, 18, 30, 34) having two pivot elements (4), which each have a compression jaw (10), and having at least one rotational axis (6), on which the pivot elements (4) are hinged, wherein the inner contours of the opposing compression jaws (10) form a receiving area (12). The present invention is based on the technical problem of disclosing an alternative compression tool (2), with which a permanent connection can be provided between workpieces (14, 16, 18, 30, 34) by axial compression. The technical problem is solved in that the inner contours have at least one sliding face (22), which is inclined relative to the receiving area axis (20). A compression tool (2) can thus be provided which, starting from a radial inward movement, performs a compression in the axial direction, nonetheless requires little installation space, and offers weight advantages due to a smaller axial extension, for example.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting a member has a first jaw and a second jaw mounted relative to each other to articulate along a range of motion between an open condition and a closed condition. The jaws are configured to provide a shearing action cutting between the first jaw and the second jaw on a first side of the member and an opposite shearing action cutting on an opposite second side of the member. In a single stroke cutting method the edges come together. They may be at an angle off-parallel to each other or oppositely stepped and intersecting in superposition. With centrally recessed edges, there may be opposite bypass cutting on opposite sides of the member. In a central region between the first side and the second side, there may be no bypass (e.g., approach being more conventional non-bypass cleaving).

Abstract: Pliers (1) as middle cutter or side cutter having plier jaws (4, 5) configured on plier legs, with a work range, wherein the plier legs with grip areas (2, 3) and configured to cross over one another around bearing bolts (6, 7) connected by a cover plate (8) are pivotably supported. The plier jaws on the working region side of the cover plate (8) and the crossing region (K) of the plier legs are configured on the other side of the cover plate (8). In order to improve the handling of these pliers, that relative to a side elevation, on the grip side with respect to the cover plate (8) in the plier legs, a tangential bend (A) is configured in which resultantly created different pivot planes (E1-E1) or (E2-E2) of the plier legs cross one another. The grip areas (2, 3) run in one pivot plane (E2-E2) and in another pivot plane (E1-E1) areas of the plier legs extended on the work range side of the tangential bend (A) run.

Abstract: A multi-function blade-and-anvil type cutting tool that uses standard type razor blades includes a blade-and-anvil section connected to a first handle portion and a non-tool blade holder and a blade clamp assembly connected to a second handle portion. The standard blades are able to be changed with out tools when the first and second handle portions are moved from a first open position to a second open position to allow the blade holder and the clamp assembly to pivot with one another causing a screw and O-ring latch to move away from a latching slot in the second handle portion. This movement positions the razor blade between the screw and O-ring latch and a blade clamp guide element for easy removal. Each handle portion having a gripping cover disposed thereon. One of the handle portions has a sliding storage tray disposed therein for storing replacement razor blades.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprises a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge where the cutting edges are movable into engagement with one another. At least one of the cutting edges comprises an edge tip extending along at least a portion of the cutting edge. The edge tip has a curved outer surface that in cross-section is bounded by a first line defined by the equation y=74x2 where x is within the range ?0.023 inches?x?0.023 inches and a second line defined by the equation y=294x2 where x is within the range ?0.012 inches?x?0.012 inches. The outer surface may also be within a range defined by predetermined coordinates.

Abstract: A pair of pliers for removing fastening ring includes a pliers head, a pliers handle and a cover, wherein the pliers head comprises a left pliers head and a right pliers head, the pliers handle comprises a left pliers handle and a right pliers handle, and the left pliers head and the right pliers head are connected to a left pliers handle and a right pliers handle via a connecting shaft respectively, wherein the cover is provided at each of both sides of the pliers head via a head shaft, wherein the cutting edge of the left pliers head is blunt, and a projecting element is extended from an upper portion of the cutting edge of the left pliers head, the cutting edge of the right pliers head is a blade, and an adjusting device is provided at an upper portion of the left pliers handle and the right pliers handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to pliers (1) as middle cutter or side cutter having plier jaws (4, 5) configured on plier legs, having a work range, wherein the plier legs having grip areas (2, 3) and configured to cross over one another around bearing bolts (6, 7) connected by a cover plate (8) are pivotably supported, and the plier jaws on the working region side of the cover plate (8) and the crossing region (K) of the plier legs are configured on the other side of the cover plate (8). In order to improve the handling of pliers of the type in question the invention proposes that relative to a side elevation, on the grip side with respect to the cover plate (8) in the plier legs, a tangential bend (A) is configured in which resultantly created different pivot planes (E1-E1) or (E2-E2) of the plier legs cross one another, wherein the grip areas (2, 3) run in one pivot plane (E2-E2) and in another pivot plane (E1-E1) areas of the plier legs extending on the work range side of the tangential bend (A) run.

Abstract: A shock absorbing anvil pruner/lopper comprises a cutting blade and a shock absorbing anvil member with a compound action tang. The anvil member includes a liner member for engagement with the blade and a shock absorber in relation to the liner member, whereupon on engagement of the blade with the liner member during a cutting operation, the shock absorber will compress or otherwise absorb some of the force, providing for less physical shock being transmitted to the user through the pruner/lopper handles.

Abstract: A hand tool generally includes a tool mount that removably receives thereon a tool. The tool mount and tool cooperate to provide the hand tool with a variable angle of attack with an enhanced power ratio for accommodating aged, arthritic and otherwise handicapped people.

Abstract: A cutting tool having a work piece feed mechanism includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected together for pivotal movement between a closed position and an open position. The work piece feed mechanism includes first and second ratchet members as well as a slide member adapted to engage a work piece and mounted for movement between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position. Movement of the first and second jaws from the closed position to the open position causes the first ratchet member to operably engage the slide member and incrementally advance the slide member toward the fully retracted position. Movement of the first and second jaws from the open position to the closed position causes the second ratchet member to operably engage the slide member to restrain the slide member from movement toward the fully extended position.

Abstract: A cable tie removal tool for cutting a cable tie off of an underlying structure with which the cable tie is engaged. The tool has an opposed pair of cutting members each having a cutting edge, the cutting members movable between an open position in which the cutting edges are spaced from one another and a cutting position in which the cutting edges are close together or touching. The tool also has a mechanical structure that holds at least one cutting member off of the underlying structure as the cutting members are moved from the open to the cutting position.

Abstract: A cutter designed to release and remove objects such as medication pills and the like from an encapsulated packaging such as a blister pack. The cutter includes at least one blade which is advanced proximate the bottom region of the object and which cuts through the packaging and releases the object. In the preferred embodiment, the cutter included two blades each coupled to a shaft. The two shafts are connected together proximate an end opposite the cutter end and pivot to allow one handed operation.

Abstract: A cutting tool capable of cutting work pieces which are thicker than what comparably-sized conventional cutting tools are capable of cutting has a jaw with a cutting edge which does not completely abut or overlap over the full length of an opposing edge of a second jaw when the cutting tool is in its closed position. A resulting gap between the opposing edges varies from a maximum at the free end of the cutting edges to zero at a portion of the opposing edges where the edges abut one another. The cutting tool successively notches a work piece, and as the notch deepens, the work piece is advanced toward the abutting portion of the cutting edge and the opposing edge until it is finally severed. The jaws may be operated manually by hand levers or driven by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical drive mechanisms.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a head portion having two jaw portions, a handle portion pivotally mounted on the head portion and having two holding grips each having a first end pivotally mounted on an end of a respective one of the two jaw portions of the head portion, and a connecting rod mounted between the two holding grips of the handle portion, so that the two holding grips of the handle portion can be moved and bent relative to the two jaw portions of the head portion synchronously. Thus, the included angle between the handle portion and the head portion can be adjusted easily and rapidly.

Abstract: An instrument for cutting hair comprises first and second members extending longitudinally in a direction generally perpendicular to a hinge axis of a hinge that connects the two members at proximal ends thereof. Each member has an arm and a leg. The legs have sockets in which blades are received. The arms comprise grip portions for grasping and actuating by a user's hand. During use, the actuation of the arms moves the legs in an arcuate path about the hinge axis similar to jaws on a pair of tongs. The instrument has a closed pinching or clamping position in which the blades meet each other in abutting relation.

Abstract: An instrument for cutting hair comprises first and second members extending longitudinally in a direction generally parallel to a hinge axis 19 of a hinge that connects the two members. Each member has an arm and a leg. The legs have sockets in which tools are received. The arms comprise grip portions for grasping and actuating by a user's hand. During use, the actuation of the arms moves the legs in an arcuate path of a common circle about the hinge axis 19. The legs and the tools disposed in the sockets of the legs have straight features that remain parallel to each other and to the axis 19 of the hinge during movement along the arcuate path. The instrument has a closed pinching or clamping position in which the tools meet each other in abutting relation.

Abstract: A cutting tool capable of cutting work pieces which are thicker than what comparably-sized conventional cutting tools are capable of cutting has a jaw with a cutting edge which does not completely abut or overlap over the full length of an opposing edge of a second jaw when the cutting tool is in its closed position. A resulting gap between the opposing edges varies from a maximum at the free end of the cutting edges to zero at a portion of the opposing edges where the edges abut one another. The cutting tool successively notches a work piece, and as the notch deepens, the work piece is advanced toward the abutting portion of the cutting edge and the opposing edge until it is finally severed. The jaws may be operated manually by hand levers or driven by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical drive mechanisms.

Abstract: A surgical instrument has a pair of opposed jaws constructed and arranged to open and close relative to one another. Each jaw has a proximal end connected to part of the surgical instrument, an opposite jaw tip end, and a confronting surface arranged facing the opposite jaw. A perimeter defines a boundary of the respective confronting surface and jaw tip end for each jaw. At least a first cutting edge portion is provided on a part of each jaw perimeter whereby that part defines the jaw tip end. Each first cutting edge portion is oriented extending toward the corresponding first cutting edge portion of the opposite jaw. Each first cutting edge portion is curved concavely inward toward the proximal end of the respective jaw. The curved first cutting edge portions are oriented precisely as desired relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument.

Abstract: A scissor-type implement for use in removing a trailing end of a candle wick. The implement includes first and second elongated handle portions pivotally connected together at an intermediate location and each terminating in an opposing and inter engaging wick sectioning and storage member. A first of the wick sectioning and storage members includes a substantially bell shaped and interiorly hollowed housing exhibiting a base surface with a razor edge. A second of the wick sectioning and storage members also including a substantially bell shaped and interiorly hollowed housing exhibiting a base surface with a flattened support edge.

Abstract: The inventive nail clippers comprise a two-membered clipper body (2) with a metal fitting (8) placed inside. The metal fitting has a U-shaped spring section (46) that, at the end of each of its legs (48), has bent portions (50) which form the cutting edges (10). The two clipper body members (4,6) also have angled portions (64,66) which encompass the leg ends of the spring section and which meet together opposite to the bent portions (50) that form the cutting edges (10). The angled portions engage with each other in such a way that they fit together, thereby ensuring that the cutting edges are accurately guided when they meet, even when the clipper body is made of plastic and is thus relatively resilient.

Abstract: A tool for the hygiene and cutting of cuticles, fingernails and toenails, wherein two interchangeable jaws, provided with respective cutting blades, are removably supported by two jaw holders connected to respective handles for gripping the tool itself; the jaw holders and the handles are mutually hinged to rotate the aforementioned jaws between an open position and a closed and cutting position.

Abstract: A pair of shears comprises two pivotally-fastened handles, two blades pivoted to the handles, and a connection device pivoted with the two blades. The two handles are provided with a cutting edge. As the two handles are moved toward each other, the cutting edges and the blades are capable of bringing about independently a scissors action to execute the cutting of an object held therebetween.

Abstract: A ring cutting tool for cutting a ring which encircles tubing, the ring cutting tool having a first member with a jaw at one end and a handle at the other end, a second member having a jaw at one end thereof, and a handle at the other end thereof, the first and second jaws being in a substantially abutting relationship when in a closed position, the jaws providing jaw cutting surfaces which define an angle of between 20° and 35°. The ring cutting tool permits an easy lateral cutting and breaking apart of a compression ring.

Abstract: A tool for the hygiene and cutting of cuticles, fingernails and toenails, wherein two interchangeable jaws, provided with respective cutting blades, are removably supported by two jaw holders connected to respective handles for gripping the tool itself; the jaw holders and the handles are mutually hinged to rotate the aforementioned jaws between an open position and a closed and cutting position.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound action complex pivotal multi-planar cutting device. It is pivotal between four distinct pivot points and it includes a handle portion and a jaw portion which are attached to one another. The jaw portion may be curved or may be bent and terminates in a pair of opposed cutting blades. Thus, when a user holds the handle portion, the blades are displaced a pre-determined number of degrees with respect to the relative curvature or bending of the jaw portion. The handle portion and jaw portion are engaged to one another and are pivotal about two pivot points. The handle portion is preferably a pair of handles that are joined at a third pivot point by a first post member and the jaw portion is preferably a pair of jaw members joined at a fourth pivot point by another post member which is oblique with respect to the first post member.

Abstract: A mechanical cutter for cutting solid materials. It comprises left and right cutting jaws which are moveably connected by a rear hardware unit and rotate about this pivot point. The cutting jaws have opposing curved cutting edges which close but form an opening extending down to the base. The cutting jaws also have central holes. Straps with two mounting holes and an elongated base hole are placed above and below the cutting jaws to guide the linear motion of the cutting jaws. One pair of handle plates is placed above the top strap and another pair of handle plates is placed below the bottom strap. Alternately, a handle assembly is slid over the straps on the right and left side. A circular boss with an eccentric hole is on the end of each top and bottom handle plate. The circular bosses mate with the respective strap mounting holes. The plates are connected with each other through, the eccentric holes in the circular bosses and the central holes in the cutting jaws, by front hardware units.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound action complex pivotal multi-planar nail clipper. It is pivotal between four distinct pivot points and it includes a handle portion and a jaw portion which are attached to one another. The jaw portion may be curved or may be bent and terminates in a pair of opposed cutting blades. Thus, when a user holds the handle portion, the blades are displaced a pre-determined number of degrees with respect to the relative curvature or bending of the jaw portion. The handle portion and jaw portion are engaged to one another and are pivotal about two pivot points. The handle portion is preferably a pair of handles that are joined at a third pivot point by a first post member and the jaw portion is preferably a pair of jaw members joined at a fourth pivot point by another post member which is oblique with respect to the first post member.

Abstract: A hand tool combination of a knife having a double edged blade for piercing and cutting duct insulation and a wire cutter swingably engaged with the knife for cutting wire embedded in the duct insulation. The hand tool includes two jaws. One jaw forms the double edged blade and includes an anvil. The other jaw includes a wire cutting edge. The jaws are drawn together to operate the wire cutter by squeezing handles engaged with the jaws. The handles are also manipulated to operate the blade.

Abstract: A nipper instrument (10), in particular for cutting surgical nails, wires or the like, having a cutting mouth (14) which is defined by two cutting members (15, 15.sub.a) at the head end of the nipper instrument, which at the other end has two handle ends (44, 45) of pivotally interconnected nipper arms (18, 40), which handle ends can be moved together into a cutting position of the cutting members against a return force, is provided with a cutting members (15.sub.a) on a pivotal jaw (22) which is pivotably connected to a nipper arm (18) carrying the other cutting members (15) and bears with its free end (24) against a cam portion (42.sub.a) of the other nipper arm (40), the curvature of which increases towards the cutting mouth (14). The free end (24) of the pivotal jaw (22) carries a shaft (26) for a roller (28) which bears against the cam portion (42.sub.a), wherein an abutment surface (39) may be provided at the end of the cam portion (42.sub.

Abstract: A center-cutter with cutting jaws mounted swingably around bearing pins, the mounting being formed by means of straps connecting the cutting jaws in the back of the cutting-jaw region and of a tooth-space engagement connecting the two cutting jaws to each other. While retaining the known cross-over overlapping of a single piece formation of handles and pliers jaws, handles cross over without joint increasing the cutting output.

Abstract: A multi-link cutting tool used to cut wire, pipe, cable, tube, chain and the like. The cutting tool utilizes a multi-link connecting linkage between the cutter head and the handles to increase the leverage obtained at the cutting edge. As a result of the connecting linkage, a lower force is required at the handles since they operate through a greater distance. With this multi-link connecting mechanism, a smaller and more powerful cutting tool can be made.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hand held hydraulic cutting tool particularly useful to deactivate ejection seats in military aircraft rescue operations. The tool consists primarily of a hydraulic system composed of a fluid reservoir 11, a pumping piston 16, and an actuator piston 26. Mechanical cutting jaws 28, 29 are attached to the actuator piston rod 26. The hydraulic system is controlled by a pump handle 18. As the pump handle 18 is operated the actuator piston rod 26 is forced outward and thus the cutting jaws are forced together. The frame of the device is a flexible metal tubing 30 which permits easy positioning of the tool cutting jaws in remote and normally inaccessible locations. Bifurcated cutting edges 28a and 28b ensure removal of a section of the tubing or cable (40, FIG. 3) to thereby reduce the possibility of accidental reactivation of the tubing or cable being severed.

Abstract: A linkage apparatus for a pair of relatively pivotal elements, such as the pivotal jaws of a hand tool, preferably includes at least a pair of linkage members pivotally interconnecting the pivotal elements. Each of the preferred linkage members is pivotally pinned to the pivotal elements and includes elongated apertures therein for receiving and supporting the pivot pins of the other linkage member.

Abstract: A cutting device, particularly a bolt cutting device, is formed of two cutting blades pivoted around two fixed pins held by two side plates and actuated by two lever arms respectively pivoting around two other fixed pins on the same side plates. Pivot elements connect front ends of said lever arms with rear ends of said cutting blades. In one embodiment there are four pivot elements, two connecting each blade with the respective lever arm. Cross members of the same thickness as the pivot elements connect the two pivot pins on which the cutting blades are pivoted thereby permitting the use of thinner side walls. In another embodiment the rear end of each cutting blade and the front end of each lever arm is slotted to receive the respective pivot element, connection being made by pivot pins through aligned holes in the pivot elements and slotted ends of the cutting blades and lever arms.

Abstract: A surgical manipulator useful to apply compressively opposed forces and enable the surgeon to rotate the manipulator and the article it is applied to, with minimal lateral wobble and tremor.The manipulator comprises a pair of prongs, each of which supports a jaw with an operative element such as a needle holder, tissue pickup, nipper or scissors. The prongs are resiliently biased by bias means away from one another in a plane of flexure to spread the operative elements apart, and the prongs can be closed by force exerted on manipulation surfaces carried by the prongs. A spindle includes a knuckle rest which is closer to the joinder of the prongs than the manipulation surfaces. The knuckle rest bears against a knuckle (defined to include the muscle pad between the thumb and the index finger) when the device is held by the surgeon with his thumb and index finger on respective manipulation surfaces.

Abstract: A pair of pliers comprising a jaw assembly that is rotatable relative to a handle assembly preferably through a full 360.degree. angle thereby permitting use of the pliers with the jaw assembly in a plane that is independent of the plane of the handle assembly. The jaw assembly comprises a pair of pivotally interconnected jaws each having operating ends and a jaw centering mechanism. The handle assembly comprises a pair of handles fixed to a conic member and a linkage mechanism including a collar. The jaw assembly and the handle assembly are intercoupled by an operating shaft that passes in sequence through the collar and an aperture in the conic member to the jaw assembly whereby upon closing the handles the collar moves the shaft longitudinally thereby passing the operating ends into the conic member causing the jaw assembly to close.

Abstract: A bolt cutter has a pair of plates between which pass a pair of front axle pins on which are pivoted a pair of blades and a pair of rear axle pins fixed relative to the front pins and in turn pivotally carrying a pair of handles. The rear end section of each blade is formed with a part-cylindrical seat receiving the cylindrical head on one end of a rigid link having on its opposite end another such cylindrical head received in another part-cylindrical seat formed in the front end section of the respective handle. The parts of the blades and handles as well as the links between the support plates are all of like thickness and snugly held between these plates. A pair of inwardly open part-cylindrical seats formed in the blades between the front pins receive a pin serving to ensure symmetrical movement of the two blades whose cutting portions are spaced apart even when the blades are closed.