Abstract: A cutting length adjustment mechanism for a hair cutting appliance, a hair cutting appliance, a method of operating a cutting length adjustment mechanism for a hair cutting appliance and an adjustment drive for a cutting length adjustment mechanism for a hair cutting appliance wherein the adjustment drive includes an actuator that is configured to actuate a movable portion of the cutting length adjustment mechanism with respect to a housing portion of the hair cutting appliance, and a movement sensor unit that is configured to detect a movement of the hair cutting appliance, the movement involving at least one of an orientation change and a position change. The actuator is further configured to output an adjustment control signal that is derived from the detected movement. In a length adjustment mode, the actuator is operated on the basis of the adjustment control signal.

Abstract: A facemask configured to be used by multiple sized/shaped heads can include a primary, a secondary and a tertiary seal. In some embodiments, the primary seal is contact with the nose and cheek regions; the secondary seal is in contact with the chin region; and the tertiary seal is in contact with the cheek and chin regions. In some embodiments, the tertiary seal extends inwardly and outwardly when applied to the face. In some embodiments, the mask includes test scissors.

Abstract: A pruning device comprises a pair of cooperating blades that are pivoted together and handle parts movable to and from each other for a user to operate the cooperating blades. A saw blade part is attachable to and detachable from the device by a user. When the saw blade part is attached to the device the handle parts and cooperating blades are retained in a substantially fixed position relative to each other. When the saw blade part is detached from the device the handle parts and cooperating blades are movable relative to each other.

Abstract: An electrical hair trimmer including a mounting device; a blade configured to be mounted to the mounting device; a housing; and a cap configured to be attached to and detached from the housing so that when attached to the housing the cap covers one or more openings at a top of the housing preventing debris from falling into an inner chamber of the housing. The mounting device may project outward from the housing; and the cap may have a first opening which allows it to be slipped on to the housing, over the mounting device to cover the one or more openings at the top of the housing, and allows the cap to be slipped off of the housing, by passing the mounting device through the first opening; and the mounting device projects outwards from the cap through the first opening when the cap is attached.

Abstract: A shaping tool for forming a semi-finished product which contains reinforcing fibers and is fed to the shaping tool in a continuous process comprises a first shaping-tool element and a second shaping-tool element which is located opposite the first shaping-tool element. The shaping-tool elements have shaping faces which face towards the semi-finished product, at least in certain operating phases of the shaping tool, and which are curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product through the shaping tool, and/or curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product.

Abstract: A pair of scissors with at least one protective protrusion extending distally from the arm tip of at least one of the scissor arms is disclosed. The pair of scissors may include a cut-out in each scissor arm adjacent to the arm tip that forms a generally arc-shaped recess. The protective protrusion may be generally spherical or ovoidal in shape and may radiate in 360 degrees from the arm tip.

Abstract: A releasably attached surgical scissor spray shield is mounted immediately proximate to the scissor blade. The shield controls the spray at the source thus shielding not only the user, but all personnel in the vicinity when an umbilical cord or the like is cut. The mounting mechanisms for the shield releasably, yet securely attaches the spray shield to the scissors so the shield remains immediately proximate to the scissor blades and umbilical cord yet does not restrict the opening of the scissor shear blades. The shield is mounted in close proximity to the cutting operation of the scissors to thereby deflect blood spray immediately adjacent to the source of the spray. The shield does not restrict the operational movement of the scissor blades and arms during the cutting operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to secure a bolt cutter, wire cutter, cable cutter or other type of pivot handled tool with two protruding tabs whose apertures align with each other as the handles of the pivot handled tool enter a closed position. A shackle of a padlock may be inserted through the aligned apertures to lock the handles in the closed position.

Abstract: An episiotomy scissors (2) for use in conducting an episiotomy on a subject is provided, the scissors comprising a pair of pivotably connected scissor members; (4a, 4b) each scissor member comprising a handle (6a, 6b) extending in a proximal direction from the pivot connection and a blade (8a, 8b) extending in a distal direction from the pivot connection; and a guide member (20) mounted to a scissor member and having a guide surface (22a, 22b) extending in a distal direction from the scissor member at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the blade of the scissor member.

Abstract: A fixed-length measurement accessory includes a rigid body fixed to a base supporting a magnet for magnetically coupling the accessory to a host tool. An opposite end of the rigid body provides a visual marker for alignment with an end of a workpiece. A variable-length accessory includes telescoping rigid bodies joined by a coupler. One end of one rigid body is joined to a base supporting a magnet for magnetically coupling the accessory to the host tool. The coupler houses a friction member creating light friction resisting adjustment of a combined length of the rigid bodies. An opposite end of the other rigid body provides a visual marker for alignment with an end of the workpiece. Markings are provided on at least one of the rigid bodies for indicating a combined length of the rigid bodies at multiple relative positions.

Abstract: Effectiveness of video content is predicted using an automated or semi-automated analysis process operating on a computer. Video content is analyzed using image and audio data processing to assign a collection of attributes to a video ad. The collection of attributes is correlated to a historical effectiveness (e.g., click-thru rate) of past video ads in the same or similar attribute space to obtain predicted ad effectiveness. Differences between the collection of attributes and historical attribute spaces of greater effectiveness may also be determined and reported in the form of suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the ad.

Abstract: A protective riser guide for scissors is provided in the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is integrally formed with an arm of a pair of scissors. In other embodiments, the protective riser guide is removably attached to the exterior surface of a scissor arm. Preferably, the protective riser guide is in the shape of an arc extending away from the interior surface of the arm if the guide is integrally formed with the arm, or from the exterior surface if the guide is removably attached to the exterior surface. Due to the shape and position of the protective riser guide on the arm of a pair of scissors in certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is ergonomic and increases the safety of the operator of the scissors without interfering with the operator's cutting techniques.

Abstract: A hair cutting guide and method for aiding in creating/trimming a human hair into a Mohawk type hairstyle. The Mohawk guide consists of two side pieces, two adjustable spacers/connectors, and two clips. The bottom edges of the two side pieces are contoured to follow the shape of the human head from the start of the hairline to the nape of the neck.

Abstract: A cutting tool with first and second pivoted shearing blades has a guide member mounted to the first blade for transverse movement relative to the first blade and toward and away from the second blade. The guide member has a transverse restraining surface that confronts a transverse guided surface of the second blade during cutting of a workpiece to resist axial separation of the cutting edges away from the cutting plane. A yieldable, resettable mechanism enables release of an uncut cable captured by the guide member in the event the planned cut is in error or must be postponed. Examples include a ball detent, a magnet, an over-center extension spring arrangement and a torsion spring.

Abstract: A cutting tool for the cutting of strands with a holding area for the strand, a cutting blade that can be moved in, perpendicular to the course of the strand, into this holding area, and a stop that lies opposite the cutting blade. Such known cutting tools have the disadvantage that they function unreliably when cutting wire ropes and stranded wires. The disclosed cutting tool is designed better for the cutting of wire ropes, stranded wires, and other strands, and has a tubular guiding device for the strand, which follows the holding area and is firmly connected to the cutting tool.

Abstract: A constraint for a pair of scissors is disclosed. The scissors comprise a first and second blade which are arranged to pivot between an open configuration in which the first and second blades are angularly separated about a pivot disposed intermediate a proximal and distal end of the blades, to define a mouth for receiving material to be cut, and a closed configuration in which the first and second blades are substantially aligned to close the mouth. The constraint comprises means arranged to limit the reconfiguration of the blades between the open and closed configurations to provide for a better control of the blades and ensure a smooth cut of the material during use.

Abstract: A protective riser guide for scissors is provided in the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is integrally formed with an arm of a pair of scissors. In other embodiments, the protective riser guide is removably attached to the exterior surface of a scissor arm. Preferably, the protective riser guide is in the shape of an arc extending away from the interior surface of the arm if the guide is integrally formed with the arm, or from the exterior surface if the guide is removably attached to the exterior surface. Due to the shape and position of the protective riser guide on the arm of a pair of scissors in certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is ergonomic and increases the safety of the operator of the scissors without interfering with the operator's cutting techniques.

Abstract: A protective riser guide for scissors is provided in the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is integrally formed with an arm of a pair of scissors. In other embodiments, the protective riser guide is removably attached to the exterior surface of a scissor arm. Preferably, the protective riser guide is in the shape of an arc extending away from the interior surface of the arm if the guide is integrally formed with the arm, or from the exterior surface if the guide is removably attached to the exterior surface. Due to the shape and position of the protective riser guide on the arm of a pair of scissors in certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is ergonomic and increases the safety of the operator of the scissors without interfering with the operator's cutting techniques.

Abstract: A hair clipper attachment guide which attaches on hair clippers, particularly hair clipper blades, for the use of hair cutting guidance and assistance having a Base Plate with utilizes the functions of attached Wheels or Guidance Tracks to elevate as it travels across a scalp, resulting in various hair length cuts within its path.

Abstract: A screw cutting tool for cutting a screw comprising a first grip having a first cutting aperture, a second grip pivotally connected to the first grip, the second grip having a second cutting aperture, a measuring scale attached to a proximal end of the first or second grip, and a screw holder slidably attached to the measuring scale having a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole aligns with the first and second cutting apertures in at least one position.

Abstract: Provided are scissors with excellent safety that can more reliably prevent finger pinch when being closed. In the present invention, finger pinch prevention guards 20a, 20b for preventing fingertips from entering the opposing inner surfaces 10a, 10b side from above or below are formed on left and right operation portions 7a, 7b. This can prevent user's fingertips from reaching the opposing inner surfaces (10a, 10b) by setting the user's fingertips inserted into finger placing holes (6a, 6b) along upper and lower surfaces of the finger pinch prevention guards 20a, 20b. Consequently, when the operation portions 7a, 7b are in the closed position, the fingertips are prevented from being pinched between the opposing inner surfaces 10a, 10b so as not to cause finger pinch.

Abstract: The haircutting shears with illuminated level are adapted to aid a hairstylist in performing precise haircutting procedures. The shears are provided with a spirit level encased in an illuminated housing, which is disposed on the outer surface of one of the blades of the shears. The illuminated spirit level allows the stylist to quickly view the level to determine if the cutting angles are being executed in a desired manner. An integrated circuit device is housed in the shears and connected to the level for obtaining and storing data therefrom. A USB port is provided for connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor or other display device. The USB port also provides a charging means for the illuminating device.

Abstract: An attachment comb for a hair clipper includes a base portion constructed and arranged for releasably engaging the hair clipper, and a plurality of teeth extending from the base portion, each of the teeth including a body portion defined between an upper peripheral edge and a lower peripheral edge, a proximal end adjacent the base portion and a distal end opposite thereof, wherein the body portion includes at least one formation for retaining hair.

Abstract: A protective riser guide for scissors is provided in the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is integrally formed with an arm of a pair of scissors. In other embodiments, the protective riser guide is removably attached to the exterior surface of a scissor arm. Preferably, the protective riser guide is in the shape of an arc extending away from the interior surface of the arm if the guide is integrally formed with the arm, or from the exterior surface if the guide is removably attached to the exterior surface. Due to the shape and position of the protective riser guide on the arm of a pair of scissors in certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is ergonomic and increases the safety of the operator of the scissors without interfering with the operator's cutting techniques.

Abstract: A cast-cutter (10) for removing a cast from a patient comprises a body (12) and a cutting assembly (18) secured thereto, wherein the cutting assembly (18) includes first and second relatively moveable cutting members (40, 44). Each cutting member (40, 44) defines a cutting edge (46, 48) which when in use cooperate to cut by a shearing action. Each cutting member (40, 44) also defines an inner face (60) and are adapted to maintain the inner faces (60) in non-engaging relationship to provide clearance therebetween in order to prevent material binding between the member (40, 44) during a cutting operation.

Abstract: Hand-held electrical shears has a housing with a tool head and a grip part, an electric motor, a drive shaft driven by the electric motor via a transmission, a rotatable tool mounted on the drive shaft, and a rechargeable energy accumulator in the grip part. The transmission and a portion of the electric motor are in the tool head, an actuating element of an on/off switch is on an underside of the grip part, a grip cover is attached to a top side of the grip part. A shaft end section extending laterally out of the housing carries a bearing flange with a driving element for the tool, and a blade retaining plate with a counter-blade and a supporting base are detachably attached in a flattened region of the housing.

Abstract: A rotary knife assembly includes a rotary knife with a spinning blade, a motor operable to power the rotary knife, a flexible drive cable with a proximal end drivingly connected to the knife to transmit rotational power to the blade while being flexed along the length of the cable, and a safety release drivingly connected to a distal end of the cable. The safety release is drivingly coupled to the motor and is operable to transmit rotational power from the motor to the drive cable and thereby the rotary knife. The safety release includes input and output members releasably drivingly engaged with one another. The safety release is operable to drivingly disengage the members.

Abstract: An electric hair trimmer generally includes a handle housing a drive motor and a cutter head releasably connectable to the handle. The cutter head includes a housing having an interior compartment, and a cutting assembly including a pair of cutting blades. At least one of the cutting blades is in operative connection with the drive motor upon connection of the cutter head with the handle for reciprocating movement of the at least one of the blades. At least a portion of the cutting assembly is disposed within the housing, and the cutting assembly further has a front edge disposed exterior of the housing for trimming hair upon operation of the trimmer. The housing has a plurality of guard fingers at least in part wrapped over the front edge of the cutting assembly to inhibit the front edge against contacting a person's skin during hair trimming.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device (1) comprising a main frame body (2), at least one stationary cutting element (20) disposed on the main frame body (2), a drive system (4) disposed on the main frame body (2), in particular in the form of a fluid cylinder (7), and a cutting blade (5) drivingly connected to the drive system (4) and guided in its movement on the main frame body (2) which co-operates with the stationary cutting element (20). The main frame body (2) and/or the drive system (4) is made from an essentially light metal or a light metal alloy with a density of less than 5000 kg/m3, in particular less than 3000 kg/m3.

Abstract: As illustrated in (FIG. 1) a pair of “Point-Cutting” safety scissors that incorporate a precision/safety tip feature allowing for greater precision and stylist safety for use in “Point-Cutting” techniques of cutting hair. These “Point-Cutting” safety scissors are characterized by a void located at the tips of the left and right blades in the shape of a “quarter-elliptical arc” (101). This particular novel shape provides greater cutting precision and optimum stylist safety while performing “Point-Cutting” techniques. Thereby, allowing the stylist to cut closer by resting the tips of the said blades on their fingers without the risk of being cut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand machine-tool, especially electrical shears, comprising a housing (13) provided with a tool head (14) and a grip part (15), an electric motor (18) arranged in the housing (13), a switch (22) for the electric motor (18), and a drive shaft (16) mounted in the tool head (14), transversally to the housing axis. The drive shaft can be driven by the electric motor (18) by means of a transmission (19). The hand machine-tool also comprises a rotary tool (11) that can be fixed to the drive shaft (16). The aim of the invention is to create a compact, structurally small and lightweight hand machine-tool for work without generating fatigue. To this end, a small-volume, rechargeable energy accumulator, preferably a lithium ion accumulator (20), which feeds the electric motor (18) and has a high charging capacity, is arranged in the grip part, together with an electronic plate (21) and the switch.

Abstract: To provide a hair cutting device permitting the user to really know the remaining hair length without having to do trial cuts, a hair cutting device (1) with hair length indicator means (4) is proposed, wherein the hair length indicator means (4) comprises a fixed delimiter (5) and at least one movable delimiter (6) being movable with respect to the fixed delimiter (5), such that the hair length is indicated by the distance (D) between the fixed (5) and the at least one movable delimiter (6). Preferably, the hair length indicator means (4) comprises more than one movable delimiter (6, 7), all movable delimiters (6, 7) being movable in circumferential direction and functionally couplable with a comb unit (19, 20) such that a change between movable delimiters (6, 7) is caused by attachment of the comb unit (19, 20) to the hair cutting device (1).

Abstract: A hair trimmer includes a main body, a cutter block and a comb attachment. The cutter block has a stationary blade and a movable blade, both of which are comb-shaped and are slidably in contact with each other. In addition, the cutter block is protrudingly installed at one end of the main body. The comb attachment has a plurality of comb tooth-shaped sections and covers the cutter block. The comb tooth-shaped sections are provided with cut-off hair deflectors to prevent hairs cut by the cutter block from outwardly scattering away from the comb attachment. Furthermore, cut-off hair deflectors located between two neighboring comb tooth-shaped sections are disposed at relatively inner and outer positions.

Abstract: An attachment comb for a hair clipper includes a base portion constructed and arranged for releasably engaging the hair clipper, and a plurality of teeth extending from the base portion, each of the teeth including a body portion defined between an upper peripheral edge and a lower peripheral edge, a proximal end adjacent the base portion and a distal end opposite thereof, wherein the body portion includes at least one formation for retaining hair.

Abstract: This blocker attachment unit fits snugly onto and covers the existing stopper of a hair cutting scissor. The blocker attachment is a snap-on unit that is removable. It will annex the existing stopper when it is fixed in place. The blocker attachment functions in cooperation with scissors that have an existing stopper but, prospectively the units can also be attached to many other types, style and designs of scissors.

Abstract: Scissors including a stop on one of the blades located a specified distance from one end of the blade. The stop allows the user of the scissors to easily make repeated cuts of the same specified length by inserting a material into the opening between the blades until it hits the stop. Upon closing the blades a cut of the specified length is created. The stop may be implemented as a notch in the blade of the scissors, or as a separate part attached with pins to the blade allowing the user to position the moveable stop over different sets of pins to provide different distances from the end of the blade to the stop, so that the user can select the length of the desired cut.

Abstract: Scissors for cutting thermoformed plastic packages, or similar packages, have lever members including a handle portion, a offset portion and a cutting portion. The cutting potion includes cooperating blades of approximately 2.5 inches, with one of the blades having a pointed tip for piercing the packaging material. The offset portion keeps the user's hand at least 1.5 to 2 inches above a cutting plane, such that the cut material, which has sharp edges, does not scratch or cut the user's hand.

Abstract: A pruner having a housing, a motor mounted in the housing, a handle, an upper blade, a lower blade, and a guide apparatus. The guide apparatus is a long shaped piece with a portion that has the same angle of curvature as one of the blades. The guide apparatus is longer than one of the blades to allow the guide apparatus to assist a user in selecting a specific tree limb to be cut thereby minimizing the unintentional removal of an incorrect tree limb. The guide apparatus may also be removed if the pruner is going to be used to cut lower limbs or in confined spaces.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer having a drive motor, a gear mechanism, and a blade arrangement with at least one cutter bar, which is driven in a reciprocating manner by the drive motor via the gear mechanism in a longitudinal direction. The blade arrangement includes a guide mechanism that extends over at least a part of the length of the blade arrangement. The guide mechanism is embodied as a molded part that includes a generally flat fastening portion and a profiled guide portion. The cutter bar is longitudinally movably held on the guide portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand machine-tool, especially electrical shears, comprising a housing (13) provided with a tool head (14) and a grip part (15), an electric motor (18) arranged in the housing (13), a switch (22) for the electric motor (18), and a drive shaft (16) mounted in the tool head (14), transversally to the housing axis. Said drive shaft can be driven by the electric motor (18) by means of a transmission (19). The hand machine-tool also comprises a rotary tool (11) that can be fixed to the drive shaft (16). The aim of the invention is to create a compact, structurally small and lightweight hand machine-tool for work without generating fatigue. To this end, a small-volume, rechargeable energy accumulator, preferably a lithium ion accumulator (20), which feeds the electric motor (18) and has a high charging capacity, is arranged in the grip part, together with an electronic plate (21) and the switch.

Abstract: An improved pole pruner for pruning a limb from a tree is provided which includes structure which grabs or grasps that portion of the tree limb to be detached as the cutting blade of the pole pruner severs the tree limb from the tree thereby preventing the severed tree limb from falling downwardly and injuring the operator of the pole pruner. The operator of the pole pruner may maneuver the pole pruner to a location wherein it is safe to release the severed tree limb from the pole pruner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switch-operating mechanism. In particular, the present invention relates to a switch-operating mechanism for a power tool, such as a pruning tool. Described is a switch-operating mechanism for a powered tool including a working head having first and second cutter members. The switch-operating mechanism further includes a lever moveable between first, second, and third operative positions. In operation, positioning of the lever in the first operative position provides a ‘power off mode’ in which the power supply is disconnected; movement of the lever into the second operative position causes the at least one of the cutter members to move to a first blade position; and movement of the lever into the third operative position causes the at least one of the cutter members to move to a second blade position.

Abstract: Scissors for cutting thermoformed plastic packages, or similar packages, have lever members including a handle portion, a offset portion and a cutting portion. The cutting portion includes cooperating blades of approximately 2.5 inches, with one of the blades having a pointed tip for piercing the packaging material. The offset portion keeps the user's hand at least 1.5 to 2 inches above a cutting plane, such that the cut material, which has sharp edges, does not scratch or cut the user's hand.

Abstract: A press device to be modified such that profile rods can also be removed by a shearing movement. The tool is configured so that a cutting plate can be fixed to each pivoting arm and is displaceably mounted in the opposite pivoting arm. The clamping arms of the pivoting arms have a fork-shaped slit and the cutting plates are maintained in the clamping arms with fixing bolts.

Abstract: A blade guard for a hedge trimmer that can cut trimmings from a hedge includes a cutting arm member with a first set of the cutting blades that extends laterally from the cutting arm member. The blade guard generally includes a first housing member and a second housing member movable between an open condition and a closed condition. A connecting member on the blade guard member that is operable to releasably couple to the cutting arm member. The first housing member and the second housing member in the open condition establish an opening between the first housing member and the second housing member. The blade guard in the open condition is operable to catch the trimmings in the opening between the first housing member and the second housing member. The blade guard in the closed condition is operable to cover the first set of the cutting blades.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, hair clippers are provided that comprise a hair cutting end and a body portion having an area adapted to be held by a user. The area adapted to be held by a user preferably comprises a material having desirably low thermal conductivity properties, which is effective to reduce the amount of heat that is transferred to a user's hand during prolonged operation of the clipper. In addition, in certain embodiments, the invention provides that the area adapted to be held by a user preferably comprises a raised three-dimensional configuration, which is effective to provide the user with an enhanced grip of the clipper.

Abstract: A multipurpose debris deflector for a hedge trimmer having a deflector body removably attachable to a hedge trimmer. The deflector is positionable between a first position and second wherein in a first position, the deflector body is operable to receive at least a portion of a cutting assembly of the hedge trimmer within the deflector body, and, in a second position, the deflector body is connectable with the cutting assembly such that cutting blades of the cutting assembly are exposed and the deflector body is operable to deflect debris from a vegetation cutting operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tool comprising a first handle (2), a second handle (4), a first cutting blade (6) attached to the first handle (2) at first pivot point (40), as well as a second cutting blade (8) attached to the second handle (4) at a second pivot point (42), the first and the second cutting blades (6, 8) being engaged with one another at a pivot point (10) such that the first and the second cutting blades (6, 8) are movable in a scissor-like manner between an open position and a closed position in response to a relative rotational movement of the first and the second handles (2, 4). The invention is characterized in that the first handle (2) comprises a first toothed transmission part (12) and the second handle (4) comprises a second toothed transmission part (14), the first and the second toothed transmission parts (12, 14) being arranged to be engaged with one another.

Abstract: Scissors for cutting off a part delivery tape are disclosed. The part delivery tape includes a carrier tape with recesses at predetermined intervals where the recesses include openings on an upper end for accommodating parts, and a top tape adhered to the upper surface of the carrier tape so as to cover the openings of the recess portions. The scissors include a blade member and an abutment member rotatably mounted on a pivot. The blade member includes first and second blades and a grip, the blades and grip at opposite sides of the pivot. The abutment member includes an abutting portion and a grip at opposite sides of the pivot. In the cutting position the first blade is arranged to have a clearance between the first blade and the abutting portion equal to the thickness of the top tape.

Abstract: A cutting tool (10) for severing flexible hose square to the hose length has a bail (36) for holding hose in a cradle (28) so that the hose length is perpendicular to a blade (30) that severs the hose.