Abstract: A multi-purpose tool configured to assist in the execution of a plurality of task associated with the maintenance and/or installation of lawn irrigation equipment. The tool of the present invention includes a body wherein the body has an upper arm member and a lower arm member. The upper arm member and lower arm member are integrally formed with a jaw member. Secured to opposing sides of the jaw member are a first retention member and a second retention member wherein the first retention member and second retention member are operable to receive an retain tool implements. A first tool member support arm and a second tool member support arm are movably secured to the jaw member. Secured to the first tool member support arm and second tool member support arm are tool members. Engagement portions are formed in the upper arm member and lower arm member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pliers, in particular a center cutter, having two pliers limbs (6, 7) arranged to cross in a joint which forms a pivot axis (8), the two pliers limbs (6, 7) forming, on one side of the joint, interacting working regions (2, 3) that have free ends (15, 16), and the pliers limbs having gripping limbs (10, 11) on the other side of the joint. In order to improve a pliers of the kind specified at the beginning in such a way that an advantageous design structure is achieved for the greatest possible force transmission ratio, it is proposed that one of the pliers limbs (6) is formed in the shape of a U on the joint side and that the pivot axis (8) passes through the U-limb (12).

Abstract: A pair of scissors has first and second cutting panels operationally interconnected with both pins and pin guide slot\s so that the first and second cutting edges of these panels simultaneously pivot and slide longitudinally when closing together onto an item to be cut to enhance the effectiveness of the cutting action.

Abstract: A pair of improved scissors is provided herein, which separates the blades and handles of the pair of scissors into individual parts. These parts are joined at the pivot point by a locking mechanism. By adjusting the locking mechanism, the included angle between the blades and handles of the pair of scissors can be varied easily in accordance the requirement of the application. In addition, with the present invention, the handles can also be replaced by those that are safer and more comfortable to operate. As such, the stress and burden of the user's fingers and wrist can be relieved in operating the pair of scissors.

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: A tool for cutting rigid sheet material comprises a first shearing member having a first cutting edge; a second shearing member pivotally connected at one end to the first shearing member, the second shearing member have a second cutting edge engaged with the first cutting edge; and a pair of handles operatively connected to the shearing members for pivotally moving the shearing member relative to one another. The first shearing member is preferably a twisted, U-shaped member having two legs, with the second shearing member mounted between the legs. An opening or slot is provided above the second shearing member to accommodate movement of sheet material over both the first and second shearing members. The tool cuts both left and right curves and straight lines in rigid materials such as sheet metal.

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 pinching tube cutting device to transversely cut a tube made of a plastic material. The device consists of two handles attached to each other in a pivoting movement around an axis wherein one handle contains a cutting blade at its end while the end of the other handle contains a hollow seat to receive the tube. The blade has two sharp edges making a salient angle between 120° and 150°, in such a manner that an angle (&agr;) formed by the sharp edge furthest from the axis and a line passing through the point of the blade and the axis is larger than the angle (&bgr;) formed by the other sharp edge and the line. The point of the blade describes a circular arc which cuts the segment of a line which joins the axis and the center of the tube with the largest diameter possible to rest in the seat.

Abstract: A bullnose corner bead shear for making internal angle corner cuts to bullnose corner bead.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool having two pivoted cutter blades turned with two handles to act agaisnt each other, wherein a ratchet block is turned about a pivot at a front end of one handle and fixedly fastened to one end of one cutter blade, a stop block is pivotably mounted in one handle and turned by a rotary cap through a link between a first position where the cutter blades are allowed to be opened by moving the handles, a second position where the cutter blades are allowed to be closed by moving the handles, and a third position where the cutter blades are remained immovable when the handles are moved relative to each other.

Abstract: A manual sheet metal cutter (10) with a movable upper blade (12B) laterally offset from and integrally formed with a lower movable handle (12A) pivotally connected to, and sandwiched between, a stationary blade member (14) on the offset side of the movable blade (12B) and a stationary handle (16), of which are all pivotally connected together by a single fastener (11) defining a pivot axle. A rearward extension (14A) of the stationary blade (14B) defines an alignment section which bears against a mating alignment portion of an intermediate section (12C) of the movable blade member (12) to maintain the blades (12B, 14B) in correct cutting relationship. The fastener (11) enables pivotal adjustment of the angle of the stationary handle member (16) relative to the stationary blade member (14B), and an arcuate lower edge (14C) of the stationary blade member (14) defines a rocker to facilitate rocking, cutting movement.

Abstract: A pair of cutting snips includes a pair of handles which are mounted to a pair of blades. Located on one of the blades is a pivotably mounted self-aligning anvil. When the handles are squeezed, the blades come together in such a manner that the workpiece is caught between a blade and the anvil such that the workpiece is cut in a linear fashion.

Abstract: An improved all-way offset snips with full width wire cutter has bosses through which first and second blade members are pivotably connected for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the pivot bosses. The blade members have extended offset cutting surfaces with respect to the pivot bosses to permit the cutting of irregular shapes, particularly sharp curves and especially small circles, including opposing circles of about 2.0" to 2.5" diameters. The cutting surfaces are rotatable between an open position and a closed position for cutting the sheet material therebetween. The pivot bosses and the cutting surfaces are adapted for removal of material therefrom to permit resharpening of the offset snips while maintaining the offset of the cutting surfaces. The shanks of the blade members are also provided with wire cutting means, preferably a pinch cutter capable of being a limit stop for limiting rotation of the first and second blade members.

Abstract: The shears have two levers pivoted together, each having a cutting edge at the forward end thereof and an operating handle at the rear end thereof. The lower lever has a hinge hub forming a bearing surface which is laterally offset with respect to its cutting edge and which projects forwardly and upwardly toward its cutting edge.

Abstract: First and second blade members have pivot bosses through which the blade members are pivotably connected for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the pivot bosses. The blade members have cutting surfaces offset with respect to the pivot bosses to permit previously cut material to pass the blade members without interference. The cutting surfaces are rotatable between an open position and a closed position for cutting the sheet material therebetween. The pivot bosses and the cutting surfaces are adapted for removal of material therefrom to permit resharpening of the offset snips while maintaining the offset of the cutting surfaces. One of the blade members may include a recess to permit cutting of both left-hand and right-hand curves. Integral wire cutting means, integral locking means, and an improved handle configuration are also provided.

Abstract: An improved heavy duty snips and shears useful for cutting sheet metal or other stiff or rigid material. The improved snips and shears include a lower blade having a substantially horizontally disposed body. The body of the lower blade comprises a first horizontal section, an intermediate downwardly inclined section, and a second horizontally disposed section. The inner edge of the intermediate section forms a cutting edge which is turned upwardly such that the cutting edge is raised above the first and second horizontal sections. The upper blade of the snips and shears is pivotally attached to the lower blade and includes a downwardly extending heel disposed at the rearward end of the cutting edge. A machine ground boss is formed on one of the blades and provides a friction surface which provides a pressure point of minimum area to facilitate sliding contact of the two blades.

Abstract: A pair of scissors or shears for allowing thin materials, being cut, to lay flat; the scissors or shears including a pair of crossing levers pivoted together, one end of the levers forming cutting blades, and the other end forming handles for being held in a hand, the handles being upwardly offset so to both be above the material being cut and thus not disturb the same from laying down flat upon a cutting table.