Abstract: A cable breakaway device for use with a power cable connector and a power cable, the power cable connector comprising a sheath and a bearing surface. The cable breakaway device comprising a body with an elongate channel passing therethrough, one or more sharp protrusions radially extending from the body to cut the sheath as the cable is pulled through the channel, allowing the bearing surface to engage the breakaway device without impeding the movement of the connecting device.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system is provided for the efficient removal of an old grip from a fishing pole while maintaining the integrity of the pole. The system can include a removal portion including one or more rotational assemblies that rotate one or more grinding members. The grinding members can include a rotational blade with a centering rod. The rotational assembly can remove the old grip while maintaining the integrity of the rod within. The system can include multiple sets of grinding members that are organized for efficient identification or may include adjustable grinding members that can be configured for specific rods. The system can further include a guide to help identify particular grinding members for use with particular fishing poles.

Abstract: Devices for tracheal tubes include: (a) a mouthpiece sized and configured to allow an endotracheal tube to extend outwardly therefrom; and (b) a handle including a cutting member that can attach to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can include at least one outwardly projecting substantially rigid short tube defining an open channel. The handle can releasably attach to the short tube.

Abstract: A cable processing machine includes a cable processing station with a cable processing tool. An interface receives from a sensor at least one physical parameter value indicating a capability of the cable processing machine for executing a processing step. A capability determination component determines, based on the physical parameter, that the capability is insufficient. A voice instruction generator component generates voice instructions for an operator, relating to an action to be performed by operator for restoring capability of the cable processing machine to enable the execution of the cable processing step. Voice instructions are audio output generated on wearable audio device associated with operator, and sent to the audio output device. A confirm component receives confirmation that action for restoring the capability of the cable processing machine is complete, and the capability determination component validates restoration of the capability.

Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure includes first and second generally aligned cable ports at opposing ends of the enclosure. A cable anchor at each of the first and second cable ports is for anchoring a fiber optic drop cable to the enclosure and to limit axial movement of the cable relative to the enclosure. A blade guide structure is positioned between the first and second cable ports, the blade guide structure configured to abut a portion of the cable extending between the first and second cable ports and defining at least a blade guide surface adapted to guide a cutting blade used for removing a portion of a cable jacket without damaging optical fibers of the cable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wire stripper device which may be hand held or placed on a bench vice to remove insulation from copper wires. The rectangular device has various sized holes within the body. Each of these holes has a perpendicular hole within it which houses and aligns a cutter. The cutter comes through the perpendicular hole far enough so that the sharp edge of the cutter cuts a slit in the insulation when the wire is being pulled through the various sized hole in the body. The cutters are held in place by adjustable screws which are housed in parallel holes above the various sized holes. Each cutter cuts a slit in the insulation of the wire so that the copper may be easily removed from the insulation once pulled through the hole.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system is provided for the efficient removal of an old grip from a fishing pole while maintaining the integrity of the pole. The system can include a removal portion including one or more rotational assemblies that rotate one or more grinding members. The grinding members can include a rotational blade with a centering rod. The rotational assembly can remove the old grip while maintaining the integrity of the rod within. The system can include multiple sets of grinding members that are organized for efficient identification or may include adjustable grinding members that can be configured for specific rods. The system can further include a guide to help identify particular grinding members for use with particular fishing poles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extraction of implanted articles are disclosed. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a system for extraction of an implanted article that includes an elongated member, guide member disposed at a distal section of the elongated member and having a pathway in substantially parallel relationship to the elongated member, through which pathway an implanted article can be accommodated, and a cutting mechanism, situated between the distal section of the elongated member and the guide member, for severing a fibrous adhesion about the implanted article to allow the implanted article to be extracted.

Abstract: According to typical inventive practice, a cable is grasped by a Kellum grip and is positioned through the topside “V”-notch of an “M”-structure. Two wires engage pulleys and a ratchet distanced from the pulleys. The pulleys are joined with a grip plate, attached at an axial end of the Kellum grip. The ratchet is joined with a ratchet plate, proximate and/or attached to the “M”-structure. The “M”-structure has joined therewith three blade wheels having cutting orientations in the same linear direction. The blade wheels are situated interiorly and perpendicularly in correspondence to the geometric sides of the inverted triangle defined by the “V”-notch. Each blade wheel is adjustable to suit the diameter of the cable positioned through the “V”-notch. Ratcheting of the wires moves the ratchet plate and hence the “M”-structure, resulting in creation via the blade wheels of three parallel slices in the cable along its axis.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer includes a functional portion having an outer shaft surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism; and a control portion having an actuating mechanism for initiating activation of the outer shaft.

Abstract: A manually operable tool and method of using the tool to open blisters on a blister pack. The tool includes a body defining a laterally extending guideway of b-shaped cross-section, and a sharp with a laterally extending cutting edge which extends transversely into the guideway from a sidewall without contacting the opposite sidewall, thereby leaving a transverse gap between the sharp and the second sidewall. The method involves the step of laterally sliding a laterally aligned blister pack through the guideway and out through the second end, whereby the cutting edge contacts and cuts through an end of the blisters slid past the cutting edge without cutting completely through the blister pack.

Abstract: An optical fiber stripper that may cooperate with an optical fiber handler for stripping one or more coating from an optical fiber is disclosed. The stripper is used as a part of a termination system for preparing the optical fiber for an optical connection, thereby providing the craft with a simple, reliable, and easy termination of the optical fiber. By way of example, the stripper cooperates with an optical fiber handler having an optical fiber secured therein for preparing the end of the optical fiber for a mechanical splice in a fiber optic connector.

Abstract: A tool for slitting an elongate sheath from about an elongate member that is disposed within a longitudinally extending lumen of the sheath includes a longitudinally extending tail portion projecting rearward of a slitting edge and a nose portion of the tool; a lower surface of the nose portion is disposed beneath the slitting edge for engaging a portion of the elongate member. The tail portion of the tool, approximately aligned with the sheath lumen when the lower surface, engages the elongate member and a leading edge of the nose portion is within the sheath lumen, is sized to fit within the sheath lumen after the sheath is slit by the slitting edge. A passageway between the nose portion and the tail portion allows a proximal segment of the elongate member to bend away from the tail portion when the elongate member is engaged by the nose portion.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus to cut a coating of an optical fiber includes a body having a hole formed therein to insert the fiber and a cutting device to cut the coating of the fiber. When the fiber is inserted in the hole, the cutting apparatus may be disposed around the fiber in a first state and a second state. In the first state, the apparatus is disposed rotatably around a longitudinal axis of the tight buffered fiber. In the second state, rotational movement of the apparatus around the longitudinal axis of fiber is blocked and the apparatus is disposed movably in a longitudinal direction to cut the coating of the fiber by the cutting device.

Abstract: A tool for stripping off a jacket from tubes or cables is characterized by a bend adapted to an outer diameter of the duct or cable to be stripped, and a blade protruding from the bend to the interior of the bend. The invention provides a cost-effective, accurate and easily producible tool for stripping off a jacket from tubes or cables.

Abstract: A catheter system for positioning of an instrument within a body. The catheter system includes a hub defining a lumen therethrough for passage of the instrument and an elongate tubular member defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the tubular member is in communication with the lumen of the hub. The system also includes a slitter member that is coupled to the hub. The slitter member is disposed to slit the tubular member. The slitter further includes a moveable member that is moveably coupled to the hub and that is coupled to the tubular member, the moveable member is operable to advance the elongate tubular member toward the slitter member as the moveable member is moved relative to the hub. The slitter member thereby slits the elongate tubular member.

Abstract: A tool and method for accurately and efficiently cutting through a jacket of a fiber optic cable at a break-out location. The tool securely holds the fiber optic cable and accurately controls the depth and length of cut(s). In addition, the tool accurately positions the cut(s) both in relation to the fiber optic cable and in relation to other cuts.

Abstract: Provided are a device and a method for ripping gum of a conveyor belt in which the workload of workers and danger to the workers can be reduced, and gum around each of the steel cords can be cut off nearly completely and sufficiently uniformly, regardless of skill of workers, as well as, the work efficiency is more favorable than before. Provided is a device for ripping gum of a conveyor belt in which individual steel cords embedded in gum of a conveyor belt are separated between each other, and gum is stripped off around each of the steel cords after the separation. The device includes a V-shaped cutting blade having a shape such that the upper end and the lower end of the cutting blade are protruded with respect to the traveling direction of the conveyor belt for separating between the individual steel cords, and a cylindrical cutting blade for stripping gum off around each of the steel cords.

Abstract: Many types of cables require a surrounding, or jacket, around the cable. When a jacketed cable is defective, removing the jacket allows the cable and the resin that composes the jacket to be reused/recycled. A die is provided that has a narrower portion and a wider portion. An opening at the narrower portion extends internally through the die. The opening is large enough to accommodate the cable, but is not large enough to accommodate the jacket. The cutting edge of a blade is adjacent to the opening. The cable is fed through the opening at the narrower portion of the die. The jacket, being too large to be accommodated by the opening, contacts the blade and is split by the cutting edge of the blade. The jacket is spread apart by the die and peeled away from the cable.

Abstract: A cutting device for relatively small cable including, among others, fiber optic cable and BX electrical cable is configured with removably coupleable adapter inserted between the top and bottom portions of the device which pivot relative to one another so as to displace a cutter to a cutting position. The adapter is configured to reduce a cable receiving space formed in the bottom portion of the device so as to center a small cable relative to the cutter which is operative to split the shield of the cable without damaging electrical conductors of the cable.

Abstract: A precision cutting system for efficiently cutting through an external member (i.e. conduit, etc.) without damaging internal components (i.e. wires, cables, etc.). The precision cutting system generally includes a first support structure including a first inner end and a first outer end, a second support structure including a second inner end, a second outer end and an opening extending between thereof, wherein the second support structure attaches to the first support structure and a guide structure extending from the second support structure opposite the first support structure. The first support structure attaches to a cutting tool, wherein the blade of the cutting tool extends between the first inner end and the first outer end of the first support structure, through the opening of the second support structure and adjacent the guide structure.

Abstract: A slitter for slitting a guide catheter is assembled from a handle, a blade assembly coupled to the handle, and a holding mechanism coupled to the handle. The blade assembly includes a shroud for receiving an elongated body of a medical device and a slitting blade having an exposed cutting edge to slit the guide catheter.

Abstract: A tool for slitting an elongate sheath from about an elongate member that is disposed within a longitudinally extending lumen of the sheath includes a longitudinally extending tail portion projecting rearward of a slitting edge and a nose portion of the tool; a lower surface of the nose portion is disposed beneath the slitting edge for engaging a portion of the elongate member. The tail portion of the tool, approximately aligned with the sheath lumen when the lower surface engages the elongate member and a leading edge of the nose portion is within the sheath lumen, is sized to fit within the sheath lumen after the sheath is slit by the slitting edge. A passageway between the nose portion and the tail portion allows a proximal segment of the elongate member to bend away from the tail portion when the elongate member is engaged by the nose portion.

Abstract: A slitter for slitting a guide catheter is assembled from a handle, a blade assembly coupled to the handle, and a holding mechanism coupled to the handle. The blade assembly includes a shroud for receiving an elongated body of a medical device and a slitting blade having an exposed cutting edge to slit the guide catheter.

Abstract: A tool for slitting an elongate sheath from about an elongate member that is disposed within a longitudinally extending lumen of the sheath includes a longitudinally extending tail portion projecting rearward of a slitting edge and a nose portion of the tool; a lower surface of the nose portion is disposed beneath the slitting edge for engaging a portion of the elongate member. The tail portion of the tool, approximately aligned with the sheath lumen when the lower surface engages the elongate member and a leading edge of the nose portion is within the sheath lumen, is sized to fit within the sheath lumen after the sheath is slit by the slitting edge. A passageway between the nose portion and the tail portion allows a proximal segment of the elongate member to bend away from the tail portion when the elongate member is engaged by the nose portion.

Abstract: The cable sheath splitter has an elongate body forming a lower portion handgrip and an upper portion tool structure. An end cap is rotatably attached to lower end of the handgrip. An elongate arcuate hand guard member extends from an edge of the end cap. A cutting blade is depth adjustable and extends laterally from the tool structure. A pair of rollers disposed in the tool structure outwardly extend from the structure on opposite sides of the blade. A pair of adjustable cable guide arms forms a claw that extends from the tool structure. The claw is rotatable and may also have at least two rotatably lockable positions. The claw when configured according to either of the rotatably lockable arm positions, guides the cable along a path that contacts the blade to cut the cable sheath.

Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting the armor includes a cutter body having first and bottom entry walls defining a channel for receiving an armored cable. There is a slot in the first wall that affords reciprocating entry into the channel of a movable cutting blade from the outside of the wall. The direction of translation into the channel defines a blade insertion direction. The slot defines a slot segment of the first wall which in turn defines a base line. A stopper is mounted on the cutter body opposite the slot on the inside of the first wall. The stopper moves toward and away from the first wall to engage an armored cable placed in the channel and releasably press the armored cable against the slot segment of the first wall. The distance in the blade insertion direction of the bottom entry wall from the base line increases as the longitudinal distance from the slot segment increases to impart a curved configuration to the channel.

Abstract: A tool for access to optical fibres contained within a cable includes: a body having a longitudinal recess along a longitudinal axis, conceived to partially contain a section of cable; and a blade having a cutting edge fixed transversally inside the recess set at a predetermined slant in relation to the longitudinal axis of the recess.

Abstract: A tool for slitting an elongate sheath from about an elongate member that is disposed within a longitudinally extending lumen of the sheath includes a longitudinally extending tail portion projecting rearward of a slitting edge and a nose portion of the tool; a lower surface of the nose portion is disposed beneath the slitting edge for engaging a portion of the elongate member. The tail portion of the tool, approximately aligned with the sheath lumen when the lower surface engages the elongate member and a leading edge of the nose portion is within the sheath lumen, is sized to fit within the sheath lumen after the sheath is slit by the slitting edge. A passageway between the nose portion and the tail portion allows a proximal segment of the elongate member to bend away from the tail portion when the elongate member is engaged by the nose portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the cable include a cutting member and a cutter blade positioned in the cutting member. The cutter blade has a cutting edge with a middle region of a first sharpness and outer side regions adjacent opposite sides of the middle region of a second sharpness that is sharper than the first sharpness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stripping tool with longitudinal and transverse blades that assist in stripping and removing sheathing from heavy gauge wire and cable. The cutting device comprises an elongated U-shaped structure with an angularly offset portion. A first blade or series of blades extend generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device to cut the sheath within the U-shaped structure longitudinally. A second blade or series of blades associated with the offset portion extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to cut the sheath transversely.

Abstract: Replaceable structures for use with a fiber stripping device are disclosed. The structures include a blade including an edge with a semi-circular notch having a diameter of about 0.0096 inches for stripping a tight-buffer cable including fiber with a 125 ?m diameter and a surrounding coating with a 250 ?m diameter, the buffer of 900 ?m bonded to the coating. A centering structure aligns the cable horizontally and vertically with respect to a pair of blades. The centering structure includes a body with an offset protruding portion defining a top contact surface acting as a vertical stop for the cable. An elongate groove at a second end of the body extends from the second end toward the first end and includes an open end toward the second end and a closed end toward the first end, a portion of the groove formed by the top contact surface.

Abstract: A device for the removal of a H-tap splice on an electrical wire is presented. The device includes a c-shaped frame and a blade suitable for cutting the H-tap. A drive bolt forces the H-tap into the H-tap cutting blade. The drive bolt has a tightening end and an H-tap engagement end having a flat surface for contacting the H-tap. The drive bolt is configured into one end of the frame. The blade is joined to the opposite end and positioned with a cutting edge substantially parallel to the wire. The combination is operable to force the H-tap engagement end towards the blade as the tightening end is tightened where the H-tap is cut without cutting the wire and the wire can be removed from the H-tap.

Abstract: The cable sheath splitter has an elongate body forming a lower portion handgrip and an upper portion tool structure. An end cap is rotatably attached to lower end of the handgrip. An elongate arcuate hand guard member extends from an edge of the end cap. A cutting blade is depth adjustable and extends laterally from the tool structure. A pair of rollers disposed in the tool structure outwardly extend from the structure on opposite sides of the blade. A pair of adjustable cable guide arms forms a claw that extends from the tool structure. The claw is rotatable and may also have at least two rotatably lockable positions. The claw when configured according to either of the rotatably lockable arm positions, guides the cable along a path that contacts the blade to cut the cable sheath.

Abstract: Harvesting power from low-voltage overhead power transmission lines for recharging batteries for use in battery-operated equipment used in urban and remote geographic locations used by military Special Forces, firefighters and remote rescue teams. An elongated metal head containing a razor attached to electrical wire is thrown over an overhead power line where it cuts through insulated cable, makes contact with the hot line, and establishes an electrical connection in order transfer low voltage power to batteries or equipment.

Abstract: A compact insulation stripping tool includes a U-shaped tool body to which are pivotally connected a pair of clamping jaws that pivot about parallel spaced pivot axes, thereby to clamp an insulated conductor within clamping recesses contained in the extremities of the leg portions of the tool body. A knife is supported between the leg portions by a knife support member arranged in an opening contained in the transverse base portion of the tool body. The knife has a linear cutting edge, and the knife support member is rotatable between first and second positions in which the knife edge extends alternatively transversely and longitudinally of the insulated cable. A depth control member controls the depth of cut of the knife edge into the insulation layer. The clamping jaws are interconnected for simultaneous movement relative to the tool body, and have relatively short operating levers.

Abstract: A fiber optic stripping device and replaceable structures for use with the device are disclosed. The replaceable structures include a blade including an edge with a generally semi-circular stripping notch, the notch having a diameter of about 0.0096 inches for stripping a tight-buffer cable that includes optical fiber with a diameter of about 125 ?m and a coating with a diameter of about 250 ?m surrounding the fiber, the buffer of 900 ?m being bonded to the coating. A centering structure for aligning the cable horizontally and vertically with respect to a pair of blades is also disclosed. The centering structure includes a body with an offset protruding portion defining a top contact surface acting as a vertical stop for the cable laid on the surface.

Abstract: A device and method for slitting a first elongated flexible catheter/sheath used with an elongated flexible component. The device includes a handle, an elongated groove and a cutter member. The cutter member has a sharp distally located cutting edge and a top surface from which a finger projects distally. The cutting edge is located under the finger and is arranged to be located within the annular space between the component and the first catheter/sheath when the first catheter/sheath is within the groove. The cutting edge serves to slice the first catheter/sheath longitudinally when the first catheter/sheath is pulled in a proximal direction. The finger protects the component from injury.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool and related method for splitting optical fiber ribbons into smaller optical fiber ribbon sub-units.

Abstract: Applicant's cable stripper for stripping the sheath of a cable while protecting the underlying cable wire and cable wire sheaths, includes a handle configured to be normal to a cable during with the user's hand-arm line substantially parallel to the axis of the cable, a hook with a shoe having rounded edges and a tapered end, and a blade located on said hook such that said blade is substantially parallel to said handle and substantially normal to said cable axis. In one embodiment, blade is finger safe to the adult male finger. In one embodiment, cable stripper includes a container fillable with lubricant attached to said cable stripper, and an internal channel from said hook through said blade to said shoe such that said internal channel slopes downward toward one end of said shoe dispensing said container's lubricant down said channel and at one end of said shoe. In one embodiment, lubricant dispenses from container through an exterior tube that terminates at one end of said shoe.

Abstract: A cutting device for relatively small cable including, among others, fiber optic cable and BX electrical cable is configured with removably coupleable adapter inserted between the top and bottom portions of the device which pivot relative to one another so as to displace a cutter to a cutting position. The adapter is configured to reduce a cable receiving space formed in the bottom portion of the device so as to center a small cable relative to the cutter which is operative to split the shield of the cable without damaging electrical conductors of the cable.

Abstract: A flat cable jacket slitter including a housing, a longitudinal channel within the housing sized to allow the cable to be moved longitudinally within the channel, a cutting blade within the housing, and a movable cam. The movable cam may be positioned within the housing and configured to move between a threading position that allows the cable to be easily moved longitudinal within the channel without substantially engaging the cutting blade and a cutting position that causes the cutting blade to cut a longitudinal slit into an edge of the jacket when the cable is moved longitudinally within the channel. The movable cam may form a longitudinal sub-channel within the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held system adapted to assist stripping of an undulating outer jacket of a twisted pair wire. The system incorporates cutters to provide two longitudinal cuts through the outer jacket of the twisted shielded pair wire. The cutters are removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A tool and method for using the tool to strip a sheath from an end of the cable wherein the tool includes a tube; a cylindrical plunger slideably positioned in the tube; a yoke having a U shape. The yoke is attached to and spaced from one end of the tube and is aligned with the tube to permit that one end of the plunger, sliding toward the yoke, passes between legs of the yoke. A spring biases the plunger toward the yoke. A knife; clipped to the yoke, is arranged to cut a longitudinal cut in an end section of the sheath, positioned between the legs of the yoke and forced by the plunger against the knife. A handle having one end secured to the plunger, is accessible for withdrawing the plunger from the yoke to permit positioning the cable in the yoke.

Abstract: A wire stripper that can be utilized to rapidly strip insulation from a number of wires simultaneously and can be used simultaneously on a variety of different gauge wires. A stripping block has a plurality of wire apertures of varying diameters. Cooperating and continuous with the apertures are a plurality of blade receiving slots. A blade is positioned into at least one of the slots so that its cutting edge enters into an aperture. A compress bar is tightened down onto the blade to exert compress pressure. Wire is inserted into the wire aperture with the appropriate diameter for the selected gauge of wire. The compress bar is tightened using wing nuts so that enough pressure is exerted onto the blade to slit the insulation of the wire.

Abstract: This invention relates to pipe preparing tools, and more particularly to a novel pipe preparing tool suitable for cutting, scoring or penetrating a surface of a plastics pipes.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for removing a portion of a cable sheath. First and second opposing blades are adjustable to a cutting depth using adjustment screws and continuity testers that signal contact between each blade and a metallic sub-sheath. The blades are inclined at an angle to a transverse plane of the cable, and are contoured to conform to the sheath radius. A guide including neoprene rollers keeps the cutting assembly aligned on the cable. The cutting assembly is drawn along the cable, removing the sheath.

Abstract: A cable-stripping tool having a body with first and second openings in an upper wall thereof, a central pin mounted in the body with an upper end thereof carrying a cutting blade and projecting through the first opening, and a hook having a concave side which faces toward the cutting blade to receive a cable to be stripped protecting through the second opening. A carrier element is supported on the central pin and axially movable relative thereto, the carrier element being provided with a latching device to which the free end of the stem portion of the hook is coupled such that the hook is axially movable with the carrier element. The latching device coacts with the stem to secure the hook to the carrier element during use of the tool and is actuatable from outside the tool without dismantling the tool such that the stem can be released from the latching device using an instrument and the hook withdrawn for replacement thereof with another hook.

Abstract: A metal tube slitter is presented. A housing includes a drive shaft for moving cable through the housing and a blade truck. The blade truck houses a blade used for penetrating the cable. A shoulder screw adjusts the blade truck and as a result adjusts the penetration of the blade into the cable. The drive shaft is attached to a drive knob. As the drive knob is rotated the drive shaft also rotates and moves the cable through the metal tube slitter. After the blade penetrates the cable, the blade cuts the cable as the cable is moved through the metal tube slitter by the drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are disclosed for cutting cable. The apparatus has an elongate handle with a longitudinal axis extending from a first to a second end. An eyelet extends from the second end and defines an opening through which the cable is inserted. A first cutting surface slides within the elongate handle and extends beyond the inner wall of the eyelet. When the end of the cable is inserted into the opening of the eyelet, the first cutting surface may be extended beyond the inner wall of the eyelet and into contact with the cable. As the handle is rotated about the cable, the first cutting surface cuts the cable. A second cutting surface may protrude from the handle for slitting an outer sheath of the cable.