Abstract: A wire-stripping tool that has a pair or more of cutters sized for one gauge of wire. For example, instead of be able to strip 18, 16, 14, 12, and 10 gauges of wire, the device has cutters that strip 18, 12, 12, and 10 gauges of wire. Other variations include designs that can strip up to four wires of the same gauge. With this tool, a user can place two or more wires into the cutters and strip them at the same time. The number of bending holes can be increased to coincide with the number of wires capable of being stripped simultaneously. Slots may also be added instead of, or in conjunction with, the bending holes. Specific strippers can be designed for specific combinations of wire sizes and cables. In this way, the labor required to prepare wires can be cut down significantly.

Abstract: A cable cutting and stripping tool is disclosed. The tool has a pair of pivotally connected levers relatively moveable between open and closed positions. Each lever includes a handle portion and a jaw portion disposed on opposite sides of the pivot. The levers have coacting cable severing blades adapted to sever a cable in a shearing action. The levers further include a pair of coacting shield insulation cutting and stripping cutters. The levers also include a coacting pair of sheath and conductor insulation cutting and stripping cutters. A process of preparing a coaxial cable for attachment of a connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A blade assembly for a punch down tool includes a base member having a mounting block. The mounting block is releasably attachable to the chuck of a punch down tool. First and second extensions are connected to the mounting block. Each extension terminates at a wire-engaging head and has a blade-receiving shoe formed therein. First and second cutting blades are mounted on the first and second blade-receiving shoes, respectively. Each cutting blade has a cutting edge that extends beyond the end of its associated wire-engaging head. The cutting blades are fastened to the shoes by attachment elements that may be ultrasonically welded to the blades. A notch or groove receives a base edge of the cutting surface. The body member is made of glass-filled plastic while the cutting blade is metal.

Abstract: A tool and method are provide for applying a crimping device to a wire or wires in a telecommunication junction box. The method enables a single tool to be utilized to remove a wire from a wire bundle in a telecommunication junction box, cut the wire, place the wire in a crimping device, and crimp the crimping device onto the wire to establish an electrical connection with the wire.

Abstract: A plier tool for cutting multi-conductor electrical cables is disclosed. The tool has a pair of levers having pivotally connected boss portions. The levers also having coacting handle and jaw portions on opposite sides of the boss portions such that upon manipulation of the handles toward one another the jaw portions close to perform a work operation. The jaw portions include coactable cutter sections each having stepped parts oriented such that on closure on a multi-conductor cable a first pair of the parts will substantially sever a first conductor before a second pair of the parts commences to sever a second conductor.

Abstract: A tool is provided which can be used for cutting, stripping and crimping different types and sizes of wires. The tool has long jaws which are capable of receiving and retaining a plurality of inserts for performing functions, such as cutting, stripping and crimping. The inserts are retained in the jaws by spring loaded pins and fixed pins. The tool has a mechanism which provides for a full cycle crimp mode and for a cut/strip mode. The mechanism includes a member which is capable of preventing a spring biased pawl from engaging with a toothed link, connected between the handles of the tool, which forces the user to complete a crimp; and capable of preventing the pawl from engaging the toothed link, thus allowing the free movement of the handles.

Abstract: A pair of pliers for compression connecting a connector for a telephone line, the pliers have a compression connecting block connected with a limiting pin inserted in a limiting hole generally of a triangular shape on one handle of the pliers, the upper edge of the limiting hole is an abutting edge bevel relative to a push guiding edge of the limiting hole, when the abutting edge contacts and presses the limiting pin, the contact point between them is located beside the center of the limiting pin toward the direction where an action force directs to. So that the component force of a resisting force from the center of the limiting pin toward the contact point is at the same side as that of the action force. Thereby, the horizontal component force of the action force can be reduced; the abrasion that the horizontal force component may make on the guiding groove can be lowered.

Abstract: A coaxial cable installation tool useful for folding back an exposed portion of grounded shielding on the end of a coaxial cable in preparation for the attachment of the coaxial cable to a coaxial cable connector. In a preferred embodiment, the installation tool includes a handle portion that is adapted to be comfortably grasped by an installer, and a flaring tool recessed within one end of the handle portion. The flaring tool includes a spring-loaded cylindrical flaring rod slidably mounted within a coaxial tubular housing. The flaring rod has a cylindrical receptacle in the leading end thereof, the diameter of the cylindrical receptacle being dimensioned to receive the portion of the coaxial cable underlying the grounded shielding therewithin. The inner diameter of the receptacle permits the snug insertion of a variety of coaxial cable connectors, such as, for example, F-type connectors, thereinto.

Abstract: A hand held wire stripper includes a feature for aiding in attaching a connector to a stripped end of a coaxial cable. The wire stripper includes first and second lever members joined together by a pin, each with an elongated handle and an offset jaw having an oblique cutting edge. The jaw of the first lever member includes an opening sized to receive a coaxial cable connector and a hexagonal recessed surface about the circumference of the opening sized to receive the hexagonal nut section of the coaxial cable connector. The jaw of the second lever member includes an opening of lesser diameter that receives the stripped end of the center conductor of the coaxial cable and is located so it can be substantially concentric with the opening in the first lever member when the wire stripper is closed. The stripper recesses may be hex shaped with straight edges defining the recess. A method of stripping an insulated conductor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable cutting and stripping tool is disclosed. The tool has a pair of pivotally connected levers relatively moveable between open and closed positions. Each lever includes a handle portion and a jaw portion disposed on opposite sides of the pivot. The levers have coacting cable severing blades adapted to sever a cable in a shearing action. The levers further include a pair of coacting shield insulation cutting and stripping cutters. The levers also include a coacting pair of sheath and conductor insulation cutting and stripping cutters. A process of preparing a coaxial cable for attachment of a connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hand-held wire stripper comprising a first elongated member, a second elongated member and a spacer. The first elongated member has a handle portion and a jaw portion. The second elongated member has a handle portion and a jaw portion. The second elongated member is pivotably connected to the first elongated member which allows the jaw portion of the first elongated member and the jaw portion of the second elongated member to move between an opened position and a closed position. The jaw portion of the first elongated member has a cutting surface for cutting an electrical wire, at least one semi-circular notch for stripping an electrical wire and a gripping surface for gripping an electrical wire. The jaw portion of the second elongated member has a gripping surface for gripping an electrical wire. The spacer has a gripping surface for gripping an electrical wire. The spacer is attached to the end of the jaw portion of the first elongated member or the end of the jaw portion of the second elongated member.

Abstract: A tool for coaxial cables including a body with a nose portion having a slot therein of a size suitable for receiving a connector of a coaxial cable therein, an arm pivotally connected to the body and movable between a first position outwardly of the body and a second position adjacent the body, a crimper member slidably positioned in the body and having an end facing the slot, and a stripper member mounted within the body. The crimper member is movable into the slot when the arm is moved from the first position to the second position. The arm has a knife member affixed thereto so as to face a sharp edge of a knife member affixed to a body. The stripper member includes a plug member slidably positioned in a channel within the body and having a protrusion extending outwardly of the body and a knife element affixed to the plug member so as to have an edge extending across an interior opening of the stripper member.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes a main shaft axially slidably inside a housing, a wire crimper holder coupled to the main shaft and locked by a spring-supported locking device, a set of wire crimper elements selectively fastened to the wire crimper holder by screw means for crimping electric wires at any of a variety of wire distribution blocks, a wire cutting tool coupled to a front side of the main shaft adapted to cut electric wires by means of a scissors action, and a hook and a lever respectively pivoted to a rear side of the housing.

Abstract: A compact multi-function installer's tool which combines a linear compression tool for type F fittings with at least one of a security wrench, a trap wrench, and a hex socket wrench. The wrenches are preferably aligned with the central axis of the compression tool and the compression tool handle can be extended substantially perpendicular to the tool so that it operates as a single sided T handle for the wrenches, increasing the amount of torque which can be applied. Ideally at least two of the wrenches are included in the tool. The seat for the compression tool is preferably combined with one of the wrenches, sharing the end of the tool and the clearance slot therein. In one embodiment, the body of the tool is generally cylindrical and the compression tool handle recesses at least slightly into the body, so that the body functions similarly to a conventional nut driver handle, for ease of use.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand tool incorporating a wire stripper, a wire cutter, and a punch-down tool all in a single unit. The punch-down tool is retractable and is located at one extremity of the body of the tool. The wire cutting apparatus, using a basic scissoring motion to cut wires, is mounted along either side of the tool body, or within the tool body, depending upon the particular embodiment of the invention in question. The wire stripping apparatus utilizes the pressure of the user's fingers to press a wire or set of wires against a razor blade.

Abstract: A method for mechanically stripping the protective coating from a silica or glass optical fiber using a polymeric or soft metal blade having a hardness less than that of the glass optical fiber but greater than the protective coating. The blade is preferably selected from a group of polymeric materials, or alternately a soft metal, which is selected or treated so as to not detrimentally oxidize in conventional operating environments. For a silica-containing optical fiber, the blade has a hardness of less than approximately 125 on the Knoop hardness scale, and preferably less than approximately 60 on the Knoop hardness scale. A method of inhibiting damage to the exposed region of the silica-containing optical fiber comprises applying a substance that forms a protective layer to provide a barrier to particulates and moisture, and which does not inhibit subsequent processing of the optical fiber, selected from a group of silane-containing compounds.

Abstract: Ends of several electrical wires are joined by a connector which is twisted onto the wire to a predefined torque level by using a unique tool socket. The connector has a body with closed end and an open end for receiving the electrical wires. At least a portion of the hollow body has an equilateral polygonal cross section shape formed by side surfaces which meet at corner sections. The tool socket includes a coupling through which torque is applied and has an aperture for receiving the connector. The aperture has a cross-sectional shape such that the tool socket engages only the connector corner sections and a space exists between the connector side surfaces and the socket. That engagement concentrates torque applied by the tool socket to the connector which causes the corner sections to round upon application of more than the predefined torque level, thus preventing excessive torque from being applied to the connector and the wires.

Abstract: A pliers for forming electrical connectors includes a body, connecting members, a sliding block, and a pliers' arm pivotably joined together. The body includes a jaw, an angled handle, a recess in the jaw, and connector cavities. The sliding block provided in the recess includes an engagement portion slidable with respect to the recess. The pliers' arm has a top cam member being pivotably secured to the jaw. The connecting members are interconnected between the sliding block and cam member. As such, the pliers' arm is operable to pivot about the handle which in turn moves the sliding block through the pivotal movement of the cam member and the linear movement of connecting member so as to move the engagement portion into the connector cavities to press on connectors.

Abstract: A front end portion of the inserted terminal position correcting jig is inserted into an opening formed in a peripheral wall provided extendedly from the rear portion of a connector housing, which opening functioning as its pivot center and having a correcting operation checking member therein, thereby to shift the jig toward the housing pivoting on the opening, and by this operation the jig is fitted with the rear end portion of the terminal which is still in an incompletely inserted state so as to shift the terminal to a completely inserted position and securely locked, wherein since the correcting operation checking member formed in the opening is removed when the front end portion of the jig is inserted, whether or not the correcting operation is perfectly done can be checked from outside by a removal or deformation of the correcting operation checking member.

Abstract: An electrical T-fastener pliers has jaws (1, 3) with grip bays (8, 9, 39, 40) that are positioned on T-joint fastener jaws (15, 16, 17, 18) to be clamped onto targeted wires (19) by hand-squeezing handles (2, 4) of the electrical pliers. Jaws of the T-joint fasteners (12) are pressured against jaws of the pliers by outward pressure of outwardly sprung T-joint fasteners against designedly opened pliers jaws or optionally by inward pressure of the pliers jaws against jaws of unsprung T-joint fasteners (13). This provides a spring-pressured containment of a T-joint fastener while the pliers are being positioned in T-joining relationship to targeted electrical wiring. The handles can be extended at angles from the jaws to position a bottom handle designedly removed from a working surface in order to provide finger space between a working surface and in order to facilitate positioning the jaws under wires in close proximity to surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-purpose electrician pliers tool having an elongate body with a forward end and a rearward end and constructed of a first member and a second member pivotally secured together by a pivot pin. The first and second members include forwardly extending and overlapping jaw portions on a forward side of the pivot pin and define therebetween a plurality of opposing and pivotally interengaging locations corresponding to a plurality of different wire fabricating features located on both forward and rearward sides of the pivot pin.

Abstract: A manuallly operated tool, wherein the manipulation of handles at one end of the tool results in a corresponding movement in jaws at the opposite end. The tool includes two handle elements, wherein each handle element has a first end and a second end. A first pivot joins the two handle elements together so that the distance between the first ends of each handle element and the first pivot is more than twice as long as the distance between the second ends and the first pivot. Two jaw elements are also provided, Wherein each jaw element has a working head end and an opposite tail end. A second pivot joins each of the jaw elements together so that the distance between the tip of each working head end and the second pivot is at least twice as long as the distance between each tail end and the second pivot. The jaw elements are pivotably connected to the handle elements, whereby the length of the handle elements in proportion to the jaw elements provide a mechanical advantage to the jaw elements of at least 2:1.

Abstract: An apparatus for the cutting, stripping and crimping of a onto a telco cord including a fixed handle having an internal cavity, a movable handle pivotally connected to the fixed handle, and a sliding body pivotally connected to the movable handle and resiliently connected to the fixed handle. The fixed handle has a first receptacle for receiving a common plug and a second receptacle for receiving a plug with an offset latch. The second receptacle has a main opening and a latch opening communicating with the main opening and offset from a center of the main opening. The sliding body has a first crimping block and a second crimping block thereon. The sliding body is slidable within the internal cavity between a non-crimping position and a crimping position relative to a pivotal movement between the fixed handle and the movable handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for accessing fibers in an optical fiber ribbon by separating the ribbon into first and second portions has a lower element having a slot therein for holding the ribbon, a coupling element to which the lower element is fixedly mounted, and a slotted upper element vertically and rotatably movable on the coupling element. The upper element can be raised to permit insertion of a fiber ribbon into the two slotted elements, after which it is lowered and twisted on the coupling element to separate the ribbon into two parts.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes a first member and a second member crosswise pivotally connected together, and a third member pivotally connected to the second member. Each of the first member and the second member has a plurality of recesses defined in one of two sides thereof and the recesses of the two members face with each other. The other side of the second member has a plurality of first stripping recesses defined therein. The third member has a plurality of second stripping recesses defined in a side facing to the first stripping recesses of the second member. Each of the first member and the third member has a stud extending laterally therefrom, and a locking member is pivotally disposed to the second member so that the locking member is selectably engaged with the two studs to combine the second member with the first member or the third member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool comprises first and second body members pivotally connected for movement between an open and a closed position. The body members include handle portions, and define first and second opposed cutting sections positioned between the pivotal connection and the handle portions. A bit retainer extends from the second body member and is adapted to receive a plurality of different tool bits. A clip is provided on one of the body members for retaining the various tool bits. The multi-purpose hand tool also includes a hammer section extending from the second body member perpendicular to the first body member, thereby defining a square. A plurality of apertures corresponding to a plurality of standard wire gage sizes, as well as a plurality of sharpened apertures for stripping differently sized wires are also defined by the first and second body members. The multi-purpose hand tool further includes a crimping tool, wire cutter and wire stripper.

Abstract: A wire twisting and capping apparatus includes a main body portion which includes a longitudinal axis. A drive element is connected to a first end of the main body portion along the longitudinal axis. Conductor-reception channels are located at a second end of the main body portion. The conductor-reception channels are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis. A translatable sleeve assembly is supported by the main body portion. The translatable sleeve assembly includes a locking assembly located at a first end of the translatable sleeve assembly. Also, the translatable sleeve assembly includes a main sleeve portion attached to the locking assembly, and the main sleeve portion includes insulator end cap receivers located at a second end of the translatable sleeve assembly for engaging an insulator end cap when the translatable sleeve assembly is translated away from the drive element.

Abstract: A wire-insertion and/or cutting tool comprises a handle having an axial bore, in which a wire-insertion and cutting blade assembly holder is installed. A wire-insertion and/or cutting blade assembly is inserted into the holder in a selected one of a plurality of blade assembly insertion orientations. The blade assembly includes a wire-insertion and/or cutting blade, that is configured to engage a wire to be inserted into a terminal block, and is operative to either seat, or to both seat and cut the wire in accordance with the selected blade assembly configuration and its insertion orientation. The blade assembly may include a rotatable cutting blade, and the holder configured to rotate the cutting blade and cut a wire engaged thereby for a first insertion orientation of the blade relative to the holder, but to prevent the cutting blade from rotating for a second insertion orientation of the blade assembly relative to the holder.

Abstract: A cable stripping and bending device. The device is a tool with no moving parts. The cable is inserted into a rounded recess where the sheath is cut longitudinally of the cable by a cutting blade which is fixed to the tool and projects into the rounded recess. The insulation is cut and stripped by additional cutting blades fixed to the tool and projecting in a V-shaped recess. The ends of the conductors are bent by pivoting the tool with the ends of the conductors inserted into a bore in the tool.

Abstract: A method for shifting a terminal which has been incompletely inserted into a terminal accommodating chamber of a connector housing of a connector for use in a wiring harness for motor vehicles to completely insert the terminal by the use of an inserted position correcting jig is provided. The method includes inserting a front end portion of the inserted terminal position correcting jig into an opening formed in a peripheral wall extending from a rear portion of the connector housing. The opening functions as a pivot center and has a correcting operation checking member therein to thereby shift the jig toward the housing pivoting on the opening. The jig is thus fitted with the rear end portion of the terminal which is still in an incompletely inserted state so as to shift the terminal to a completely inserted position and securely lock the terminal.

Abstract: A hand tool for supporting a jaw-type electrical tap thereon during the positioning of the same with respect to an electrical wire and for clamping the tap thereon comprising a pair of elongated handles which are pivotally secured together and which has a tap support operatively secured thereto. The tap support is designed to be removably connected to the electrical tap so that the electrical tap may be positioned with respect to the electrical wire and clamped thereon by pivotally moving the handles towards one another to cause the jaw members thereof to clamp the tap onto the wire.

Abstract: A multipurpose tools including two blades pivoted by a pivot, a torsional spring mounted around the pivot and having two opposite ends respectively fastened to either blade, and a limit plate pivotally fastened to one blade and releasably stopped against the other blade to limit the relative turning angle of the blades, the blades having a respective scissors portion at the front acted against each other to cut things, a respective V-cut at one side acted against each other to cut or strip electric wires, a respective serrated portion at an opposite side acted against each other to crimp things, and a respective handle at the rear end, each handle having folding tools and accessory storage chambers, one handle having a compass mounted on the end.

Abstract: A crimping tool includes first and second elongated members, each of which has a front jaw portion, a middle pivot portion and a rear handle portion. The crimping tool further includes a fastener which extends through the pivot portions to mount pivotally the first and second elongated members to each other in such a manner that the first and second elongated members are movable pivotally towards each other from an open position to a closed position. The rear handle portion of each of the first and second elongated members has an inner longitudinal edge formed with a wire stripping section and a lobe member. The lobe members of the first and second elongated members cooperatively prevent movement of the first and second elongated members away from each other in a direction parallel to an axis of the fastener when the first and second elongated members are operated such that the wire stripping sections of the first and second elongated members cooperatively strip an insulation layer of an electrical wire.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers from an optical fiber ribbon is disclosed by the present invention. This device includes a housing with a base and a cap, the base providing support for the optical fiber ribbon and the cap providing a slotted member for exerting lateral force on the ribbon to separate one or more fibers therefrom without damaging the separated fibers or compromising the integrity of the remainder of the ribbon.

Abstract: For removing coating material from an end (5) of a fiber ribbon (1) over a length L, while using a chemical softening agent, the end is received and clamped between clamping parts (9, 35) of a holder. The clamping parts form a casing wall of a space in which the fiber ribbon with the end extends inwardly over said length L. Softening agent is supplied into the space via a supply opening (47), and brought into contact with coating material of the end, preferably via a layer of material (49) soakable for the softening agent. Adjacent to the point where the end extends inwardly through the wall formed by the clamping parts, scoring knives (33, 43) are mounted for scoring the coating material. One of the clamping parts is provided with an exhaust opening (51) for exhausting surplus softening agent. After softening the fiber ribbon (1) is withdrawn, with the end clamped, from holder (9).

Abstract: A plier portion includes two arms connected to each other in a crossing manner, each arm having a handle and a grasping end. Removeable tips are attachable to the grasping ends. An uninsulated grounding cable connects the plier portion to a ground connection device in a visually verifiable manner.

Abstract: A termination tool for terminating a plurality of wires to a modular connector, of the type consisting of a housing adapted to mate with a standard connector and contacts having insulation displacement portions disposed outwardly of the housing and further including a fixture for positioning the wires with respect to the insulation displacement portions. The tool includes a pair of ribs projecting from a first planar contacting section and a second upwardly angled lever section. The tool further includes a vertically oriented blade extending from the generally rectangular front end to untwist twisted wire pairs.

Abstract: A combination pliers structure for cutting and skinning wires including a press handle mechanism having an elbow means for controlling an inner jaw means and an outer jaw means. The outer jaw means in located adjacent to the inner jaw means. In use, the press handle mechanism is suitably pressed so that a cutter at a front end of the inner jaw means cuts into the skin of the wire while the outer jaw means clamps the wire. When a greater force is exerted on the press handle mechanism, the outer jaw means is brought by the elbow portion pivotally joined to the press handles to advance forwardly along the wire, while the cutter strips the skin off the wire without damaging the wire filaments inside.

Abstract: A tool (10) is provided for inserting a wire (12) into a wire-receiving slit (13) of an IDC (14) and for trimming the excess portion of the wire following insertion. The tool includes a prime mover (24) coupled to a guide member (36) having a wire-receiving notch (60) in one end, and a slot (64) coextensive with the notch. The guide member (36) has a blade (46) that is pivotally coupled to the guide member for movement across the wire-receiving notch (60). When the guide member (36) is positioned to partially envelop the IDC (14) in the slot (64), and the prime mover (24) is actuated, the guide member forces the wire (12) seated in the notch (62) into the slit (13) of the IDC. Simultaneously, the blade (46) pivots across the guide member (36) to sever any excess portion of the wire extending beyond the IDC (14).

Abstract: A single device dual action lead forming tool uses standard long nose pliers as the basis of its construction. A set of lead forming elements is incorporated into each plier jaw element. Each set contains forming tooth and forming receptacle elements positioned adjacent to one another in a predetermined manner. The elements of one set are arranged within one jaw element in a reverse order relative to the arrangement of lead forming elements in the other jaw element. When the jaw elements are closed, pairs of like positioned forming tooth and receptacle elements of both sets cooperate together to form both the inner and other leads of a single electronic component in a single operation.

Abstract: A crimping tool for connecting a cable fitting to the end of a coaxial cable is made up of one or more die members having tapered die surfaces, a chuck which is axially spaced from the die surfaces to support the fitting in loosely assembled relation to the end of the cable, and a handle operates through a ratchet mechanism to cause axial movement of the chuck toward and away from the die surfaces and axially force the fitting into the die cavity so as to uniformly reduce the circumference of one end of the fitting into a generally conical configuration snugly engaging the cable.

Abstract: A locking system for securing a cable terminal in a plug case includes a turning tool defining an axis and insertable in the plug case in such a manner that locking pins of the cable terminal are deformed and forced against projections on the plug case for preventing a displacement of the cable terminal longitudinally in direction of the axis. The turning tool has a sleeve and a stationary nut which is connected to the sleeve via a tongue and groove joint in form of several circumferentially spaced, longitudinally twisted grooves and tongues, and secured against a rotation relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: A combination hand tool comprising a first and second pivoting member rotatably joined by a pivot pin. The single combination hand tool comprises means for performing multiple functions. The combination hand tool comprises a hammer head and claw, a first set of plier gripper jaws, a wire stripper and a pipe reamer.

Abstract: A combination tool including a first blade and a second blade pivoted in the middle by a pivot, the first and second blades having a respective long nose at one end worked against each other and a respective handle at an opposite end, wherein a rasp is longitudinally integrally made on the long nose of the first blade at an outer side; a file is longitudinally integrally made on the long nose of the second blade at an outer side; two teethed notches are respectively made on the first and second blades and worked together as a socket wrench; a can opener is integrally made on the second blade adjacent to the pivot at the front; a corkscrew is fixedly fastened to the second blade between the pivot and the corresponding handle for drawing corks from bottles; a wire hole is made on the first blade for pulling wires.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool for IC including a body having a left portion, a right portion, and an intermediate portion fitted between the left portion and the right portion, a pair of inner arms each pivotally connected with an upper end of the left portion and the right portion, and a pair of outer arms each pivotally connected with an upper end of the left portion and the right portion, whereby the tool can be for straightening the feet of a IC, engaging a IC with a seat, and disengaging a IC from a seat.

Abstract: A low cost wire stripping tool is presented which comprises a section to remove a portion of the outer insulation jacket covering two, three or four pairs of a new telephonic cable and a second section of the wire stripping tool which is capable of straightening (or flattening) a twisted pair and then capable of separating the straightened, flattened pair by cutting the webbed section of the individual pair.

Abstract: A tool for applying an electrical connector to an electrical cable comprises a pair of jaws relatively pivotable on a pivot axis between closed and a range of open positions. A first one of the jaws has a support surface configured to receive a bottom surface of the connector thereon, with the support surface defining a support plane for the connector. A second one of the jaws defines a nest for the connector, the nest having side walls disposed in respective planes at respective different distances from the pivot axis of the jaws. The side walls are arranged such that when the jaws are in the closed position the respective planes of the side walls are angularly offset from perpendicular to the plane of the support surface, and when the jaws are at some open position, the respective planes of the side walls are perpendicular to the plane of the support surface.

Abstract: An object is to provide a coating removing apparatus and method in which it is not necessary to adjust the distance between edges of two, upper and lower, blades. An apparatus for removing a coating from a coated linear material, in which the upper blade is arranged so as to be brought into contact with the coating layer of the coated linear material, by its own weight, with a width in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the coated linear material.

Abstract: A locking pliers and wire cutter combination tool having a handle with mutually spaced parallel flanges with edges extending across a cutting zone. A wire cutting notch is formed in the edge of one flange and the other is provided with a ramp aligned with the base of the notch. A fixed jaw is attached between the flanges and a movable jaw is pivotally connected opposite the fixed jaw. The movable jaw includes a cutting blade arranged to traverse the cutting zone and a spring urges the movable jaw into an open position. An operating lever and connecting link are connected in such a manner as to actuate the movable jaw. The single notch reliably retains the wire within the cutting zone while insuring that shearing occurs at only one location.

Abstract: A multi-tool adjustable wrench which provides for the adaption of an adjustable wrench so that it may be used as a hammer and a wrench, without the hammer surface interfering with the wrench's utility and without exposing the adjustment mechanism to severe damage. The hammer surface is located on the wrench head rearward of the adjusting mechanism. In addition, the wrench handle is adapted to function as a screwdriver, measuring ruler, wire stripper, and T-handle. The handle and base of the wrench head form a square face. Inch and metric measuring scales are provided on the wrench jaws with auxiliary Vernier scales for accurate measurement.