Abstract: Pliers are provided. Pliers include an upper handle, a lower handle, an upper jaw coupled to the upper handle, and a lower jaw coupled to the lower handle. In general, the upper jaw includes workpiece engagement surface, such a first set of teeth configured to engage a workpiece, and the lower jaw includes a workpiece engagement surface, such as a second set of teeth and a third set of teeth. The lower jaw opposes the upper jaw such that the first set of teeth faces the second set of teeth and the third set of teeth. At least a section of the workpiece engagement surface of the lower jaw is movably coupled to the lower jaw such that it moves relative to the lower as torque is applied to a workpiece, thereby increasing torque applied to the workpiece.

Abstract: A tool provides for coupling a first prosthetic to a second prosthetic. The tool can include a first arm having a first concave bearing surface configured to apply a force in a first direction. The tool can also include a second arm having a hook shaped member. The hook shaped member can have a second concave bearing surface configured to apply a force in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first arm and the second arm can be generally parallel, and the first arm can be translatable with respect to the second arm. The tool can include a translation force mechanism, which can apply force to the first arm and the second arm so as to cause generally parallel translation of the first arm and second arm.

Abstract: A medical instrument with a shank consisting of pivotable jaw parts and a handle, the two jaw parts of the tool are pivotable relative to each other independently via the handle and each of the pivotable jaw parts is actuated via a separate drive. One drive is designed as a grip part mounted pivotably on the handle and is connected to one jaw part via a first push/pull element mounted in an axially displaceable manner in the shank, and the other drive is an adjusting wheel rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shank and is connected to the other jaw part of the tool via a second push/pull element mounted in an axially displaceable manner in the shank. The push/pull element is designed as a push/pull rod, and the push/pull element which is coupled to the adjusting wheel is designed as a push/pull tube coaxially surrounding the push/pull rod.

Abstract: A wrench includes a locking mechanism that provides variable locking positions. The wrench has handles that are rotatably connected such that a closing motion of the handles allows the wrench to grip workpieces as desired by moving a plurality of jaw elements inward toward the workpiece. The locking mechanism advantageously allows the jaws and handles of the wrench to be locked precisely on any size workpiece within the working range of the wrench. Related methods are also described.

Abstract: A tool for installing an end of a cable into a connector generally includes a front jaw assembly adapted to retain the cable connector and a back jaw assembly movably coupled to the front jaw assembly. The cable connector includes a connector body and a compression sleeve and the back jaw assembly is adapted to insert an end of the cable into the cable connector upon movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly and subsequently press the compression sleeve into the connector body upon further movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly.

Abstract: A wire insertion tool for a push-in wire connector has a frame and a slide assembly mounted for reciprocating motion on the frame. The frame includes a carriage on which a push-in wire connector is mounted. The slide assembly carries a wire holder which mounts an electric wire opposite the wire connector. An actuator extends to advance the slide assembly and carry a wire in the holder in a direction parallel to the axis of the wire. Advancement of the wire holder inserts the wire into the connector. The wire holder is then released and the slide assembly is retracted to prepare for the next insertion cycle.

Abstract: A cyclonic separation device for a vacuum cleaner including a cylindrical separation container, an inlet tube parallel to the axis of the chamber having a vortex vane disposed axially in the inlet tube. Air rotates in one direction in the inlet tube, and preferably in the opposite direction in the separation chamber tube. The separation chamber includes a cylindrical sidewall with an upper central outlet tube and a closed bottom for collecting separated dirt. A disrupter ring located on the inside wall of the middle portion of the separation chamber includes a curved surface and sharp edge for lifting air flow off the chamber wall. A outlet tube disc spaced from the inlet of the outlet tube is located in the chamber below the disrupter ring.

Abstract: The present invention is regarding to a structural improvement of a clamp which includes a flex attached to a handle set, an actuator cable extends through the slider and is linked to gripper device, of which the openings and open notch are built in, it offers a convenient scheme for operator to detach or engage actuator cable from gripper device, by simple operation, gripper devices may be conveniently interchanged in order to meet versatile needs in various situations.

Abstract: A tool for use in removing a plurality of spaced apart caps while said caps are in locked engagement with a plurality of corresponding tubes comprises a body have a first portion adapted to be engaged by the user and a second portion having a plurality of spaced apart pegs extending from the body, the pegs being of such size, shape and relative spacing as to be closely received within a corresponding hollow in the cap, whereby, upon insertion of the pegs into the caps and application of a rocking force to the tool, the tubes are uncapped nearly simultaneously.

Abstract: A manually operated corkscrew is disclosed with a substantially U-shaped body having first and second ends. A rack with teeth is moveable within the body. The rack has first and second ends and is biased to move toward the second end of the body. Two symmetrical wings are provided on the second end of the rack with an extension spike mounted therebetween. A handle, pivotally attached at a pivot to the body adjacent to the first end of the body also has an axis joint disposed adjacent to the pivot. A ratchet claw, with a claw end, is pivotally disposed on the axis joint and biased so that the claw end engages the teeth on the rack. The handle acts as a first-class lever when activated about the pivot to gradually push the rack toward the first end of the body through progressive engagement between the ratchet claw and the teeth on the rack.

Abstract: A corkscrew has a body having a central part and an end part, a helix provided at the central part of the body, an end arm provided on the end part of the body, the end arm having an end provided with a first fulcrum and an internal medium part provided with a mechanism for forming an intermediate auxiliary fulcrum under the action of a manual drive of a user to facilitate a drawing action on a cork in which the helix has been introduced.

Abstract: The present invention is an opener for a package closure. The opener is designed to work with a push tab that has a depressable end which may pierce the package. The opener has a handle and a protrusion. The protrusion may be attached to the handle, or the protrusion may be attached to an angled portion which is attached to the handle. The protrusion is adapted to be positioned on the depressable end of the push tab. The opener may also include a prong which is adapted to fit in an air vent of the push tab. The prong may be attached to the handle, or the prong may be attached to an angled portion which is attached to the handle. The protrusion is spaced from the prong so that it is positioned on the depressable end of the push tab when the prong is positioned in the air vent. When the protrusion is positioned on the depressable end of the push tab, the user may apply sufficient downward force to the handle of the opener in order to cause the depressable end of the push tab to pierce and open the package.

Abstract: A device for removing a cork from a bottle incorporating a lazy tongs link mechanism wherein manual force is applied along the bottle axis. A flared flange seat allows the device to accommodate a range of bottle sizes. An ergonomicly shaped pull handle and loosely pinned lazy tongs links attach to a shaft and a cork screw operating through a flange comprise the device and are utilized to apply a magnified pulling force, permitting a person to exert a smooth, controlled force as opposed to massive abrupt force.

Abstract: An opener for a videotape cassette case of the type having a body and a cover hinged to the body, the body and cover presenting two parallel spaced-apart flanges when the case is closed. The opener includes a rigid element, which may be a flat plate, having a shoulder portion wider than the spacing between the case flanges when the case is closed, the shoulder portion tapering toward a nose portion which is narrower than the spacing between the case flanges when the case is closed. A closed videotape cassette case is opened by inserting the nose portion of the opener into one end of the space between the flanges and moving the case with respect to the opener so as to bring the shoulder portion between the flanges to urge the flanges apart. Continued movement of the case with respect to the shoulder portion of the opener causes the flanges to progressively separate from each other so as to pry the cover from the body and thereby open the case.

Abstract: A bottle cap and seal remover for removing the bottle cap and seal from a bottle of gas line anti-freeze, enabling the contents of the bottle to be poured into a gas tank. A first embodiment is formed as a hand-held opener which may be mounted on a key-ring so as to be readily available at the filling station. The first embodiment includes a handle and a plurality of lever portions integral with each other so as to provide structure to pry the bottle cap and seal from the top of the bottle. The second embodiment includes a board designed to be placed in filling station lanes so as to be accessible to both filling station customers and personnel, the board having a bottle cap remover, a seal piercer and remover, and a bottle cap and seal receptacle integrally mounted thereon to receive and retain the removed bottle caps and seals. Both the first and second embodiments may selectively have instructions and advertising on at least one surface.

Abstract: A plurality of spring-biased legs mounted relative to one another defining an acute angle therebetween include respective prying and piercing legs pivotally mounted at a common junction relative to the first and second legs. The first and second legs include semi-cylindrical heads arranged whose axes are parallel relative to one another, and each including an abutment flange to engage a container seal subsequent to its piercing and prying relative to a neck portion of a container.

Abstract: A keeper for a package containing an article in which a frame is provided with an opening for receiving the package and a slender, rod-like piercing means is supported on the frame to move between a first position wherein the piercing means is outside the frame volume and a second position wherein the piercing means is within the frame volume and able to pierce and engage the package when previously introduced in the frame.

Abstract: A shotshell die set to facilitate reloading shotgun shells when using a commercially available press. The shotshell die set includes a depriming pin and shell holder adaptor for supporting the spent shell casing in a position to remove the spent primer from the sheel casing by using the depriming pin in association with the press. A priming pin and another shell holder adaptor are utilized with the spent shell casing in order to insert a new primer in the shell casing. A sizing and crimping die together with an additional shell holder adaptor and crimping plug are utilized to enable complete reloading and reshaping of the shell by using existing devices so the shell is then ready for use in a firearm in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A piercing tool for opening a metal container in which the tool has an elongated body which supports generally at one end of the body a curved piercing blade and a cooperating hook for engaging the container with the hook being disposed on the concave side of the blade. A modification comprising an elongated bar for opening additionally a container having a lid including a scored flap closure which is to be displaced into the interior of the container by a movable tab which is fixed by an intermediate anchor adjacent the flap closure with the tab including a handle portion located on one side of the tab anchor and adapted to be elevated relative the container lid and with the tab also including a closure depressing portion located on the other side of the tab anchor adjacent the flap closure.

Abstract: A finger or thumb worn thimble provided at one end thereof with a blade which can be used to puncture the end of a metal container and which is also provided with a cutting edge adjacent the aforesaid blade which can be used for cutting twine, rope, etc.

Abstract: An improved container opener is disclosed for removing bottle caps of the threaded type. The container opener has a handle and a bottle and/or can opener at one end of the handle. The bottle opener includes a lip for engaging the top of a standard bottle cap and a tang for engaging under the skirt of the bottle cap for prying the cap from a bottle. The can opener includes a tapered blade terminating in a point for piercing the top of a can and a tang for engaging the side of the can while the blade is piercing the top. The improvement comprises means disposed on at least one of the bottle opener and the can opener for engaging a threaded bottle cap in at least three spaced locations defining a triangle such that counterclockwise rotation of the container opener as it engages the threaded bottle cap will rotatably remove the cap.