Abstract: An axial connecting structure of pliers contains two symmetrical bodies axially connected together by using a first screw bolt and a nut; each body including a first extension with a grip and a second extension axially connected with a clamping paw, wherein the second extension includes a hollow fitting member, the fitting member includes a central hole, a limiting shaft, a positioning orifice to receive a spring and a ball, and a circular disc; the clamping paw includes an annular tab having a central post, the post includes an axial aperture, the tab also includes a receiving chamber to fit the fitting member and an inner fringe, the receiving chamber includes a guiding groove based on a radian of a predetermined degree of first central angle, the inner fringe includes plural recesses arranged thereon based on a radian of a second central angle.

Abstract: A pliers is adjustable between at least two distinct selectable size ranges. A movable pivot pin is held stable in a selected recess of a slot in both loaded and unloaded conditions. A lower jaw is adjustable between a small and a large size range. A multifunction spring is movably attached to a body to both firmly bias a lower jaw and handle to an open position and to retain the pin in a constant selected pivot position of the body for normally used conditions. The pliers include a familiar function and compact shape without additional bulk from the structures of the improved features. Only a simple wire form is required to provide the improvement of the invention in a preferred locking pliers embodiment.

Abstract: An oil filter wrench in accordance with the present invention comprises a first handle and a second handle pivotally jointed together by a pivot shaft. A first jaw and a second jaw are respectively pivotally connected to a front end of the first handle and the second handle. The angle formed by the first/second handle and the first/second jaw can be adjusted step by step.

Abstract: Rotary pliers include a guide tube having a guide tube wall and a guide tube longitudinal axis and a guide tube proximal end connected to a radially protruding tube rotation lever and having a tube distal end with a distally protruding plier outer jaw radially spaced from the guide tube longitudinal axis; and a torque transmission shaft rotatably retained within the guide tube having a shaft proximal end connected to a radially protruding shaft rotation lever adjacent to the tube rotation lever and having a shaft distal end with a distally protruding plier inner jaw circumferentially aligned with the plier outer jaw; so that rotation of the torque transmission shaft relative to the guide tube by pivoting the tube rotation lever and shaft rotation lever relative to each other rotates the plier inner jaw along a circumferential path which is one of: toward or away from abutment with the plier outer jaw to grip or release an object.

Abstract: A multi-function hand tool with a pivotally collapsible jaw-type tool that has a jaw lock which mechanically prevents the jaw-type tool from collapse is disclosed. The jaw lock mechanism is contained within the jaw pivot joint of the jaw-type tool, and may be partially extended as a push button to prevent unwanted handle collapse. A plurality of blades are pivotally attached to the opposite end of the multi-function tool and has a blade locking mechanism wherein the blade lock is pivoted about an axis located distal to the blade fastener/pivot axis. Each handle of the multi-function tool may be made of two individual handle halves that unite to form the handle, but that provide very precise tensioning, or the handles may be of a single channel shape using an infinitely adjustable threaded fastener and sleeve to provide precise adjustment of the multiple blades.

Abstract: A hoof sensitivity testing device, in which an L-shaped member, having a handle and a slide, is positioned so that the slide passes through a hole in a pivoting arm, having a handle and a jaw. The pivoting arm rotationally moves around a pivot pin, located on the L-shaped member and pivoting arm. A second jaw is positioned on the slide, which allows the second jaw to move laterally in relation to the first jaw, so that the mouth portion, defined by the jaws, can grip a wide range of objects. The adjustable positioning of the jaws allow them to apply force along a shared axial line to various portions of the bottom of an animal hoof, to test for sensitivity to pressure in the hoof.

Abstract: In a heat sealing operation for environmentally isolating joints and connections, a spring actuated clamp is utilized to provide positive engagement of the heat shrinkable material in the area between the members being connected. The clamp has two juxtaposed clamp arms with opposed convex clamping jaws. The clamp arms are resiliently loaded by a coil spring so the convex surfaces on the clamping jaws are placed into a clamping relationship on the heat shrinkable material.

Abstract: Utility pliers for single-handed manipulation, capable of automatically adjusting the distance between gripping jaws in relation to the size of the workpiece to be gripped, and utilizing one or more hidden springs to cause the automatic adjustment function. Alternative embodiments enable reduction of manufacturing costs, improved location of certain operative components, and the selective inclusion of additional features which enhance the use and operation.