Abstract: An opening structure of a tool grip includes a left grip and a right grip that are intersected and pivoted. An elastic connecting strap is provided between the left and right grips. The left grip has at least two left studs. The right grip has at least two right studs. The connecting strap has a length greater than a distance between the left and right grips. One end of the connecting strap has at least two left recessed portions for engagement of the left studs. Another end of the connecting strap has at least two right recessed portions for engagement of the right studs. By selecting the position where the left recessed portions are engaged with the left studs and the position where the right recessed portions are engaged with the right studs, a force that the connecting strap pushes against the left and right grips to open is adjustable.

Abstract: A crimp cover closing tool is provided with a pair of curved force transmitting members joined at a fulcrum and forming opposed jaws. The jaws each have an angularly offset tip with interiorly disposed opposable spherical forming surfaces, a radius of curvature of about 2.1 mm and a depth of about 1.5 mm. The overall length of the tool is about 130 mm. The opposable spherical forming surfaces are spaced from the fulcrum by a distance of at least 30 mm. The tip of the forming tool has an angle of offset of about 30°.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A medical waste fluid collection and disposal system includes a medical waste fluid collection cart including first and second fluid collection canisters. A valve assembly selectively communicates with the canisters and a valve drive system controls the valve assembly. A liquid level sensor is positioned within each of the canisters. A cart processor communicates with the liquid level sensors and the valve drive system. A cart drain line communicates with the valve assembly and a receptacle, a cart flushing line communicates with the valve assembly and the receptacle and a cart data line and a cart power line communicate with the cart processor and the cart receptacle. A station includes a drain pump that communicates with a drainage system and a station drain line, a flushing pump that communicates with a source of washing liquid and a station flushing line and a station processor in communication with the drain and flushing pumps. A station data line communicates with the station processor.

Abstract: A tool, such as fixed-joint pliers, has first and second levers which are movably joined. The levers are joined at a joint comprising a housing and a coupler. The housing is defined by a first housing portion of the first lever and a second housing portion of the second lever. The housing has an interior area which houses a biasing member, such as a torsion spring. The coupler may comprise first and second bushings which extend through a passage through the housing and the torsion spring therein, and a male fastener which extends through one of the bushings and into engagement with the other bushing. The pliers have a thin profile and are biased to an open position for use.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a rigid levers having a handle portions and jaw portions. The levers are pivotably interconnected to allow the jaws to move between an open position and a closed position. The hand tool further includes a resilient handle member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the resilient handle member is joined to the handle portion of the first lever, the second end of the resilient handle member is joined to the handle portion of the second lever. The resilient handle member extends in a substantially U-shaped configuration from the handle portions of the first and second levers. Pivoting of the first and second levers moving the jaws to the closed position causes temporary deformation of said handle member, and resiling of the handle member moves the jaws toward the open position.

Abstract: Pliers with a restoring function include an elastic element and two pliers bodies. The elastic element has two urging ends. The two pliers bodies have two pinching heads, two handles, and two pivotal parts. Each of the pivotal parts has a recess and a pivotal hole. A pivotal element goes through the two pivotal holes. The elastic element is disposed in the two recesses and penetrated by the pivotal element. Both urging ends of the elastic element are on opposite sides of the two recesses to urge sidewalls of the recesses, thereby opening the pliers. A buffer region is designed in each of the recesses for the corresponding urging end. When the opening angle of the pliers is greater than that is supported by the elastic element, at least one urging end of the elastic element releases its urging against the recess sidewall and moves in the buffer region. The pliers become relaxed then.

Abstract: A pliers for chain link includes a left pliers body, a right pliers body, a pin and an elastic member. The left pliers body and the right pliers body are connected either in a parallel form or in a cross form. Center portions of the left and right pliers bodies are connected by the pin. The elastic member is located between the left and right pliers bodies. The left and the right pliers bodies includes clamping portions which have jaw parts. The jaw parts have curved edges thereon. The jaw part of the left pliers body corresponds to the jaw part of the right pliers body. The curved edges are adapted to lean against chain pins of chain plates to stabilize the operation of clamping.

Abstract: A dual-purpose pliers adapted to chain link applies to concurrently promote a separation of two first jaw parts or an approach of two second jaw parts, which is conducive to a convenient detachment or assemblage of a master chain link via merely using a driving tool. Further, each jaw part forms a curved brim represented by an arcuate contour, a serrated shape, or the combination thereof. Accordingly, the curved brim serves to encircle and lean against a periphery of a chain pin of the chain for a stable manipulation.

Abstract: A method and clamp system for use on an ion implanter system for aligning a cathode and filament relative to one another in-situ are disclosed. The invention includes a clamp system having a clamp including a first clamp member separably coupled to a second clamp member, and an opening to a mount portion of one of the cathode and the filament in at least one of the clamp members. Each clamp member includes a surface to engage a mount portion of one of the cathode and the filament. The opening is adapted to receive a positioning tool to position the cathode and the filament relative to one another by moving the mount portion when the clamp is released. The mount portion may include a tool receiving member to facilitate accurate positioning.

Abstract: For signaling the force exerted with a manually operated pair of pliers, one arm of the pliers comprises an inner lever and an outer lever, the inner lever carrying a jaw of the pliers and being biased by means of compression springs, with respect to the outer lever which is gripped by the user's hand. The two levers, have opposed contact elements, which contact one another when the actuation force that acts counter the bias of the compression springs, reaches a predetermined value, to actuate a vibrator housed in the arm of the pliers.

Abstract: The invention teaches using a generally cylindrical replacement tool and multifunction tool to replace a valve seat of a airless spray gun. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-opening hand tool (1) with two tool halves (2, 3) that cross over each other at a joint (4), in particular in the form of a pair of pliers, scissors or the like, with one half of the tool (2, 3) forming a jaw (5) on one side of the joint (4) and a handle (6) on the other side of the joint (4), with a spring element (8) of elastically deformable rubber or plastic material also associated with a handle (6), which has an opening (9) through which the handle (6) passes, and that can be moved into at least one operating position at will by turning it from a non-operating position, in which operating position the spring element (8) contacts the opposite handle (6) depending on the spread angle of the handle (6) and the generation of the appropriate restoring force.

Abstract: A hand tool comprising first and second jaw members and first and second handle members, the first handle and both jaw members being cooperatively connected by a force multiplying linkage system. A force applied to the first handle drives the linkage system to close the jaws to crimp or cut a work piece. In one embodiment of the invention, a link in the linkage system has a first end movable between first and second positions relative to its first end pivot pin wherein the first and second jaw members close a first distance when the link first end is in the first position and close a second distance when the link first end is in the second position. Other embodiments comprise other step-wise changes in distance between force-bearing pivot locations in the linkage system to close the jaws progressive distances with successive closures of the first and second handles.

Abstract: For signalling the force exerted with a manually operated pair of pliers, one arm of the pliers comprises an inner lever and an outer lever, the inner lever carrying a jaw of the pliers and being biased by means of compression springs, with respect to the outer lever which is gripped by the user's hand. The two levers, have opposed contact elements, which contact one another when the actuation force that acts counter the bias of the compression springs, reaches a predetermined value, to actuate a vibrator housed in the arm of the pliers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pliers that includes first and second arms that are pivotally interconnected utilizing an appropriate mechanical fastener. A spring is generally disposed about the mechanical fastener to bias the pliers toward an open condition. Further, a bearing is generally located between the first and second arms to hinder friction between the first and second arms, facilitate movement of the pliers between open and closed conditions, and provide some control for the range of pivotal motion of the first arm relative to the second arm.

Abstract: An adjustable pliers having first and second elongated members, each elongated member comprising a handle, a jaw, and a intermediate portion between the jaw and the handle. The intermediate portion of one of the elongated members includes an elongated slot, while the intermediate portion of the other elongated member includes a pivot pin that is slidingly captured in the elongated slot. A spring is captured in the elongated slot and engages the pivot pin so as to bias the jaw of one of the elongated members toward the jaw of the other elongated member. One of the handle members also includes a stop pin in its intermediate portion that abuts the intermediate portion of the other elongated member to limit the degree to which the elongated members can pivot with respect to each other about the pivot pin.

Abstract: A hand tool has two crossed members each having a handle and a jaw connected to each other at a pivot point. A leaf spring biases the handles towards an open position. The leaf spring can be selectively engaged or disengaged by the user.

Abstract: A pair of manual tongs comprising two limbs which are rotatably connected in a common first rotational axis. The first limb is separated into two levers in its lever section, the two levers being rotatably connected in a first articulation, in a second rotational axis parallel to the common first rotational axis. A means of traction connects the second limb to the lever of the first limb, which is situated at a distance from the handle. The means of traction can be shortened by means of a pivotal movement of the lever of the first limb, which is situated close to the handle, above the second rotational axis. The areas of use of the manual tongs are often difficult to access. According to the invention, the second limb of the inventive manual tongs is thus separated into a lever situated at a distance from the handle and a lever situated close to the handle and the two levers are rotatably connected in a second articulation, in a third rotational axis which is parallel to the common first rotational axis.

Abstract: A set of pliers that have a plurality of pins on the forward parts of the plier arms and removable blocks which have apertures that can be placed on selected ones of the pins. The blocks have teeth that can engage the teeth on a timing gear.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a head portion having two jaw portions, a handle portion pivotally mounted on the head portion and having two holding grips, a mounting tube mounted on a first one of the two holding grips, a push rod mounted on a second one of the two holding grips and slidably mounted in the mounting tube, and an elastic member mounted in the mounting tube and urged between the mounting tube and the push rod. Thus, the two holding grips of the handle portion have the same bent angle, thereby facilitating the user adjusting the included angle between the head portion and the handle portion.

Abstract: The invention comprises tools for forming beads on one or more filaments using a malleable material for the bead. The tools exert bead-forming forces radially inward toward the filament and axially along the filament toward the center of the bead. The tools comprise pliers with jaws which meet flush with each other over at least a portion of the jaw face. Aligned cavities are formed in each jaw face wherein each cavity's dimension across the jaw face is less than the width of the jaw face. Grooves, aligned generally transverse to the width of the jaw face provide a filament-receiving channel between the cavity and the edge of the jaw face. Malleable material encompassing the filament is aligned between the aligned cavities and the jaws are closed. The radial force of the cavity walls on the malleable material deforms the malleable material radially and the walls of the cavity exert a force axially to form a bead.

Abstract: Disclosed is a handgrip 1 comprising a pair of grips 20 and 20′ rotatably combined each other by means of a shaft 10 and capable of moving toward and away from each other; a spring member 40 having two combining ends 40′ and 40″ respectively combined to the grips 20 and 20′, and restoring the grips 20 and 20′ to move away from each other; and an adjustment part 50 adjusting a distance between the shaft 10 and at least one of the combining ends 40′ and 40″ of the spring member 40. With this configuration, the present invention provides a handgrip 1 having an adjustable elasticity structure.

Abstract: A tool for installing and extracting a fuse is provided. The tool has a first bar that has a jaw at one end of the first bar. The tool has second bar that is slidably attached to the first bar and that has a jaw at one end of the second bar. The respective jaws are adapted to align by sliding the respective bars relative to each other to retain the fuse between the respective jaws.

Abstract: A tool having relatively movable working elements which are movable with respect to one another by relative movement of a pair of arms or handles wherein a spring element formed from a material consisting of a flexible polymer or elastomer is secured intermediate the arms to thereby provide a damping force opposing selectively movement of the arms toward one another.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a spring system 20 and a latch system 18 for either maintaining a set of pliers in an open position or a closed position. The spring system 20 operates by having a spring 32 disposed on a pair of studs 42 located in the trough 44 of an outwardly curved portion 40 of the handles 28, 30 of the pliers. The latch system 18 comprises a pair of tongue-like members 48, 50 and a wire loop member 58 which hooks onto a notch 49 in one of the tongue-like members 50. The spring system 20 normally maintains the pliers in an open position when no load is applied to handles 28, 30.

Abstract: A pliers type tool includes two pivoted handle shanks between an S-shaped return spring is attached. The spring is made from a fiber-reinforced polymer and has a greater thickness at the center than at the ends. The width of the spring is gradually reduced from one end to the other. The center is disposed farther from one end than from the other end when the spring is relaxed.

Abstract: A pair of pliers including a first plier element having a first handle portion and a first jaw portion defining a plurality of first protections. A deflected beam biasing element including a distal end is integrally formed with the first plier element. A second plier element includes a second handle portion, a second jaw portion defining a plurality of second projections, a contact surface having a first end and a second end, and a stop disposed proximate to the first end. A pivot element is provided to pivotally secure the first prier element to the second plier element so that relative pivoting movement of the first handle portion towards the second handle portion causes the first jaw portion to move towards the second jaw portion, the first end is disposed closer to the pivot pin than is the second end, and the distal end slidingly engages the contact surface.

Abstract: A pair of pliers includes a handle member having an intermediate portion slidably engaged in an intermediate portion of another handle member which has a rack located closer to the handle end. A pawl is pivotally secured on the handle member for engaging with the rack so as to secure the intermediate portions of the handle members together when the jaw ends are engaged with the workpiece. Two panels and a plate are pivotally mounted between the first and second handle members, and a torsion spring is mounted between the two panels to provide a reliable operation.

Abstract: A hand guard is provided for use in combination with locking pliers having mutually hinged main and operating handles which are movable between opened and closed positions. It comprises a protective sleeve for conformable reception enveloping the mid-sectors of the locking pliers. The protective sleeve includes first and second opposed spaced apart panels and upper and lower opposed spaced apart panels for receiving the main and operating handles therebetween. The protective sleeve is of resiliently stretchable material such that when the locking pliers are in the closed position, the upper panel conformingly engages the main handle and the lower panel conformingly engages the operating handle and the first and second panels are substantially planar, extending, respectively, between the upper and lower panels, and when the locking pliers are in the opened position, the first and second panels are drawn into a reformed configuration while biasing the operating handle toward the closed position.

Abstract: The pliers include an endless loop, a top jaw appended to the endless loop, and a bottom jaw appended to the endless loop. The endless loop includes in series a top grip handle, a spring segment, a bottom grip handle and a compliant strip interconnecting the top and bottom grip handles. A rolling surface on the top grip handle rolls on a contact portion of the bottom grip handle. The rolling action causes the compliant strip to flex which causes the top and bottom jaws to move toward one another. The endless loop provides a built-in automatic spring and enhances lateral stability.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for removing a lamp base from the socket into which it has been installed, after its bulb has been broken.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for biasing the handles of a plier-type tool. The tool includes a pair of pivotally connected members, each member having a handle portion and a jaw portion joined together by an interconnecting portion. The interconnecting portions define pivot structure by which the members are rotatably connected and structure for capturing a coil spring that is operative to urge the handles apart. When embodied in an internal retaining plier, the handles are urged towards an equilibrium position. The spring capturing structure in each region comprises a slot defined by a pair of nonconverging arcuate edges joined at one end by a rectilinear edge forming a spring abutment and a spring seat at the other end including a spring retaining tongue.

Abstract: The specification discloses a gripping device and method for using it. The gripping device is an elongated flat strip of flexible, elastic material having at least 100 to 300% elasticity and having an enlargement at one end and a slot at the other whereby the strip can be wrapped around objects, easily stretched as it is wrapped so as to tighten it thereagainst, and secured by slipping the enlargement through the slot.

Abstract: Pliers made from a plastic material which is preferably reinforced with glass fibers and made with two lever members hinged together to provide gripping jaws at one end and handles at the other end. The jaws are dimensioned to be slightly elastic and have their meeting faces angled so the faces diverge from the front back toward the hinge and increased pressure on the handle will clamp and deflect the jaws until the faces are in abutment and stops on the handle side of the hinge limit and prevent the jaw deflection movement beyond their full abutment disposition. A plastic resilient member acts on the handles to urge them apart. Auxiliary gripping devices can be attached to extend beyond the nose portions of the jaws.