Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for actuating a push-button corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions, said actuating tool comprising a body that extends between a rear end defining an area for grasping the actuating tool and a front end defining an area for actuating the actuating tool, the actuating tool further comprising an actuating rod arranged such that it slides in a coaxial manner inside the body, the actuating rod being capable of moving from back to front and from front to back between a retracted rest position wherein it is retracted in a stable manner inside the body of the actuating tool, and a protruding working position wherein it protrudes outside of the cap, the actuating rod remaining in the protruding working position thereof as long as an axial pushing force is exerted thereon, and returns to the retracted rest position thereof as soon as the axial pushing force is released.

Abstract: A fly tying vise to be used for holding a fishing hook and to provide rotation of the fishing hook on two axes, one axis along the center of the hook shank, the other axis perpendicular to the hook shank and the two axes cross each other. The fly tying vise has a multi-part base assembly and a bearing mechanism which will provide a lateral rotation of the jaws. While the hook holding mechanism is connected to the rotatable part of the base, a series of elongated designed parts connected to the stationary part of the base and extended over the cylindrical center of the base assembly for holding parachute post to aid tying parachute patterns and like. The vise base can be locked in different positions laterally for using the vise as a regular rotary vise or working on a fly from different directions, such as fight handed or left handed.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for setting stones in jewelry is disclosed. The apparatus includes two or more wheels and a jewelry mount secured to a body. The body is configured to bring the wheels in contact with a set edge of an item of jewelry secured in the jewelry mount. The wheels are then rotated about the periphery of the set edge to roll the edge over the stone and thereby, to secure the stone in the setting.

Abstract: This invention relates to a jewelry clamping device particularly adapted for holding a ring shank and crown in place during ring manufacture or repair. The device comprises a generally C-shaped frame having a base plate and a top plate. A nest mounted on the base plate has an upper surface formed with at least one groove positioned to engage and hold the crown. A vertically adjustable shaft is connected to the top plate in alignment with the position of the crown. The lower end of the shaft is adapted to engage and hold a ring shank in alignment with the crown. The device is particularly useful for holding the shank and crown in place during soldering.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for setting stones in jewelry is disclosed. The apparatus includes two or more wheels and a jewelry mount secured to a body. The body is configured to bring the wheels in contact with a set edge of an item of jewelry secured in the jewelry mount. The wheels are then rotated about the periphery of the set edge to roll the edge over the stone and thereby, to secure the stone in the setting.

Abstract: A driver implement for a multipurpose tool has an elongated stud with opposite beveled corner portions for fitting closely in a square driver hole of a socket type tool with the stud extending diagonally in the driver hole.

Abstract: The tool is for facilitating installation of a conventional cable connector to the end section of a conventional coaxial cable. The tool has a permanently T-shaped handle defining a handle grasping segment and a handle spacing segment integrally attached to the handle grasping segment at a right angle thereto. A tool fastening sleeve is attached to the handle spacing segment. The tool fastening sleeve has an external thread adapted to engage to the internal thread of the fastening sleeve which is part of the conventional cable connector. The tool fastening sleeve also has a tool fastening sleeve channel for receiving a segment of the inner conductor extending through the conductor fastening sleeve and protruding from the proximal edge of the connector fastening sleeve. The tool is adapted to be releasably secured to the conventional cable connector and used to ergonomically push the latter within the end section of the cable.

Abstract: An improved stoneholder for supporting diamonds and other gemstones comprising a pair of clasping members and a pair of respective clasp mounts. Each clasping member comprises a pair of stone support members which are joined at a distal end, separated by an aperture, and mounted to one of the respective clasp mounts at a proximal end.

Abstract: An improved stoneholder for supporting diamonds and other gemstones comprising a pair of clasping members and a pair of respective clasp mounts. Each clasping member comprises a pair of stone support members which are joined at a distal end, separated by an aperture, and mounted to one of the respective clasp mounts at a proximal end.

Abstract: A set of diamond gauges for sizing settings for small diamonds. The gauge includes a stone simulant having a central axis and having sections corresponding generally to the culet, the girdle and the table of a brilliant cut diamond. A handle is connected to the section of the stone simulant corresponding to the table and extends in a direction generally parallel to the central axis. In the preferred embodiment, the handle is generally cylindrical in shape and coaxial with the central axis.

Abstract: Device for setting precious stones in bezels with claws, mounted on rings or similar, characterized by the combination of: a receptacle; a support for a ring or similar at least partially engageable into said receptacle; a device for maintaining a stone placed into the bezel of ring or similar, said support being engaged into the receptacle and a setting device, all aforesaid devices and support being functionally integral with one another at least when the device is in setting position.

Abstract: A mounting gauge for measuring the size of a stone mounting including a support assembly having a plurality of individual arms extending from the support assembly. A disk like foot is mounted at the end of each of the arms and is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each arm. The feet are successively larger in diameter. The support assembly can be a circular member, a rectangular member, or can be of other shapes. Also, it can include a linear array of body portions pivotally positioned on a post and including a positioning assembly whereby the body portions can be rotated about a post and can be locked in either of two diametrically opposed positions. The individual arms can be made retractable permitting the selection of a single arm for measurement. Gauging bores can also be included for measuring the size of the stone with the diameter of the bores being successively larger and corresponding to the diameter of the disk like feet.

Abstract: A stone setting press for securely fastening stones to settings comprising an arbor supported on a frame or base, shaped to receive and support a ring setting. A forming die at the end of a shaft is shaped to deform the prongs of a setting about a stone. The shaft is supported on the frame for axial movement to and from a position in which the die shapes the prongs. A leverage system having variable mechanical advantage is used to actuate the shaft.

Abstract: A tool for the precision press-fitting of watch bearings, watch hands, collets and other precision press-fit parts. The tool is used in conjunction and as an attachment with traditional watchmakers' staking sets. The tool consists of a cylindrical metal rod, hollow and slit at its lower end to accommodate friction-fit pushers of various end-dimensions. The cylindrical rod is threaded in metrical or inch pitch for one-third of its lower length to accommodate a knurled disk upon which are marked the divisions of a linear unit, similar to the thimble of a micrometer. At its upper end, the rod is milled to a short rectangular section. Upon this rectangular end is positioned a flat metal clamp with close fitting but not tight, rectangular hole. The clamp is split at its outer end, forming two legs which are form-bent downward to straddle the gooseneck of a staking set. The threaded, micrometer nut is threaded up against the bottom of the staking set's hollow punch-guide.