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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6928739 | Tool force transmitting method and apparatus A method and apparatus for transmitting a force around a corner is provided. The apparatus includes a force transmitter comprising a first and second rounded end, a connecting member connecting the first and second rounded ends having a smaller diameter than the fir... | 08/16/2005 |
| 5399117 | Nipper tool to aid oyster shucking A nipper tool to remove a peripheral portion of the lip of a bivalve mollusk shell, and especially the shell of an oyster, to aid opening with a shucking knife provides a peripherally defined angulated handle structurally interconnecting a peripherally de... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5357677 | Toe nail clipper apparatus A toe nail clipper apparatus has a nail clipper connected on one end of an elongated member and a pistol-type grip mounted on the other end. A cord attached to the nail clipper and a trigger adjacent to the handle actuates the clipper. The elongated membe... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5214853 | Flint striker knife insert A fire igniting device which includes a flint adhered to a brass strip and has been fitted into the body of a bladed scout knife. The fire igniting device locks into the knife when not in use and is easily available for use when the blade is opened, the i... | 06/01/1993 |
| 4296552 | Cutting and splitting tool An improved tool particularly suited for removing nuts and the like from a stud or similar retaining member. The tool includes a split housing having channels therein extending along perpendicular axes, and at least one cam follower pivotally mounted with... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4118862 | Dielectric optical waveguide severing apparatus A device for severing a dielectric optical waveguide comprising knife means, means for clamping a dielectric optical waveguide in closely spaced relationship with said knife means and an anvil which is movable towards said knife means. The anvil is so arr... | 10/10/1978 |
