A method of using a meter puller for installing and removing an electrical power meter comprising a sleeve member adapted for sliding movement about the meter and having a first end opposite a second end, a latching mechanism for securing the meter puller to the meter, and a shield secured to the second end of the sleeve member. The shield includes two sides, wherein the meter puller is positioned on a first side of the shield. A handle is positioned on an opposite second side of the shield and operatively connected to the latching mechanism.

A hot stick protection assembly for protection of upper and lower ends of an electrician's hot stick when being stowed or transported, the protection assembly, including a first protection guard having a generally ring-shaped configuration that includes an inner surface that defines a central bore for selectively mating with the upper end of the hot stick. I the first protection guard includes an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The first protection guard includes a holder portion extending laterally away from the outer surface and that defines an inset channel having an upstanding configuration. Further, the hot stick protection assembly includes a second protection guard comprising a tube cap defining an open top and configured to selectively engage a lower end of the electrician's hot stick in a friction fit attachment.

A hot stick protection assembly for protection of upper and lower ends of an electrician's hot stick when being stowed or transported, the protection assembly, including a first protection guard having a generally ring-shaped configuration that includes an inner surface that defines a central bore for selectively mating with the upper end of the hot stick. I the first protection guard includes an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The first protection guard includes a holder portion extending laterally away from the outer surface and that defines an inset channel having an upstanding configuration. Further, the hot stick protection assembly includes a second protection guard comprising a tube cap defining an open top and configured to selectively engage a lower end of the electrician's hot stick in a friction fit attachment.

A linear ratchet drive mechanism operable single handedly for pivotally actuating one or more plier jaws in a diverging or converging direction for gripping objects under extreme pressure. A drive rod is received in a handle body for axial movement with one end of the drive rod pivotally linked to the jaw or jaws in order to actuate the jaws. An actuating lever is pivotally connected at one end to the handle body and extends from the handle body for single hand actuation by squeezing the lever against spring biased towards the handle body. The actuating lever is provided with a leverage arm that extends from the pivoting end of the actuating lever and is pivotally connected to a drive grip lever having an aperture surrounding the drive rod for binding against the drive rod for thereby driving the drive rod in one direction when the drive grip lever is canted and moved by squeezing the actuating lever. An incremental stop mechanism is also provided to quickly retain the jaw spacing after initial use of the device.

A linear ratchet drive mechanism operable single handedly for pivotally actuating one or more plier jaws in a diverging or converging direction for gripping objects under extreme pressure. A drive rod is received in a handle body for axial movement with one end of the drive rod pivotally linked to the jaw or jaws in order to actuate the jaws. An actuating lever is pivotally connected at one end to the handle body and extends from the handle body for single hand actuation by squeezing the lever against spring biased towards the handle body. The actuating lever is provided with a leverage arm that extends from the pivoting end of the actuating lever and is pivotally connected to a drive grip lever having an aperture surrounding the drive rod for binding against the drive rod for thereby driving the drive rod in one direction when the drive grip lever is canted and moved by squeezing the actuating lever. An incremental stop mechanism is also provided to quickly retain the jaw spacing after initial use of the device.

A joint-removing tool includes a control unit, a clamp unit and a connector unit. The control unit includes two pivotally connected levers each including a handle and a pivoting section. The handle and the pivoting section of the first lever are located between that of the second lever. The clamp unit includes a shell and two jaws. Each of the jaws includes a first section movably inserted in the shell, a second section in contact with the shell, and a third section located out of the shell. The connector unit includes a wire extending throughout a sheath. The wire includes an end connected to the pivoting section of the first lever and another end connected to the first sections of the jaws. The sheath includes an end connected to the pivoting section of the second lever and another end connected to the shell.

A mechanical device for grasping an object includes a receiver having a distal end shaft with an internal bore, the internal bore defining a recessed track. The recessed track defines a curvilinear path having two sets of resting peaks, each set of resting peaks being at a different height relative to a centerline of the curvilinear path. An actuator is slidably engaged with the receiver and includes a central shaft and an activator disposed at a distal end portion of the central shaft. A rotatable sleeve is disposed within the internal bore of the receiver and is coupled to the actuator. The rotatable sleeve has opposed protrusions, the opposed protrusions being disposed within the recessed track of the receiver. A pilot is secured to a distal end portion of the receiver and a grasping device is mounted to the pilot and coupled to the activator.

A double ended hand tool created to pick up place and position flatback crystals, gems or other tiny items is disclosed. The tool contains a hollow, conical end which securely encases each crystal allowing the operator to easily position the crystal with no slip. The tool has a first end and a second end coupled by a shaft. The first end has a wax tip which allows the user to pick up crystals or other small items. The second end has a hollow narrow extended portion which allows the users to manipulate the crystal or other small items.

A double ended hand tool created to pick up place and position flatback crystals, gems or other tiny items is disclosed. The tool contains a hollow, conical end which securely encases each crystal allowing the operator to easily position the crystal with no slip. The tool has a first end and a second end coupled by a shaft. The first end has a wax tip which allows the user to pick up crystals or other small items. The second end has a hollow narrow extended portion which allows the users to manipulate the crystal or other small items.

An apparatus for positioning a strap around an object includes a handle for being grasped by a user of the apparatus. The apparatus further includes an arm portion having a first end coupled to the handle portion and an opposite second end having a coupling mechanism coupled at or nearby for selectively coupling a portion of the strap to the second end of the arm portion. When the handle portion is grasped by the user of the apparatus adjacent a side of the object the arm portion is sized and configured to be movable among: a first positioning wherein the arm portion extends outward from the handle and the user such that the second end of the arm portion extends a distance beyond a far side of the object, and a second positioning wherein the arm portion wraps at least partially around the object.