Self-adjusting pliers include a first body having a handle on one end and a jaw on another end and a second body having a handle on one end and a jaw on another end. A piston is pivotally attached at a first end to the first body and pivotally attached at a second end to the second body and compressible about an axis extending between the first end and the second end.

Self-adjusting pliers include a first body having a handle on one end and a jaw on another end and a second body having a handle on one end and a jaw on another end. A piston is pivotally attached at a first end to the first body and pivotally attached at a second end to the second body and compressible about an axis extending between the first end and the second end.

The invention regards a tool (1) for applying torque to an maneuvered object, such as for example a screw head or nut, including at least a first jaw (4), and at least a second jaw (5) where the first jaw (4) and the second jaw (5) are connected to at least one lever (arm) (2). What is unique with the tool is that at least one of the jaws (4, 5) includes at least one recess (7) with a first contact surface (8) and a second contact surface (9) of which at least one of the contact surfaces (8) and (9) is arch-shaped. A method of using the tool is also disclosed.

The invention regards a tool (1) for applying torque to an maneuvered object, such as for example a screw head or nut, including at least a first jaw (4), and at least a second jaw (5) where the first jaw (4) and the second jaw (5) are connected to at least one lever (arm) (2). What is unique with the tool is that at least one of the jaws (4, 5) includes at least one recess (7) with a first contact surface (8) and a second contact surface (9) of which at least one of the contact surfaces (8) and (9) is arch-shaped. A method of using the tool is also disclosed.

A push button release mechanism for coupling together two portions of a tool, such as pliers. The push button release mechanism can include a push button and one or more balls pushed in a radially-outward direction by geometry of the push button to pivotally couple the two portions together. The balls are normally pushed outward by an engagement portion. Depressing a push button head axially downward causes the balls to align with a receiving portion, which allows the balls to descend into the interior of the mechanism. The push button release mechanism is also threadably coupled with a threaded opening of one of the portions. The threaded opening can have deformed threads to increase the retention torque required to rotate the push button release mechanism.

A push button release mechanism for coupling together two portions of a tool, such as pliers. The push button release mechanism can include a push button and one or more balls pushed in a radially-outward direction by geometry of the push button to pivotally couple the two portions together. The balls are normally pushed outward by an engagement portion. Depressing a push button head axially downward causes the balls to align with a receiving portion, which allows the balls to descend into the interior of the mechanism. The push button release mechanism is also threadably coupled with a threaded opening of one of the portions. The threaded opening can have deformed threads to increase the retention torque required to rotate the push button release mechanism.

A hand tool has a pivot connection pivotally attaching a first arm to a second arm, with the pivot connection fixed relative to the first arm and movable to first and second positions relative to the second arm. A spring urges the pivot connection into the first position. When jaws on the front ends of the arms clamp tissue with force greater than a pre-set threshold, the spring force is overcome and the jaws may move linearly apart, allowing for more uniform clamping of the tissue. The first arm may have an arm spring extending between a front segment pivotally attached to a rear segment of the first arm.

A plier having multiple functions includes a fixed leg having a pivot point, a fixed handle on a first side of the pivot point, and an upper jaw on a second side of the pivot point. The plier further includes a moveable leg rotatably coupled to the fixed leg at the pivot point and having a moveable handle on the first side of the pivot point and a lower jaw on the second side of the pivot point, the lower jaw defining a spanner extending away from the upper jaw.

A connector tool assembly for compressing solar panel connectors together includes a pair of pliers and a pair of members that is each coupled to a jaw associated with a respective one of the pliers. A pair of grips is provided and each of the grips is coupled to a respective one of the members. Each of the grips has a slot extending therethrough to accommodate a conductor of a respective one of a pair of solar panel connectors having the solar panel connectors positioned between the grips. Each of the grips is urged toward each other when the pair of pliers is manipulated into a closed position. In this way each of the grips compresses the solar panel connectors into a connected condition.

A connector tool assembly for compressing solar panel connectors together includes a pair of pliers and a pair of members that is each coupled to a jaw associated with a respective one of the pliers. A pair of grips is provided and each of the grips is coupled to a respective one of the members. Each of the grips has a slot extending therethrough to accommodate a conductor of a respective one of a pair of solar panel connectors having the solar panel connectors positioned between the grips. Each of the grips is urged toward each other when the pair of pliers is manipulated into a closed position. In this way each of the grips compresses the solar panel connectors into a connected condition.