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Illumination of folding knives for safe operation in the dark

US11364645B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

mb-microtec ag · CH

Inventors

Karsten Richter · Ketsch, DE
Philipp Michel · Stans, CH
Peter Hug · Nidau, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2021
Grant date	Jun 21, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB26B1/10
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folding knife and related method include actuating elements for locking or unlocking the blade of the knife. The actuating elements are permanently illuminated or backlit so that the actuating elements are more clearly visible in low light conditions and can therefore be safely operated. Such features for knife applications may provide advantages for particular activities where knives are commonly used, such as for law enforcement and hunting.

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