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Pliers storage rack

US12172293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2022
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H3/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage rack for storing tools, such as pliers with open-biased handles, is provided. The pliers storage rack includes a support base and a plurality of pliers support structures coupled to the support base. Each of the plurality of pliers support structures define an open support region. A pair of pliers is supported by each of the plurality of pliers support structures. Each pair of pliers includes a pair of handles that are biased toward an open position and a pair of jaws opposite the pair of handles. The pair of handles engaged within the open support region in a position in which the pair of jaws of the pair of pliers extend out of a first end of the open support region and the pair of handles of the pair of pliers extend out of a second end of the open support region.

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