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Forceps having replaceable tips

US4634165A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1985
Grant dateJan 6, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B9/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A forceps having replaceable tips is shown. A handle is provided which releasably receives a small forceps, the small forceps being retained by means of a spring biased tongue which engages an aperture in the small forceps. The handle is longitudinally bifurcated, with each half overlying one of the legs of the small forceps.

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