Second bite pliers and method of use
US5121662A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system of pliers or the like, and "second bite" elements is disclosed. The pliers or the like are typically formed by at least two basic elements which are pivotally interconnected and which each have handle and jaw regions. Causing the handles of the pliers or the like to move toward one another also causes the jaws thereof to similarly move closer to one another by way of pliers action, or if an object is present between the jaws, more firmly grip the object. The second bite elements are pivotally attached to the end of one of the handles of the pliers or the like and interact with the other handle thereof to allow a user to more easily grip an object in the jaws of the pliers or the like by way of a force applied to the pliers or the like and the second bite elements. The system operates when a user causes the second bite elements to pivot with respect to one another and thereby interact with the handle of the pliers or the like to which they are not affixed, thereby causing the handles of the pliers or the like to pivot with respect to one another and by pliers action, cause the jaws of the pliers or the like to move closer to one another, or if an object is present between t…
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