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Knife and sheath assembly

US5255436A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1992
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 4, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B29/025
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Accidental dislodgment of a knife from its sheath is prevented by a pivotal tang having one end engageable with a recess in the knife handle and a second end for pressing by a user to release the first end, and a slidable latch for preventing unintentional actuation of the tang.

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