Pivoted tool having integral pivot member and method of producing same
US5325592A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4984
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, pruners, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with tools having a force applying end with formed handles, and opposed working ends disposed across a pivotable joint. In these tools, the pivotable joint, which is formed concurrently with the handles, is an integral part of one of the handles.
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