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Method of making a pivoted tool having integral pivot member

US5461765A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1994
Grant dateOct 31, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2014

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 a method of producing pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, pruners, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the method of producing tools having a force applying end with formed handles, and opposed working ends disposed across a pivotable joint. In these tools, the pivotable joint comprises a pivot member formed concurrently with the handles as an integral part of one of the handles.

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