Knife with detachable support
US5495673A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B11/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support clip or sheath is detachably mounted on a knife. The clip or sheath has a locking portion insertable into a cavity of the knife, and a release button is operable for releasing the clip or sheath therefrom. A plurality of mounting apertures on the clip or sheath is attachable to various objects, such as a keyring or a strap. The knife and/or the objects are separately handled upon detachment of the clip or sheath. The knife is suspendable by the clip or sheath from a carrier such as a belt or strap.
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