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Folding knife and interchangeable bit screwdriver

US5711194A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateJan 27, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F1/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Folding pocket-style knife and screwdriver having interchangeable bits in which a hinged sleeve folds integrally into the knife handle and unfolds to and locks in 90 and 180 degree angles with the handle to provide angled and straight screwdrivers. The sleeve is a retainer for interchangeable screwdriver bits, retained by ball, C-clip or magnetic retainers.

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