Illuminated manual gripping device
US5921654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/22
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manual gripping tool with an illuminated gripping end allows the user to find and manipulate small objects in close, dark environments. An illumination source on the gripping end of the tool illuminates objects in the close environment, allowing the user to see the desired object for manipulation. One preferred use is to recover lost objects that might have fallen or otherwise become lodged in the close environment.
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