Patent · US Expired

Tool handle having a completely openable configuration

US6431034B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2001
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B13/461
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool device includes a base and a cover handle members having a front portion rotatably secured together and having a rear portion openable to a fully open position for allowing the tool members or tool extensions to be easily engaged into and disengaged from the handle members. The cover handle member includes a notch formed in the front portion for receiving a bulge extended from the front portion of the base handle member. A latch may be used for selectively latching the rear portions of the base and the cover handle members together.

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