Holder for a folding tool
US6817499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B29/025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheath for a folding tool such as a folding knife that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable knife, according to the present invention, includes a sheath formed with a cavity. At least one rail is formed in the cavity. A chamber juxtaposed to the cavity also is formed in the sheath. The chamber is substantially hollow, and is formed to allow removable insertion of a locking tongue. The locking tongue includes a dome segment that applies pressure on the rail. A disk is included. The disk is rotatably mountable on the sheath, and includes a plurality of pegs. A hole is formed in for insertion of a connector. A groove is formed in the disk. In addition, the sheath includes a plug formed with a slot. An elastic o-ring is placed in both the groove and slot. The sheath also includes a block formed with a plurality of apertures in which the pegs are positionable. A band is engaged with the block for securing the sheath on a user.
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