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Hand tools with suppressible stay-open mechanism

US7143672B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2005
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B7/18
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand tool has two crossed members each having a handle and a jaw connected to each other at a pivot point. A leaf spring biases the handles towards an open position. The leaf spring can be selectively engaged or disengaged by the user.

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