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Multipurpose tool including holder for replaceable tool blades

US7249390B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2005
Grant dateJul 31, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F1/003
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multipurpose folding hand tool including a tool holder permitting exchanges of blades. The tool may include a folding scissors including a spring that is moved into operative engagement with a scissors handle to open the scissors handles apart from each other only as the scissors approaches an extended, operative position with respect to the handle of the folding land tool, within which it may be stowed. A resilient grip member is incorporated in one of the handles of the folding multipurpose hand tool. A wire cutter and a crimping tool are located on pliers jaw tangs, between the pliers pivot and the foldable handles of the tool.

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