Locking pliers
US7472632B2 · kind B2 · utility
23Cited by
13References
9Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/123
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The locking pliers comprises a first handle connected to a first jaw. A second handle and second jaw are pivotably connected to the first handle and first jaw such that movement of the first handle relative to the second handle causes the jaws to open and close. A mechanism is provided to lock the jaws relative to one another and apply a clamping or gripping force on a workpiece positioned between the jaws. A release mechanism is provided to unlock the pliers that is independent of the locking operation.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.