Multi-function tool with locking pliers
US7908944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F1/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention relates to a locking pliers. The locking pliers include a pair of handles and a pair of interconnected jaws coupled to the handles. The jaws are movable between a retracted position within the handles and an extended position extending from the handles. The jaws are slidably coupled to the handles and configured to slide between the retracted position and the extended position without opening the handles. When the jaws are in the extended position, the jaws have an unclamped configuration in which the jaws are adjustable by a user to permit the jaws to lock onto objects of various sizes and clamped configuration in which the jaws are releasably locked onto an object.
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