Tweezers with magnetically pivotal illumination device
US7954870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B9/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tweezers includes two joined metal legs comprising a forward gripping end and a force exertion portion extending from a rear end of the leg to the gripping end wherein a projection is formed on an inner surface of a head part joining the legs; a battery powered light source having a forward portion pivotably secured to the legs and comprising an on/off switch; a magnet disposed in a rear end of the light source and adapted to attach to the projection; and a plastic member covered the head part and the force exertion portions of the legs. An angle of light emitted from the light source can be adjusted to illuminate an area being worked therewith.
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