Modified hand-held tool
US8448718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32918
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of modifying a hand-held tool which having a stationary handle actuated by a movable handle connected to a movable tool jaw by a connection linkage, the method including removing the moving handle and the stationary handle. A pneumatic actuator with a piston rod is added. The connection linkage is modified to extend between the piston rod and the movable tool jaw. A trigger is added between the pneumatic actuator and a source of pressurized gas.
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