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Modified hand-held tool

US8448718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 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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