Breaching tools for entry of doors and windows
US8794597B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B3/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A breaching tool for use by law enforcement or emergency personnel has a curving, tapered wedge at a first end, extending approximately perpendicularly from a tool handle, and providing a striking surface for driving the wedge between a door and door frame, for example. At an opposite end is a tapered chisel tail end, preferably with a claw for pulling nails or other fasteners. The tool may include a loop handle, generally in a trapezoid configuration connected to the main tool shaft, for manipulating the tool in service.
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