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One handed locking pliers

US9352454B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 2015
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B7/123
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one handed locking pliers preferably includes a fixed jaw, a moveable jaw, a fixed handle, a toggle link, a power link and a moveable handle. The fixed jaw is retained in a first end of the fixed handle. The moveable jaw is pivotally retained in substantially the one end of the fixed handle. An adjustment screw is retained in a second end of the fixed handle. An end of the adjustment screw engages a first end of the toggle link. The moveable handle includes a lengthwise portion and an upper portion, which extends from an end of the handle portion. The moveable jaw is pivotally engaged with a first corner of the power link. A second corner of the power link is pivotally engaged with a second end of the toggle link. A third corner of the power link is pivotally engaged with the moveable handle.

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