Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Plural pivoted jaws and handle-lever
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Plural pivoted jaws and handle-lever
C081S090100, C081S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992470
ABSTRACT:
A self-energizing and de-energizing adjustable gripping tool for engaging a work piece to impart work thereto includes a first element and second element connected for relative movement. The second element includes an actuation portion having a plurality of slots. The first element includes gripping elements which are each associated with a force transfer element which engages one of the slots such that movement of the second element relative to the first element actuates the gripping elements to engage the work piece.
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Loggerhead Tools LLC
Thomas David B
Vedder Price P.C.
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