Tools – Tool jaw – Antipodal jaw surfaces move apart as handles approach
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Langdon, Evan H (Department: 3654)
Tools
Tool jaw
Antipodal jaw surfaces move apart as handles approach
C081S318000, C081S484000, C254S237000, C254S247000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900539
ABSTRACT:
A tool for creating tension of a chain on a cycle according to one embodiment comprises a wheel engaging portion; a frame engaging portion positioned opposite the wheel engaging portion; and at least one handle operatively coupled to the wheel engaging portion and the frame engaging portion such that application of force on the at least one handle is operative to bias the wheel engaging portion and frame engaging portion away from each other. A tool for creating tension of a chain on a cycle according to another embodiment includes a wheel engaging portion; a frame engaging portion positioned opposite the wheel engaging portion, the frame engaging portion includes an arcuate section for engaging a frame of a cycle; a pivoting member coupled to the frame engaging portion for engaging the frame of the cycle; one handle operatively coupled to the wheel engaging portion; another handle operative coupled to the frame engaging portion such that application of force on the handles is operative to bias the wheel engaging portion and frame engaging portion away from each other; and a locking mechanism for maintaining relative positions of the wheel engaging portion and the frame engaging portion during use of the tool.
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Langdon Evan H
Zilka-Kotab, PC
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