Tools – Tool jaw – Handle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Hail, III, Joseph J. (Department: 3723)
Tools
Tool jaw
Handle
C081S386000, C081S387000, C081S405000, C007S118000, C007S128000, C030S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11192233
ABSTRACT:
A multi-function hand tool with a pivotally collapsible jaw-type tool that has a jaw lock which mechanically prevents the jaw-type tool from collapse is disclosed. The jaw lock mechanism is contained within the jaw pivot joint of the jaw-type tool, and may be partially extended as a push button to prevent unwanted handle collapse. A plurality of blades are pivotally attached to the opposite end of the multi-function tool and has a blade locking mechanism wherein the blade lock is pivoted about an axis located distal to the blade fastener/pivot axis. Each handle of the multi-function tool may be made of two individual handle halves that unite to form the handle, but that provide very precise tensioning, or the handles may be of a single channel shape using an infinitely adjustable threaded fastener and sleeve to provide precise adjustment of the multiple blades.
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Chernoff Vilhauer McClung & Stenzel LLP
Hail III Joseph J.
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
Muller Bryan R.
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