Folding multi-tool with adjustable pliers

Details Folding multi-tool with adjustable pliers Folding multi-tool with adjustable pliers

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Ackun, Jr., Jacob K. (Department: 3723)

Compound tools

Plier type

With tool or plier handle

C030S152000, C081S415000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06983505

ABSTRACT:
A folding multi-tool comprising first and second generally channel-shaped handles each having first and second ends, each generally channel-shaped handle having an open side and an at least partly closed side opposite the open side, the at least partly closed sides comprising plier-receiving openings. The folding multi-tool also includes pliers including first and second plier halves pivotally and adjustably mounted to each other, with the plier halves being pivotally mounted between flanges at the first ends of the handles. Control straps extend between the flanges for limiting the maximum pivotal movement of the plier halves and for frictionally resisting pivotal movement of the plier halves. The folding multi-tool is foldable between a closed, compact configuration and an opened, extended configuration for operating the pliers and in the opened, extended configuration the open sides of the handles face each other.

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