Cutlery – Sheathed – Pivoted blade
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Choi, Stephen (Department: 3724)
Cutlery
Sheathed
Pivoted blade
C030S158000, C030S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07062856
ABSTRACT:
A folding knife, comprising a blade pivotally connected to an elongate handle defining a recessed blade cavity and a blade opening assembly constructed and arranged to assist movement of the blade to an open position, in which the blade is extended. The blade opening assembly comprises, in one example, a bias element and an actuating member. The bias element is housed within the recessed blade cavity and has a free end. The actuating member is pivotally connected to the handle within the recessed blade cavity and is constructed and arranged to engage a portion of the tang of the blade and a portion of the bias element such that the blade may be assisted to the open position. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).
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Choi Stephen
Pitts & Brittian PC
United Cutlery Corporation
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