Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Hinge
Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...
C016S319000, C294S053500, C294S057000, C007S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017234
ABSTRACT:
Folding tools including a tool blade and a handle are foldably connected by a lockable hinge which permits folding the assembly for compact storage but automatically locks into a rigid assembly when fully unfolded. The hinge operates by the movement of a locking bar into locking groove(s) via a tensioning mechanism when the hinge components are aligned in the unfolded, extended configuration. The lockable hinges can be used to connect the blade and handle components of a variety of common tools including shovels, saws and the like, and are disclosed and claimed in Applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,240.
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“Nato Approved Gerber Folding Spade,” listed by the Preparedness Center about Apr. 23, 2003.
“Backpackers Folding Camping Shovel,” listed by “The Preparedness Center”about Apr. 23, 2003.
“Glock Shovel with GI Carrying Case,” listed at www.geocities.com about Apr. 23, 2003.
“6-N-1 Survival Multi-Purpose Tool,” listed by “The Preparedness Center” about Apr. 23, 2003.
“5 in 1 Survival Tool,”.
“Mini Folding Shovel,” listed by “The Preparedness Center” about Apr. 23, 2003.
“All-in-One Outdoor Tool-Shovel, Saw, Hammer and Hatchet,”listed on “Camping Survival” May 9, 2003.
“Special Forces Shovel,” listed by “Cold Steel” about May 5, 2003.
“Sven Saw,” folding backpacker's saw, listed by “Camping Survival” about May 9, 2003.
“Texsport Folding Survival Shovel with Saw,” listed by “a 1 camping.com” about May 9, 2003.
“U-Dig-It Stainless Steel Folding Hand Shovel,” listed by The Preparedness Center about May 9, 2003.
“Rambo Knife,” listed by the Preparedness Center about Apr. 23, 2003.
Boswell Christopher
Glessner Brian E.
Poole, Esq. James K.
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