Locking pliers

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2009-07-01

2011-11-15

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Tools

Tool jaw

Jaw-actuating means

C081S318000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056451

ABSTRACT:
The pliers comprise a fixed assembly and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed, locked position. A movable pivot connects the second jaw to the fixed assembly such that the movable pivot can move relative to the fixed assembly when the second jaw is in the closed, locked position and a torque is applied to the pliers. The second jaw is configured such that a resultant force on the second jaw is inside of the fixed pivot, between the fixed pivot and the movable pivot.

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