Multi-tasking utility tool

Details Multi-tasking utility tool Multi-tasking utility tool

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Meislin, Debra S. (Department: 3723)

Compound tools

Cutter combined with other tool or tools

C007S160000, C007S163000, C362S119000, C030S123000, C030S125000, C030S162000, C030S335000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06874188

ABSTRACT:
A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable blade cartridge positioned within the body, wherein a knife blade within the removable blade cartridge is configured to slidably extend out from the first end; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. The utility tool includes a knife switch coupled to the knife blade, the knife blade moves from the retracted position to the extended position only when the blade cartridge is engaged within the body. The utility tool having a spring mechanism for biasing the knife blade to the retracted position and a leaf member for engaging and disengaging the blade cartridge from the blade cartridge bay by a snap fit.

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