Compound tools – Plier type – With tool or plier handle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-14
2001-11-13
Hail, III, Joseph J. (Department: 3723)
Compound tools
Plier type
With tool or plier handle
C007S168000, C081S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06314600
ABSTRACT:
This invention concerns a multifunctional pocket tool comprising two lateral sides, serving as a handle for the tool, and an interior space between said sides. This invention likewise concerns a multifunctional pocket tool of the magazine or container type, able to contain a plurality of removable implements. This invention also concerns a magazine lid for a multifunctional pocket tool.
BACKGROUND
In classic multifunctional pocket knives, such as the Swiss knives, the screwdrivers are generally not detachable, It is consequently necessary to provide a great number of different screwdrivers on the knife. It is impossible, however, to provide as many screwdrivers as desired, Moreover, the Phillips-head screwdrivers and the hexagonal attachments of large size are difficult to integrate into the knife owing to their great thickness which takes up the space of several conventional intmplements.
The patent EP 0 782 903 in the name of the present applicant describes a knife/cutting pliers including an aperture in one of the lateral sides to receive diverse removable attachments, for example for screwdrivers or hexagonal attachments. This arrangement makes it possible to use the attachments with a moment of great force and without risk of folding an implement back into the interior of the knife. This knife/cutting pliers is thus less likely to injure the user.
The different removable attachments described in this patent have to be carried in a leather or cloth case separate from the knife, increasing the total bulk of what the user has to carry around. This document also suggests carrying the removable implements in one or more compartments inside the knife /cutting pliers, without, however, indicating how these implements can be integrated.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One object of the invention is therefore to propose a multifunctional pocket tool not having the mentioned drawbacks of prior art tools.
In particular, one object of the invention is to propose a multifunctional pocket tool allowing a plurality of removable implements to be transported in the body of the tool.
These objects are attained according to the invention by means of a multifunctional pocket tool comprising two lateral sides, serving as a handle for the tool, and an interior space between said sides, characterized by a plurality of removable implements to which the user can have access by lifting up a magazine lid covering, in closed position, at least one portion of said interior space.
These objects are also attained according to the invention by means of a magazine lid for a multifunctional pocket tool with two lateral sides, serving as a handle for the tool, and an interior space between said sides, wherein the magazine lid is intended to receive different removable implements, and wherein it comprises a snapping system allowing it to be fixed to, and disunited from, said pocket tool.
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Feb. 9, 2000 Translated Office Action from Japanese Patent Office for corresponding application.
Danganan Joni B.
Hail III Joseph J.
Oliff & Berridg,e PLC
Wenger SA
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