Multipurpose folding tool with easily accessible outer blades

Details Multipurpose folding tool with easily accessible outer blades Multipurpose folding tool with easily accessible outer blades

2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Smith, James G. (Department: 3723)

Compound tools

Plier type

With tool or plier handle

C030S152000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06857154

ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose hand tool with folding handles each including a central channel to receive pliers jaws or the like when the tool is folded, and including troughs holding outer blades alongside the central channel so that the outer blades can be opened without unfolding the tool. The troughs face opposite the direction of the central channels, and the bases of the outer troughs act as comfortable places to grip the handles when they are extended for use of the pliers. Blade locking mechanisms are incorporated in the walls of the central channels to lock each of the outer blades in an extended position.

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