Compound tools – Plier type – With tool or plier handle
Patent
1998-10-13
2000-11-14
Meislin, D. S.
Compound tools
Plier type
With tool or plier handle
7167, 81416, 81423, B25B 722
Patent
active
061451444
ABSTRACT:
A multi-function tool includes two channel-shaped handles having a first side wall and a second side wall forming a channel therebetween. An interlocking mechanism includes a first plate extending from the first side wall, and a second plate extending from the second side wall. At least one of the first plates has a periphery with a notch formed therein. At least one of the second side walls has a post extending therefrom. Each handle is releasably engageable by alignment of at least one post of one of the handles with at least one notch of the other handle. The multi-function tool also includes an interchangeable implement including a pair of handles with implement engaging means. An axle assembly extends transversely through the openings formed in the first and second plates and includes a first end member, a second end member, a pair of buttons and a spring. The spring is disposed between each of the buttons to bias the buttons into engagement with the end members. An interchangeable implement is pivotally attached to the axle. The implement has a working portion and an opposed tang portion provided with handle engaging means.
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Montague Phillip A.
Poehlmann Paul W.
Alterra Holdings Corporation
Meislin D. S.
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