Pocket tool with removable jaws
OwnerPhillip A. Montague, Edgar A. Dallas +1inventors
InventorsPhillip A. Montague, Edgar A. Dallas, Paul W. Poehlmann
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Abstract
A multi-function tool includes a cross-jaw module removably attached to a pair of channel-shaped handles with a pair of clips. Each clip removably attaching the tang of each jaw of the cross-jaw module to one of the handles. The multi-function tool also includes a spring biased wedge lock to positively lock a plurality of pivotal attached ancillary implements in an open position. An anti-rotational washer located between adjacent implements prevents rotation of a non-selected implement. The washers include a protrusion that is received in a slot in the handle.
Claims20
A multi-function tool comprising:
- a handle including a pair of side panels;
- an axle extending transversely between the pair of side panels;
- a plurality of implements pivotally attached to the axle for pivoting from a fully retracted position to an extended position;
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- a plurality of washers mounted to the axle and separating implements disposed adjacent thereto, wherein the washers are prevented from rotating with respect to the axle.
A multi-function tool, comprising:
- a channel-shaped handle including a web and a pair of sides extending therefrom;
- an axle extending transversely between the pair of sides;
- a plurality of implements pivotally mounted to the axle;
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- a plurality of washers mounted to the axle and separating implements disposed adjacent thereto, wherein the washers are prevented from rotating with respect to the axle.
A multi-function tool, comprising:
- a channel-shaped handle including a web and a pair of sides extending therefrom;
- an axle extending transversely between the pair of sides;
- a plurality of implements pivotally mounted to the axle;
- a plurality of washers, each of the plurality of washers being attached to the axle and separating implements disposed adjacent thereto, the web including a slot transverse the first and second sides located intermediate the axle, each washer including a protrusion extending therefrom and received in the slot.
A multi-function tool having a plurality of implements pivotally attached thereto, and a mechanism to prohibit the rotation of the plurality of implements when one of the plurality of implements is pivoted to an open position the multi-function tool comprising:
- a channel-shaped handle having a first side, a second side and a web extending therebetween;
- an axle extending between the first and second sides;
- a plurality of implements pivotally attached to the axle;
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- a plurality of washers, each washer having an aperture and being attached to the axle about the aperture and separating respective implements disposed adjacent thereto, each washer having a portion in contact with the web preventing rotation of the washer about the axle.
A multi-function tool having a plurality of implements pivotally attached thereto the tool comprising:
- a channel-shaped handle having a first side, a second side, and a web extending therebetween;
- an axle extending between the first and second sides a predetermined distance from the web;
- a plurality of implements pivotally attached to the axle;
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- a plurality of washers, each washer having an aperture and being attached to the axle about the aperture, each washer having an edge portion a distance greater than the predetermined distance of the axle from the web preventing the washer from rotating about the axle.
A method for preventing the rotation of implements in a multi-function tool when one of the implements is pivoted from a closed position to an open position, the method comprising:
- providing a handle having a first side, a second side and a web extending therebetween;
- providing an axle extending between the first and second sides a predetermined distance from the web;
- pivotally attaching a plurality of implements to the axle;
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- attaching a washer having an aperture located therein to the axle about the aperture, the washer having an outer portion a distance greater than the predetermined distance between the axle and web;
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- engaging the outer portion of the washer with the web prohibiting the washer from rotating about the axle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.