Apparatus and method for controlling use of a knife
AssigneeThe Group Design, Inc.
InventorMichael A. Martinez
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling use of a knife is provided that includes a positionable detent mechanism. The detent mechanism is provided with a plate fixedly attached to a sheath. A hollow post with internal threads is inserted into the plate. A cavity is formed in the plate for holding a ball bearing and a wafer. The positionable detent mechanism also includes a disk with an orifice at the center that can be positioned over the post. Pegs are installed on the disk. Also, the disk includes a tapped hole and cap. A sheath is connected to the detent mechanism for holding the knife. A block is connected to the detent mechanism for orienting the sheath. A clip is provided for securing the apparatus on a belt or other object.
Claims30
A method for single-handed operation of a folding tool, comprising:
- providing a carrier for holding the folding tool;
- installing on the carrier a manipulatable detent system;
- furnishing a grip block demountably fastenable to the manipulatable detent system;
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- including means for securing the carrier on a user of the folding tool.
A system for controlling use of a folding knife, comprising:
- a positionable detent mechanism;
- means connectable to the positionable detent mechanism for holding the folding knife;
- a block connectable to the positionable detent mechanism for orienting the holding means;
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- a clip attachable to the block for securing the system on an object.
An apparatus for controlling operation of a knife, comprising:
- a sheath, wherein the sheath further comprises a plurality of flanges engageable with the knife;
- a plate fixedly attachable to the sheath, wherein the plate further comprises a post;
- a disk slidably engageable with the post for orienting the sheath;
- a block demountably positionable on the second plate for positioning the sheath;
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- means attachable to the block for securing the apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.