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US 2003/0151265 A1Published application
Tool for gripping flowerpots and items of similar shape
OwnerPeter T. Smithinventor
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Abstract
A tool for gripping the rim of flowerpots, or objects having similar shapes, includes a gripping plate which can swivel 90° from a stowable position to a locked position for use when objects are to be picked up.
Claims11
A tool apparatus for gripping objects having a circular rim comprising:
- a first lever arm means having a handle section, a pivot section and a gripping section;
- a second lever arm means having a handle section, a pivot section and a gripping section;
- a pivot pin means for pivotally connecting the pivot section of said first lever arm means to said pivot section of said second lever arm means;
- and,
- a gripping plate swivably connected to said gripping section of said second lever arm means;
- wherein said gripping plate is swivable from a first stowable position to a ready to use position.
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