Flexible link pliers
OwnerJames F. Mattisinventor
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Abstract
A plier-like tool having links added between the jaws and the body of the pliers. The links not only extend the length of the jaw side of the pliers, but also pivot relative to each other and perpendicular to the opening and closing direction of the pliers. The screws in these links can be left untightened to permit the links to pivot allowing the jaws to gain access into restricted areas otherwise inaccessible. Even with the link-screws loose the gripping force is transferred through the links to the jaws enabling the user to still grip objects or even retrieve them by simply pulling the pliers back out and letting the links follow. An additional aspect to the flex-link pliers is that the link-screws can be tightened so the links maintain their position relative to each other so the user can create any shape pliers desired.
Claims8
Flexible link pliers comprising:
- a plier body with a pair of elongated members extending therefrom, each including a jaw;
- said plier body including a pair of handles connected through a pivot axis about which the handles pivot;
- said elongated members including adjustable link means between said body and a respective said jaw for enabling said jaws to move freely and independently about axes orthogonal to said pivot axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.