US 6,282,740 B1 · Combination tool for picture framing

Abstract

A combination tool includes a series of devices suitable for use in the field of picture framing and light cabinetry work. The tool includes a generally rectangular body portion having a hand grip passage therethrough, with a hammer immovably affixed to and extending from the tool body. Opposite the hammer end of the tool body, a small gripping device extends from the tool, with the gripping device manipulated by a thumb lever pivotally affixed to that end of the tool. A beveled plate is secured to the tool body adjacent the gripping device, to enable the gripping jaws to be positioned very close to the working surface. One side of the tool includes a pair of opposed recesses therein, with one recess holding a an awl and the opposite recess holding a small pry bar. The pry bar includes a sharpened distal chisel blade end for use as a cutting blade, for removing backing from a picture frame, etc. Both the awl and the pry bar are pivotally secured within their respective recesses in the tool body. The present combination tool enables a craftsman to handle most tasks associated with picture framing, including driving small brads, nails, staples, etc. with the hammer; starting nail and screw holes with the awl; and disassembling and recycling picture frames by removing glazing points, etc. with the grippers, and prying loose staples, hangers, etc. using the pry bar.

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Dependent claims

A combination tool for picture framing, comprising:

a generally rectangular tool body having a hand grip passage formed therethrough;
said tool body having a first face, a second face opposite said first face, a first end, a second end opposite said first end, a first side, and a second side opposite said first side;
a hammer shank permanently and immovably affixed to and extending from said first end of said tool body;
a hammer head permanently and immovably affixed to said hammer shank opposite said tool body;
a first recess formed in said first face adjacent said first side of said tool body, and a second recess formed in said second face adjacent said first side of said tool body;
an awl having a pivot attachment end pivotally secured within said first recess adjacent said first end of said tool body, and pivotally extendible from said first recess;
a pry bar having a pivot attachment end pivotally secured within said second recess adjacent said first end of said tool body, and pivotally extendible from said second recess;
and
manipulable gripping means adjustably extending from said second end of said tool body, adjacent said first side thereof.

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A combination tool for picture framing, comprising:

a generally rectangular tool body having a hand grip passage formed therethrough;
said tool body having a first face, a second face opposite said first face, a first end, a second end opposite said first end, a first side, and a second side opposite said first side;
a hammer shank permanently and immovably affixed to and extending from said first end of said tool body;
a hammer head permanently and immovably affixed to said hammer shank opposite said tool body;
a first recess formed in said first face adjacent said first side of said tool body, and a second recess formed in said second face adjacent said first side of said tool body;
an awl having a pivot attachment end pivotally secured within said first recess adjacent said first end of said tool body, and pivotally extendible from said first recess;
and
a pry bar having a pivot attachment end pivotally secured within said second recess adjacent said first end of said tool body, and pivotally extendible from said second recess.

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A combination tool for picture framing, comprising:

a generally rectangular tool body having a hand grip passage formed therethrough;
said tool body having a first face, a second face opposite said first face, a first end, a second end opposite said first end, a first side, and a second side opposite said first side;
a hammer shank permanently and immovably affixed to and extending from said first end of said tool body;
a hammer head permanently and immovably affixed to said hammer shank opposite said tool body;
a first recess formed in said first face adjacent said first side of said tool body, and a second recess formed in said second face adjacent said first side of said tool body;
an awl and a pry bar extending from said tool body;
and
manipulable gripping means adjustably extending from said second end of said tool body, adjacent said first side thereof.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Combination tool for picture framing

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Combination tool for picture framing

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