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US 6,779,425 B2Granted
Multipurpose handheld implement
AssigneeCtech AG
InventorsPeter Ackeret, Pierre-Alain Jeandupeux, Yves Wira, Rolf Nussbaumer, Claude Kottelat
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Abstract
The preferred embodiments relate to a multipurpose hand device especially comprising utensils. A lift and/or release mechansim is assigned to said utensils, enabling them to be placed in a slightly raised position so that they can be grasped easily or locked in a swing-out position.
Claims29
A multipurpose hand-held implement, comprising:
- at least one utensil which can be folded out from a folded-in storage position into a folded-out working position about a first axis running transversely to the folding direction and is lockable in its working position by a locking device;
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- an unlocking mechanism comprising a lock release member, said lock release member being movable between a first position, in which said locking device is locking said at least one utensil in its working position and a second position, in which said locking device is inactive;
- wherein said lock release member is actuatable from the exterior of said implement by an actuating lever pivotable about a second axis;
- wherein the actuating lever is arranged on a side of the housing of the implement and is movable in a plane substantially parallel to said side.
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