Locking device for a folding knife
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Dec 30, 2008
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Feb 21, 2008
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Apr 3, 2007
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Aug 21, 2006
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Abstract
A folding knife having an improved locking mechanism that keeps the knife in an open extended use position until specific close actions are initiated. The improved locking mechanism provides a safety pin that is secured within the frame elements so as to be positioned between the knife blade and the free end of a locking bar that is spring urged thereagainst imparting improved force transfer locking structure thereto with wear adjustably pivot engagement points of the locking mechanism under spring urged locking engagement.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING L L C | 5250 FRYE ROAD IRVING TX 75061 |
International Classification(s)

- 2007 Application Filing Year
- B26B Class
- 198 Applications Filed
- 133 Patents Issued To-Date
- 67.18 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Demko, Andrew | Wampum, PA | 19 | 121 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 121 |
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- 21 Citation Count
- B26B Class
- 86.49 % this patent is cited more than
- 17 Age
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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Mar 16, 1999 | I | Issuance | |
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Sep 16, 1994 | PD | Priority Date |

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