Folding multipurpose tool with shears and comfortable handles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7596870
APP PUB NO 20050193498A1
SERIAL NO

10791589

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A multipurpose tool includes bypass shears with handles that fold around the shears into a compact configuration in which the blades of the shears are hidden. A sharp-edged cutter is removable from the shears for resharpening or replacement. A blade safety lock holds the blades closed and is automatically engaged as the handles are folded. The handles are comfortably shaped and may include overmolded elastomeric cushioning portions.

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  • LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.

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  • 2004 Application Filing Year
  • B26B Class
  • 264 Applications Filed
  • 130 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 49.25 % Issued To-Date
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Klecker, Glenn Silverton , US 37 559
Rivera, Benjamin C West Linn , US 136 3145

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