Folding multipurpose tool with shears and comfortable handles
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Oct 6, 2009
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Sep 8, 2005
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Mar 2, 2004
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Mar 2, 2004
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Abstract
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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Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date | Type | Sub-Type |
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
- 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
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Klecker, Glenn | Silverton , US | 37 | 559 |
# of filed Patents : 37 Total Citations : 559 | |||
Rivera, Benjamin C | West Linn , US | 136 | 3145 |
# of filed Patents : 136 Total Citations : 3145 |
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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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