Multipurpose tool
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Sep 22, 2015
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Sep 13, 2012
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Apr 30, 2012
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Dec 18, 2009
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Abstract
A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while remaining compact. The multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.
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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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LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC | 12106 N E AINSWORTH CIRCLE PORTLAND OR 97220 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B25B Class
- 676 Applications Filed
- 566 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.73 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Barnes, Blair Scott | Portland, US | 21 | 276 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 276 | |||
Caniparoli, Jeffrey L | Milwaukie, US | 18 | 181 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 181 | |||
Castro, Jeffrey B | Portland, US | 16 | 139 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 139 | |||
Rivera, Benjamin C | Lake Oswego, US | 136 | 3145 |
# of filed Patents : 136 Total Citations : 3145 |
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- 5 Citation Count
- B25B Class
- 14.34 % this patent is cited more than
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