Locking mechanism for a push button activated folding tool
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 15, 2016
Grant Date -
Oct 31, 2013
app pub date -
Apr 30, 2012
filing date -
Apr 30, 2012
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Abstract
A folding tool with an improved locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a biasing member interconnected to a handle of the tool and coupled to an engagement member, which may be a push button. In various embodiments, the biasing member biases the engagement member towards a locked position in which a portion of the engagement member interacts with a tang of an implement to prevent rotation of the implement.
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International Classification(s)
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B26B Class
- 228 Applications Filed
- 196 Patents Issued To-Date
- 85.97 % Issued To-Date
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- 20 Citation Count
- B26B Class
- 82.17 % this patent is cited more than
- 9 Age
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