Tool having interconnected links that form at least a portion of a wearable accessory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9833048
APP PUB NO 20150189956A1
SERIAL NO

14149303

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A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory.

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LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC12106 N E AINSWORTH CIRCLE PORTLAND OR 97220

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rivera, Benjamin C Lake Oswego, US 136 3145

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