Abstract: A pair of snips including first and second, opposed, elongated members, each member comprising a jaw at a front end portion thereof, a handle at a rear end portion thereof, and a midportion where the members cross over each other. A pivot unites the midportions for scissor-like movement of the handles and jaws about the pivot. The snips also includes a gripper biasely connected to the handle of one of the members to retain a portion of a workpiece severed by the snips. The first member includes a metal plate having a forwardly extending blade which comprises one of the jaws and a rearwardly extending tang. According to the invention, at least the handle of the first member and gripper are made of a moldable material molded onto the metal plate, such that the handle of the first member is molded onto the tang of the metal plate and the gripper is integral with the first member and molded onto an outer surface of the plate.

Abstract: A lopper of the type having an anvil cooperable with a blade actuated by a pair of elongated members made of moldable material, the first member being unitary and comprising a first handle merging into a first gear segment having a central post integral therewith, the first member terminating at a distal end by the anvil, the second elongated member comprising a second handle merging into a second gear segment at one end of the member, the second gear segment having a second post integral therewith, the first and second members being pivotally connected to a metal plate at the central and second posts. The moldable material is most preferably a plastic, but other moldable substances could be employed.

Abstract: A pivoted tool with foldable handles, such as a pair of scissors, includes a pair of opposed elongated members, each member comprising a jaw at a front end portion thereof, a handle at a rear end portion thereof, and a midportion where the members cross over each other. A pivot unites the midportions for scissor-like movement of the handles and jaws about the pivot. According to the invention, each member includes a metal plate having a forwardly extending blade which comprises one of the jaws and a rearwardly extending tang. The foldable handles and pivot are made of a moldable material molded onto the metal plate, such that the handles are molded onto the tang of the metal plate and the pivot extends through a central hole in the metal plate. The moldable material is most preferably a plastic, but other moldable substances could be employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, pruners, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the method of producing tools having a force applying end with formed handles, and opposed working ends disposed across a pivotable joint. In these tools, the pivotable joint comprises a pivot member formed concurrently with the handles as an integral part of one of the handles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hinged tools such as scissors, shears, pruners, or the like, having a force applying end with formed handles and an opposed working end consisting of a pair of blades disposed across a hinged joint through which a force may be transmitted. In these tools the handles, which are formed integrally with the hinge, are provided with ridge support in the form of heel elements to establish suitable contact between the blades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, shears, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the method of producing pivoted tools having a pair of elongated members and a pivotable joint. The pivotable joint comprises a pair of registering apertures cooperating with a self-compensating unitary pivot member. In these tools, the pivot member is formed when the tool is in closed registered configuration.

Abstract: A hand tool for cutting, such as a pair of snips, includes a pair of opposed elongated members, each member comprising a jaw at a front end portion thereof, a handle at a rear end portion thereof, and a midportion where the members cross over each other. A pivot unites the midportions for scissor-like movement of the handles and jaws about the pivot, and a spring biases the handles and jaws to an open position. A releasable locking mechanism is provided to secure the handles and jaws in a closed position. According to the invention, at least one of the members includes a metal plate having a forwardly extending blade which comprises one of the jaws and a rearwardly extending tang. The handles, pivot and locking mechanism are each made of a moldable material molded onto the metal plate, such that one of the handles is molded onto the tang of the metal plate, and the pivot extends through a central hole in the metal plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, shears, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with pivoted tools having a pair of elongated members and a pivotable joint. The pivotable joint comprises a pair of registering apertures cooperating with a self-compensating unitary pivot member. The pivot member, which is formed when the tool is in closed registered configuration, conforms with the apertures and engages the interior surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pivoted tools such as scissors, pliers, pruners, and the like. More particularly, this invention is concerned with tools having a force applying end with formed handles, and opposed working ends disposed across a pivotable joint. In these tools, the pivotable joint, which is formed concurrently with the handles, is an integral part of one of the handles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable display sheath for protecting the working end of an article such as a pair of scissors, the sheath comprises an elongated passage having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and an opposed open end for accommodating insertion and withdrawal of the working end of the article, and frangible latch means that are integrally formed in the sheath at its open end, the latch means comprising a frangible tongue separable from the sheath to effect unlocking of the article from the sheath while permitting its semi-permanent engagement with the sheath.