Pliers

- Emerson Electric Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pliers showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof showing the jaw in an alternate position;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3.

The characteristic feature of my design resides in the flush rivet joint portion in combination with the particular pliers shown.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
1561833 November 1925 Cruickshank
1684775 September 1928 Neikirk
1895314 January 1933 Dripps
4669340 June 2, 1987 Igarashi
4903558 February 27, 1990 le Duc
Other references
  • Sears Tool Catalog, Printed 1989, p. 36, #12, Slip-Joint Pliers, Rm 11A14. Snap-On Tools Catalog, 1989, p. 186, 11A14, Pliers. True Craft Catalog, 1975, p. 2, 11A14, Pliers.
Patent History
Patent number: D344224
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 25, 1990
Date of Patent: Feb 15, 1994
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co. (St. Louis, MO)
Inventor: Joseph M. Imhoff (El Paso, CO)
Primary Examiner: Melvin B. Feifer
Assistant Examiner: Philip Hyder
Law Firm: Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi
Application Number: 7/603,187
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/52