Multi-purpose folding pliers

- Imperial Schrade Corp.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of a multi-purpose folding pliers showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view of our new design shown folded;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 11 is a front view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D149934 June 1948 Cobb
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Foreign Patent Documents
513937A2 November 1992 EPX
Other references
  • Hong Kong Enterprise, p. 179, see multi-purpose tool #WT-01, 1988. Handsome Rewards, (Flyer), see "pocket workshop" tool shown, 1989. Yorkcraft Master Tool, Flyer, see pictured multi tool, 1993. Hoffritz Holiday Catalog, see multi-tool #24 C, left center, 1988.
Patent History
Patent number: D401133
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 31, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 17, 1998
Assignee: Imperial Schrade Corp. (Ellenville, NY)
Inventors: Walter A. Gardiner (Waccabuc, NY), David A. Swinden (Ellenville, NY), Joseph Hufnagel (Bethel, CT), Oleh Stecyk (Kerhonkson, NY), Robert L. Naas (Skaneateles, NY)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Law Firm: Saidman DesignLaw Group
Application Number: 0/57,762
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8105; D8/52; D8/55
International Classification: 0805;