Multi-purpose folding pliers
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.
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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
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;
International Classification: 0805;