Multipurpose folding tool handle
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1. A handle for a multipurpose hand tool, comprising:
- (a) a unitary main member having a length and first and second ends defining an elongate central channel having a pair of parallel channel walls interconnected by a channel base, and a pair of side wing portions each defining a side trough extending along a respective one of said channel walls outside said central channel, said central channel facing openly in a first direction and each side trough facing openly in an opposite second direction;
(b) a pair of oppositely located support flanges each defined as a part of a respective one of said channel walls adjacent said first end, each of said support flanges defining a through-hole, said through-holes defining a pivot axis extending transversely through said handle adjacent said first end; and
(c) a blade locking member defined as an integral part of one of said channel walls.
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Abstract
A multipurpose hand tool with folding handles each including a central channel to receive pliers jaws or the like when the tool is folded, and including troughs holding outer blades alongside the central channel so that the outer blades can be opened without unfolding the tool. The troughs face opposite the direction of the central channels, and the bases of the outer troughs act as comfortable places to grip the handles when they are extended for use of the pliers. Blade locking mechanisms are incorporated in the walls of the central channels to lock each of the outer blades in an extended position.
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1. A handle for a multipurpose hand tool, comprising:
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(a) a unitary main member having a length and first and second ends defining an elongate central channel having a pair of parallel channel walls interconnected by a channel base, and a pair of side wing portions each defining a side trough extending along a respective one of said channel walls outside said central channel, said central channel facing openly in a first direction and each side trough facing openly in an opposite second direction; (b) a pair of oppositely located support flanges each defined as a part of a respective one of said channel walls adjacent said first end, each of said support flanges defining a through-hole, said through-holes defining a pivot axis extending transversely through said handle adjacent said first end; and (c) a blade locking member defined as an integral part of one of said channel walls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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