Imperial Schrade Corp.

Taylor Cutlery LLC

James O Quinn

Walter A Gardiner

Joseph A Hufnagel

James J Economos

Robert S Englert

Scott W Osiecki

Peter F Lynch

Robert A Andersen

David A Swinden

David A Furth

Robert L Naas

Oleh Stecyk

Nicholas P Hayduke

Dieh Stecyk

Multi-purpose equipmentis disclosed having a modular housinga multi-function modulefor containing electronic or mechanical devices, a tool podhaving multiple toolspivotally attached thereto, an accessory compartmentfor removably containing, for example, a disposable lighterModuleis preferably removable and is adapted contain an electronic or mechanical device, such as a mechanical compassan electronic compassor other electronic devices. Tool podincludes a plurality of pivotally attached toolsA lanyardmay also be provided to tether moduleto housing

Multi-purpose equipment

Portion of a knife handle

A knife comprising a handle, a blade pivotally coupled to the handle, a lock pivotally coupled to the handle, and a spring having at least one transversely extending portion that contacts the lock. In a preferred embodiment, the spring is U-shaped and supported by recesses in the handle. Also in a preferred embodiment, the spring is coupled to the handle near the blade and extends rearward.

Spring for knife

Module for multi-function equipment

Module housing portion for multi-function equipment

Multi-function equipment

Portions of multi-function equipment housing

Tool pod housing

A lock release mechanism for a folding combination tool having a plurality of supplemental tools (e.g., a knife, screwdriver, can opener, etc.) mounted at the free end of a generally U-shaped handle for rotation from a storage position within the handle to an extended &ldquo;in use&rdquo; position outside the handle. The locking mechanism is characterized by a leaf spring formed at the free end of the handle that lockingly engages the mounting end or shank of one or more of the supplemental tools when such tool is rotated from the handle to its fully extended position for use. The lock release mechanism preferably includes a bulge, formed on a different supplemental tool, that extends outside the handle so that the bulge may be depressed into the handle by a user. The mounting end of the different supplemental tool includes a leading edge portion that, when the bulge is depressed, moves the leaf spring out of engagement with the mounting end of the locked tool so that the latter is released and may be rotated by the user back into the handle.

Lock release mechanism for a folding combination tool or the like

A multi-purpose folding tool which features inwardly tapered handles to provide external plier jaw storage, thereby leaving greater room for supplemental tool storage inside the handles, a box-beam handle construction for greater strength, downwardly opening handles to facilitate ease of use, a unique supplemental tool locking and release mechanism, and laminated plier jaws which are riveted together for even greater strength and overall integrity.

Multi-purpose folding tool

Growing community of inventors

Montgomery, NY, United States of America

James O Quinn