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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2019
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
Benjamin C. Rivera, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC., Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory.