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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 1991
Filed:
Jul. 21, 1989
James W Hodson, Hindley Green, GB;
Bulldog Tools Limited, Lancashire, GB;
Abstract
A pair of secateurs is provided comprising two handle (2,4) and blade (10,12) modules pivotally connected together such that when the two handles are moved towards one another, the two blades move towards one another to perform a cutting operation. The secateurs are such that each blade (10,12) can be released from each associated handle (2,4) without the use of tools, for replacement by a new or different blade. The invention makes it possible to replace worn or damaged blades without the need for any tools such as a spanner or screwdriver. It further allows the same pair of handles to be used with blades of differing configurations, making the secateurs much more versatile than known secateurs.