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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 29, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Craig J. Anderson, Gresham, OR (US);
Benjamin C. Rivera, West Linn, OR (US);
Assignee:
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67B 7/04 ; B25B 7/22 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B67B 7/04 ; B25B 7/22 ;
Abstract
A multipurpose folding tool, for use by picnickers and travelers, including a corkscrew, a crown cap remover, and a can opener, as well as a small fork and a small butter knife. Both the corkscrew and a brace for use together with it fit close to the handles of the tool when the tool is in a compact, folded configuration. A spring in one handle keeps the corkscrew safely folded when not in use, and a spring on the brace keeps it in a desired position relative to the handles. The tool also includes folding pliers and may include folding screwdrivers, knife blades, and scissors.