Patent ID: 9656373
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: B25B,B25F,B25G

Claim:
1. A hand tool comprising: first and second handles defining respective distal and proximal ends, wherein the first and second handles are pivotably connected; first and second jaws slidably connected to the first and second handles and configured to translate between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the first and second jaws are disposed forward of the proximal end of the first and second handles in the extended position, wherein the first and second jaws are disposed within the first and second handles in the retracted position, wherein the first and second jaws are pivotably connected, and wherein the first and second jaws are configured for relative pivotal movement in response to convergence and divergence of the first and second handles when disposed in the extended position; a pressing member coupled to at least one of the first and second jaws, wherein the pressing member defines a raised position and a depressed position, wherein the pressing member is biased in the raised position, and wherein the pressing member precludes the first and second jaws from translating from the extended position to the retracted position in response to being in the raised position; a locking member coupled to at least one of the first and second jaws, wherein the locking member defines a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locking member precludes the first and second jaws from translating from the retracted position to the extended position in response to being in the locked position; and a spring biased to oppose convergence of the first and second handles, wherein the pivotable connection of the first and second jaws is distinct from the pivotable connection of the first and second handles.