Patent ID: 6185771
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B25F

Abstract:
A self-engaging, multi-purpose pocket tool comprising a housing including a pair of handles each having an internal track; a pliers slidably mounted in the track for transfer between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position outside the housing, including a pair of pivotally connected elongate members, each having an opposed jaw at a first end and a projecting pad near a second end; each handle having a longitudinal channel to receive a pad; and, one of said elongate members having a slide means, whereby the pliers is manually extensible from and retractable into the housing and retained in said retracted position by a frictional engagement of the jaws with the tracks; each handle comprising a subassembly with an inner layer positioned between an upper surface plate and a lower surface plate; each plate having forward and rearward ends with a pivot area on the forward end interleaved with plates of an opposed handle; and, each subassembly having forward and rearward collinear holes with a fastener therein to hold the subassembly together.