Patent ID: 7305733
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A foldable hand tool having an open position and a closed position, comprising: a first section having a first inner side that is contoured to define an alignment member; and a second section having a second inner side that is contoured complementarily to said first inner side to define a recess for receiving said alignment member; and a connector section, said connector section connected pivotably to said first section at a first connection point, and said connector section connected pivotably to said second section at a second connection point, wherein said first connection point and said second connection point are spaced from one another and positioned such that substantially all of said first inner side of said first section contacts said second inner side of said second section when said tool is in the closed position, respective contours of said first and second inner sides cooperating to align said first and said second sections as the tool is moved into the closed position, said alignment member cooperating with and abutting said recess to ensure proper alignment of said first section and said second section when the device is in the closed position.