Patent ID: 6199459
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
In adjustable pliers having two bodies which form a jawed mouth and pivot about an axle pivot, the axle pivot mounted on one of said bodies and the other of said bodies has a groove in which said axle pivot moves to allow for adjustment of said jawed mouth, the improvement comprising:(a) a first set of monodirectional teeth on one long wall of said groove;(b) a second set of monodirectional teeth on a catch, said catch rotatably mounted on said axle pivot;(c) a spring, said spring forcing said second set of monodirectional teeth against said first set of monodirectional teeth to maintain said jawed mouth;(d) a window in another long wall of said groove, said other long wall being opposite said one long wall in said groove; and(e) an operating arm affixed to said catch for releasing said first set of monodirectional teeth from said second set of monodirectional teeth and allow for adjustment of said jawed mouth, said operating arm extending through said window.