Patent ID: 7424838
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A hand tool comprising: a. a first member having b. a second member having c. a pivot pin pivotally connecting said first and second members so that said first and said second members pivot between a fully closed position and a fully open position, said pivot pin having a diameter within the range of about 4 to 10 millimeters and being received in both said first pivot hole and said second pivot hole; and d. a sliding jaw having wherein the hand tool further comprises a detent selectively movable to prevent the pivotal movement of said first member and said second member with respect to each other, said detent being slidably movable in a slot defined through said first member, said slot positioned intermediate said first pivot hole and said first member handle; the tool further comprising a second slot in said second member that aligns with first member slot, and wherein e. said detent has an axial length, f. when said detent is in a first position, said detent is received by said first member slot and said second member second slot, and g. a larger axial length of said detent is received in said first member slot than in said second member second slot.