Patent ID: 7908944
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: B25B,B25F

Abstract:
1. Locking pliers, comprising: a first handle and a second handle; a pair of interconnected jaws slidably coupled to the handles, wherein the pair of jaws are configured to slide between a retracted position within the handles and an extended position extending from the handles, wherein the pair of jaws comprise a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw is coupled to the first handle via a first sliding mechanism that permits the first jaw to slide, but not pivot, relative to the first handle, and the second jaw is coupled to the second handle via a second sliding mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the second jaw, wherein the second sliding mechanism comprises a link pivotally coupled to the second jaw and a pair of pawls slidably and pivotally coupled to the second handle; and wherein when the jaws are in the extended position, the jaws have an unclamped configuration in which the jaws are adjustable by a user to permit the jaws to lock onto objects of various sizes and a clamped configuration in which the jaws are releasably locked onto an object.