Patent ID: 6769212
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A01K,A22C

Abstract:
A tool for grasping objects, comprising:a housing having an interior and an exterior, a first end and a second end; a pair of support arms located at the first end of said housing and extending longitudinally away from said housing, said support arms being non-movable relative to said housing; jaws pivotally connected to said pair of support arms at respective pivot points, said jaws having respective gripping surfaces on outer side edges thereof; a trigger located upon said housing and configured for longitudinal movement along said housing; and an actuator extending longitudinally from said interior of said housing and movable longitudinally between said pair of support arms, said actuator connected to said trigger and pivotally connected to said jaws, and configured such that upon causing said trigger to move away from the first end of said housing, said jaws movable to an open position by pivoting inwards within said support arms towards said first end of said housing such that said gripping surfaces are spaced apart and facing within said support arms in said open position of said jaws.