Patent ID: 6349923
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
A staple remover comprising:a first part comprising a channel having opposed sides and a first cam surface at one end thereof for engaging a staple to be pulled, the opposed sides forming a first pair of spaced-apart jaws each terminating in sharp tips; a second part comprising a channel having opposed sides and a second cam surface at one end thereof for engaging the staple to be pulled, the opposed sides forming a second pair of spaced-apart jaws each terminating in sharp tips; a bridge member extending across the sides of the second part such that the bridge member extends beyond the sides a distance sufficient to engage with the sides of the first part when the first part and the second part are rotated toward each other; an engaging member disposed between the sides of the second part such that an end of the engaging member is disposed adjacent to the tips of the first pair of spaced-apart jaw members; and, wherein said first and second parts are pivotally connected to each other and the width of said second part is less than that of said first part such that said opposed sides of said second part fit between said opposed sides of said first part.