Patent ID: 6026575
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
A utility knife handle comprising:a first body having a blade storing portion and a blade holding portion, said first body having a beveled surface;a second body adjustably connected to said first body, said second body having a blade storing portion and a blade holding portion corresponding to said blade storing portion and said blade holding portion of said first body, said second body having a beveled surface adapted to mate with said beveled surface of said first body and align said second body with said first body when said first body and said second body are joined; wherein:said blade holding portion of said first body has a first key adapted to extend through an aperture in a blade positioned thereon;said blade holding portion of said second body has a groove adapted to receive said first key when said utility knife handle is in a closed position in which said first body and said second body are fully engaged to one another;said blade holding portion of said first body has a second key adapted to extend through the aperture in the blade positioned thereon, said second key extending to a height below a height of said first key;said groove being adapted to receive said second key when said utility knife handle is in the closed position; andsaid groove being adapted to receive said first key when said utility knife handle is in an intermediate position in which said first body and said second body are partially engaged to one another.