Patent ID: 6889579

Claim:
An adjustable gripping tool for engaging a workpiece to impart work thereto, the tool comprising: a first element and a second element connected for relative angular movement which generates movement of at least one gripping element; the first element including a gripping portion configured to engage the workpiece including a first opening, at least one guide extending from the first opening and the at least one gripping element; each at least one gripping element including a body portion adapted for engaging the workpiece, an arm portion configured to engage one of said at least one guide and a force transfer element contiguous with the arm portion; the second element including an actuation portion having a second opening concentric with the first opening and at least one slot disposed adjacent the second opening external thereto, each said at least one slot having a first section configured to engage the force transfer element of one said at least one grinning element, such that movement of the second element with respect to the first element actuates each at least one first section to contact and move each respective force transfer element thereby actuating each said at least one gripping element along respective said at least one guide.