Patent ID: 7089832

Claim:
A quick adjusting pliers device comprising: a first jaw having a first handle and a first side and a second side opposite to said first side, a slot and a series of ridges, wherein the ridges are located adjacent the slot and extend from the first side; a member extending through the slot; a second jaw having a second handle and located adjacent said first jaw and connected to said first jaw at said member; and an engagement element in a first position engaging at least one of the series of ridges to define a first size opening between the first jaw and second jaw and engaging at least another one of the series of ridges to define a second size opening between the first jaw and second jaw, wherein the first jaw and second jaw pivot about a first axis that extends though a longitudinal axis of the member, and wherein the engagement element is moveable from the first position to a second position wherein the engagement element does not engage any of the series of ridges, said first axis being substantially perpendicular to said first side.