US Patent Application 18324064. ADJUSTABLE PLIER WITH DUAL ADJUST simplified abstract

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ADJUSTABLE PLIER WITH DUAL ADJUST

Organization Name

BLACK & DECKER INC.

Inventor(s)

David P. Engvall of Stanley NC (US)

Pavel Dugin of Catonsville MD (US)

Nick Clontz of Mooresville NC (US)

Chris Ibrahim of Fort Mill SC (US)

ADJUSTABLE PLIER WITH DUAL ADJUST - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18324064 titled 'ADJUSTABLE PLIER WITH DUAL ADJUST

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device and method for clamping objects using adjusting pliers with dual mode capabilities.

  • The device includes a top jaw with a bottom handle, a bottom jaw with a top handle, a slot, and ridges around the slot.
  • A pawl pivot with an engagement element extends through the bottom jaw and into a slot of the bottom jaw.
  • The top jaw has a slot to receive part of the bottom jaw and bottom handle, and an opening to connect the pawl pivot.
  • The bottom jaw and bottom jaw pivot around a rivet axis, and the engagement element can move along the same axis from a first position to a second position.
  • The device allows for ambidextrous use, providing convenience for both left-handed and right-handed users.


Original Abstract Submitted

A device and method for clamping an object with adjusting plier with dual mode is disclosed. In particular, a device is provided with a top jaw having a bottom handle, a bottom jaw having a top handle, a slot, and ridges located around the slot and a top handle with a distal end. A pawl pivot, which includes an engagement element, is provided for extending through the bottom jaw and into a slot of the bottom jaw. The top jaw can include a slot for receiving at least part of the bottom jaw and bottom handle. The top jaw can include an opening for operatively connecting at least part of the pawl pivot. The bottom jaw and bottom jaw pivot about an axis of the rivet, and the engagement element is moveable along the same axis from a first position to a second position and may provide ambidextrous use.

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