Tool having a tool member configured for subsequent installation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9440346
APP PUB NO 20150190915A1
SERIAL NO

14148170

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A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that is designed to receive a separate tool member configured to be installed after assembly of the tool. In this regard, the tool may have a retention mechanism configured to accept a separate tool member. A method of installing a tool member onto a tool is also provided. Also provided is a tool that includes a release mechanism to allow tool members to fold into the tool whereby the release mechanism is actuatable by tabs positioned on the sides of the handles outside of the path of travel of the tool member.

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LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC12106 N E AINSWORTH CIRCLE PORTLAND OR 97220

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grysen,, Jr Bernard John Portland, US 1 1
Parker, Peter Portland, US 23 181

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