Locking mechanism for a push button activated folding tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9492916
APP PUB NO 20130283621A1
SERIAL NO

13460370

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A folding tool with an improved locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a biasing member interconnected to a handle of the tool and coupled to an engagement member, which may be a push button. In various embodiments, the biasing member biases the engagement member towards a locked position in which a portion of the engagement member interacts with a tang of an implement to prevent rotation of the implement.

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SPYDERCO INC820 SPYDERCO WAY GOLDEN CO 80403

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Koenig, Tom D Lakewood, US 2 85
Snyder, Douglas S Littleton, US 2 41

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