Rotational wedge locking mechanism for a folding knife

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9943970
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14542076

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A locking mechanism for a folding knife is provided. More specifically, the locking mechanism is a rotational wedge locking mechanism that maintains the folding knife's blade in an extended position and prevents the blade from inadvertently closing when the knife is in use in the extended position. The rotational wedge locking mechanism also impedes the folding knife from inadvertently opening when the blade is in a closed position of storage. The rotational wedge locking mechanism generally comprises a lock pin, a means for moving the lock pin, and a biasing member, which work in conjunction with the tang of the blade and the back spacer to securely retain the folding knife in an open or closed position.

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  • SPYDERCO INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glesser, Louis Sal Evergreen, US 10 68

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