Tool having an integral carabiner

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8528451
APP PUB NO 20110119834A1
SERIAL NO

12624823

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A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that includes a carabiner having a spring that is configured to be sufficiently rugged to withstand the anticipated utilization of the carabiner. The tool may include at least a first handle, including a carabiner defining an opening thereto, and at least one tool carried by the first handle. The tool may also include a spring connected to the first handle proximate the carabiner and a gate urged by the spring to extend at least partially across the opening defined by the carabiner. The first handle may also include a tab, and the spring may include a corresponding engagement member configured to engage the tab such that the tab resists movement of the spring relative to the first handle. A corresponding handle assembly may also be provided.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rivera, Benjamin C Lake Oswego, US 136 3074
Steineckert, Jennefer Ruth Portland, US 4 51

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