US4014226A
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Pliers with modified jaws for use in auto body repair
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-04
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A pair of pliers have two opposed jaws. The first jaw has an inner working surface with two flat sections that meet in an obtuse angle to form an indentation. The second jaw has a sharply defined peak that meets the point of connection of the two sections when the jaws are closed. When a piece of sheet metal is introduced between the jaws and the handles are squeezed shut, the edge of the piece is displaced parallel to the rest of the piece.
Inventors
- 👤 John Karamarkovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:58
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D19/00; B21D19/08; B25; B25B; B25B7/00; B25B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A pair of pliers with specially shaped jaws designed for indenting sheet metal comprising a conventional pair of pliers with elongated handles and first and second opposed jaws pivotally secured together so that squeezing the handles together causes the jaws to be squeezed together, the first jaw having an inner working surface with a first flat section and a shorter second flat working section that is attached to the front of the first section and makes an obtuse angle with respect to it, and the second jaw having an inwardly extending sharply defined peak that touches the point of connection of the two sections of the inner working surface when the jaws are closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A pair of pliers with specially shaped jaws designed for indenting sheet metal comprising a conventional pair of pliers with elongated handles and first and second opposed jaws pivotally secured together so that squeezing the handles together causes the jaws to be squeezed together, the first jaw having an inner working surface with a first flat section and a shorter second flat working section that is attached to the front of the first section and makes an obtuse angle with respect to it, and the second jaw having an inwardly extending sharply defined peak that touches the point of connection of the two sections of the inner working surface when the jaws are closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the forward tip of the first jaw is rounded off to form a beak.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 wherein each handle is integrally molded with a corresponding jaw.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |