Claims
- 1. A multi-function tool, comprising:
a pair of handles; a latch mechanism secured to at least one of the handles, the latch mechanism including a locking tab and a spring arm; and an implement removably secured to the pair of handles by the latch mechanism, wherein the locking tab engages a locking slot disposed in a tang of the implement.
- 2. A latch mechanism for a multi-function tool, comprising:
a handle; a cap secured to the handle; a spring plate secured to the handle; and a rocker having a locking tab operatively coupled to the spring plate; wherein the latch mechanism is configured to removably secure an implement to the handle.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/803,415, filed Mar. 9, 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/662,610, filed Sep. 14, 2000, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/170,992 filed Oct. 13, 1998, U.S. Pat. No. 6,145,144.
Continuations (1)
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09170992 |
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09662610 |
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Continuation in Parts (2)
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09662610 |
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09803415 |
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