Patents
US 10206462 B2: Tool having interconnected links that form at least a portion of a wearable accessory
- Granted
- 2019-02-19
- Filed
- 2017-10-23 application 15790744
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg190219.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC. 81 patents | US company or organization | Portland, OR | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin C. Rivera | Lake Oswego, OR | 46 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A44C | Personal adornments, e.g. jewellery; coins | A44C5/0007 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B25F | Combination or multi-purpose tools not otherwise provided for; details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for | B25F1/04 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B25G | Handles for hand implements | B25G1/08 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| Y10T | Technical subjects covered by former us classification | Y10T24/2155 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-23 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | RIVERA, BENJAMIN C. signed 2014-01-21 | LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC. PORTLAND, OR | 43926/511 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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