Patents
US 10442068 B2: Multipurpose tool
- Granted
- 2019-10-15
- Filed
- 2015-09-21 application 14860189
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
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Abstract
A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg191015.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey L. Caniparoli | Milwaukie, OR | 18 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Jeffrey B. Castro | Portland, OR | 16 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Benjamin C. Rivera | Lake Oswego, OR | 46 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Blair Scott Barnes | Portland, OR | 19 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | B25F1/003 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B25G | Handles for hand implements | B25G1/085 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-03 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | BARNES, BLAIR SCOTT signed 2010-06-08 | LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC. PORTLAND, OR | 37657/421 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
| 2016-02-03 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | CANIPAROLI, JEFFREY L. signed 2009-12-17 CASTRO, JEFFREY B. signed 2009-12-17 RIVERA, BENJAMIN C. signed 2009-12-17 | LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC. PORTLAND, OR | 37657/351 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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