https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85493&pn=667,743 Wrench Patentee: Thomas E. Smythe - Galion OH Granted:1901-02-12

Pipe wrench with a spring-tensioned hook jaw and sliding adjustable jaw. A known example is marked only with "Pat'd" & "1901." A contemporary brief notice said GALION DROP FORGE had secured rights to produce two of Smythe's wrench patents, without specifying which two.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85492&pn=5,251,341 Bicycle Tool Patentee: Robert L. Seals - Chico CA Granted:1993-10-12
Manufactured by Gerber Legendary Blades - Portland OR

Derived from Seals' earlier combination tool (patent no. 4,967,435. The chain breaker and associated small tools are configured to fit within a handlebar or seat post. Patents D322,208, 4,712,592, 4,856,364 & 4,967,435 cited as references. Appears as the COOL TOOL QR / COOL TOOL L.I.T.E. produced by the Gerber Legendary Blades division of Fiskars, Inc.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85491&pn=4,967,435 Multipurpose bicycle tool kit Patentee: Robert L. Seals - Chico CA Granted:1990-11-06
Manufactured by Gerber Legendary Blades - Portland OR

Adjustable end wrench, "chain break," Allen wrench, screwdriver, etc. pocket combination tool designed for bicycle repair and maintenance. Patent specifications and drawings include carrying case. "COOL TOOL" combination tool kit based on this patent includes a couple extra features; some of the features from this patent appear in Seals' patent no. 5,251,341 where the tools would fit into a bicycle handlebar or seat post. "COOL TOOL" trademark was registered by Fiskars Inc. (Madison, WI). 1990s manufacturer GERBER LEGENDARY BLADES was a FISKARS subsidiary. Prior patents 3,370,307, 4,103,378, 4,122,569, 4,221,113 & 4,447,936 are cited as references. Cited as reference in 5,251,341.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85426&pn=5,491,856 Foldable multiple function tool Patentee: Larry K. Legg - Willoughby OH Granted:1996-02-20
Manufactured by Swiss+Tech - Delavan WI

Pliers type tools with folding handles that incorporate additional tools. The underlying principle is the folding portions of the handle restraint the jaws from opening when folded into the "closed" position. The specifications include a survey of related existing combination tools. The tools based on this patent are small enough to "depend" from a key ring when closed, and include the patent number in the markings. Patent references include 1,461,370, 3,798,687, 3,858,258, 4,208,749, 4,238,862, 4,648,145, 4,744,272, 5,062,173 & 5,119,520.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=40242&pn=5,963,999 Multi-purpose Folding Tool Patentees: Walter A. Gardiner - Waccabuc NY , David A. Swinden - Ellenville NY , James Quinn - Ellenville NY , Robert Andersen - Cragsmoor NY , Oleh Stecyk - Kerhonkson NY , Joseph A. Hufnagel - Bethel CT , Peter F. Lynch - Skaneateles NY , David A. Furth - Skaneateles NY , Robert L. Naas - Skaneateles NY Granted:1999-10-12
Manufactured by Imperial Schrade Corp. - Ellenville NY
Assigned to Imperial Schrade Corp. - Ellenville NY

SCHRADE TOUGH TOOL features may reflect ideas in this patent.
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