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EP 0070725 A2 19830126 - An improved hand tool.

Title (en)

An improved hand tool.

Title (de)

Handwerkzeug.

Title (fr)

Outil à main perfectionné.

Publication

EP 0070725 A2 19830126 (EN)

Application

EP 82303782 A 19820719

Priority

GB 8122504 A 19810722
GB 8125737 A 19810824
GB 8136873 A 19811207
GB 8203442 A 19820202

Abstract (en)

A multi-purpose hand tool consisting of a handle member, a holding member pivotally connected thereto which is adapted to have one of a multiplicity of fastener engaging members releasably secured thereon and locking means for locking the holding member in pivotally adjusted position relatively to the handle member.

IPC 1-7

B25G 1/06; B25B 23/16

IPC 8 full level

B25F 1/04 (2006.01); B25G 1/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B25F 1/04 (2013.01); B25G 1/063 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR IT LI NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0070725 A2 19830126; EP 0070725 A3 19840222; GB 2104815 A 19830316; GB 2104815 B 19851106

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 82303782 A 19820719; GB 8220878 A 19820719