Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A TANG TO A FORMED HANDLE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002045912
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An implement having a handle, a tang, and a working portion is assembled by snapping the tang into the handle. The tang has prongs that snap into a locking structure within the handle. No attachment hardware such as rivets or adhesives are necessary to secure the tang to the handle. A method of securing the tang to the handle includes snapping the tang into the handle with no further installation steps required. In a preferred embodiment, the implement is a fixed blade knife having a blade with a tang and a sharpened end.
Inventors:
PARRISH BRADFORD J
JENSEN ROY
JENNINGS JEFFREY L
JENSEN ROY
JENNINGS JEFFREY L
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/045116
Publication Date:
October 30, 2003
Filing Date:
November 30, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALTERRA HOLDINGS CORP (US)
International Classes:
B25G3/18; B25G3/32; (IPC1-7): B25G3/18; B25G3/34
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