Tool with handle offset

Abstract

A tool, such as pliers, having a handle offset and a stop feature is disclosed. In one embodiment, there is a gap between the handles of the tool at least about 0.50 inch in the area where the index finger of the user contacts the handles. This is accomplished by shifting the upper and lower handles of the tool. For example, the lower handle may be offset from a pivot point between the handles by about 1.10 inches. Similarly, when the jaw of the tool is adjusted to the closed position, one end of the upper handle may be offset from the pivot point by about 1.150 inches.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application with application number 201910081457.2, application date January 28, 2019, and invention name “Tool with handle offset”. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention generally relates to tools, such as pliers, and more particularly to a tool having a handle offset to reduce a pinch point. Background Art

[0003] Hand tools have been around for many years in various forms. To increase the usefulness of certain hand tools, features have been developed that allow the tool to accommodate different workpiece sizes. That is, a single tool can be adjusted to accommodate larger or smaller sized workpieces rather than changing to a larger or smaller tool, thus saving time and reducing the number of tools required for any given job. However, current tools often allow the handles of the tool to close together, so the user may squeeze his / her fingers between the handles. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention broadly includes tools, such as pliers, having handle offset and stop features. In one embodiment, the tool has a minimum gap of about 0.50 inches between the handles in the area where the user's index finger contacts the handles. This is achieved by offsetting the upper and lower handles of the tool. For example, the lower handle can be offset from the pivot point between the handles by about 1.10 inches. Similarly, when the jaws of the tool are adjusted to a closed position, one end of the upper handle can be offset from the pivot point by about 1.150 inches.

[0005] In one embodiment, the present invention includes a tool comprising: a first portion having a first jaw portion and a first handle portion; and a second portion having a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The second portion is connected to the first portion at a pivot point, and the second jaw portion is aligned with the first jaw portion. A first outer edge of the first handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a first length, and a second outer edge of the second handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a second length. The first length and the second length provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion and the second handle portion at a gripping area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] To facilitate understanding of the subject matter for which protection is sought, embodiments thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings, and by reviewing the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings and considering the subject matter for which protection is sought in conjunction with the following description, its construction and operation as well as its many advantages should be readily understood and appreciated.

[0007] Figure 1is a side perspective view of a tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 a side view of a first portion of the tool shown;

[0009] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 a side elevational view of a second portion of the tool shown;

[0010] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 a first side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a first position;

[0011] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 a second side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a first position;

[0012] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 a side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a second position;

[0013] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 a side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a third position;

[0014] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the tool shown;

[0015] Fig. 9 is a side perspective view of another tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 a first side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a first position;

[0017] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 a second side view of the tool shown with the jaws of the tool in a first position;

[0018] Fig.12 yes Fig. 9 Exploded view of the tool shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Although the present invention admits of many different forms of embodiments, which are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail herein, embodiments of the present invention include preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the present disclosure should be considered as an example of the principles of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the broad aspects of the present invention to any one or more embodiments shown herein. As used herein, the term "the present invention" is not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention, but is used to discuss exemplary implementations of the present invention for the purpose of explanation only.

[0020] The present invention broadly includes tools, such as pliers, having handle offset and stop features. In one embodiment, the handles of the tool have a minimum gap of about 0.50 inches in the area where the user's index finger contacts the handle. This is achieved by offsetting the upper and lower handles of the tool. For example, the lower handle can be offset from the pivot point between the handles by about 1.10 inches. Similarly, when the jaws of the tool are adjusted to a closed position, one end of the upper handle can be offset from the pivot point by about 1.150 inches.

[0021] refer to Figures 1 to 8 , a tool 100, such as a pair of pliers, includes a first portion 102 and a second portion 104. The first portion 102 includes a slot 106 adapted to receive the second portion 104. The first portion 102 also includes: a first jaw portion 108 located at a first end of the first portion 102; a first handle portion 110 located at a second end of the first portion 102 opposite the first jaw portion 108; and a first adjustment portion 112 located between the first jaw portion 108 and the first handle portion 110. The first adjustment portion 112 includes a first side portion 114 and a second side portion 116 opposite the first side portion 114, and the slot 106 is formed between the first side portion 114 and the second side portion 116.

[0022] The second portion 104 includes: a second jaw portion 118, which is located at a first end of the second portion 104; a second handle portion 120, which is located at a second end of the second portion 104 opposite to the second jaw portion 118; and a second adjustment portion 122, which is located between the second jaw portion 118 and the second handle portion 120. The first adjustment portion 122 includes a first side portion 124 and a second side portion 126, and an elongated slot 128 is formed between the first side portion 124 and the second side portion 126. Figure 1 As shown, each of the first side portion 124 and the second side portion 126 includes teeth 130 on each side. In one embodiment, the teeth 130 are spaced 0.098 inches apart from each other, and the elongated slot 128 is sized to provide a maximum jaw opening (i.e., the distance between the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118) of 2.24 inches.

[0023] The second portion 104 is disposed in the slot 106 of the first portion 102, and the elongated slot 128 is aligned with the hole 132 in the first adjustment portion 112 of the first portion 102. The adjustment member 134 connects the first portion 102 and the second portion 104 together and forms a pivot point so that the first portion 102 and the second portion 104 can pivot relative to each other to open and close the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion.

[0024] refer to Figure 2 , the first portion 102 has an offset length L1. Accordingly, the outer edge of the first handle portion 110 is offset from the pivot point by a length L1. In one embodiment, the length L1 is approximately 1.10 inches. Similarly, referring to Figure 3 , the second portion 104 has an offset length L2. Accordingly, the outer edge of the second handle portion 120 is offset from the pivot point by a length L2. In one embodiment, the length L2 is approximately 1.15 inches.

[0025] The offset length L1 and the offset length L2 provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 in the area where the user's index finger contacts the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120. This reduces the chance that the user will squeeze his / her fingers or hand between the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 during use.

[0026] For example, Figure 5 The first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 are shown in a first position. In the first position, the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 are closed and have a first jaw opening distance (JO1) of about 0 inches. The first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 also have an outer distance (OD1) between the outer side of the first handle portion 110 and the outer side of the second handle portion 120 of about 2.44 inches, and an inner distance (ID1) between the inner side of the first handle portion 110 and the inner side of the second handle portion 120 of about 1.46 inches. The outer distance (OD1) is measured at a distance (D1) of about 2.5 inches from the end of the second handle portion 120. The outer distance (OD1) is measured at the distance (D1) because the distance (D1) is the approximate location of the center of the user's grip during use of the tool 100. Similarly, the inner distance (ID1) is measured at a distance (D2) of about 4.2 inches from the end of the second handle portion 120. Distance (D2) is the approximate position of the user's index finger during use of tool 100.

[0027] refer to Figure 6, the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 are in the second position. In the second position, the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 have a second jaw opening distance (JO2) of about 1.37 inches. The first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 also have an outer distance (OD2) between the outer side of the first handle portion 110 and the outer side of the second handle portion 120 of about 2.32 inches, and an inner distance (ID2) between the inner side of the first handle portion 110 and the inner side of the second handle portion 120 of about 1.09 inches.

[0028] refer to Figure 7 , the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 are in the third position. In the third position, the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 have a third jaw opening distance (JO3) of about 2.24 inches. The first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 also have an outer distance (OD3) between the outer side of the first handle portion 110 and the outer side of the second handle portion 120 of about 1.96 inches, and an inner distance (ID3) between the inner side of the first handle portion 110 and the inner side of the second handle portion 120 of about 0.63 inches.

[0029] Accordingly, in each of the first position, the second position, and the third position, the offset length L1 and the offset length L2 provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 in an area where a user's index finger contacts the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 (e.g., a gripping area located at a distance D2). This reduces the chance that a user will squeeze his / her fingers or hand between the first handle portion 110 and the second handle portion 120 during use.

[0030] refer to Figure 8, the tool 100 also includes an adjustment member 134. The adjustment member includes: a pawl 136, a biasing member 138, a button 140 and a fastener 142. The pawl 136 includes: teeth 144, which are adapted to cooperate and engage with the teeth 130 on the first side portion 124 and the second side portion 126; and a fastener receiving portion 146, which is adapted to cooperate with the fastener 142. The pawl 136 is disposed in the hole 132 adjacent to the outer surface of the second side portion 116. The pawl 136 can be keyed to the hole to prevent the pawl 136 from rotating relative to the first portion 102. The biasing member 138 (which can be a spring) is disposed in a recess, which is disposed in the first side portion 114. The button 140 is disposed in the recess, adjacent to the biasing member 138. The fastener 142 extends through the button 140 and the biasing member 138 and is connected to the fastener receiving portion 146 of the pawl 136. Biasing member 138 biases button 140 and fastener 142 outwardly away from first side portion 114, thereby causing teeth 144 of pawl 136 to engage teeth 130. When button 140 is pressed against the biasing force of biasing member 138, teeth 144 of pawl 136 disengage from teeth 130.

[0031] In operation, a user can adjust the size of the opening between the first jaw portion 108 and the second jaw portion 118 by moving or sliding the first portion 102 relative to the second portion 104 along the elongated slot 128, or vice versa. This moves the pivot point between the first portion 102 and the second portion 104 and defined by the adjustment member 134. For example, to make the size of the opening smaller, the first portion 102 can be moved or slid to the end of the slot 128 that is closer to the second jaw portion 118. When the size of the opening becomes smaller, the teeth 144 of the pawl 136 can be loosened relative to the teeth 130, thereby allowing the size of the opening to be smaller without having to press the button. To make the size of the opening larger, the button can be pressed, thereby disengaging the teeth 144 of the pawl 136 from the teeth 130. While pressing the button, the first portion 102 can be moved or slid toward the end of the slot 128 that is away from the second jaw portion 118.

[0032] The spacing of teeth 144 can be about 0.098 inches or less, and the tool can provide a maximum jaw opening of about 2.24 inches. This provides more adjustment positions and allows more teeth 144 to engage with teeth 133 in all positions. For example, by moving or sliding first portion 102 relative to second portion 104 along elongated slot 128, the size of the opening between first jaw portion 108 and second jaw portion 118 can be adjusted in increments of 0.098 inches.

[0033] refer to Figures 9 to 12, a tool 200, such as pliers, is shown. Tool 200 is similar to tool 100, except that the teeth extend into the slots. For example, tool 200 includes a first portion 202 and a second portion 204. The first portion 202 includes a slot 206 adapted to receive the second portion 204. The first portion 202 also includes: a first jaw portion 208, which is located at a first end of the first portion 202; a first handle portion 210, which is located at a second end of the first portion 202 opposite the first jaw portion 208; and a first adjustment portion 212, which is located between the first jaw portion 208 and the first handle portion 210. The first adjustment portion 212 includes a first side portion 214 and a second side portion 216 opposite the first side portion 114, and the slot 206 is formed between the first side portion 214 and the second side portion 216.

[0034] The second portion 204 includes: a second jaw portion 218, which is located at a first end of the second portion 204; a second handle portion 220, which is located at a second end of the second portion 204 opposite to the second jaw portion 218; and a second adjustment portion 222, which is located between the second jaw portion 218 and the second handle portion 220. The second adjustment portion 222 includes a first side portion 224 and a second side portion 226, and an elongated slot 228 is formed between the first side portion 224 and the second side portion 226. Fig. 9 As shown, the first side portion 224 includes teeth 230 that extend inwardly into the slot 228. However, it should be understood that the teeth 230 can be provided on the second side portion 226, or on both the first side portion 224 and the second side portion 224. In one embodiment, the teeth 230 are spaced approximately 0.066 inches from each other, and the elongated slot 228 is sized to provide a maximum jaw opening (i.e., the distance between the first jaw portion 208 and the second jaw portion 218) of approximately 2.28 inches.

[0035] The second portion 204 is disposed in the slot 206 of the first portion 202, and the elongated slot 228 is aligned with the hole 232 in the first adjustment portion 212 of the first portion 202. The adjustment member 234 connects the first portion 202 and the second portion 204 together and forms a pivot point so that the first portion 202 and the second portion 204 can pivot relative to each other to open and close the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion.

[0036] Similar to tool 100, first portion 202 of tool 200 may have an offset length of about 1.10 inches. Similarly, second portion 204 may have an offset length of about 1.15 inches. The offset length provides a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between first handle portion 210 and second handle portion 220 in the area where a user's index finger contacts first handle portion 210 and second handle portion 220. This reduces the chance of a user squeezing his / her fingers or hand between first handle portion 210 and second handle portion 220 during use.

[0037] For example, refer to Fig.11 , the first jaw portion 208 and the second jaw portion 218 are in a first position. In the first position, the first jaw portion 208 and the second jaw portion 218 are closed and have a first jaw opening distance (JO1) of about 0 inches. The first handle portion 210 and the second handle portion 220 also have an outer distance (OD1) between the outer side of the first handle portion 210 and the outer side of the second handle portion 220 of about 2.45 inches, and an inner distance (ID1) between the inner side of the first handle portion 210 and the inner side of the second handle portion 220 of about 1.46 inches. As described above, the outer distance (OD1) is measured at a distance (D1) of about 2.5 inches from the end of the second handle portion 220, and the inner distance (ID1) is measured at a distance (D2) of about 4.2 inches from the end of the second handle portion 220.

[0038] Similar to tool 100, when first jaw portion 208 and second jaw portion 218 are in the second position, the second jaw opening distance is approximately 1.37 inches, and first handle portion 210 and second handle portion 220 may have an outer distance of approximately 2.32 inches and an inner distance of approximately 1.09 inches. When first jaw portion 208 and second jaw portion 218 are in the third position, the third jaw opening distance is approximately 2.28 inches, and first handle portion 210 and second handle portion 220 may have an outer distance of approximately 1.94 inches and an inner distance of approximately 0.61 inches.

[0039] Accordingly, in each of the first position, the second position, and the third position, the offset length provides a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion 210 and the second handle portion 220 in the area where the index finger of the user contacts the first handle portion 210 and the second handle portion 220. This reduces the chance of a user squeezing his / her fingers or hand between the first handle portion 210 and the second handle portion 220 during use.

[0040] refer to Fig.12, the tool 200 also includes an adjustment member 234. The adjustment member includes: a pawl 236, a biasing member 238, a button 240 and a fastener 242. The pawl 236 includes: a tooth 244, which is adapted to cooperate and mesh with the tooth 230; and a fastener receiving portion 246, which is adapted to cooperate with the fastener 242. The pawl 236 is disposed in the hole 232 adjacent to the outer surface of the second side portion 216. The pawl 236 can be keyed to the hole to prevent the pawl 236 from rotating relative to the first portion 202. The biasing member 238 (which can be a spring) is disposed in a recess, which is disposed in the first side portion 214. The button 240 is disposed in the recess, adjacent to the biasing member 238. The fastener 242 extends through the button 240 and the biasing member 238, and is connected to the fastener receiving portion 246 of the pawl 236. Biasing member 238 biases button 240 and fastener 242 outwardly away from first side portion 214, thereby causing teeth 244 of pawl 236 to engage teeth 230. When button 240 is pressed against the biasing force of biasing member 238, teeth 244 of pawl 236 disengage from teeth 230.

[0041] In operation, a user can adjust the size of the opening between the first jaw portion 208 and the second jaw portion 218 by moving or sliding the first portion 202 relative to the second portion 204 along the elongated slot 228, or vice versa. This moves the pivot point between the first portion 202 and the second portion 204, defined by the adjustment member 234. For example, to make the size of the opening smaller, the first portion 202 can be moved or slid to the end of the slot 228 that is closer to the second jaw portion 218. When the size of the opening becomes smaller, the teeth 244 of the pawl 236 can be loosened relative to the teeth 230, thereby allowing the size of the opening to be smaller without having to press the button. To make the size of the opening larger, the button can be pressed, thereby disengaging the teeth 244 of the pawl 236 from the teeth 230. While pressing the button, the first portion 202 can move or slide toward the end of the slot 228 that is away from the second jaw portion 218.

[0042] The spacing of teeth 244 can be about 0.066 inches or less, and the tool can provide a maximum jaw opening of about 2.28 inches. This provides more adjustment positions and allows more teeth 244 to engage with teeth 230 in all positions. For example, by moving or sliding first portion 202 relative to second portion 204 along elongated slot 228, the size of the opening between first jaw portion 208 and second jaw portion 218 can be adjusted in increments of 0.066 inches.

[0043] As used herein, the term "connected" and its functional equivalents are not intended to be necessarily limited to a direct mechanical connection of two or more components. Rather, the term "connected" and its functional equivalents are intended to refer to any direct or indirect mechanical, electrical, or chemical connection between two or more objects, features, workpieces, and / or environmental elements. In some instances, "connected" also means that one object is integrated with another object.

[0044] The matters set forth in the foregoing description and accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Although particular embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the broader aspects of the inventor's contribution. The actual scope of the protection sought is intended to be defined in the claims that follow when viewed in proper perspective based on the prior art.

Claims

1. A tool comprising: a first portion having a first jaw portion, a first handle portion, and a first adjustment portion between the first jaw portion and the first handle portion, wherein the first handle portion extends at an angle relative to the first adjustment portion; and a second portion having a second jaw portion, a second handle portion, a second adjustment portion between the second jaw portion and the second handle portion, and an elongated slot provided in the second adjustment portion, the second portion being connected to the first adjustment portion at a pivot point, and the second jaw portion being aligned with the first jaw portion, wherein the pivot point is movable along the elongated slot, a first outer edge of the first handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a first length, and a second outer edge of the second handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a second length, Wherein, when the pivot point moves along the elongated slot so that the distance between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is at a maximum opening, the first length and the second length provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion and the second handle portion at a gripping area cooperatively formed by the first handle portion and the second handle portion and proximate to the first adjustment portion and the second adjustment portion.

2. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The first length is approximately 1.10 inches.

3. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The second length is 1.15 inches.

4. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A first slot is disposed in the first adjustment portion.

5. The tool according to claim 4, characterized in that Also included are a plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion proximate to the elongated slot or extending into the elongated slot.

6. The tool according to claim 5, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is 2.24 inches.

7. The tool according to claim 5, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is approximately 2.28 inches.

8. The tool according to claim 5, characterized in that Also included is a pawl having a plurality of pawl teeth, wherein the pawl is disposed adjacent to a first side of the first portion and extends into a hole in the first portion, the plurality of pawl teeth being adapted to engage the plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion.

9. The tool according to claim 8, characterized in that Also included is a button disposed adjacent the second side of the first portion.

10. The tool according to claim 9, characterized in that Also included is a biasing member disposed between the button and the second side of the first portion, wherein the biasing member is adapted to bias the button outwardly in a direction away from the second side and the pawl teeth engage the teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion.

11. The tool according to claim 10, characterized in that Depression of the button against the biasing force of the biasing member causes the plurality of pawl teeth to disengage from the plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion.

12. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The elongated slot is formed by a first side portion and a second side portion extending between the second handle portion and the second jaw portion.

13. A tool comprising: a first portion having a first jaw portion, a first handle portion, and a first adjustment portion between the first jaw portion and the first handle portion, wherein the first handle portion extends at an angle relative to the first adjustment portion; a second portion having a second jaw portion, a second handle portion, a second adjustment portion between the second jaw portion and the second handle portion, and an elongated slot provided in the second adjustment portion, the second portion being connected to the first adjustment portion at a pivot point, and the second jaw portion being aligned with the first jaw portion, wherein the pivot point is movable along the elongated slot, a first outer edge of the first handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a first length, and a second outer edge of the second handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a second length, and a plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion proximate to or extending into the elongated slot, wherein the plurality of teeth are spaced approximately 0.098 inches relative to one another, Wherein, when the pivot point moves along the elongated slot so that the distance between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is at a maximum opening, the first length and the second length provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion and the second handle portion at a gripping area cooperatively formed by the first handle portion and the second handle portion and proximate to the first adjustment portion and the second adjustment portion.

14. The tool according to claim 13, characterized in that The first length is approximately 1.10 inches and the second length is approximately 1.15 inches.

15. The tool according to claim 13, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is approximately 2.24 inches.

16. The tool according to claim 13, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is approximately 2.28 inches.

17. The tool according to claim 13, characterized in that Also included is a pawl having a plurality of pawl teeth, wherein the pawl is disposed adjacent to a first side of the first portion and extends into a hole in the first portion, the plurality of pawl teeth being adapted to engage the plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion.

18. The tool according to claim 17, characterized in that Also included is a button disposed adjacent the second side of the first portion.

19. The tool according to claim 18, characterized in that It also includes a biasing member arranged between the button and the second side of the first part, wherein the biasing member is suitable for biasing the button outwardly and in a direction away from the second side, and the pawl teeth are engaged with the teeth arranged on the second adjusting part; and the button is pressed in the direction of overcoming the biasing force of the biasing member so that the multiple pawl teeth are disengaged from the multiple teeth arranged on the second adjusting part.

20. A tool comprising: a first portion having a first jaw portion, a first handle portion, and a first adjustment portion between the first jaw portion and the first handle portion, wherein the first handle portion extends at an angle relative to the first adjustment portion; a second portion having a second jaw portion, a second handle portion, a second adjustment portion between the second jaw portion and the second handle portion, and an elongated slot provided in the second adjustment portion, the second portion being connected to the first adjustment portion at a pivot point, and the second jaw portion being aligned with the first jaw portion, wherein the pivot point is movable along the elongated slot, a first outer edge of the first handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a first length, and a second outer edge of the second handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a second length, and a plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion proximate to or extending into the elongated slot, wherein the plurality of teeth are spaced approximately 0.066 inches relative to one another, Wherein, when the pivot point moves along the elongated slot so that the distance between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is at a maximum opening, the first length and the second length provide a gap of at least about 0.50 inches between the first handle portion and the second handle portion at a gripping area cooperatively formed by the first handle portion and the second handle portion and proximate to the first adjustment portion and the second adjustment portion.

21. The tool according to claim 20, characterized in that The first length is approximately 1.10 inches and the second length is approximately 1.15 inches.

22. The tool according to claim 20, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is approximately 2.24 inches.

23. The tool according to claim 20, characterized in that The maximum opening between the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion is approximately 2.28 inches.

24. The tool according to claim 20, characterized in that Also included is a pawl having a plurality of pawl teeth, wherein the pawl is disposed adjacent to a first side of the first portion and extends into a hole in the first portion, the plurality of pawl teeth being adapted to engage the plurality of teeth disposed on the second adjustment portion.

25. The tool according to claim 24, characterized in that Also included is a button disposed adjacent the second side of the first portion.

26. The tool according to claim 25, characterized in that It also includes a biasing member arranged between the button and the second side of the first part, wherein the biasing member is suitable for biasing the button outwardly and in a direction away from the second side, and the pawl teeth are engaged with the teeth arranged on the second adjusting part; and the button is pressed in the direction of overcoming the biasing force of the biasing member so that the multiple pawl teeth are disengaged from the multiple teeth arranged on the second adjusting part.

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