CPC B26B 1/044 (2013.01) [A45D 24/06 (2013.01); A45D 24/08 (2013.01); B26B 5/00 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A low profile pocket tool, comprising:
a backing plate having at least one tab having an arc length and a width; and an implement having at least one track configured and arranged to rotationally engage the at least one tab about the arc length; the implement rotationally positionable relative to the backing plate between an open position wherein said at least one tab engages the at least one track and said implement extends beyond boundaries of said backing plate, a closed position wherein said at least one tab engage the at least one track and said implement is completely within the boundaries of said backing plate, and an attachment position wherein said at least one track is rotated about said arc length to a position that rotationally disengages said at least one tab, which allows said implement to be attachable and removable from said backing plate;
wherein when rotating from the open position to the attachment position the implement passes through the closed position.
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