Timothy W Le

US Patent:

57459983, May 5, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/722792

Inventors:

Thong Huu Le - Oceanside CA
Timothy Van Le - San Jose CA

International Classification:

B26B 1300

US Classification:

30249

Abstract:

A portable pruner for cutting limbs comprising a hollow shaft having an longitudinal axis, a lower end and an open upper end. The slideable grip portion is slideable along the longitudinal axis between a first and a second position. A shearing mechanism is attached to the upper open end of the hollow handle and includes a body having a hook adapted to receive and hold a limb. A cutting blade is pivotally attached to the body and selectively pivots against the hook to cut the selected limb. The cutting blade pivots with respect to the hook and is responsive to movement of the slidable grip portion between the first and second positions.