Packaging for hand tools

Abstract

A hand tool and packaging assembly includes a hand tool having a first handle and a second handle pivotally coupled to the first handle. The assembly also includes a packaging for supporting the hand tool. The packaging includes a backing portion and an enclosure portion coupled to the backing portion to enclose a portion of the hand tool. The enclosure portion defines a first opening and a second opening. The first handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the first opening such that the first handle is held stationary relative to the backing portion. The second handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the second opening such that the second handle is pivotable relative to the first handle while the hand tool is supported by the packaging.

1 . A hand tool and packaging assembly comprising:
 a hand tool including a first handle and a second handle pivotally coupled to the first handle; and   a packaging for supporting the hand tool, the packaging including a backing portion and an enclosure portion coupled to the backing portion to enclose a portion of the hand tool, the enclosure portion defining a first opening and a second opening;   wherein the first handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the first opening such that the first handle is held stationary relative to the backing portion, and wherein the second handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the second opening such that the second handle is pivotable relative to the first handle while the hand tool is supported by the packaging.   
     
     
         2 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the hand tool includes a first jaw connected to the first handle and a second jaw connected to the second handle, and wherein the first and second jaws are movable between an open position and a closed position while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         3 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the enclosure portion also defines a third opening, and wherein at least a portion of the second jaw extends out of the enclosure portion through the third opening when the first and second jaws are in the open position. 
     
     
         4 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the enclosure portion includes a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion, and wherein the third opening separates the first and second enclosure portions such that the first enclosure portion is discrete from the second enclosure portion. 
     
     
         5 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the second handle is movable relative to the first handle to adjust a maximum opening distance of the first and second jaws while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         6 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the hand tool includes an actuator to selectively inhibit movement of the second handle relative to the first handle, and wherein the actuator is actuatable while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         7 . A hand tool and packaging assembly comprising:
 a hand tool including a first jaw and a second jaw pivotally coupled to the first jaw, the first and second jaws being movable between an open position and a closed position; and   a packaging for supporting the hand tool, the packaging including a backing portion and an enclosure portion coupled to the backing portion to enclose a portion of the hand tool, the enclosure portion defining an opening;   wherein the second jaw extends out of the enclosure portion through the opening when the first and second jaws are in the open position.   
     
     
         8 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the first and second jaws are positioned substantially within the enclosure portion when the first and second jaws are in the closed position. 
     
     
         9 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the enclosure portion has an outer perimeter that is contoured to generally match a shape of the first and second jaws when the first and second jaws are in the closed position. 
     
     
         10 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the backing portion includes a first face and a second face opposite the first face, and wherein the enclosure portion extends outwardly from the first face of the backing portion such that the hand tool is positioned entirely on one side of the backing portion when supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         11 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the hand tool includes a first handle connected to the first jaw and a second handle connected to the second jaw, and wherein the second handle is movable relative to the first handle to adjust a maximum opening distance of the first and second jaws while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         12 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the hand tool includes a first handle connected to the first jaw, a second handle connected to the second jaw, and an actuator to selectively inhibit movement of the second handle relative to the first handle, and wherein the actuator is actuatable while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         13 . A hand tool and packaging assembly comprising:
 a hand tool including a first handle, a second handle pivotally coupled to the first handle, a first jaw connected to the first handle, and a second jaw connected to the second handle, the first and second jaws being movable between an open position and a closed position; and   a packaging for supporting the hand tool, the packaging including a backing portion and an enclosure portion coupled to the backing portion to enclose a portion of the hand tool, the enclosure portion defining an opening that allows movement of the second handle relative to the first handle while the hand tool is supported by the packaging;   wherein when the first and second jaws are in one of the open position and the closed position, the hand tool is adjustable between a first condition and a second condition while supported by the packaging.   
     
     
         14 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 13 , wherein in the first condition, the first and second jaws have a first maximum opening distance, and wherein in the second condition, the first and second jaws have a second maximum opening distance that is different than the first maximum opening distance. 
     
     
         15 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the first handle defines an elongated slot and the second handle includes a pin that extends through the elongated slot, and wherein the pin is slidable within the elongated slot to allow movement of the second handle relative to the first handle for adjustment between the first and second maximum opening distances. 
     
     
         16 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the hand tool includes an actuator mechanism coupled to the pin and the first handle includes teeth adjacent the elongated slot, wherein the pin engages the teeth to inhibit movement of the pin within the slot, and wherein the actuator mechanism is actuatable while the hand tool is supported by the packaging to disengage the pin from the teeth. 
     
     
         17 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 13 , wherein in the first condition, the second handle is inhibited from moving relative to the first handle, and wherein in the second condition, the second handle is movable relative to the first handle. 
     
     
         18 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the hand tool includes an actuator to adjust the hand tool between the first condition and the second condition, and wherein the actuator is actuatable while the hand tool is supported by the packaging. 
     
     
         19 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the opening is a first opening, wherein the enclosure portion defines a second opening, and wherein the actuator is accessible through the second opening. 
     
     
         20 . The hand tool and packaging assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the first jaw includes a knife.