US Patent 11865682 Plier

An improved plier that advantageously allows a user to clinch duct for installation of duct drives in tight and hard to reach places is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the improved plier comprises at least two elongate arms comprising handle portions, elbow portions, and jaw portions. The elongate arms are hingedly connected to one another at a hinge point in the elbow portions. The jaw portions further comprise base portions and pincher portions for grasping and clamping of duct work to facilitate installation of duct drives. The pincher portions are offset from the plane of the handle portions at a distance.