Compound tools – Cutter combined with other tool or tools – With gauge or other measuring means – e.g. – ruler – level – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-28
2001-08-28
Smith, James G. (Department: 3723)
Compound tools
Cutter combined with other tool or tools
With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.
C007S148000, C007S156000, C007S158000, C007S118000, C007S119000, C007S150000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279186
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
There are no related U.S. patent applications.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Research and development of the present invention and application have not been Federally sponsored, and no rights are given under any Federal program.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of The Invention
This invention relates to tools and in particular to a utility tool having a plurality of uses and attachments including a knife, saw, level, tape measure and writing implement.
2. Description of the Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR §§1.97-1.98
The prior art comprises any number of tools which are generally intended for single purposes. The present invention includes a saw, a knife, a tape measure, a writing implement, and a level, all encompassed within a single easy to hold main body portion or housing. Generally separate tools would be needed to be able to perform the operations conducted with a single utility tool such as the present invention. Having separate implements in a single housing results in economies of cost which are passed on to the consumer. The knife blade, tape measure, and saw blade are retractable within the housing so that the invention is of a size that can be readily placed in one's pocket. In contrast thereto, the prior art tools are generally rigid and of a larger size which makes them inconvenient to carry about. Even in instances where several prior art tools are combined in a single structure, the invention possesses advantages thereover due to its size, flexibility and attractiveness.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to utility tools and in particular to a tool having a plurality of separate implements mounted within a main housing. The tool includes a retractable knife blade and a retractable saw blade which may be locked within a housing and are extendable partially or at any convenient length therefrom at one end of the housing. The housing also includes a level mounted at the other end in the handle thereof and a pencil for marking purposes removably secured along one edge of the tool. A retractable ruler or tape measure is mounted to the housing at the end adjacent the level.
The utility tool includes a housing which is of a convenient size with shaped gripping edges along the lower edge thereof and a serrated edge along the upper edge. In use, the knife blade is loosened within the housing by turning a knob which is mounted to the rear end of the blade and then moving the knife blade along a slot with the knob so that it protrudes a predetermined distant from the end of the housing. The knob is then locked against the blade with an integral set screw so that it is secured for use. The knife blade is mounted adjacent a saw blade and is separated therefrom by a divider. A separate similar slot with a similar knob also controls the movement of the saw blade. The two blades are separated by internal metal carriers which together with a plastic separator form a divider within the housing. The tool also includes a pencil mounted within spaced gripping portions on one edge and a level having windows along both sides and the upper edge thereof. A tape measure is removably mounted along one end of the housing opposite the front end where the blades extend.
Accordingly, an object of this invention is to provide a new and improved utility tool having a plurality of uses which is inexpensive and convenient to use.
Another object of this invention is to provide a new and improved utility tool having a retractable saw blade and a retractable knife blade which are mounted within a housing which is of a small convenient size.
A further object of this invention is to provide a new and improved utility tool which includes a knife, a saw blade, a level, a tape measure, and a pencil, all included within a housing and ready to use.
A more specific object of this invention is to provide a new and improved utility tool which includes a knife blade, which is adjustably retractable within a housing and a saw blade which is similarly retractably mounted within the housing at one end and a level and a detachable tape measure mounted to said other end of the housing and a pencil detachably mounted along one edge thereof, said elements providing a plurality of useful options for the user.
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Gartner Perry
Ge Fie Xiong
Gartner Perry
Joel, Esq. Richard A.
Smith James G.
Wilson Lee
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