Multipurpose folding tool with tool bit holder and blade lock

Details Multipurpose folding tool with tool bit holder and blade lock Multipurpose folding tool with tool bit holder and blade lock

2007-02-05

2009-12-22

Muller, Bryan R (Department: 3727)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted...

C081S438000, C081S439000, C081S448000, C007S165000, C007S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634956

ABSTRACT:
A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selected position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.

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