Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle or shank
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle or shank
C081S177100, C081S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11093947
ABSTRACT:
A generally cylindrical shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on one of multiple outer surface faces into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. In the preferred embodiment of the tool handle, three of its outer surface faces have a continuous holding slot with multiple receiving holes for inserting therein hexagonal wrenches of multiple sizes. The continuous holding slots of the preferred embodiment of the handle include multiple contoured compartments for holding an inserted hexagonal wrench. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches may be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool holder of the present invention is designed to slide over the handle and to hold multiple sizes of tools which may be used with the handle. The tool holder includes a tool holding member having a plurality of cavities for inserting therein appropriately sized tools and a tool handle holding member having a cavity with an inner hollow shape corresponding to a shape of the handle.
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Johnson Kenneth R.
Johnson Robert L.
Johnson Ronald L.
Allen-Pal LLC
Haverstock & Owens LLP
Wilson Lee D.
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