Patent ID: 6196093
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B25G,Y10T

Abstract:
A handheld tool having a plurality of detachable bits comprising:(a) a longitudinally extended handle having opposed first and second side portions, said handle having formed therein a hollow body compartment, said first side portion having formed therethrough an opening communicating with said hollow body compartment, said handle including a flexible wrapping layer protrusively lining at least a partial periphery of said opening;(b) a holder for receiving the detachable bits engaging said first side portion opening of said handle, said holder having a strut extending transversely therefrom into said hollow body compartment; and,(c) a push button assembly displaceably coupled to said second side portion of said handle, said push button assembly extending into said hollow body compartment and being disposed in at least partial alignment with said strut of said holder for imparting an outward displacement force thereto responsive to user actuation, whereby said holder is disengaged from said first side portion opening of said handle.