Patent ID: 7722206
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: B25B,B25F,B25G,B26B

Abstract:
1. A tool assembly for illuminating a work space, the tool assembly having a tool means cavity and a flashlight means cavity on opposing sides of the assembly, comprising; (a) tool means having both proximal and distal ends wherein said proximal end rotationally moves about a first pivot in the assembly for extension to at least one open tool position such that the distal end is useable in the work space, and a closed tool position when not in use for storage wherein said tool means is housed in the tool means cavity of the assembly; (b) flashlight means for illuminating at least the work space and said tool means, said flashlight means having both a proximal and distal end wherein said proximal end rotationally moves about a second pivot in the assembly between a primary flashlight position, wherein said flashlight means is contained in the flashlight means cavity and said illumination is provided to said tool means and the work space, and a secondary flashlight position, wherein said flashlight means is housed in the assembly substantially in the tool means cavity; (c) gripping, rotational and containment means within said assembly for grippable engagement of said tool means and said flashlight means, and for said pivotal rotational movement, wherein the tool means cavity and flashlight means cavity on opposing sides of the assembly are provided such that the tool means cavity contains said flashlight means when said tool means is in said open tool position and the flashlight means cavity contains said flashlight means when said illumination is provided; and (d) wherein said pivots are disposed in a vertically non-coplanar arrangement within the gripping, rotational and containment means for pivotal engagement of each of said tool means and flashlight means.