Patent ID: 6397709
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B25B,B25G

Abstract:
A handtool comprising:(a) an elongated member adapted to hold a bit at an end of said elongated member; (b) a first arm rotatably attached at a fixed point to said elongated member; (c) a second arm rotatably attached at a fixed point to said elongated member; wherein: (i) said first arm can be rotated about its fixed point to a position that is substantially perpendicular to said elongated member and said first arm can be rotated about its fixed point from its perpendicular position towards the elongated member; (ii) said second arm can be rotated about its fixed point to a position that is substantially perpendicular to said elongated member and said second arm can be rotated about its fixed point from its perpendicular position towards the elongated member; (iii) each of said arms can be rotated independent of the rotation of the other arm; (iv) at least one of said arms can be rotated away from the elongated member and beyond a perpendicular position to at least one pre-determined extended position relative to the elongated member; and (v) said handtool further comprises a mechanism to secure said at least one of said arms to said at least one pre-determined extended position.