Patent ID: 6148699
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B25B,F16B

Abstract:
A screwdriver and screw system comprising:a screwdriver includinga shaft having a bit on one end for engaging a bit receptacle formed on a head of a screw;a screw engaging device coupled to and in surrounding relation to the shaft, the screw engaging device defining a cylindrical void for receiving the shaft, wherein the cylindrical void has a diameter sufficiently large to receive a head of a screw onto the bit, an inner wall of the screw engaging device defining the cylindrical void having at least one tab extending toward the center of the cylindrical void for engaging the head of the screw; anda screw for use with the screwdriver, the screw includinga shank having a body portion with a tapered conical section;a head coupled to the shank; anda bit receptacle formed in a substantially center of the head, wherein around the circumference of the head, there is at least one indent configured to be engaged by the at least one tab of the screwdriver.