Patent ID: 7254855
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: B25H,B26B,B43L,G01B

Abstract:
1. A multi-purpose hand tool comprising: a first member having a first portion, a second portion, and a pair of through-holes extending from a first surface of the first portion to a second surface thereof opposite the first surface; a second member slidably and pivotally coupled to the second portion of the first member; and a coupling assembly for pivotally coupling the second member to the second portion of the first member and allowing the second member to slide on and pivot relative to the second portion between a first position proximate a first end of the second portion in which the multi-purpose hand tool can be used to obtain a measurement for a first marking or scribing operation, and a second position proximate a second end of the second portion opposite the first end thereof in which the multi-purpose hand tool can be used to obtain a measurement for a second marking or scribing operation different from the first marking or scribing operation, thereby providing a multi-purpose hand tool reconfiguration for a plurality of purposes.