Patent ID: 6257106
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: B25F,B25G

Abstract:
A multi-functional hand tool comprising, pliers jaws elongated handles having oppositely disposed first and second ends and each handle having opposed sides, and means for pivotally connecting the pliers jaws to the handles adjacent the first ends so that the handles open and close the pliers in a pliers operable position and hold the pliers closed in a pliers inoperable position, said means for pivotally connecting said pliers jaws comprising spacedly disposed pivot axes, said handles being in parallel disposition in said pliers inoperable position, interchangeable tool bit members, each tool bit member having a body member and oppositely disposed tool bits, sleeve means for removably holding said tool bit members, and means for pivotally connecting said sleeve means to one handle adjacent the one said handle second end said sleeve means being non-removably connected to said means for pivtally connecting said sleeve means, said sleeve means being pivotable about 180.degree. from an inoperable position disposed between the one handle sides to an operable position disposed away from the one handle second end, said sleeve means comprising a sleeve having an open end formed to slidably non-rotatably receive at least one tool bit member, said sleeve being formed with an oppositely disposed closed end, said means for pivotally fixedly connecting the sleeve means being operably disposed in the sleeve closed end, said means for pivotally connecting said sleeve means being in transverse disposition with said spacedly disposed pivot axes, said other handle comprising a plurality of bladed tools, and means for pivotally connecting said bladed tools to said other handle, whereby the sleeve means with said tool bit members are pivotable from the inoperable position to the operable position.