Patent ID: 6009582
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B25F,B25H

Abstract:
A multiple function tool comprising:a first handle having a front and bottom surface, first and second sides facing opposite directions and first and second channels defined in said first and second sides, respectively;a second handle having a front and bottom surface, first and second sides facing opposite directions and first and second channels defined in said first and second sides, respectively;a ratchet included with one of said first handle and said second handle;a tool head having first and second jaw members pivotable about a tool head pivot axis, said first jaw member pivotally connected to said first handle and said second jaw member pivotally connected to said second handle;at least one additional tool pivotally connected to one of said first and second handles; wherein:in a folded configuration, said first channels face each other, said tool head is in a storage position within said first channel, and said second channels face away from each other such that said at least one additional tool is accessible to be pivoted in and out of said second channel of said one of said first and second handles; andin an unfolded configuration, said first channels face away from each other so that said jaw members are pivoted outside said first channels, and said second channels face each other so that said at least one additional tool is not accessible.