Patent ID: 6629478
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: B25G

Abstract:
A hand tool device having opposing drive ends and storage for multiple tool bits comprising:a handle portion; a shank integrally joined to said handle portion; a first end of said handle portion having first and second recesses longitudinally aligned with the central axis of said handle portion; a second end of said handle portion having a third recess longitudinally aligned with the central axis of said handle portion, said third recess of said second end being configured to removably receive a preselected tool lit therein; a tool bit base member having a central aperture that snugly receives said shank therethrough; a plurality of tool bits removably secured to an inner wall of said tool bit base member, said second recess being configured to cooperate with said tool bit base member so as to receive said plurality of tool bits therein; means for biasing said tool bit base member into cooperative engagement with said first end of said handle portion, said biasing means includes a spring snugly inserted in said first recess, said first recess and said spring being longitudinally aligned with said third recess of said second end of said handle portion thereby axially aligning said shank, spring and third recess; means for removably securing said plurality of tool bits to said inner wall of said tool bit base member; and means for coupling any one to said plurality of tool bits to a distal end of said shank.