Patent ID: 8166850

Claim:
A multipurpose tool comprising: a plurality of handles comprising a first handle and a second handle configured for relative movement between a closed position and an open position, wherein the first handle extends in a lengthwise direction; a bit driver coupled to the second handle, wherein the bit driver comprises a bit chamber defining an opening configured to receive a bit along an axis; a body member coupled to the first handle, wherein the body member overlaps with the second handle when the multipurpose tool is in the closed position such that the body member intersects the axis to thereby prevent the bit from falling out of the bit chamber when the multipurpose tool is in the closed position; wherein the body member defines an impact surface proximate one end of the multipurpose tool that is configured to withstand impact and that extends perpendicularly to the first handle; wherein the first handle comprises a pair of sidewalls, and wherein the body member is positioned at least partially between the sidewalls of the first handle.