Abstract: The present invention generally relates to firefighting tools, including multi-purpose firefighting tools that may incorporate the capabilities of axes, Halligan bars, K-tools, spike poles, flashlights, etc. The multi-purpose tool may include a removably securable inner shaft and an outer shaft configured to slidably receive the inner shaft. The tool may also include a housing and a locking mechanism. The inner and outer shafts may include various implements. The housing may be disposed on one of the ends of the outer shaft and may include a recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 21, 2006
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2010
Assignee:
Fire Hardware, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel Newton, Anna Capetanakis, Markus Andreas Weisner