Abstract: An ice axe device comprising a handle having a gripping end and a working end and an impact member attached at the working end. The gripping end is configured about its longitudinal axis with a smaller, forward curvature and a larger, rearward curvature. The smaller, forward curvature is approximately defined by a radius slightly smaller than a corresponding radius of an arc formed at an inner surface of the user's fingers when wrapped about that portion of the gripping end. The larger, rearward curvature is approximately defined by a larger radius which is slightly smaller than a corresponding radius of an arc formed by a users palm and a proximate inside portion of an extending thumb when wrapped around the gripping end.

Abstract: An improved ergonomic knife configuration is disclosed. The knife has a blade with an unsharpened notch formed on the upper, back surface of the blade and a thrust ramp located approximately above the quillion. The knife also has a shaped handle which in combination with a choil and the notch allows the knife to be gripped in a variety of different grips for various uses.

Abstract: A bicycle tool kit which provides either a number of open end or box style wrenches in a plate-like web attached to an end of an elongated handle. Attached to the top of the handle is a chain link remover for repairing broken links of bicycle chains. The threaded shaft of the chain link remover is adapted for removably retaining a separate deep socket and two allen wrenches, one of which has a screw driver tip. A wrench is also provided for adjusting the tension of the spokes of the bicycle wheels. The bicycle tool kit is structured to be lightweight, compact, and highly portable, and yet still offer most of the tools necessary for making adjustments and repairs to a bicycle should a problem develope while riding.

Abstract: An extension pole for a paint roller or the like. The pole has a threaded neck for engaging interior threads of a handle. An O-ring or neck engages an end of the handle to resist rotation of the pole relative to the hollow handle.

Abstract: A key ring and screwdriver device is disclosed as including a hollow tubular handle having opposite open ends. A reversible screwdriver having different blade ends at an intermediate polygonal cross sectional area is capable of being stored in one open end of the hollow tubular handle. At the opposite open end of the hollow tubular handle, a ferrule is provided. The ferrule includes an outer internally threaded section and inner polygonally shaped section. The outer internally threaded section has a cross sectional dimension greater than the reversible screwdriver blade in order to freely accommodate same. The inner polygonally shaped section has a complementary shape and size for receiving the intermediate polygonal cross sectional area of the reversible screwdriver blade in driving engagement therewith.

Abstract: A tape measure frame assembly is provided for installation within the handle of a hand tool. The assembly includes a gearing connection between the tape and a retracting spring, which enables the assembly to be elongated in conformity with the tool handle. When the hand tool is used, the tape measure is always present when needed.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for use by undersea divers and the like wherein an elongate, hollow handled tool comprises a rear cap mounted to the tube with a flexible polymeric handle directed through the cap. A forward end of the tool includes a threaded enclosure member containing a threaded aperture for mountingly receiving a threaded boss of one of a series of implements selectively securable to the tool for various use under water, such as a spike, a chisel, a shovel, and a rake. A pouch member is utilized for securement of the tools and worn by an individual during use of the organization. Optionally, a replaceable chemical glow tube may be positioned interiorly of the tube, wherein the tube may be formed of a translucent material to enable visual orientation of the tube under water. Furthermore, a grip member may be selectively securably by use of hook and loop fastener strips about the tube or optionally, the grip member may be moulded to the tube.

Abstract: A manual tool useful for cutting, scraping, deburring, marking and the like hand operations, is formed of an elongated handle shaped to fit within the human hand. The handle has a forward end formed with a socket for receiving a conventional, wafer-like, machine tool hard cutter insert. The insert fits within a socket which exposes a forward end of the insert and portions of the insert side edges for contact with a work piece. The insert may be fastened within the socket within the handle by means of a suitable, conventional screw fastener or the like. The insert may be pre-selected from a conventional insert having a conventional circular, square, diamond-shaped, hexagonal shape, triangular and the like peripheral edge and the socket is formed so that similar size, but different peripheral edge shaped inserts may be replaced, one for another, as desired. Thus, new or used conventional machine tool cutter inserts may be utilized in the tool at the user's option.

Abstract: A combination scraper and file tool is provided in which the file tool is removably secured in a top recess of an elongated hand grip of the scraper so that the file tool is always handy, ready to be used independently and in conjunction with the scraper when the file tool is removed. The scraper is designed so that mechanism is provided for enabling one of a stored scraper blades to be simultaneously available as a separate operative scraping blade.

Abstract: A manual electric tool which has a housing having a handle and a body. The housing has a socket formed in the body and electrical contacts are accessible internally of the socket. The electrical contacts are connected to a source of energy through the handle. A removable power unit is adapted to be received within the socket and retained within the housing. A second pair of electrical contacts are carried by the power unit and adapted to engage the electrical contacts in the socket when the power unit is inserted in the socket. A motor in the power unit is connected to the electrical contacts. A shaft driven by the motor protrudes beyond the power unit. The shaft receives a tool implement on the protruding portion. The power unit has opposite end portions and the shaft protrudes beyond each end. The opposite end portions of the shaft may be directly driven by the motor, may be driven through a speed reduction gearing or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A bicycle tool kit which provides a small adjustable open end wrech with an elongated handle to which is affixed a chain link remover for repairing broken links of bicycle chains. The threaded shaft of the chain link remover is adapted for removably retaining a socket and two allen wrenches for adjustment of various hardware components of the bicycle. The jaws of the adjustable open end wrench are also adapted for adjusting the tension of the spokes of the bicycle wheels. The allen wrenches can be assembled onto the head of the adjustable open end wrench and the handle of the link remover in various positions to provide leverage for several repair applications of the device. Useful accessory tool heads are provided which can be gripped in the jaws of the adjustable open end wrench using the handle as a lever. The kit is compact and fits into a pocket sized carrying pouch.

Abstract: A modular electric appliance comprises an appliance module (202) which carries contacts (220) on its exterior and may be inserted within a tubular portion (103) of the handle portion (106) of the appliance. Preferably the appliance module carries two different appliance portions at its opposite ends such as a drill chuck (213) and a socket wrench (212). If these appliance portions are rotary tools, they may be driven by a common electric motor (201). The appliance module is energized from annular contacts (208) formed on the interior surface of the tubular portion (103). In an alternative embodiment, the module (202) may carry three or more contacts (220) so disposed that only one pair of these contacts is energized according to the orientation of the modular when it is inserted into the tubular portion (103). This ensures that only the appliance portion protruding from the tubular portion (103) is energized.

Abstract: A telephone wire connector blade storage device, for use with an impact force insertion tool, comprises a generally rectangular shaped housing, the interior of which is divided into a plurality of blade storage bins which extend longitudinally through and are accessible by way of an end cap at one end of the housing. Protruding from the opposite end of the housing is a stem that is sized and shaped to be engageable with a bore in the rear end of the insertion tool, so as to enable the storage device to be fixedly attached to the handle at a location that does not interfere with the operation of the tool. In addition, the shape of the rectangular housing approximates that of the rear end of the tool handle, so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle by the craftsperson during use of the tool.

Abstract: A cutting tool kit for outdoorsman consisting of a knife, a saw, a hatchet, and an ax. Four handles including two head handles releasably secured to the coupling hub openings in the ax and hatchet having tubular ends adapted to telescope onto the head handles and to a corresponding shaft on the saw. The hubs and head handles have coupling tapered keyways and keys which taper outwardly from the inner end of the hub to the outer end such that the ax coupling forces increase as the ax tends to move from the handle. The handles have slightly different lengths to form different operations. The grip handles have radial pin openings for coupling to spring-loaded pins in the head handles and shaft. A flat carrying case includes individual pockets for storage of the separate parts of the assembly.

Abstract: There is disclosed in the specification a tire repair device and kit for inserting plugging material typically in the form of rubber coated twisted strands into a tire puncture. The device and kit is provided with one or more interchangeable tools such as a strand inserting needle, an awl, a knife, and screwdriver, said tools being interchangeably joinable with the handle of said device. In operation the awl is first joined with said handle and used to enlarge the puncture, if necessary. The inserting needle tool is then joined to the handle. The plug material is threaded into the open eye of the needle and inserted into the puncture. The inserting motion is limited by a stop bushing captive on said needle tool so that the ends of the strands are not drawn into the puncture. The stop also limits the withdrawal of the needle.

Abstract: A combination lighter case and opener for both crown cap bottles and tab top cans has a handle with recess for removably holding a cigarette lighter. The lighter operating elements are exposed at one end of the handle. Another end of the handle is provided with a loop type opener for prying off crown caps. Extending from the end of the loop type opener is a projection for sliding under the tab of a tab top can. A recess at the base of the projection engages the tab for bending it down after the can is opened.

Abstract: A manual tool for preparing tube ends and/or pipe ends for jointure is provided, to perform the functions of scraping for cleaning, scarifying, deburring and abrading to remove grit and foreign matter such as solder, solder drops, chemical substances, or other debris on the outer and/or inner surfaces of the ends of tubing, pipe fittings and the like, prior to connection of said tubing, pipe and fittings by welding, soldering, etc. A plurality of tool units are detachably connected to a manual tool comprising a tool body adapted to fit readily and confortably in the hand of a user, said tool body having a generally circular shape. The tool units may comprise: external brush units, internal brush units, external sharpened blade units, internal metal blades or ribs having sharpened edges and the like or other desirable tool units having sharpened edges, abrasive surfaces, and the like to perform the desired cleaning, scarifying, scraping, etc.

Abstract: A pocket type having a retractable blade that can be slidably extended from a casing in either of two directions. End sections of the blade are specially configured to perform tool functions, such as sawing, cutting, filing, screw-driving, or bottle cap opening. A special latch structure is provided for firmly and rigidly retaining the blade in various positions of adjustment.

Abstract: The utensil has a handle with a spoon/ladle assembly at one end and a spatula assembly at the other. The handle comprises two hollow telescopically engaged parts held in engagement by an elastic cord enclosed in the handle parts. The utensil is collapsed (folded) by disengaging the handle parts against the tension of the cord and folding the two assemblies to nest with each other, held in the collapsed mode by a detent with the cord functioning as a hinge. The spatula assembly is adapted to serve as a spatula, a grater, a cutter and a strainer. The spoon/ladle (spadle) assembly is adapted to function as a spoon, ladle, measuring container, and pot lifter/holder. When folded but not held folded by the detent the utensil functions as tongs. The handle is marked to serve as a linear measuring instrument.

Abstract: The utility tool facilitates the handling of rotisserie spits particularly heated spits during cooking. The tool can be used to carry a spit crosswise or lengthwise. A stepped slot is formed in a projected plate mounted at one end of the tool for engaging the spit crosswise for lifting the latter from a cooking appliance. Another slot is formed in a second projected plate mounted at the second end of the tool to facilitate adjustment of meat forks used on rotisserie spits. An arcuate notch is formed in one of the projected plate to facilitate cleaning of the cooking grill as well as placement of the meat forks into the meat being cooked.

Abstract: A holder for allen wrenches includes a hollow cylindrical housing and in interior cylindrical rod which holds the wrenches. The interior rod includes longitudinal channels in graduated widths, each channel terminating in a bore into the rod in which the head of the wrench is placed. The housing prevents the wrenches from escaping from their channels unless the interior cylinder is rotated into a position which exposes a wrench to a slot and thumb hole. A stand and handles for rotating the rod are provided. Locking means are also provided to lock the rod in the housing in a position where no wrenches are able to be drawn from the housing.

Abstract: A foldable gripping tool has compound folding handle assemblies including channel shaped handles and handle extensions which may be folded into nested relationship with each other, and folded over the gripping jaws of the tool to enclose the jaws into a compact nested assembly. The handle extensions provide a broad smooth surface to be grasped and squeezed by the user's hand. The handle extensions include integral tools such as a can/bottle opener and screwdrivers. The tool also includes tool blades such as a knife blade and a screwdriver/file blade, independent of the handle extensions, which are also foldable into the channel shaped handles and handle extensions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose camping tool having components which are structured to be combined together to form a pole ladder, an ax, a trenching spade, a hoe, a grapple hook, tool devices and a saw frame. The components include a spade blade, tool heads, handle connecting elements, and a pair of elongated segments having a novel structure and parts which cooperate to provide these several multi-purpose tools.

Abstract: A handle particularly configured for use with a plurality of blade type tool elements. Each tool element is releasably fastenable in various positions and orientations in the handle by common fastening structures. The handle provides air compartments to cause floatation in water, a stone for tool sharpening, and a flint for fire starting.

Abstract: A compact hand-held device adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder is disclosed. A hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end includes a chamber for storing a plurality of tool elements. A removable closure is threadably received in the open end for sealing the chamber of the hollow member. A key ring is secured to the closure for use of the key ring both as a key holder and as a protective weapon. A hexagon opening in the closed end is provided for rigidly removably securing a corresponding shank of one of the tool elements axially outwardly from the closed end when the tool element is in the operating position. A tapered butt is sealingly and threadably secured on the closed end for providing a protective weapon.

Abstract: An electric jigsaw includes a motor housing, a shoe having a pivot arch and a shoe plate, the arch securing the shoe plate to the jigsaw housing for relative pivotal movement of the housing and shoe plate about the longitudinal axis of the arch. The improvement comprises an axial cavity defined by the arch and the shoe plate, and a plug removably disposed in one end of the cavity, the plug including a plurality of axially-extending slots open at one end thereof for removably receiving attachments for the saw.

Abstract: An operating part, essential to the starting-up or use of a power-operated device (1), e.g. driven by an engine or a pressure-medium, is made in the form of a tool-carrier (4). Permanently attached to the tool-carrier (4) is at least one tool, preferably a set of tools, specifically intended for the maintenance, cleaning, or the like of the device. However, the operating part constituting the tool-carrier (4) is arranged detachably upon a functional element (2,3) of the device (1). It is therefore scarcely possible for the tool to be lost after it has been used, since the device (1) only becomes serviceable again (i.e. may be driven or guided by the operator) after the operating part of the device (1) which has been removed, and which constitutes the tool-carrier (4), has been replaced.

Abstract: A knife system with symmetrical "U"-section swing handles has a removable, integral accessory detachably force fitted to it to lock the handles together in blade-exposed or use-position, and to serve as a scraper, a pair of offset screwdrivers providing finger relief, and a grip improver. The force-fit may advantageously include three types of engagement between the lock and the handles for maximum security. The lock may be easily installed by tapping it with or against something; removal is difficult except by appropriately directed tapping.

Abstract: A combined hatchet and knife are provided wherein the knife is stored in the handle of the hatchet for easy transportation by means which allow the knife to be completely separated from the hatchet when desired.

Abstract: A sharpener for steel edges of skis comprises a compact, inexpensive, portable holder containing a cutting plate and a guide pin. The cover for the holder can be positioned to serve as a handle. The cutting plate preferably forms an angle of less than 90.degree. with the steel edge of the ski to be sharpened.

Abstract: A rescue tool with an extended hollow housing has the shaft of a tool bit mounted in one end thereof for reciprocable motion. A substantially solid hammer is manually driven to strike the tool bit, the hammer extending the greater portion of the length of the housing when striking the tool bit. Manual actuation of the hammer is achieved by means of a shroud having a handgrip on its outer surface, the shroud being secured to the hammer at the end away from the tool bit. The hammer may be locked with respect to the housing to provide a pry bar of two different lengths. Securing the hammer to prevent complete withdrawal of the hammer from the housing is achieved by an easily removable snap ring arrangement.

Abstract: A cooking utensil or tool basically characterized as having a handle end, a working end, and an intermediate shank portion extending between said handle and working ends. Attaching means is formed about the intermediate shank portion of the cooking tool that enables the cooking tool to be secured or rested in a firm and stationary position about the upper edge of practically all cooking pots and pans known. In addition, an associated wall hanger assembly is provided for supporting a plurality of said cooking utensils in side-by-side relationship when not in use.

Abstract: A universal tool includes a body with an opening adapted to interchangeably receive cassette-type work elements. Connected to the body is a handle containing clamping means for securing the work piece within the surfaces of the working elements of the cassette and a screw unit which preliminarily orients the working surfaces of the cassette elements in relation to the diameter or size of the work piece. The various cassettes can contain a screw driver, reamers, wrench, pipe flare, thread cutters and other functional working surfaces or jaws.

Abstract: Combination tool comprising an elongated tubular handle; one or several individual or combined tool members adapted to be inserted into at least one end of said handle; and a locking device for releasably connecting said tool members to said handle. The combination tool is characterized by two opposite slots at at least one end of said handle; a support block fixed to the outer surface of said handle and covering one of said slots; stop means fixed to at least one side of the tool members for engagement with the inner surface of the handle opposite to the slot covered by the support block; said locking device comprising a leaf spring fixed to the outer surface of the handle; a transverse locking pin fixed to at least one end of said leaf spring; at least one transverse aperture in said handle; and at least one groove in the back edge of the tool member, said groove having a shape complementary to the locking pin.

Abstract: This tool consists primarily of a main body, which will be bolted to a bicycle when in use. It includes a threaded and removable handle, for spreading and loosening a tight chain link, and the handle has provision means, for use on wheel spokes, and is a chain rivet extractor as well. The main body of this tool includes storage means for a pair of extra rivet extractor tips, and has centering guides which are used when extracting or resetting chain rivets, and one end of the main body has a tapered cut-out, which will accept all tubular rims and clincher rims, sizes up to 13/8 inch wide, that need to be aligned and trued.

Abstract: A combination tool comprising a chuck key provided with at least one opening formed in the shaft thereof to receive therein a tool usually employed prior to the formation or following the formation of a hole in a structure. The chuck key is adapted to engage with the external teeth formed on one end of a chuck to either tighten or loosen the chuck on a tool such as a drill bit or the like. The tool carried by the shaft of the chuck key may comprise a punch, or a reamer, or a screw driver or the like.