Abstract: An improved two-ended reversible drill/driver tool for use with Power drills. The tool having a hollow cylindrical socket that at one end has a drive shank for insertion into a chuck of a powered drill, and, at the opposite end, has a polygonally shaped opening therein for receiving a correspondingly shaped, two-ended, reversible tool assembly. This tool assembly is sized to slide within the hollow socket, and has a combined drill bit and countersink at one end, and, at the other end, a polygonally shaped opening for accepting a screw driver bit having a shank with a Polygonal cross section.

Abstract: Folding pocket-style knife and screwdriver having interchangeable bits in which a hinged sleeve folds integrally into the knife handle and unfolds to and locks in 90 and 180 degree angles with the handle to provide angled and straight screwdrivers. The sleeve is a retainer for interchangeable screwdriver bits, retained by ball, C-clip or magnetic retainers.

Abstract: The magnetic chuck assembly includes a conventional chuck having structure for imparting a torque to a tool holder; a magnetic tool holder having mating structure for engaging the structure on the chuck; and the magnetic tool holder further having magnet structure for holding a tool to the magnetic tool holder and for holding the magnetic tool holder to the chuck.

Abstract: A combination screwdriver is composed of a handle and a variety of screwdriver sockets and screwdriver blades having different tips, such as a slotted tip, hexagonal tip, Phillips tip. The handle has a hexagonal shank engageable with the screwdriver sockets, screwdriver blades, and a top seat for keeping the screwdriver blades. The handle is provided with a side seat fastened therewith. The side seat is intended to keep the screwdriver blades and the screwdriver sockets. The side seat has a hook engageable with a worker's waist belt.

Abstract: A hand tool for torquing a fastener by means of at least one hexagonal cavity in an outer reversible coupling member, and a pair of inner, hexagonal shaped, reversible coupling members having differently sized hexagonal cavities than that of said at least one hexagonal cavity of said outer reversible coupling member. The inner, hexagonal shaped reversible coupling members being removably retained in the at least one hexagonal cavity of said outer coupling member, and a handle having cavity means of a size and shape for removably retaining the outer reversible coupling member, and for driving another differently sized hexagonal fastener; whereby the hand tool is capable of driving differently sized hexagonal fasteners depending upon at least the hexagonal cavities of the outer reversible coupling member and the inner, hexagonal shaped reversible coupling members.

Abstract: A hollow handle accommodates a reversible shaft with a different functionality at each end. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, a first end of the shaft is configured with an integral telescoping magnetic pick up tool, and a second end of the shaft is adapted to receive modular double-ended screwdriver bits. The reversible shaft is retained within the handle by a conventional spring loaded ball configuration located at the mid-point of the shaft and is prevented from rotating within the handle by preferably two wings projecting radially outwardly from the shaft. The spring loaded ball and the two wings are retained within a corresponding recess and two co-operating slots, respectively. The recess and slots are defined in a metal sleeve molded into the handle.

Abstract: A ratcheting tool, such as a screwdriver having multiple reversible bits in which a ratchet assembly is located in the screwdriver handle closer to the rear end of the handle, being the end opposite the screwdriver shank. Extending from the ratchet in a direction toward the shank, but at least partially within the handle, is a ratchet drive tube having an interior cross-section which is hexagonal. The screwdriver shank is a tube with both ends,having hexagonal interior cross-sections into which interchangeable double-ended drive bits with mating hexagonal shoulders may be partially inserted, with a portion of each hexagonal shoulder remaining exposed. The exposed portion of the hexagonal shoulder opposite the bit selected for use is inserted into the mating hexagonal ratchet drive tube. Driving rotation of the handle is transmitted to the selected bit in use through the ratchet and ratchet drive tube to the shoulder of the unselected bit, to the screwdriver shank and to the shoulder of the selected bit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electric drill having a rotatable magazine containing multiple tool bits from which a single bit may be selected for use. The magazine is in the form of an approximate 120-degree segment of a cylinder with a plurality of open grooves for holding the various bits. The drill includes a Jacobs-type chuck assembly with a bore into which the selected bit is inserted for use. The magazine may be rotated to position any one of the magazine grooves into axial alignment with the bore of the chuck, so that the user may index the magazine to position a selected bit for expulsion from a particular magazine groove into the chuck. The chuck may then be tightened around the selected bit and the electric motor actuated to drive the bit. A cable assembly within the drill housing is operable with an exterior button to be movable between a stored position and a forward position to push a selected bit from a groove on the magazine into the chuck assembly.

Abstract: A tool combination includes a chamber for slidably receiving a slide, and a driving stem secured to the slide for allowing the driving stem to be received in the chamber and to be extended outward of the chamber. A securing member is pivotally coupled to the slide for moving the slide along the chamber and for securing the slide in place. The securing member includes a casing for receiving tool bits and includes a cover having a catch for securing the securing member in place. The tool combination includes a side groove for slidably receiving a knife.

Abstract: A handle assembly having a swivel head for detachably holding a blade, includes a substantially elongate handle having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end is formed with a threaded shank having a having a hemispherical socket at the end thereof, a sleeve having a threaded socket on one end for threadably mounting on the threaded shank and having an open slot extending from the other end to intersection of the threaded bore and partially along the length thereof, a blade mounting head comprising a threaded cylindrical body having a shank extending from one end, the shank adapted for receipt in the open slot and having a spherical tip for receipt in the threaded bore and engagement with the sleeve and the semi-spherical socket, the body adapted for swiveling on the spherical tip in the socket and slot, an axial bore extending coaxial of the threaded cylindrical body from the other end, an elongated collet having a longitudinal axis and inner walls surrounding an axial passage and first and second

Abstract: A hand tool in the form of a magnetic screwdriver, having a handle provided with a cavity for storing a plurality of tool bits, and a removable cap, and the cap has a recess with means for securely holding and driving a tool bit placed in said recess so as to form an extra, small-independent, stubby-like adjustment screwdriver as a separate specialized second screwdriver.

Abstract: The invention relates to pliers (1) having two plier arms (2, 3) which are connected to each other by a pivot pin (4), the plier jaw (M) being formed above the region of intersection and grip sections (7, 8) being formed on the plier arms (2, 3) below the region of intersection, the one plier arm (2) which is adjustable stepwise relative to the other plier arm (3) within the region of intersection in order to change the size of the plier jaw (M) passing through a free space (F) in the other plier arm (3); furthermore the pivot pin (4) being guided in fitted manner within a bore hole (14) of the other plier arm (3) and can be shifted transverse to the longitudinal plane of the pliers and has two cross-sectional regions adjacent to each other in the axial direction of the pivot pin (4), one of which, in the coupled condition, comes into form-locked engagement with the profiled flanks (slot flanks 12) of a slot (11) (lying within the region of intersection) of the one plier arm (2) and the thinner cross-sectiona

Abstract: A multiple bit screwdriver includes a tubular handle body with a first end portion, an opposite second end portion and an axial bore formed through the first and second end portions. A plurality of tool bits are inserted successively into the axial bore via the first end portion such that the tool bits are rotatable with the handle body, and are removable successively from the axial bore via the second end portion. Each of the tool bits has a bit portion and a connecting sleeve on one end of the bit portion. The connecting sleeve has an axial blind hole formed therein to permit extension of the bit portion of an adjacent tool bit therein. First and second spring units are respectively provided on the first and second end portions and extend radially inward into the axial bore.

Abstract: An ergonomic, improved multiple bit storing hand tool that provides storage capacity for a large number of bits while minimizing bulk material volume and hand gripping member cross sectional area so as to provide for increased gripping ability. The improved multiple bit storing hand tool includes a non-cylindrical, elongated, hand gripping portion having corners and a central axis substantially parallel to a plurality of substantially parallel corner axes of the corners. In a variant, the corner axes are generally lobular and include epicycloidal portions thereof. Each of the substantially parallel corner axes are substantially equidistant from the central axis and substantially equidistant one from another. A plurality of elongated storage compartments having compartment axes are substantially parallel to the parallel corner axes and the central axis.

Abstract: A new combination hand tool for permitting removal of variously shaped stoppers or bungs from a barrel. The inventive device includes an elongate handle member with a tool member mounted on it at one end. The tool member has a plurality of flat tab portions for insertion into a slot provided on a bung and a web portion having a hex-shaped hole extending through it for engaging securing nuts provided on a bung.

Abstract: A hand-held implement, is provided with a body including an elongated snap-fit post and an elongated snap-fit cartridge housing. The snap-fit cartridge housing includes a coaxial recessed groove and readily snap-fits into the body of the pen by the resilient engagement of the tip of the snap-fit post into the coaxial recessed groove of the snap-fit cartridge housing. The cartridge housing can be readily removed from the body of the pen and replaced with another cartridge housing inserted in its place. The body of the implement has external surfaces which define contours which match and ergonomically engage the surfaces of a user's thumb and fingers when the user grasps the implement, so as to provide a large surface area of contact between the user's hand and the implement.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided having a handle which includes a generally triangular body having first, second and third vertices and first, second and third sides and is adapted to fit readily in the hand of a user. The handle also includes three tubular tool holding arms for respectively holding three tool units. The tool holding arms project laterally outwardly from the sides and are spaced from adjacent vertices. In one embodiment, the tool units have L-shaped attachment portions enclosed in the handle body. In another embodiment, the tool units are socketed in a hub around which the handle is molded.

Abstract: Folding pocket-style knife and screwdriver having interchangeable bits in which a hinged sleeve folds integrally into the knife handle and unfolds to and locks in 90 and 180 degree angles with the handle to provide angled and straight screwdrivers. The sleeve is a retainer for interchangeable screwdriver bits, retained by ball, C-clip or magnetic retainers.

Abstract: A screwdriver has a plurality of driver pins or different kinds where the shapes of the point portions are different from one another, and connecting shafts connected to the driver pins through universal joints, respectively. The driver pins are provided with spline grooves. Actuating shafts are also connected to the connecting shafts through universal joints, respectively. These members are housed within a cover and are guided upward and downward through the interior walls of the cover. The respective actuating shafts are upwardly energized by springs. Only one of the second shafts is selected and pushed down against the energizing means by a solid cam. The cover is provided with a single hole at a bottom end of the cover, and the single hole allows only one of the driver pins to pass through. The surfaces of the single hole are provided with a spline which is engageable with the longitudinal spline grooves of each of the driver pins.

Abstract: A spanner type screw driver comprises a spanner device, a bit and a first and second rivets. The spanner device has a first spanner and a second spanner. The first spanner has a first hexagonal hole on the first head portion of the first spanner. The second spanner has a second hexagonal hole on the second head portion of the second spanner. The first hexagonal hole has six blunt corners. The second hexagonal hole has six blunt corners also. A tapered recess is disposed on the first hexagonal hole. A tapered recess is disposed on the second hexagonal hole. An elastic retaining ring is disposed on the tapered recesses. The first and second spanners are fastened together by rivets. The screw driver bit is inserted in the first hexagonal hole, the retaining ring and the second hexagonal hole.

Abstract: A holder assembly for a surgical blade includes a handle assembly and a wrench for loosening/tightening the blade from/to the handle of the handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a collet having two longitudinal slits that enable the collet to secure the blade in a first and second direction to prevent slippage during operation. The collet fits in the handle and is secured by a retaining member that fits over the collet with the blade intact. The retaining member is loosened/tightened by a wrench that is part of the holder assembly. The wrench is configured to cover the blade completely when the wrench is placed in operation. Part of the cover is removable for cleaning by inserting the closed end of the wrench into the wrench body and pushing the cover's cap off.

Abstract: The present invention provides a better lottery ticket scraper. In one form of the invention a substantially circular disk is provided. The edge of the substantially circular disk is integral with at least one flat smooth protrusion. Preferably, the circular disk has four protrusions integral to its edge, each located integral with a pole of the circular disk. The four protrusions each may have the same thickness as the circular disk, or each may be bevelled outward from the disk to a thin edge. In addition, the protrusions may have one surface integral with one surface of the circular disk and the other surface perpendicular to the outer edge of the circular disk.

Abstract: The combination tool of this invention positions a screwdriver in the chuck of an electric drill and frictionally fastens an auxiliary chuck to the portion of the screwdriver extending from the electric drill. A drill bit is placed in the auxiliary chuck and a pilot hole is drilled. The auxiliary chuck is then pulled off of the screwdriver and the exposed screwdriver is used to thread a screw in the pilot hole. The auxiliary chuck with its drill bit may then be pushed back on the screwdriver to drill another pilot hole, and the process repeated as desired.

Abstract: A screwdriver kit which comprises a flat card-like member with slots for housing components of the screwdriver. The slots are all interior of the edges of the flat card like member. A back member supports the card-like member and is for retaining the components in their slots.

Abstract: The slide element of a termination tool is modified to include an outer torque/slide body portion, thereby forming a combination--torque and slide--element, which provides the auxiliary capability of imparting torque to an engageable hardware element, such as slotted end or cross-point end screwdriver bit, thereby enabling the tool used to drive commonly used hardware fasteners. The interior bore of the handle in which a slide element is normally axially translatable is modified to capture respective halves of a protective sleeve element. The protective sleeve element is shaped to conform with the shape of a torque/slide body portion of the torque/slide element. The torque/slide element is preferably metallic (e.g. steel) and is generally cylindrically shaped, having a longitudinal axis that is alignable with the longitudinal axis of the tool.

Abstract: A fish penetrating tool for killing fish which have been previously caught by the user. The tool has both an opened and a closed orientation. In its broadest context, the tool includes a handle with a hollow interior and a fish penetrating needle. The needle can be secured to the handle in a first sense with the needle extending outwardly from the handle and a second sense with the needle secured within the hollow interior of the handle.

Abstract: A screwdriver is described having two double-ended driving bits, each having dimensions of length greater than width and a driving head at either end capable of controlling fastener rotation. The screwdriver also has a handle with dimensions of length greater than width, and width greater than thickness forming a somewhat flat handle that is appropriate for pocket storage and transportation. Extending out from the screwdriver handle is a screwdriver shank that is positioned to the side and off-center relative to the handle width to increase leverage and torque capabilities while maintaining a compact design. One of the two double-ended driving bits is stored within the handle while the other is temporarily held and secured within the screwdriver shank with one head exposed for fastener engagement. The components and their arrangement combine to form the present invention, a compact, high torque, four way multi-drive screwdriver that is user-friendly and cost efficient for manufacturing.

Abstract: A combination knife and tool set device having a handle member in which a blade and tool members are pivotally connected. A swinging lock lever is provided for locking the blade in an extended position through entry of the locking member into the blade cavity and abutment thereof against the end of the blade. Retraction of the blade is enabled by one-handed operation of both the locking lever and the blade. Tool members are provided in a tool member cavity at the other end of the handle and may be pivoted outwardly and locked in a variety of extensions and locked in place by a threaded locking set.

Abstract: In order to enhance the availability of tools, a multifunction screwdriver has a handle with first and second ends that support a pair of removable and reversible screwdriver tips therein. The handle has first and second axial bores in each of the ends with the second bores of a greater diameter but lesser depth than the corresponding ones of the first bores. The second bores in the handle each have a bushing disposed therein which is suitably sized and configured for axial and radial retention. The removable and reversible screwdriver tips are each operatively associated with one of the first and second ends of the handle. The screwdriver tips each have an elongated shank of non-circular cross-section and a driving tip on each of opposite ends thereof. The bushings also each have an inner surface of non-circular cross-section for receiving at least one of the screwdriver tips therein.

Abstract: A hand tool has an elongated shank with a handle at one end and a bit holder at the other end, the bit holder including a cylindrical body having a distal end surface and an axis, the body having an axial bore formed in the end surface of non-circular transverse cross section and terminating at an inner end surface. A neodymium permanent magnet is freely received in the bore and retained against the inner end surface by a thin circular retainer, formed of metal or plastic, which is interference-fitted in the bore. Both flat, disk-like and concave, bowl-shaped retainers are disclosed. A shock-absorbing cushion may be disposed between the magnet and the inner end surface of the bore. A bit formed of magnetizable material is mateably received in a socket portion of the bore and retained in place by the magnet. The portion of the bore receiving the magnet may have a different cross section from the socket portion. The magnet may be disposed in an encapsulation which interference fits in the bore.

Abstract: In order to enhance the effectiveness of a tool for driving a fastener in a clockwise and/or counterclockwise direction, the tool includes a fastener engaging portion, a rotational movement imparting portion, and a releasably retaining portion. The fastener engaging portion is adapted to matingly engage a fastener for clockwise and/or counterclockwise driven movement in response to rotational movement of the fastener engaging portion. The rotational movement imparting portion is adapted to impart rotational movement to the fastener engaging portion to thereby impart driven movement of the fastener in the clockwise and/or counterclockwise direction. The releasably retaining portion is adapted to releasably retain the fastener engaging portion in operative relationship with the rotational movement imparting portion.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new and novel screwdriver head designed for use specifically with combo screws or uni-screws. The screwdriver head has a shank and a head having opposite mounted single straight ribs or blades of the type used on a standard flat-bladed screwdriver, and, perpendicular thereto, a pair of ribs of the Phillips headed screwdriver type. In between the pairs of ribs are recessed areas for connecting with the walls of the combo-screws.

Abstract: A tool having a plurality of changeable pin-shaped tool elements comprises a substantially cylindrical housing having a cavity therein opening to the outside through a passage opening lying substantially on the axis of the housing. This cavity contains a plurality of tool elements spaced regularly about the circumference of the housing and lying outside the axis of the housing in their rest positions, the tool elements each comprising actuating means projecting outwardly of the housing and being movable in longitudinal direction thereof for displacing the respective tool element between its resting position within the housing and an operative position in which it projects outwardly of the housing through the passage opening. Locking means are provided for rotatingly and longitudinally locking each tool element in the operative position.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for use in removing a wheel and bearings of an in-line skate. The skate has a trough-shaped frame mounted thereon while the wheel has a hub with two bearings mounted therein. The two bearings have an inner diameter and are separated by a hollow spacer mounted therebetween. The wheel is mounted in the trough shaped frame with allen hardware extending through the frame and into the hollow spacer.The tool comprises a handle having two ends. The handle includes a first cavity extending longitudinally therein from one end of the handle with an allen wrench corresponding to the allen headed bolt or screw detachably mounted within the first cavity. Three concentrically mounted, staggered levels having differing diameters extend longitudinally from the handle end opposite the cavity. The first level abutting said handle is larger than the inner diameter of the bearings.

Abstract: A screwdriver with slidably stored tool head module, comprising a casing and at least one cartridge slidably received in the casing and formed with multiple chambers for containing a module of multiple tool heads. The casing has a front end for engaging with a support rod in which a tool head is exchangeably fitted, and a rear receptacle for receiving the cartridge. A pushing lever is lengthwise disposed on a lateral side of the cartridge and the casing is formed with a lengthwise guiding channel on a lateral side for receiving and lengthwise slidably guiding the pushing lever. The cartridge is easily lengthwise movable outward from the casing for selectively taking out a tool head of the module from the cartridge or placing a used tool head into the cartridge.

Abstract: A combined screwdriver and nut driver wherein multi-bit screwdriver is on one end and an adjustable nutdriver on the other end for easy transportation.

Abstract: A tool formed of a generally cross-shaped configuration defined by a central plate, wherein the plate includes a top edge mounting a first leg thereon medially of the top edge, with a bottom leg mounted medially of a bottom edge of the plate, with the top and bottom legs defined by a respective first and second diameter. The first and second diameters are substantially equal to a first and second diameter defined by respective audio and video cassette construction permitting insertion of the first and second leg within respective audio and video cassettes permitting their winding to remove slack, advance film, rewind film and the like. Further, the organization is utilized in cooperation with a crank handle, the crank handle formed with a crank axle defined by a slot to receive selectively the first or second leg therewithin to enhance a winding procedure.

Abstract: Handtools, typically two screwdrivers with a slotted tip (14) and a crossheaded (Phillips) tip (24), respectively nest together for pocket storage in one compact package without any protruding points or tips. Tip (14) is attached to blade (or shaft) (12) that mounts on handle (or body) (10). Tip (or bit or head) (24) is attached to blade (22) that mounts on handle (20). For storage, the two handtools are placed in opposition and brought together to mate hermaphroditically, with blade (12) entering bore (or hole) (16) in handle (20) and blade (22) entering bore (16) in handle (10). When so nested, both blades and tips are completely covered to protect the user's clothing when stored in a pocket. The resulting package is approximately the same length as a single tool and has the same diameter, yet is easily pulled apart so that both tools become fully usable separately.

Abstract: Timing pin apparatus for locking a fly wheel of a diesel engine in place for timing purposes includes a housing securable to a bell housing of a diesel engine and a timing pin movable in the housing and into the bell housing to engage a detent in the diesel engine flywheel. The timing pin is spring loaded to engage the flywheel and to retract from the flywheel. A sleeve disposed about the housing loads and unloads a spring for urging the timing pin into the detent in the flywheel when loaded, and when unloaded allows a second spring to automatically retract the pin from flywheel engagement.

Abstract: A bung tool has a cylindrical body with a four-armed drive portion projecting from one end thereof and a six-armed drive portion projecting from the opposite end thereof, respectively for engagement with different types of bungs. A drive member reciprocates in a square cross-section axial bore through the body, being manually moveable by a handle which projects radially through a slot in the body. The drive lug of an associated drive lever is receivable in the opposite ends of the bore for respectively driving the two drive portions. The drive member reciprocates among two recessed positions respectively spaced from the opposite ends of the bore to allow insertion of the drive lug therein and a drive position projecting from one of the drive portions for driving engagement with a bung cap.

Abstract: A single unit multipurpose hand tool structured to allow for the manual manipulating of fasteners and the removal of wheel bearings on in-line roller skates. The multipurpose tool includes a rigid plastic center handle structured generally of a three armed star having flattened distal ends from which metal tool tips extend. The center handle includes curving sides connecting each arm so as to provide smooth curved surfaces which comfortably fit the human hand and thereby allow high manual rotational leveraging of the tool tips when manipulating fasteners. The multipurpose tool provides a flat head screw driver, a hex key, and a phillips screwdriver having an adjacent wheel bearing pusher having two abutment shoulders, and thereby the compact and lightweight tool provides all of the most commonly needed tools associated with the maintenance of in-line roller skates.

Abstract: A tool combination includes a bit socket with a hole extending axially therethrough and having a square drive portion and a hexagonal portion and a circularly cylindrical retaining portion between said drive portion and said bit portion, the portions being of successively smaller width from the drive end to the bit end. A hexagonal bit has an application end and a coupling end, the application end being insertable into the hole from the drive end thereof. The coupling end is provided with a retainer in the form of either an enlarged head or a laterally projecting ear which seats in the retaining portion of the hole, with the application end of the bit projecting forwardly from the bit end of the socket. An associated drive lug, when received in the drive portion of the hole, retains the bit place.

Abstract: An assembly screw driver having a handle with a through hole connecting the front end and rear end of the handle; the through hole has a support device fixed therein near the front end of the handle to support and secure the base of the body of the screw driver. The body and the handle of the screw driver are detachable and the base of the body may be inserted via the rear end of the handle along the through hole to engage with the support device so that the body may be concealed in the handle.

Abstract: An improved screwdriver comprises a hollow cylinder having a plurality of guiding slots therein, each guiding slot receiving a slidable connecting piece having one end connected to a driver bit; a hollow guiding cylinder having a plurality of sliding slots therein is connected to one end of the hollow cylinder, the sliding slots corresponding to the guiding slots in the hollow cylinder for receiving the driver bits; a positioning head is connected to the other end of the hollow guiding cylinder and has an exit end with a hole of the size of the driver bits; a hollow sealing cover is connected to the other end of the hollow cylinder; and an actuator rod is slidably mounted within the sealing cover, and a peg is provided at the center of the actuating rod.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a kind of multi-angle all-purpose ratchet screwdriver that consists mainly of a serrated ratchet wheel on a screwdriver chuck, a ratchet-angle locking plate at the hinged juncture between the handle and the screw driver chuck, and a threaded positioner plate which, when tightened, exerts pressure on the ratchet wheel and the ratchet-angle locking plate, thus, securing the ratchet-angle locking plate against the ratchet wheel on the screwdriver chuck, while also attaining the objective of securing the ratchet-angle locking plate to the screwdriver chuck at various angles.

Abstract: A screwdriver having a plurality of bits. There is housing having a hollow interior to receive the bits. The housing has a handle and an open end, remote from the handle. There is an internal column that is attached to the housing. The internal column has a recessed end to receive a bit and prevents rotation of the bit relative to the housing. There are openings around the housing extending longitudinally of the housing. Each bit is operated by an actuator extending through an opening in the housing. There is a leaf spring attached to the inner end of the actuator that receives a bit. The bit may be moved from a position of storage within the handle by pressing a pre-selected actuator, moving the bit attachment out of the open end of the housing, holding the actuator down and retracting the bit to engage the recess of the column. The guidance system is simpler than the prior art. The handle is smaller than the prior art systems. The mode of operation is simple.

Abstract: A wrench structure including a wrench head having a fixed jaw, with a movable jaw arranged in a sliding confronting relationship relative to the fixed jaw is arranged, wherein the fixed and movable jaws each include mirror image confronting faces, with each face having a mirror image V-shaped recess to accommodate enhanced securement of a wrench flat complementary surface portion of an associated workpiece for grasping within the V-shaped recesses.

Abstract: The cleat removal/install tool has a handle with a first end and a second end. A ratchet is positioned within said handle member proximate said first end. A cleat receiving tool is positioned within said ratchet member or is directly built as part of the ratchet member The cleat tool has a concave surface which functions to mate with the upper surface of the cleat. The concave surface should not be spaced from the surface of the ratchet. That is, the design must be such as to prevent twisting of the concave surface away from the cleat. The upper surface of the cleat removal tool is, in the preferred embodiment, one inch or less from the concave surface of the cleat removal tool. The low thickness of the tool, preferably on the order of about on three quarters of an inch, permits the user to apply pressure directly above and very close to the upper surface of the cleat.

Abstract: A multiple bit screwdriver employs a breach loading magazine to store a plurality of bits. The magazine is enclosed inside the hollow handle of the screwdriver and is extracted along the axis of the screwdriver when the end-cap of the handle is pulled. The bits are stored in the magazine and are located about the circumference of the magazine tube that reciprocates relative to the screwdriver. When the magazine is fully extracted, the bits are easily viewed and may be individually removed from or replaced in the clips applying a simple radial force.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a tool body having a grip portion and composed of a pair of base and cover housing halves, a chuck which is mounted onto the front end of the tool body and onto which a bit for working a workpiece is detachably mounted, a bit accommodating portion having an opening formed on a surface portion of the tool body and being adapted to accommodate a spare bit, and a bit holding member, having an elastic property, disposed in the bit accommodating portion for elastically holding the spare bit accommodated in the bit accommodating portion. The bit accommodating portion is formed as a recessed portion extending along a longitudinal direction of the tool body and having a length suitable for the accommodation of the spare bit.