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US 11,376,724 B2Granted
Multi-purpose tool system
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsJoel R. Lee, Mark O. Lepper
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Abstract
A multi-purpose tool system (100) includes a first tool (104) that is configured to perform a first function, a second tool (106) that is configured to perform a second function, a third tool (140) that is configured to perform a third function, and a fourth tool (142) that is configured to perform a fourth function. The tools couple together to form a single, unitary handheld housing (102). Each of the tools is configured to separate from the housing for individual use.
Claims19
A multi-purpose tool system, comprising:
- a first tool that is configured to perform a first function;
- a second tool that is configured to perform a second function;
- a third tool that is configured to perform a third function;
- and
- a fourth tool comprising a pick tool defining outer peripheral portions,
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool couple together to form a single, unitary handheld housing,
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool are configured to separate from the housing, via snapable connections, for individual use, and
- wherein the first tool includes a reciprocal socket dimensioned to receive the fourth tool and snapably secure the fourth tool within the reciprocal socket via engagement of protuberances with the outer peripheral portions.
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A multi-purpose tool system, comprising:
- a first tool including a channel formed therein and a retaining chamber, the first tool configured to perform a first function;
- a second tool including at least one arcuate claw dimensioned to pivot within the channel, the second tool configured to perform a second function;
- a third tool that is configured to perform a third function;
- and
- a fourth tool that is configured to perform a fourth function,
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool couple together to form a single, unitary handheld housing, the first tool providing a base of the housing and the second tool providing a cover of the housing,
- wherein one or both of the third tool and the fourth tool is configured to be retained within the retaining chamber, and
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool are configured to separate from the housing, via snapable connections, for individual use.
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A multi-purpose tool system, comprising:
- a first tool that is configured to perform a first function;
- a second tool that is configured to perform a second function;
- a third tool that is configured to perform a third function;
- and
- a fourth tool that is configured to perform a fourth function,
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool couple together to form a single, unitary handheld housing,
- wherein the first tool, the second tool, the third tool, and the fourth tool are configured to separate from the housing, via snapable connections, for individual use, and
- wherein at least the first tool and the second tool are configured to form a fifth tool that is configured to provide a support stand for a device, the support stand including the second tool secured to and reclined back relative to the first tool, the first tool including gripping peaks and valleys configured to provide different supporting positions for the device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.