Multi-function hand tool
OwnerDavid F. Fredricksoninventor
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Abstract
A multi-function hand tool includes a handle assembly (20) comprising a plurality of handle segments (22, 32, 42) selectively connectible end to end to provide a handle having a length appropriate for the function to be performed. The handle assembly further includes a counterweight (52), a D-type handle (62), and various adaptors (72, 82, 92) whereby the handle assembly may be configured to the performance of a specific function. The multi-function hand tool further comprises a plurality of tool heads (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 200, 210) which are selectively engageable with the handle assembly to configure the multi-function hand tool to the performance of a desired function.
Claims17
A hand tool kit, comprising:
- (a) at least first, second and third segments adapted to be selectively connected in end-to-end relationship to form a tool handle assembly, said first, second and third segments being of differing lengths;
- (b) at least first and second tool heads, said first tool head being configured to perform a first function and said second tool head being configured to perform a second function differing from said first function;
- (c) each of said first, second and third segments including connector means for connecting any one of said first, second and third segments to any other one of said first, second and third segments;
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- (d) each of said first and second tool heads including connector means for connecting each of said first and second tool heads to any one of said first, second and third segments.
A hand tool kit, comprising:
- (a) at least first, second and third segments adapted to be selectively connected in end-to-end relationship to form a tool handle assembly, said first, second and third segments being of differing lengths;
- (b) at least first and second tools, said first tool being configured to perform a first function and said second tool being configured to perform a second function differing from said first function;
- (c) each of said first, second and third segments including connector means for connecting any one of said first, second and third segments to any other one of said first, second and third segments;
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- (d) connector means for connecting said first and second tools to any one of said first, second and third segments.
A hand tool kit, comprising:
- (a) at least first, second and third segments adapted to be selectively connected in end-to-end relationship to form a tool handle assembly, said first, second and third segments having first and second ends;
- (b) at least first and second tool heads, said first tool head being configured to perform a first function and said second tool head being configured to perform a second function differing from said first function;
- (c) each of said first, second and third segments including connector means at said first and second ends for connecting any one of said first, second and third segments to any other one of said first, second and third segments;
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- (d) a force application segment including an element extending transverse to a longitudinal axis of said force application segment, said element including a surface on which a force may be applied and said force application segment being selectively connected to any of said first, second and third segments.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.