Multi-function utility tool

A multi-purpose utility tool, comprising:

• (a) a handle, defining a centrally located opening;
• (b) a shaft, having a first end and a second end and being configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within said centrally located opening;
• (c) a pair of engaging members being configured, dimensioned and positioned to be spring biased into said centrally located opening;
• (d) a first pair of recesses defined in said shaft, said first pair of recesses being configured and dimensioned to receive and engage said pair of engaging members when said shaft is in a first position whereby said handle is secured to said shaft exposing said first end for use while said second end is secured within said handle;
• (e) a second pair of recesses defined in said shaft, said second pair of recesses being configured and dimensioned to engage said pair of engaging members when said shaft is in a second position whereby said handle is secured to said shaft while exposing said second end for use while said first end is secured within said handle;
• (f) a pair of end caps positioned at either end of said centrally located opening, said end caps limiting the size of said centrally located opening;
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• (g) a stopping member extending outwardly from said shaft, said stopping member being configured and dimensioned to allow said shaft to be slidably positioned between a pair of limits defined by the distance between said pair of end caps said pair of limits including said first and second positions;
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• h) a means for urging said engaging members from either said first or second pairs of recesses.

A multi-purpose utility tool, comprising:

• (a) a handle, defining a centrally located opening, said opening passing longitudinally through said handle;
• (b) a shaft, having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end and a second end and being configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within said centrally located opening;
• (c) a pair of engaging members being configured, dimensioned and positioned to be spring biased into said centrally located opening from a position remote from said centrally located opening;
• (d) a first pair of recesses, one of said first pair of recesses being defined in said upper surface of said shaft and the other being defined in said lower surface of said shaft, said first pair of recesses being configured, dimensioned and positioned to receive and engage said first pair of engaging members when said shaft is in a first position whereby said handle is secured to said shaft exposing said first end for use while said second end is secured within said handle;
• (e) a second pair of recesses, one of said second pair of recesses being defined in said upper surface of said shaft and the other being defined in said lower surface of said shaft, said second pair of recesses being configured, dimensioned and positioned to receive and engage said pair of engaging members when said shaft is in a second position whereby said handle is secured to said shaft exposing said second end for use while said first end is secured within said handle;
• (f) a release mechanism having a pair of cam surfaces, said release mechanism being slidably secured within said handle and cooperating with an externally mounted release switch, said release switch being positioned so as to allow a user applied pressure to slide said release switch and said release mechanism, said user applied pressure causing said cam surfaces to engage said pair of engaging members until an urging force sufficient to overcome the spring biasing of said members is reached thereby urging said engaging members out of either said first or second pair of recesses openings thereby allowing said shaft to slide within said centrally located opening.