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US3892149A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Multiple hand tool

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-06
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1995-01-06
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Abstract

Abstract A hand tool for different sized tools such as Allen head drivers which allows for a selection of the required size on a single tool handle. The cylindrical handle is provided with a central axial socket member mounted in a central axial opening. The socket member has a hexagonal axial opening at the bottom end. A pivot ring is mounted over the bottom edge of the socket member and a plurality of pivot members are mounted on the ring. Each pivot member supports a sleeve holder in which a hexagonal base of a hand tool is positioned. Each tool base is slidable in its sleeve against the action of a coil spring in the sleeve. The cylindrical handle is provided with longitudinal grooves extending from the bottom end in alignment with the pivot members so that the tools nest in their respective grooves in the handle. When a tool size is selected, it is pivoted from its groove downwardly until the base reaches the socket opening. The tool is pulled against the action of the spring to withdraw the tool into the sleeve holder. This allows the sleeve holder to swing directly over the opening in axial alignment therewith. The tool can now be released and pushed into the opening and the hand tool is ready for use. To remove the tool, it is pulled from the socket opening against the action of the spring until it is clear of the socket member. It can now be pivoted upwardly and back into the handle groove.

Inventors

  • 👤 Allan Rydberg

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 19:00
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/08; B25G1/085; B25B; B25B15/00; B25B15/001; B25B15/004; B25B15/008

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 94 words
A multiple hand tool construction comprising a cylindrical handle, a socket member mounted axially in said handle, said socket member having an axial, hexagonal opening, a plurality of sleeve holders pivotally mounted around the lower end of said socket member, a tool having a hex base mounted in each sleeve holder, means for resiliently retaining said tools in said holders, whereby said holders may be pivoted into axial alignment with said socket member to insert a tool base into said socket opening, and means for retaining said tools in pivoted position on said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 94 words
A multiple hand tool construction comprising a cylindrical handle, a socket member mounted axially in said handle, said socket member having an axial, hexagonal opening, a plurality of sleeve holders pivotally mounted around the lower end of said socket member, a tool having a hex base mounted in each sleeve holder, means for resiliently retaining said tools in said holders, whereby said holders may be pivoted into axial alignment with said socket member to insert a tool base into said socket opening, and means for retaining said tools in pivoted position on said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 1, wherein said retaining means comprises a plurality of longitudinal grooves along said handle, said tools nesting in said grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 32 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 1, wherein a pivot ring is mounted on the lower end of said socket member, said sleeve holders being pivotally mounted on said pivot ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 32 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 1, wherein said socket member is provided with spaced slots through its lower end, said sleeve holders being mounted for pivotal movement through said slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 48 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 1, wherein said resilient retaining means includes a coil spring mounted in said sleeves, one end of each spring bearing against a shoulder in said sleeve and the other end of each spring bearing against a shoulder on said tool base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 21 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 1, wherein said tools are in graduated sizes for driving different sized Allen heads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 32 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 3, wherein said socket member is provided with spaced slots through its lower end, said sleeve holders being mounted for pivotal movement through said slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 27 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 7, wherein said retaining means comprises a plurality of longitudinal grooves along said handle, said tools nesting in said grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 47 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 7, wherein said resilient means includes a coil spring mounted in said sleeves, one end of each spring bearing against a shoulder in said sleeve and the other end of each spring bearing against a shoulder on said tool base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 27 words
A multiple hand tool as in claim 9, wherein said retaining means comprises a plurality of longitudinal grooves along said handle, said tools nesting in said grooves.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US2786380A Cited
US3186009A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-06-30 1978-12-30 1979-07-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-30 1982-12-30 1983-07-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-30 1986-12-30 1987-07-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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