US4631770A
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Hand tool/protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-16
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2005-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A compact hand-held device adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder is disclosed. A hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end includes a chamber for storing a plurality of tool elements. A removable closure is threadably received in the open end for sealing the chamber of the hollow member. A key ring is secured to the closure for use of the key ring both as a key holder and as a protective weapon. A hexagon opening in the closed end is provided for rigidly removably securing a corresponding shank of one of the tool elements axially outwardly from the closed end when the tool element is in the operating position. A tapered butt is sealingly and threadably secured on the closed end for providing a protective weapon.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Goldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:59
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B25F1/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
Apparatus adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder, said apparatus comprising: a hollow member having an open end and a closed end, said member having a chamber for storing at least one tool element, a removable closure means received in the open end for sealing said chamber, means for securing keys to said closure means, means for removably securing said tool element axially outwardly from the closed end when said tool element is in an operating position, a butt means securable on the closed end for providing a protective weapon, and means for sealingly securing said butt means on the closed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder, said apparatus comprising: a hollow member having an open end and a closed end, said member having a chamber for storing at least one tool element, a removable closure means received in the open end for sealing said chamber, means for securing keys to said closure means, means for removably securing said tool element axially outwardly from the closed end when said tool element is in an operating position, a butt means securable on the closed end for providing a protective weapon, and means for sealingly securing said butt means on the closed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
The apparatus of claim 1 is fabricated from metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said closure means is threadably secured to said hollow member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 is approximately 5.75 inches (14.59 cm.) in length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sealed chamber can store a plurality of tool elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a gripping means on the exterior surface of the hollow member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said butt means having a blunt surface on one end and an inwardly threaded surface on the other end.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for assembling a compact hand-held apparatus adapted for use as a protective weapon or a tool, the method comprising the steps of: providing a hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end and a removable closure means receivable in the open end for sealing said hollow member, said closure means having a key ring, removably securing a tool element to said closed end when said apparatus is used as a tool, said tool element positionable relative to said member between a stored position within said sealed member and an operating position extending substantially axially outwardly from the closed end of said member, removing said tool element from the closed end and storing it within said member, sealing said open end with the closure means after said tool element is stored therein, sealingly securing a butt means on said closed end when said tool element is in the stored position for use of the apparatus as a protective weapon.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for assembling a compact hand-held apparatus adapted for use as a protective weapon or a tool, the method comprising the steps of: providing a hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end and a removable closure means receivable in the open end for sealing said hollow member, said closure means having a key ring, removably securing a tool element to said closed end when said apparatus is used as a tool, said tool element positionable relative to said member between a stored position within said sealed member and an operating position extending substantially axially outwardly from the closed end of said member, removing said tool element from the closed end and storing it within said member, sealing said open end with the closure means after said tool element is stored therein, sealingly securing a butt means on said closed end when said tool element is in the stored position for use of the apparatus as a protective weapon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
177 words
A compact hand-held apparatus adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder, said apparatus comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end, said member having a chamber for storing a plurality of tool elements, a removable closure means threadably secured in the open end for sealing said chamber, said closure means having a key ring, a tool element being removably secured to said hollow member, said tool element positionable relative to said member between a stored position within said sealed member and an operating position extending substantially axially outwardly from the closed end of said member, a polygonal opening in the closed end for rigidly securing a corresponding shank of said tool element to the closed end when said tool element is in the operating position, and a tapered butt means sealingly threadably secured on the closed end for providing a protective weapon when said tool element is in the stored position, said threads on the closed end being disposed radially outwardly from said polygonal opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
A compact hand-held apparatus adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder, said apparatus comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end, said member having a chamber for storing a plurality of tool elements, a removable closure means threadably secured in the open end for sealing said chamber, said closure means having a key ring, a tool element being removably secured to said hollow member, said tool element positionable relative to said member between a stored position within said sealed member and an operating position extending substantially axially outwardly from the closed end of said member, a polygonal opening in the closed end for rigidly securing a corresponding shank of said tool element to the closed end when said tool element is in the operating position, and a tapered butt means sealingly threadably secured on the closed end for providing a protective weapon when said tool element is in the stored position, said threads on the closed end being disposed radially outwardly from said polygonal opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said shank of said tool element having a ball bearing means rotatably disposed therein for providing a pressure-type securement of said shank in the polygonal opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
9 words
The apparatus of claim 9 is fabricated from metal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 9 is approximately 5.75 inches (14.59 cm.) in length.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 9, further comprising a gripping means on the exterior surface of the hollow member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said butt means having a blunt surface on one end and an inwardly threaded surface on the other end.
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