US4960016A
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Multipurpose automotive tool kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-12
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Granted: 1990-10-02
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Expires: 2010-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose automotive tool kit is provided in a housing which is also a handle. A variety of sockets and other useful tools are stored in the housing and used individually or attached to the housing used as handle. As a handle, the housing acts as both a levering device and as a viable tool having inherent useful sockets immediately available in the surface structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Seals
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:43
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B25F1/02; B25F1/003; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/08; B25G1/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A multipurpose automotive tool kit having a variety of tools removably attached to and stored in a tubular housing with said housing adapted by releasable fittings as an attachable handle for said tools, said housing structured adjacent a first terminal end in a side wall surface with at least one inherent socket wrench and removably affixed at said first terminal end with a protruding socket drive ratchet head, said socket driver ratchet head affixed to a shank internally disposed in said housing, said shank being a slide-on retainer for different sized open ended socket wrenches compatible with said socket driver ratchet head and removably stored in said housing, said housing shaped at a second terminal end into a first spark plug tool, there being a second spark plug tool for small sized spark plugs removably fitting inside of said first spark plug tool with said second spark plug tool providing removable retention for a base attached to an adjustable end wrench head protruding externally from said second terminal end of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A multipurpose automotive tool kit having a variety of tools removably attached to and stored in a tubular housing with said housing adapted by releasable fittings as an attachable handle for said tools, said housing structured adjacent a first terminal end in a side wall surface with at least one inherent socket wrench and removably affixed at said first terminal end with a protruding socket drive ratchet head, said socket driver ratchet head affixed to a shank internally disposed in said housing, said shank being a slide-on retainer for different sized open ended socket wrenches compatible with said socket driver ratchet head and removably stored in said housing, said housing shaped at a second terminal end into a first spark plug tool, there being a second spark plug tool for small sized spark plugs removably fitting inside of said first spark plug tool with said second spark plug tool providing removable retention for a base attached to an adjustable end wrench head protruding externally from said second terminal end of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The multipurpose automotive tool kit of claim 1 wherein said socket driver ratchet head affixed to a shank having said shank further adapted as an auxiliary handle for levering said socket driver ratchet head detached from said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The multipurpose automotive tool kit of claim 1 wherein said socket driver ratchet head affixed to a shank having said shank further adapted for "cheater" levering of said housing cooperative with said at least one inherent socket wrench in said side wall surface adjacent said first end of said housing during use of either of said sparkplug tools in said second end of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The multipurpose automotive tool kit of claim 1 wherein said socket driver ratchet head affixed to a shank internally disposed in said housing having said shank further adapted as a screwdriver with said screwdriver being useful with said socket driver ratchet head and said shank removed from said housing and having said socket driver head for gripping during use of said screwdriver.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The multipurpose automotive tool kit of claim 1 wherein said base removably retained in said second spark plug tool being affixed to an adjustable end wrench head protruding externally from said second end of said housing having said base affixed to a screwdriver internally disposed inside said housing with said adjustable end wrench head used for gripping during use of said screwdriver with said base removed from said second spark plug tool.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-10-01 | 1994-04-02 | 1994-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-10-01 | 1998-04-02 | 1998-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-10-01 | 2002-04-02 | 2002-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |