Radial foldout tool with multiple types of tools and bit storage

• US 8,359,954 B2
• Filed: 09/25/2009
• Issued: 01/29/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
• Inventors: Johnson, Ronald L., Gallegos, Robert J., Escobar, Steven Simas, Ruiz, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik, Lockhart, Yugen Patrick
• Primary Examiner(s): Carter, Monica
• Assistant Examiner(s): Hong, Danny
• Application Number:
  US12/567,569
• Publication Number:
  US 20110000024A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,222 Days
• Field of Search: 811/244, 811/774, 814/90, 814/40, 81437-439, 811/245, 811/776, 814/89, 716/7, 716/8, D8/85, 206373-379
• US Class Current: 81/440
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 13/06 of socket type
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 15/008 Allen-type keys
• CPC Class Codes: B25F 1/02 with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements
• CPC Class Codes: B25F 1/04 wherein the elements are brought into working positions by a pivoting or sliding movement
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/063 for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/066 the grip itself being angularly adjustable
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/085 for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

Abstract

A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.

Claims

1. A folding multi-tool comprising:

a. a body comprising a first face, a second face, a third face and a fourth face, a top end and a bottom end of the body, wherein the top end and the bottom end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;

b. a plurality of tools stored against the first face in a closed position;

c. a first socket holder configured to secure a first set of sockets within the second face of the body; and

d. a second socket holder configured to secure a second set of sockets within the third face of the body.

2. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the first socket holder and the second socket holder comprise a plurality of beds, wherein each bed is sized and configured to hold in place a socket.

3. The folding multi-tool of claim 2 wherein the socket is a metric size socket or a standard size socket.

4. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the plurality of tools includes a set of tool drivers, wherein each tool driver of the set is configured to rotate about a rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body.

5. The folding multi-tool of claim 4 wherein each tool driver is arranged according to size, wherein a biggest tool driver is positioned generally near a middle of the body.

6. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the plurality of tools includes a set of tool drivers, wherein each tool driver of the set is configured to rotate about a rotatable mechanism coupled to the top end of the body.

7. The folding multi-tool of claim 6 wherein each tool driver is arranged according to size, wherein a biggest tool driver is positioned generally near a middle of the body.

8. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the plurality of tools includes a drive, wherein the drive is configured to rotate about a rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body, and wherein the drive is adapted to fit a socket.

9. The folding multi-tool of claim 8 wherein the drive is positioned generally near a middle of the body.

10. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the plurality of tools includes a can opener, wherein the can opener is configured to rotate about a rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body.

11. The folding multi-tool of claim 10 wherein the can opener is positioned generally near a middle of the body.

12. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the plurality of tools includes a blade, wherein the blade is configured to rotate about an insert coupled to the top end of the body.

13. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 further comprising a bent loop coupled to top end of the body, wherein the bent loop is configured to attach the folding multi-tool to objects.

14. The folding multi-tool of claim 1 wherein the folding multi-tool is configured to stand upright on the bottom end.

15. The folding multi-tool of claim 1, wherein the first socket holder is configured to rotate about a first hinge coupled to the bottom end of the body, and the second socket holder is configured to rotate about a second hinge coupled to the bottom end of the body.

16. A foldout tool comprising:

a. a body comprising;

i. a plurality of faces;

ii. a top end of the body; and

iii. a bottom end of the body, wherein the top end and the bottom end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;

b. a first socket storage coupled to a first face of the plurality of faces, wherein the first socket storage rotates about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body;

c. a second socket storage coupled to a second face of the plurality of faces, wherein the second socket storage rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body; and

d. a drive coupled to a third face of the plurality of faces, wherein the drive rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body, and wherein the drive is adapted to fit a socket.

17. The foldout tool of claim 16 wherein the first socket storage and the second socket storage comprise a plurality of chambers sized and configured to hold in place a plurality of sockets.

18. The foldout tool of claim 16 wherein the socket is a metric size socket or a standard size socket.

19. The foldout tool of claim 16 further comprising a can opener coupled to the third face, wherein the can opener rotates about the third rotatable mechanism.

20. The foldout tool of claim 16 further comprising a first set of tool drivers and a second set of tool drivers coupled to a fourth face, wherein each tool driver of the first set rotates about a fourth rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body, and wherein each tool driver of the second set rotates about a fifth rotatable mechanism coupled to the top end of the body.

21. The foldout tool of claim 16 further comprising a blade, wherein the blade is configured to rotate about an insert coupled to the top end of the body.

22. The foldout tool of claim 16 further comprising a bent loop coupled to top end of the body, wherein the bent loop is configured to attach the foldout tool to objects.

23. The foldout tool of claim 16 wherein the foldout tool is configured to stand upright on the bottom end of the foldout tool.

24. An apparatus comprising a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces, wherein each face has a plurality of tools, wherein each of the plurality of tools is positioned generally near a middle of the body and rotates out from the face, and wherein the apparatus is configured to stand upright on the second end.

25. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the four faces include a first face, wherein the first face comprises a bit storage and a hinge, wherein the bit storage holds at least one socket and rotates about the hinge, wherein the hinge is coupled to the second end of the body.

26. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the four faces includes a second face, wherein the second face comprises a bit storage and a hinge, wherein the bit storage holds at least one socket and rotates about the hinge coupled to the second end of the body.

27. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the four faces includes a third face, wherein the third face comprises a drive, a can opener, and a blade, wherein the drive and the can opener rotate about a rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end of the body, and the blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end of the body.

28. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the four faces includes a fourth face, wherein the fourth face comprises a first set of tool drivers and a second set of tool drivers, wherein each tool driver of the first set rotates about a first pivotable mechanism coupled to the second end of the body, and wherein each tool driver of the second set rotates about a second pivotable mechanism coupled to the first end of the body.

29. A tool handle comprising:

a. a body comprising;

i. a first face of the body;

ii. a second face of the body;

iii. a third face of the body, wherein the third face is opposite the first face;

iv. a fourth face of the body, wherein the fourth face is opposite the second face;

v. a top end of the body; and

vi. a bottom end of the body, wherein the top end and the bottom end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;

b. a plurality of tools comprising;

i. a bent loop coupled to top end of the body, wherein the bent wire loop is configured to attach the tool handle to objects;

ii. a first depository comprising a first plurality of chambers sized and configured to hold in place metric size sockets, wherein the first depository is coupled to the first face, and wherein the first depository rotates about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body;

iii. a second depository comprising a second plurality of chambers sized and configured to hold in place standard size sockets, wherein the second depository is coupled to the third face, and wherein the second depository rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body;

iv. a drive coupled to the second face, wherein the drive rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body, and wherein the drive is adapted to fit ends of the metric size sockets and ends of the standard size sockets;

v. a can opener coupled to the second face, wherein the can opener rotates about the third rotatable mechanism;

vi. a blade coupled to the second face, wherein the blade is configured to rotate about a fourth rotatable mechanism coupled to the top end of the body;

vii. a first set of tool drivers coupled to the fourth face, wherein each tool driver of the first set rotates about a fifth rotatable mechanism coupled to the bottom end of the body; and

viii. a second set of tool drivers coupled to the fourth face, wherein each tool driver of the second set rotates about a sixth rotatable mechanism coupled to the top end of the body,

wherein the tool handle is configured to stand upright on the bottom end of the body.