Hand tool with multiple bit storage and a method for using the same

US8011277B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wagic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ronald L. Johnson · San Jose, US
• Robert Joseph Gallegos · Fremont, US
• Steven Simas Escobar · San Jose, US
• Anders Scot Hudson · Campbell, US
• Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz · San Jose, US
• Yugen Patrick Lockhart · Palo Alto, US
• Howard Allen Wilson · Medford, US
• Eric M. Colton · Torrance, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 10, 2007
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2011
• Expiry date: May 10, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25H3/003
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.