Multi-purpose equipment

a multi-purpose, equipment technology, applied in the field of modular multi-purpose equipment, can solve the problems of insufficient flexibility of non-tool accessories, deficiency of wrist-worn devices of the prior art, and inability to integrate non-tool accessories with tools, etc., to achieve the effect of convenient and inexpensive modification

a multi-purpose, equipment technology, applied in the field of modular multi-purpose equipment, can solve the problems of insufficient flexibility of non-tool accessories, deficiency of wrist-worn devices of the prior art, and inability to integrate non-tool accessories with tools, etc., to achieve the effect of convenient and inexpensive modification

US20070056117A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15IMPERIAL SCHRADE CORP
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[0079] Referring now to FIGS. 7 & 7A, equipment 110 is shown with an alternative multi-function module 214. The structure of housing 112 is substantially the same, if not identical, to the housing 12 of the mechanical compass embodiment described in detail above. Multi-function module 214 comprises an electronic compass 215 that includes the capability of displaying a variety of information, including time, date, stopwatch, temperature, direction, absolute and relative barometric pressure, and altitude above sea level. Module 214 may optionally include a signal mirror 217 incorporated into housing 112 which is formed of a reflective material, such as polished steel.

[0080] Compass 215 is operated by four buttons 310, 312, 314, and 316 (see FIG. 14—only buttons 312&314 are visible in FIGS. 7 & 7A). As will be described in greater detail herein, the functions and operation of electronic compass 215 represents a marked improvement over similar devices in th...

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Abstract

Multi-purpose equipment 10 is disclosed having a modular housing 12, a multi-function module 14 for containing electronic or mechanical devices, a tool pod 16 having multiple tools 106 pivotally attached thereto, an accessory compartment 18 for removably containing, for example, a disposable lighter 32. Module 14 is preferably removable and is adapted contain an electronic or mechanical device, such as a mechanical compass 172, an electronic compass 215, or other electronic devices. Tool pod 16 includes a plurality of pivotally attached tools 106. A lanyard 34 may also be provided to tether module 14 to housing 12.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 102,172, filed May 26, 2000, and U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 258,095, filed Dec. 26, 2000.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This invention relates to modular multi-purpose equipment comprising a combination of tools, electronic and / or mechanical devices, and other accessories. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Hand-held tools or devices that can perform multiple functions are not new. [0004] One category of such devices is multi-tools, i.e., pliers in combination with multiple folding tools, such as knife blades, screwdrivers, bottle cap and can openers, and the like. The TOUGHâ„¢ tool multi-tool pliers by Imperial Schrade Corp. (disclosed, e.g., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,791,002) and the PST multi-tool by Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,744,272) are representative of the state of the multi-tool art. While quite suitable for the functions that they are...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
15 Mar 2007
Publication
US20070056117A1
IPC
B26B11/00; B25F1/04; F23Q2/32; G01C17/00
CPC
B25F1/04; B26B11/001; G01C17/00; F23Q2/32; B26B11/008
Inventors
GARDINER, WALTER A.; HUFNAGEL, JOSEPH A.