Multiple sleeve interchangeable tool bit pocket tool

Abstract

A pocket hand tool has tow opposing sleeves which are pivotally connected to opposite ends of a new pocket tool handle. Each sleeve slidably receives interchangeable tool bits. The sleeves are selectively pivoted from an inoperable position within the handle to an operable position disposed away from the handle.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hand tool comprising: 
 a handle, said handle having elongated sides and oppositely disposed ends, tool bits,    a first tool comprising a sleeve having a closed end, means for pivotally connecting the closed end of the sleeve to one end of the handle, said first tool sleeve being non-removably connected to said means for pivotally connecting the first tool sleeve,    a second tool comprising a sleeve having a closed end sleeve, means for pivotally connecting the closed end to the other end of the handle, said second tool sleeve being non-removably connected to said means for pivotally connecting the second tool sleeve,    said first and second sleeves being formed to operably non-rotatably receive said tool bits, wherein the hand tool is operable as a first tool or second tool.    
     
     
         2 . The hand tool of    claim 1   , each said sleeve being pivotable about 180° from a respective inoperable position disposed between the handle sides to a respective operable position disposed away from the handle.  
     
     
         3 . The hand tool of    claim 2   , each said sleeve having a central axis, and said central axes being in parallel disposition in the respective inoperable positions.  
     
     
         4 . The hand tool of    claim 3   , said handle having an elongated central axis, and said sleeves central axes being angularly disposed with respect to the handle central axis.  
     
     
         5 . The hand tool of    claim 1   , tool bit members having a body portion and oppositely disposed ends, each said tool bit being formed at an opposite end of each tool bit member.  
     
     
         6 . The hand tool of    claim 1   , said handle sides comprising elongated plates in parallel disposition.  
     
     
         7 . The hand tool of    claim 1   , said handle having an elongated central axis and each said sleeve having a central axis, and wherein the first tool sleeve central axis is in parallel disposition with said handle central axis.  
     
     
         8 . The hand tool of    claim 7   , wherein the second tool sleeve has central axis, and wherein the second tool sleeve central axis is in parallel disposition with said handle central axis.  
     
     
         9 . The hand tool of    claim 1   , each said means pivotally connecting comprises a pivot axis, said pivot axes being in parallel disposition.  
     
     
         10 . The hand tool of    claim 2   , said first tool being disposed adjacent one handle side in the first tool inoperable position.  
     
     
         11 . The hand tool of    claim 10   , said second tool being disposed adjacent the other handle side in the second tool inoperable position.