Tool holster with a tool bit

Abstract

A tool holder is presented. Preferred tool holders include a holster for securely holding a tool. A tool bit can be operationally coupled to the holster so that the holster-tool bit assembly forms a complete tool, where the holster can function as a handle of the tool bit. The tool bit can be of the same type, or of a different type than that of the held tool. Some embodiments include tool locks that securely hold the tool within the holster when the holster is used to operate the tool bit.

1 . A tool holder comprising:
 a holster configured to hold a first tool; and   a tool bit operationally coupled to the holster wherein the holster forms a handle to operate the tool bit.   
   
   
       2 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the tool bit comprises a blade. 
   
   
       3 . The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the tool bit comprises a hooked blade. 
   
   
       4 . The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the holster further comprises a blade guard. 
   
   
       5 . The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the blade is permanently coupled to the holster. 
   
   
       6 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the tool bit is rotationally affixed to the holster. 
   
   
       7 . The holder of  claim 6 , wherein the tool bit is configured to ratchet into an operating position. 
   
   
       8 . The holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a belt fastener. 
   
   
       9 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the tool bit is removeably affixed to holster. 
   
   
       10 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the holster further comprises a tool bit compartment configured to store at least one tool bit of the first tool. 
   
   
       11 . The holder of  claim 10 , wherein the tool bit compartment has a cover substantially flush with a surface of the holster. 
   
   
       12 . The holder of  claim 10 , wherein the tool bit compartment is configured to store at least three tool bits of the first tool. 
   
   
       13 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the holster is sized and dimensioned to nest within another holster. 
   
   
       14 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the tool bit is of a different type than that of the first tool. 
   
   
       15 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein holster comprises at least one tool lock configured to securely hold the first tool in place when the holster is used to operate the tool bit. 
   
   
       16 . The holder of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one tool lock is disposed within an interior cavity of the holster.