A hex tool including a hex head having a hex portion for engaging socket head cap screws or wrenches. The hex portion also having a body portion extending from the hex portion. The body portion having a cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also includes a handle with an end and a primary handle portion. The end disposed in the cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use. Another type of hex tool having a hex head having a hex cavity for engaging a hex head bolt. The hex head also having a body portion extending from the hex cavity. The body portion having a cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also including a handle with an end and a primary handle portion. The ball end disposed in the cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use.

Provided are centering, support plane screwdrivers comprising: a retention housing having a top portion with an upper support surface having an outer perimeter and surrounding a central walled recess extending below the support surface, the recess configured to center and receive a screw head, or portion thereof, therein; an optional lip at the support surface perimeter; and a turning face on the retention housing for application of a torquing force. Additionally provided are centering, support plane screwdrivers comprising: a retention housing having a top portion with an upper support surface having an outer perimeter and surrounding a central screwdriver tip extending above the support surface; a lip positioned at the support surface perimeter; and a turning face on the retention housing. Methods for removing or installing a screw assembly (e.g., an espresso machine shower screen assembly) using the screwdrivers are also provided.

A tool bit including a working end configured to engage a work surface, a shank extending from the working end and defining a longitudinal axis, and a drive portion coupled to an end of the shank opposite from the working end, the drive portion including a plurality of corners, the drive portion including a plurality of corners, the drive portion being configured to be engaged by a tool, wherein the drive portion includes a plurality of grooves formed at the plurality of corners and circumferentially spaced around the longitudinal axis.

A hex headed bit and socket for enhanced non-slip application of torque force having a hex head with contoured fastener engagement surface channel at the center of the respective alternating flat tool engagement sides. The contoured channels are tapered both transversely and longitudinally and extend in angular inclination across hex head bit flat side. The defined primary channel lateral edges correspondingly embed themselves during rotational engagement within the so engaged fastener pulling the hex head bit into the engaged fastener imparting enhanced translateral points of tool engagement.

A multifunctional scraper includes a scraper blade (1) and a handle (2) coupled to the scraper blade (1). The multifunctional scraper further includes a second tool (4), and the handle (2) is provided with a tool receptacle (3) adapted to the second tool (4) in terms of shape and size. The second tool (4) is movably inserted in the tool receptacle (3). The multifunctional scraper, while not compromising the grip feel or outer appearance of the scraper handle (2), through providing the tool receptacle (3) that can accommodate another object such as the second tool (4) such as a screwdriver bit (21), a knife blade (22) or a tape measure (46) in the handle (2), integrates the functions of different tools into a single scraper, achieving usability of the scraper in multifunctional applications and facilitating carrying and use of an operator.

A multifunctional scraper includes a scraper blade (1) and a handle (2) coupled to the scraper blade (1). The multifunctional scraper further includes a second tool (4), and the handle (2) is provided with a tool receptacle (3) adapted to the second tool (4) in terms of shape and size. The second tool (4) is movably inserted in the tool receptacle (3). The multifunctional scraper, while not compromising the grip feel or outer appearance of the scraper handle (2), through providing the tool receptacle (3) that can accommodate another object such as the second tool (4) such as a screwdriver bit (21), a knife blade (22) or a tape measure (46) in the handle (2), integrates the functions of different tools into a single scraper, achieving usability of the scraper in multifunctional applications and facilitating carrying and use of an operator.

A multifunction money clip includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate via a plurality of connectors at the corners of the first and second plate, the first and second plate forming an internal area. The multifunction money clip further includes a plurality of tools each rotationally connected to the first and second plate via one of the plurality of connectors, the plurality of tools located in the internal area when retracted. The multifunction money clip further includes a double clip located on the first plate, a first portion of the double clip opening in a first direction and configured to trap items between the first plate and the clip and a second portion of the double clip opening in a second direction, opposite the first direction, and configured to trap items between the second clip portion and the first clip portion. A small clip is included opposite the double clip to attach to a pocket.

A tool bit includes a hexagonal drive portion, a working end, and a shank interconnecting the drive portion and the working end. The shank includes an outer peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface tapers an entire length of at least one of the shank and the working end in a direction away from the drive portion.

A latch and catch arrangement is disclosed, whereby a sleeve supporting a flexible hinge with an extended finger is oriented over a fluid connection to a socket guide. The sleeve is oriented to the tool collar to place a flexible hinge and finger over the bearing guide. The finger moves upward when a tool is inserted into a tool socket, and the flexible hinge, properly oriented by the alignment catch/latch, keeps the finger in the tool socket while allowing necessary movement to insert and remove a tool.

A tool bit includes a drive portion configured to be engaged by a tool, the drive portion including a first maximum outer dimension, a shank extending from the drive portion and including a reduced outer diameter, and a tip coupled to an end of the shank opposite from the drive portion. The tip includes a compressive residual stress layer formed by blasting to increase a wear resistance of the tip relative to the shank. The tip additionally includes a second maximum outer dimension. The reduced outer diameter of the shank is smaller than the first maximum outer dimension of the drive portion and the second maximum outer dimension of the tip.