A multi-function paint stir spatula has a beveled putty knife at one end of the spatula for applying putty and/or scraping dry paint, one or two indentations along one or both edges of the spatula that define a straight squeegee between each indentation and the other end of the spatula for scraping wet paint from the inside wall of a can of paint, a curved, roller squeegee indentation on one edge of the spatula for scraping wet paint from a paint roller, and a serrated, brush cleaning comb on the other edge of the spatula for scraping wet paint from a paint brush. One particular embodiment has two indentations on opposing edges that define two squeegees of different length: one for gallon-sized cans of paint and the other for quart-sized cans of paint.

A scoop for removing semi-fluid materials such as acrylic stucco from a bucket, with a close gripping handle to improve leverage and a scalloped top edge of the receptacle that allows excess material to flow out of the receptacle.

A multi-functional tool includes a multi-flanged body and an auxiliary implement attached thereto for assisting a user to install drywall. In use, the tool is attached over the end of a drywall tool and is secured in place. A first end of the tool provides a surface to aid in driving nails, removing obstructions and the like. The opposite second end provides a hex holder to hold a screwdriver bit to aid in recessing any drywall screws that need recessed.

An all-purpose, multi-use touchup tool designed for home, office, and general construction work for producing a pleasant, show-quality finish to the construction project. The system generally includes a multitool having up to ten functional touch-up tasks capable of being performed thereby, including multiple blade edges, brushes, and measuring elements. A holder element can be joined with the multitool to expand the functionality of each. The system could include other touchup tools and elements such as a storage cup, wipes, and additional brushes and sanding elements.

In a method is provided for removing a material from a substrate, a plasma is generated at atmospheric pressure. The plasma includes an energetic species reactive with one or more components of the material. The plasma is flowed from an outlet as a plasma plume that includes periodic regions of high plasma density and low plasma density. The material is exposed to the plasma plume. At least one component of the material reacts with the energetic species, and at least one other component of the material is physically impacted and moved by one or more of the regions of high plasma density.

In a method is provided for removing a material from a substrate, a plasma is generated at atmospheric pressure. The plasma includes an energetic species reactive with one or more components of the material. The plasma is flowed from an outlet as a plasma plume that includes periodic regions of high plasma density and low plasma density. The material is exposed to the plasma plume. At least one component of the material reacts with the energetic species, and at least one other component of the material is physically impacted and moved by one or more of the regions of high plasma density.

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.

Provide is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top and bottom portion and a blade disposed between the top and bottom portion having first and second ends and an opening at its first end. The opening includes first and second notches opposed to one another. The tool also includes a latch assembly disposed between the top and bottom portion that is movable between first and second positions, the latch assembly including a latch having a protrusion that engages one of the first or second notches in the first position and disengages from the one of the first or second notches in the second position. The blade is rotatable about the first end between a closed positioned where the first notch is engaged by the protrusion, and an open position where the second notch is engaged by the protrusion.

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 handheld multi-tool is provided. The tool has an elongate central handle with an integrally formed tool at each opposite end of the handle. A plurality of additional tools may be attached to the multi-tool by slideably fitting over one of the integrally formed tools, leading to a wide variety of operational modes for the multi-tool.