Abstract

Tool storage boxes and related methods are provided. In one example, a tool storage box may include a base, one or more metal tool parts, and a magnetized plate. The base may define a first cavity disposed along an internal surface of the base and a second cavity disposed along an external surface of the base. The one or more metal tool parts may be removably disposed within the first cavity. The magnetized plate may be disposed within the second cavity and configured for releasably retaining the one or more metal tool parts along the external surface of the base when the one or more metal tool parts are placed thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25H 3/00 - Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work, tools or instruments

Abstract

Multifunctional tools are provided. A multifunctional tool may include a central member and/or an insert. The central member may have first and second ends. The first end may define a cavity designed to receive fasteners or bits. The second end may define an extruded tip designed for use as a pry tip, a sharpened edge, or a screwdriver blade and/or have a cutout designed for use as a bottle opener. The insert may be removably attachable to the central member and may be designed to hold fasteners or bits. The insert may include a magnet designed to retain the fasteners or bits. The tool may be modular and/or designed to accommodate a range of fasteners, bits, or other associated components. For example, any of the fasteners or bits associated with use of the tool may be hexagonal or round or may have any other shape according to user requirements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25F 1/02 - Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements
• B25G 1/08 - Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A shooting rest for a firearm magazine may include a body having a front end and a rear end, with the body including a floor having a top side and a bottom side disposed opposite one another, a plurality of legs extending from the bottom side of the floor and configured for supporting the shooting rest on a surface, a plurality of walls extending from the top side of the floor and defining a magazine receptacle configured for removably receiving a bottom portion of the firearm magazine therein, a tool receptacle disposed on one of the plurality of walls and configured for removably receiving at least a portion of a tool therein, and a pliable arm disposed adjacent to the tool receptacle and configured for releasably retaining the at least a portion of the tool within the tool receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/65 - Box magazines having a cartridge follower
• F41A 23/16 - Testing mounts

Abstract

A magazine baseplate configured to receive a tool and the corresponding tool are described herein. The tool is configured to fit into a tool indention on the bottom side of the magazine baseplate and be secured therein. The tool has a front end and a rear end, each of which has various tools or heads, such as a flathead screwdriver or T10 torx head.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 27/00 - AccessoriesDetails or attachments not otherwise provided for
• B25B 15/02 - Screwdrivers operated by rotating the handle
• F41A 9/64 - Magazines for unbelted ammunition

Abstract

A shooting rest is disclosed herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest also may include a lower extension extending downward from the magazine floor coupling. The lower extension may include a forward portion comprising at least one point of contact for supporting or stabilizing the shooting rest. The lower extension also may include a rearward portion comprising at least two points of contact for supporting or stabilizing the shooting rest. The forward portion may include a length greater than the rearward portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 27/22 - Balancing or stabilising arrangements
• F41A 23/02 - Mountings without wheels
• F41A 9/65 - Box magazines having a cartridge follower
• F41A 23/08 - Bipods
• F41A 23/04 - Unipods

Abstract

A shooting rest is provided herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest may also include a lower extension extending downward from the magazine floor coupling. The lower extension may include a forward extension extending downward from a forward portion of the magazine floor coupling and a rearward extension extending downward from a reward portion of the magazine floor coupling. The forward extension may have a length greater than the rearward extension.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 27/22 - Balancing or stabilising arrangements