Single hand-operated dispenser for drill and driver bits

Abstract

A dispense for drill and driver bits includes a generally cylindrical housing having opposing ends and having dimensions to allow the housing to be gripped and held by a hand of a user. A securing member is provided for receiving and securing drill and/or driver bits in an organized arrangement. A cover is pivotably mounted at one end of the housing for selective movement from closed and open positions. An opening member is operable by a finger of the user while holding the housing to move the cover between closed and open positions. In this way the dispenser can be held and opened or closed with one handed operation.

1 . Dispense for drill and driver bits comprising a generally cylindrical housing having opposing ends and having dimensions to allow said housing to be gripped and held by a hand of a user; securing means for receiving and securing drill and/or driver bits in an organized arrangement; cover means pivotably mounted at one end of said housing for selective movement from closed and open positions; opening means operable by a finger of the user while holding said housing to move said cover means between said closed and open positions, whereby said dispenser can be held and opened or closed with one handed operation. 
   
   
       2 . Dispenser as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said housing has a bottom cover at said other end that selectively opens or closes a compartment at said other end for receiving generally small driver bits. 
   
   
       3 . Dispenser as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said cover means includes a transparent portion to provide visible access to said housing. 
   
   
       4 . Dispenser as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said housing has a circular cross-section.