Multi-tasking utility tool

Abstract

A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body.

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         25 . A utility tool having a removable blade cartridge which fits within a corresponding blade cartridge bay, the utility tool comprising:
 a. a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;   b. a cutting tool positioned within the body, wherein the cutting tool is configured to extend out from the first end;   c. a knife switch coupled to the cutting tool, wherein the cutting tool and the knife switch are removable, and wherein the knife switch allows the cutting tool to slidably move between an extended position and a retracted position; and   d. a cartridge unit coupled to the body, wherein the cartridge unit includes a first tool, and further wherein the cartridge unit is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first tool extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the first position.   
     
     
         26 . The utility tool according to  claim 25  further comprising a spring mechanism coupled to the knife switch for biasing the cutting tool to the retracted position. 
     
     
         27 . The utility tool according to  claim 25  wherein the cartridge unit further comprises a second tool which extends out from the second end when the cartridge unit is in the second position. 
     
     
         28 . The utility tool according to  claim 25  wherein the first tool is a writing instrument. 
     
     
         29 . The utility tool according to  claim 27  wherein the second tool is a measuring instrument. 
     
     
         30 . The utility tool according to  claim 29  wherein the measuring instrument is one of the group consisting of: a retractable tape measure, level, compass and bar code scanner. 
     
     
         31 . The utility tool according to  claim 27  further comprising a container integrally formed within the utility tool, the container for housing a selective one of the first tool and the second tool. 
     
     
         32 . The utility tool according to  claim 25  wherein the body includes an integrally positioned track within which the cartridge unit is moveable. 
     
     
         33 . The utility tool according to  claim 27  wherein the second tool is an illuminating instrument. 
     
     
         34 . A utility tool having a removable blade cartridge which fits within a corresponding blade cartridge bay, the utility tool comprising:
 a. a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;   b. a removable blade cartridge comprising at least one leaf spring configured to provide a snap fit engagement between the removable blade cartridge and an interior wall of the blade cartridge bay, wherein a cutting tool within the removable blade cartridge is configured to slidably extend out from the first end; and   c. a first tool configured to be selectively coupled to both the first end and the second end of the body.   
     
     
         35 . The utility tool according to  claim 34  further comprising a cover comprising the first tool, wherein the cover covers a second tool when coupled to the second end and exposes the second tool when removed from the second end. 
     
     
         36 . The utility tool according to  claim 35  wherein the cover is able to be attached to the first end when removed from the second end. 
     
     
         37 . A utility tool having a removable blade cartridge which fits within a corresponding blade cartridge bay, the utility tool comprising:
 a. a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are positioned on opposite ends of the body;   b. a removable blade cartridge positioned within the body, wherein a cutting tool within the removable blade cartridge is configured to slidably extend out from the first end; and   c. a cartridge unit coupled to the body at the second end, wherein the cartridge unit includes a first tool, a second tool and a cover and further wherein the second tool is covered by the cover and exposed when the cover is removed from the cartridge unit.   
     
     
         38 . The utility tool according to  claim 37  wherein the cover is able to be attached to the first end when removed from the cartridge unit. 
     
     
         39 . The utility tool according to  claim 37  wherein the first tool comprises a writing instrument. 
     
     
         40 . The utility tool according to  claim 39  wherein the second tool comprises a marking instrument. 
     
     
         41 . The utility tool according to  claim 39  wherein the second tool comprises a measuring instrument. 
     
     
         42 . The utility tool according to  claim 41  wherein the measuring instrument is one of the group consisting of: a retractable tape measure, level, compass and bar code scanner. 
     
     
         43 . The utility tool according to  claim 37  wherein the second tool comprises an illuminating instrument.