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US 12,285,853 · App. 16/403,438 · Granted Apr 29, 2025

Axe attachment to multi-purpose tool

Inventor: Timothy Langan (Mission Viejo, CA)
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Patent No.
US 12,285,853
App. No.
16/403,438
Granted
Apr 29, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A modular combination axe head with a mechanical system that allows multiple configurations of other modular attachments; such as a sledge hammer and pick that is particularly designed for use by firefighters or military as a tactical entry tool. The axe includes a front end and a rear end. The front end has an upper section that functions as an axe blade and the lower section functions as a brush hook or. The rear section includes a pick that can be utilized for a variety of functions. By incorporating three tools in a single structure the weight that a firefighter carries is lessened. Thus, reducing fatigue and the time that is required to cut through an obstruction to reach fire victims.

Claims (9)

1. An axe head, comprising:

a single steel structure that includes a blade portion with a blade end, an attachment portion opposite the blade end, and a shaft extending from the attachment portion;

wherein the attachment portion is configured as a Picatinny rail;

wherein the blade portion has an opening configured to operate as a multi-wrench portion; and

wherein the shaft has a connector configured to mate with a multipurpose bar.

2. The axe head of claim 1 , further comprising an axe pick or a hammer coupled to the axe head via the attachment portion.

3. The axe head of claim 1 , wherein the blade portion has a top spine with a serration.

4. The axe head of claim 1 , wherein the multi-wrench portion comprises a 1¼ inch hydrant wrench portion and a 1½ inch hex nut wrench portion.

5. The axe head of claim 1 , wherein the steel is stainless steel.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62666654 · May 3, 2018
Related Publication 20200361072A1 · Nov 19, 2020
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