ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,285,853, issued on April 29.
"Axe attachment to multi-purpose tool" was invented by Timothy Langan (Mission Viejo, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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. B...