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Publication number: US20090188367A1
Application number: US12/360,098
Authority: US
Inventors: Timothy Don Quinn
Original assignee: Quinn Tools Inc
Current assignee: Quinn Tools Inc
Priority date: 2008-01-25
Filing date: 2009-01-26
Publication date: 2009-07-30

Abstract

A tool for use with a reciprocating saw includes an adaptor and a scrapper tool. The adaptor is configured to be coupled to the reciprocating saw and the scrapper tool. The scrapper tool may include one or more biasing members configured to bias at least a portion of the scrapper tool away from the adaptor.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. PATENT APPLICATION

This patent application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/062,335, entitled “Tool Adaptor for use with a Reciprocating Saw,” which was filed on Jan. 25, 2008, by Timothy D. Quinn, the entirety of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.

Cross-reference is made to U.S. Utility Patent Application Ser. No. 10/941,345 entitled “Tool Adaptor for use with a Reciprocating Saw,” which was filed on Sep. 15, 2004, by Timothy D. Quinn, and to U.S. Utility Patent Application Ser. No. 11/297,731 entitled “Tool Adaptor for use with a Reciprocating Saw,” which was filed on Dec. 8, 2005, by Timothy D. Quinn, the entirety of each of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to reciprocating saws and, more particularly, to tools for use with reciprocating saws.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Reciprocating saws are used by carpenters, builders, and other users to cut wood, metal, plastic, and other types of materials and structures. The generally elongated design of reciprocating saws allows such saws to be used in areas wherein other types of saws, such as circular saws, may be too cumbersome. In use, a user couples a reciprocating saw blade to a saw blade receiver of the reciprocating saw. The user may operate the reciprocating saw to cause the saw blade to be reciprocated or moved in a back and forth motion. Unlike manual saws, the automated reciprocation of the saw blade causes the saw blade to saw or cut materials with little manual sawing motion from the user.

Other tools, such as scrapers and files, also use a reciprocating motion to perform their tool function. However, such tools must be manually operated by moving the tool in a back and forth motion. Repetitive operation of such tools may be difficult in some areas and may cause strain on the operator over time.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

According to one aspect, a tool for use with a reciprocating saw may include a first adaptor member, a second adaptor member, and a scrapper tool. The first adaptor member may include opposing ends. Each opposing end may be configured to couple with the reciprocating saw. In some embodiments, the first adaptor member may include an elongated portion defined between the opposing ends. In such embodiments, the elongated portion may be configured to be reciprocated through a guard of the reciprocating saw while the reciprocating saw is operated by a user. The second adaptor member may be configured to couple with the first adaptor member and may have a first end.

The scrapper tool may include an adaptor body, a scrapper blade receiver, and at least one biasing member. The adaptor body may be configured to couple with the first end of the second adaptor member. For example, in some embodiments, the adaptor body of the scrapper tool may include an aperture defined therein sized to receive the first end of the second adaptor member. The scrapper blade receiver may be configured to receive a scrapper blade. The at least one biasing member may be positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver and may bias the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

In some embodiments, the second adaptor member may include a first passageway defined through the first end. Additionally, the adaptor body of the scrapper tool may include a second passageway extending from a top surface of the adaptor body to the aperture. In such embodiments, the first passageway and the second passageway may be in registry with each other when the first end of the second adaptor member is received in the aperture of the adaptor body of the scrapper tool.

In some embodiments, the scrapper tool may include a first biasing member and a second biasing member. Each of the first and second biasing members may be positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver and may bias the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body. In some embodiments, the first and second biasing members may be embodied as first and second springs. Additionally, in some embodiments, the scrapper tool may include a first bar and a second bar. The first bar may be received in a first internal passageway of the first spring. The second bar may be received in a second internal passageway of the second spring. Each of the first and second bars may be coupled to the adaptor body and scrapper blade receiver. In some embodiments, each of the first and second bars may include a first threaded end received in a corresponding threaded aperture of the scrapper blade receiver and a second end received in a corresponding passageway defined in the adaptor body.

According to another aspect, a tool for use with a reciprocating saw may include a first adaptor member, a second adaptor member, and a scrapper tool. The first adaptor member may include opposing ends. Each opposing end may be configured to couple with the reciprocating saw. In some embodiments, the first adaptor member may include an elongated portion defined between the opposing ends. In such embodiments, the elongated portion may be configured to be reciprocated through a guard of the reciprocating saw while the reciprocating saw is operated by a user. The second adaptor member may be configured to couple with the first adaptor member and may have a first end.

The scrapper tool may include a cylindrical adaptor body and a scrapper blade receiver. The cylindrical adaptor body may include a first opening sized to receive the first end of the second adaptor member. The scrapper blade receiver may be configured to receive a scrapper blade. Additionally, the scrapper blade receiver may include an aperture defined therein. The cylindrical adaptor body and the first end of the second adaptor member may be received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver.

In some embodiments, the cylindrical adaptor body of the scrapper tool may include a plurality of first elongated slots defined therein. Additionally, in some embodiments, the scrapper blade receiver includes a plurality of second elongated slots defined therein. The plurality of second elongated slots may be substantially parallel to the plurality of first elongated slots when the cylindrical adaptor body is received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver. The second adaptor member may include a passageway defined in the first end in some embodiments. In such embodiments, the passageway of the second adaptor may be in registry with the plurality of first and second elongated slots when the first end of the second adaptor member is received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver.

In some embodiments, the tool may also include a biasing member. The biasing member may be received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver. The biasing member may bias the scrapper blade receiver away from the second adaptor member. In some embodiments, the biasing member may be embodied as a spring.

According to a further aspect, a scrapper tool for use with a reciprocating saw may include an adaptor body, a scrapper blade receiver, and at least one biasing member. The adaptor body may be include an aperture configured to receive an end of an adaptor couplable to the reciprocating saw. The scrapper blade receiver may be configured to receive a scrapper blade. The at least one biasing member may be positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver and may bias the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

In some embodiments, the at least one biasing member may be embodied as a first biasing member and a second biasing member. In such embodiments, each of the first and second biasing members may be positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver. Additionally, each of the first and second biasing members may bias the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body. The first and second biasing members may be embodied as first and second springs in some embodiments.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the scrapper tool may include a first bar and a second bar. The first bar may be received in a first internal passageway of the first spring. The second bar may be received in a second internal passageway of the second spring. Each of the first and second bars may be coupled to the adaptor body and scrapper blade receiver. Additionally, each of the first and second bars may include a first threaded end received in a corresponding threaded aperture of the scrapper blade receiver and a second end received in a corresponding passageway defined in the adaptor body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description particularly refers to the following figures, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tool adaptor for use with a reciprocating saw and having a first end configured to be coupled to the saw and a second end configured to be coupled with a tool;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an end elevation view of the second end of the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a tool adaptor similar to the tool adaptor ofFIG. 1 and having a second end including a biased detent;

FIG. 6 is a tool adaptor similar to the tool adaptor ofFIG. 1 and having a second end including a protrusion;

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of an illustrative reciprocating saw having the adaptor ofFIG. 1 coupled thereto;

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a reciprocating saw blade receiver of the reciprocating saw ofFIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a scrapper tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the scrapper tool ofFIG. 9 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a saw tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the saw tool ofFIG. 11 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a grout saw tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the grout saw tool ofFIG. 13 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a brush tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the brush tool ofFIG. 15 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a file tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor and having a keyless chuck;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the file tool ofFIG. 17 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and a cultivating tool configured to be coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1 and having a keyless chuck;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the cultivating tool ofFIG. 19 coupled with the adaptor ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a tool adaptor for use with a reciprocating saw;

FIG. 22 is a side elevation view of the tool adaptor ofFIG. 21;

FIG. 23 is a plan view of the tool adaptor ofFIG. 21;

FIG. 24 is a end elevation view of the tool adaptor ofFIG. 21;

FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of a tool adaptor similar to the tool adaptor ofFIG. 21;

FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of a tool assembly including a tool adaptor for use with a reciprocating saw and a scraper tool;

FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the scraper tool ofFIG. 26;

FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a scraper tool of the tool assembly ofFIG. 26;

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the scraper tool ofFIG. 28 and a tool adaptor in an assembled configuration; and

FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a tool adaptor for use with a reciprocating saw and one embodiment of a keyless chuck tool.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

While the concepts of the present disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific exemplary embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit the concepts of the present disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Referring toFIGS. 1-4, atool adaptor10 has afirst end12, asecond end14, and anelongated portion16 defined between thefirst end12 and thesecond end14. Thefirst end12 is configured to be received by a reciprocating saw. For example, thefirst end12 may be similar to a mounting end of a typical reciprocating saw blade commonly used with the reciprocating saw. The illustrativefirst end12 includes aprotrusion18 that extends longitudinally relative to theelongated portion12 and anaperture20 configured to receive a guide pin of the reciprocating saw when the adaptor is coupled to the reciprocating saw as discussed below in regard toFIGS. 7 and 8. However, in other embodiments, thefirst end12 may have other configurations and/or elements based on the type, model, and other criteria related to the reciprocating saw to which theadaptor10 is to be coupled.

Thesecond end14 of theadaptor10 is configured to couple with a tool such as a scraper, file, saw, brush, cultivator, or any other type of tool generally operated with a reciprocating motion and configured to be coupled with thesecond end14. The illustrativesecond end14 has a substantially elliptical cross-section as illustrated inFIG. 4. In one particular embodiment, thesecond end16 has a substantially circular cross-section. However, in other embodiments, thesecond end16 may have any other cross-sectional shape including, but not limited to, an ovate, square, round, triangular, diamond, polygonal, and any other geometrical or other shape allowing the adaptor to be coupled with the tool. Thesecond end14 of theadaptor10 illustrated inFIG. 1 includes a securingsurface22 extending longitudinally relative to theelongated portion12. The securingsurface22 is configured to be contacted by a securing device, such as a screw, bolt, or other type of securing device, of the tool to secure the tool to theadaptor10

In other embodiments, thesecond end14 may include other elements, configurations, or devices for coupling theadaptor10 with the tool. For example, in some alternative embodiments, thesecond end14 may include a receiving aperture for receiving a portion of the tool and securing devices to secure the adaptor to the tool. In one particular alternative embodiment illustrated inFIG. 5, thesecond end14 includes adetent24 located on thesurface22. Thedetent24 may be biased, such as by a spring or other biasing member, to an outward position. In such embodiments, tools for use with theadaptor10 include an aperture or indention for receiving a portion of thedetent24 when theadaptor10 is coupled with the tool. Thedetent24 allows the tool to be quickly coupled and decoupled with theadaptor10. To couple the tool to theadaptor10, thesecond end14 of theadaptor10 is positioned into a coupler of the tool. Thedetent24 is pushed or biased inward until thedetent24 and the aperture of the tool cooperate to couple the tool with the adaptor.

Alternatively, in another embodiment illustrated inFIG. 6, theadaptor10 includes aprotrusion26 located on thesurface22. Theprotrusion26 extends from thesurface22 at a substantially right angle, but in other embodiments, may extend at any other angle from thesurface22. Tools for use with theadaptor10 illustrated inFIG. 6 include a slot configured to receive theprotrusion26. To couple the tool to theadaptor10, thesecond end14 of theadaptor10 is positioned into a coupler of the tool by aligning theprotrusion26 with the slot of the tool. Once the tool is coupled to theadaptor10, the tool may be turned or rotated to lock or otherwise secure the tool to theadaptor10. When the tool is rotated, the protrusion cooperates with a locking slot of the tool to inhibit the decoupling of the tool from theadaptor10 without the rotation of the tool. The tools for use with theadaptor10 illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6, may also include other securing devices, such as a screw, bolt, or the like, to secure the tool with the adaptor after the tool has been coupled to the adaptor as discussed above in regard toFIG. 1.

In use, theadaptor10 is coupled with a reciprocatingshaft28 of areciprocating saw30 as illustrated inFIGS. 7 and 8. Theadaptor10 is coupled to theshaft28 using a mounting method similar to the mounting method used to couple a reciprocating saw blade to theshaft28. To do so, thefirst end12 ofadaptor10 is coupled with a reciprocating saw blade receiver32 of theshaft28. Theaperture20 of thefirst end12 receives aguide pin34 of the receiver32. To secure the first end of theadaptor10 to theshaft28, aclamp36 is positioned over thefirst end12 of theadaptor20 and secured to the receiver32. Theclamp36 includes anaperture38 that is aligned with a threadedaperture40 of the receiver32 when theclamp36 is so positioned. To secure theclamp36 to the receiver32, a securingdevice42 such as a bolt, screw, or other type of securing device is screwed or otherwise mounted through theaperture38 of theclamp36 and into theaperture40 of the receiver32. The securingdevice42 may be accessed through awindow46 of thesaw30. Theclamp36 may also include anaperture38 for receiving a portion of the guide pin32 when theclamp36 is secured to the receiver32. It should be understood, however, that theshaft28, receiver32,clamp36 and securingdevice42 are merely illustrative and that, in other embodiments, alternative configurations, devices, and methods may be used to couple theadaptor10 to the reciprocating saw30 depending on, for example, the make and model of thesaw30.

In some embodiments, thesaw30 may include aguard48 as illustrated inFIG. 8. Theguard48 provides a stabilizing guide when thesaw30 is operated. When theadaptor10 is coupled with thesaw30, theelongated portion12 of theadaptor10 traverses through theguard48. Accordingly, theelongated portion12 is configured to be able to be moved back and forth through theguard48 when thesaw30 is used. Theillustrative portion12 has a substantially rectangular cross-section to allow theportion12 to be reciprocated through theguard48. However, theelongated portion12 may have other cross-sectional shapes including, but not limited to, elliptical, triangular, diamond, polygonal, or any other shape or configuration allowing theportion12 to be reciprocated through theguard48. In some applications, theguard48 may be removed form thesaw30. In such applications, theelongated portion12 may have any geometrically shaped cross-section and may be of any size suitable for thesaw30.

In the illustrative embodiment, thefirst end12,second end14, andelongated portion16 form a unitary construction. However, in other embodiments, one or both of the

ends

12,14 may be coupled or otherwise secured to theelongated portion16 using, for example, securing devices such as screws, bolts, adhesives, and the like. Theadaptor10 may be made from any material being strong enough to be coupled with a tool and be reciprocated back and forth by thesaw30. Illustratively, theadaptor10 is made from a metallic material. Additionally, theadaptor10 may be of any size usable by thesaw30. Illustratively, theadaptor10 has alength15 of about four inches as illustrated inFIG. 1 and theelongated portion16 has awidth13 of about 0.125 inches. However, theadaptor10 may have any length and width that allows theadaptor10 to be coupled with thesaw30 and to provide enough stability for a tool coupled to the adaptor during use of thesaw30.

Referring now toFIGS. 9-20, various embodiments of atool50 for use with theadaptor10 and thesaw30 will be described. Thetool50 is configured to be coupled with theadaptor10 to allow thetool50 to be operated via thesaw30. Eachtool50 includes a coupler configured to couple with theadaptor10. Thetool50 may also include a keyless chuck, support arm, bracket, and/or other structures and elements. Eachtool50 also includes a tool device such as, for example, a scrapping blade, a saw blade, a file, a cultivator, and/or other tool device. Accordingly, as used herein, the term “tool device” is intended to refer to any device capable of being used to perform a tool function such as, for example, cutting, sawing, filing, drilling, scrapping, cultivating, molding, sanding, smoothing, routing, rounding, trimming, or any other function generally associated with a tool. However, the various embodiments of thetool50 so described are merely illustrative and it is contemplated that other types of tools having other elements, structures, configuration, and/or tool devices may be used. Additionally, although thetool50 is generally illustrated and described as being a separate piece from theadaptor10, it is contemplated that in alternative embodiments thetool50 and theadaptor10 may form a unitary construction, be secured together, or otherwise form a single adaptor tool for use with a reciprocating saw.

Referring now toFIGS. 9 and 8, in one embodiment, thetool50 is embodied as ascrapper52. Thescrapper52 includes acoupler54 and ascrapper body56. Thecoupler54 is configured to couple with thesecond end14 of theadaptor10. In the illustrative embodiment, thecoupler54 includes an aperture (not shown) configured to receive thesecond end14. For example, the aperture (not shown) may have an elliptical shape substantially similar to the cross-section of thesecond end14. However, the aperture (not shown) of thecoupler54 may have any shape that is capable of receiving thesecond end14. Alternatively, in embodiments in which thesecond end14 includes a receiving aperture, thecoupler54 may include a corresponding protrusion configured to be received by the aperture of thesecond end14. Regardless, thesecond end14 of theadapter10 and thecoupler54 of thescrapper52 are configured to be coupled together.

Thecoupler54 also includes an threadedaperture58 for receiving a securingdevice60. Illustratively, the securingdevice60 is a thumb screw. However, the securingdevice60 may be any type of securing device capable of being received by theaperture58 such as a set screw, bolt, or the like. The securingdevice60 is used to secure thecoupler54 to thefirst end14 of theadaptor10. To do so, the securingdevice60 is threaded into theaperture58 until an end of thedevice60 contacts thesurface22 of thefirst end14 and applies adequate pressure to thesurface22 to secure thecoupler58 with theadaptor10. To separate the scrapper52 from theadaptor10, the securingdevice60 is unthreaded from theaperture58. In other embodiments, thecoupler54 may include other devices and configurations for coupling the scrapper52 (i.e. the tool50) to theadaptor10. For example, thecoupler54 may include an internal aperture configured to receive adetent24 located on thefirst end14 of theadaptor10 as illustrated inFIG. 5. Alternatively, thecoupler54 may include one or more slots configured to receive aprotrusion26 located on thefirst end14 as illustrated inFIG. 6.

Thescrapper body56 is attached to thecoupler54. Thescrapper body56 may be attached using any suitable securing devices such as adhesives, a number of welds, screws, bolt and nuts, and the like. Alternatively, thescrapper body56 and thecoupler54 may form a unitary construction. Thescrapper body56 includes amount portion62 configured to receive ascrapper blade64. Theblade64 is substantially flat and has a substantially rectangular top profile. Additionally, theblade64 includes at least one sharpenededge76 and a number ofapertures72. Theblade64 may be coupled to theportion62 via cooperation of threadedinserts66 andbolts68. To do so, the threaded inserts66 are threaded into a number of threadedapertures70 of thescrapper body56. The threaded inserts66 include internal threads for receiving thebolts68. Theblade64 is positioned on themount portion62 so that theapertures72 are aligned with theapertures70 of thescraper body56 and so that one of theedges76 is positioned outward. Thebolts68 are subsequently threaded through theapertures72 of theblade64 and into the threaded inserts66 to secure theblade64 to thescrapper body56. Additionally, a set ofwashers74 may be used. After repeated use, theedge76 of theblade64 being used may become dull. Theblade64 may be replaced with anew blade64 or, if theblade64 includes additional sharpenededges76, theblade64 may be removed from and re-coupled to the scrapper portion in a position in which a new sharpenededge76 is positioned outward.

Thecoupler54,scrapper body56, andblade64 may be made from any material having enough strength to withstand the operation of thescrapper52 by thesaw30. Illustratively, thecoupler54,scrapper body56, andblade64 are made of a metallic material. In some embodiments, theblade64 may have other configurations. For example, theedges76 of theblade64 may curve downwardly. Additionally, theblade64 may be coupled to thescrapper body56 using alternative methods and devices. For example, thescrapper body56 may include threaded posts that are received through theapertures72 of theblade64 when the blade is mounted on themount portion62. A set of wing nuts or the like may then be used to secure theblade64 to thescrapper body56. Alternatively, theapertures70 of the scrapper body may be threaded.

Referring now toFIGS. 11 and 12, in another embodiment, thetool50 is embodied as asaw80. Thesaw80 includes acoupler82 and abracket84. Thecoupler82 is substantially similar to thecoupler54 illustrated and described in regard toFIGS. 9 and 10. Accordingly, the description of the features of thecoupler54 are applicable to thecoupler82. For example, thecoupler82 includes a securingdevice86 that is substantially similar to the securingdevice60 and is usable to secure thesaw80 to theadaptor10 as described above in regard toFIGS. 9 and 10.

Thebracket84 is attached to thecoupler82. Thebracket84 andcoupler82 may be attached using any suitable securing device such as glue, welds, screws, bolt and nuts, and the like. For example, theillustrative coupler82 includes anaperture88 configured to receive anend90 of thebracket84. Theaperture88 is shaped similar to the cross-section of the bracket. In the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 11 and 12, thebracket84 has a rectangular cross-section. However, in other embodiments, thebracket84 may have any geometrical cross-section including, for example, elliptical, round, and polygonal cross-sections. Once thebracket84 is received by thecoupler82, apin94 is inserted through apin receiving aperture96 of thecoupler82 and apin receiving aperture92 of thebracket84 to secure thebracket84 to thecoupler82. In alternative embodiments, thebracket84 andcoupler82 may form a unitary construction.

Thebracket84 includes a middleelongated portion98 that extends at an angle from thecoupler82 to provide clearance for thesaw80 to cut or otherwise be operated on a substantially level plane apart from a plane defined by thesaw30. Theportion98 may extend at any angle allowing thesaw80 to be operated by thesaw30. In particular, theportion98 may extend at any angle between about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees. In one particular embodiment, theportion98 extends at about a 45 degree angle from a longitudinal axis defined by thecoupler82 and theadaptor10. However, in other embodiments, Thebracket84 includes amount portion100 to which a tool device is mounted. For example, asaw blade102 may be mounted to themount portion100. As illustrated inFIG. 11, thebracket84 may includeapertures104 vertically defined in themount portion100 for securing thesaw blade102 to themount portion100.

To do so,bolts106, illustratively knob screws, are inserted through theapertures104.Nuts110, illustratively tee nuts, are threaded onto the portions of thebolts106 that extend through theapertures104 to a non-tightened position. Thesaw blade102 includes a number ofkeyhole slots108 having acircular portion107 and anelongated portion109. Thecircular portions107 of theslots108 are configured to allow theslots108 to slip over ahead portion111 of thenuts110 while thenuts110 are loosely coupled to thebolts106. Thesaw blade102 may then be slid or otherwise moved to a forward position. In doing so, portions ofelongated shafts113 of thenuts110 are positioned in the elongated portions119 of theslots108. Once thesaw blade102 is so positioned, thebolts106 andnuts110 may be tightened to secure thesaw blade102 to thebracket84. Although thebolts106 andnuts110 are illustrated as knob screws and tee nuts, respectively, other types of bolts and nuts may be used. Additionally, thebolts106 andnuts110 may be embodied as any type of securing devices configured to cooperate to secure thesaw blade102 to thebracket84. Further, thesaw blade102 may be secured to thebracket84 using other types of securing devices such as screws, clamps, ties, and the like.

In alternative embodiments, thebracket84 may include a number of threaded posts to receive thesaw blade102 and configured to cooperate with a number of nuts to secure theblade102 to the bracket. Thesaw blade102 may be any type of saw blade including, but not limited to, a wood saw blade, a metal saw blade, or a combination saw blade. Thesaw blade102 may be sharpened on one or more sides to facilitate sawing in both the left and right directions and/or to extend the use life of thesaw blade102. Further, in other alternative embodiments, thesaw blade102 and thebracket84 form a unitary construction.

In an additional embodiment, a grout saw112 may be mounted to themount portion100 of thebracket84. For example, as illustrated inFIGS. 13 and 14, thebracket84 may include threadedapertures114 horizontally defined in themount portion100 for securing the grout saw112 to themount portion100. To do so, securingdevices116, such as screws, bolts, thumbscrews or the like, are inserted through mounting

apertures

118 and120 of grout saw

blades

122,124, respectively, and threaded into theapertures114. The securingdevices116 may be embodied as any type of securing devices capable of securing the

blades

122,124 to themount portion100. Additionally, other methods and devices may be used to secure the

blades

112,124 to themount portion100 such as clamps, ties, wing nuts, and the like. Alternatively, the grout saw112 and thebracket112 may form a unitary construction. Additionally, other types of saw blades may be used, such as wood and/or metal blades, that are configured to be mounted to themount portion100.

Referring now toFIGS. 15 and 16, in a further embodiment, thetool50 may be embodied as abrush126. Thebrush126 includes abracket128 attached to acoupler82. Thecoupler82 is similar to thecoupler82 described above in regard toFIGS. 11-14 and like illustration numbers are used. Additionally, thebracket128 is attached to thecoupler82 in a manner similar to thebracket84 described above in regard toFIGS. 11-14. For example, anend130 of thebracket82 is received by theaperture88 of thecoupler82. Thepin94 is inserted through theaperture96 of thecoupler82 and apin receiving aperture132 of thebracket128 to secure thebracket128 to thecoupler82. However, other attachment methods and devices may be used. For example, thebracket128 andcoupler82 may be attached via a number of welds, nuts and bolts, screws, clamps, adhesives, or the like. Alternatively, thebracket128 andcoupler82 may form a unitary construction.

Abrush head134 is mounted to amount portion136 of thebracket128. Themount portion136 includes a threadedaperture138. Thebrush head134 includes abolt140 which is threaded into theaperture138 to secure thebrush head134 to thebracket128. Awasher140 may also be used. In other embodiments, other methods and devices may be used to mount thebrush head134 to thebracket128. For example, thebrush head134 may be mounted to the bracket using nuts and bolts, screws, clamps, or other securing devices capable of securing thebrush head134 to thebracket128. Alternatively, thebrush head134 and thebracket128 may form a unitary construction. Thebrush head134 may be any type of brush including, but not limited to, a wire brush, a stiff bristle cleaning brush, or the like. Additionally, thebush head134 may be formed from a solid brush head such as a sanding head or the like. Thebracket128 may be substantially straight as illustrated inFIGS. 15 and 16 or may be extend from thecoupler82 at an angle of about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees similar to thebracket84 illustrated and described above in regard toFIGS. 11-14.

Referring now toFIGS. 17 and 18, in a further embodiment, thetool50 is afile144. Thefile144 includes acoupler146, akeyless chuck148, and afile150. Thecoupler146 is configured to couple with thesecond end14 of theadaptor10. Thecoupler146 is similar to thecoupler84 and the description of thecoupler84 above in regard toFIGS. 11-16 is applicable tocoupler146. Theillustrative coupler146 has an aperture (not shown) on afirst side145. The aperture (not shown) is configured to receive thesecond end14 of theadaptor10. Thecoupler146 also has a threadedaperture152 for receiving a securingdevice154. Illustratively, the securingdevice154 is a set screw, but other types of securing devices may be used such as thumb screws, bolts, and the like may be used. The securingdevice154 is used to secure thecoupler146 to thefirst end14 in a manner similar to thecoupler84 and securingdevice154 described above in regard toFIGS. 11 and 12. For example, the securingdevice154 is threaded into theaperture152 until an end of thedevice86 contacts thesurface22 of thefirst end14 of theadaptor10 and applies adequate pressure to thesurface22 to secure thecoupler146 to theadaptor10. In alternative embodiments, other devices and configurations may be used to coupler thecoupler146 to theadaptor10. For example, thecoupler146 may be coupled to theadaptor10 via adhesives, pressure fitting, clamps, or the like. Additionally, in some embodiments, thecoupler146 and theadaptor10 may form a unitary construction.

A threadedpost156 extends from aside158 opposite theside145 of thecoupler146. Thekeyless chuck148 includes coupling devices (not shown) to allow thechuck148 to be threaded onto thepost156. Once thechuck148 is coupled to thecoupler146, thechuck148 may be operated in a normal manner to cause aclamp160 of thechuck148 to open or close. While in the open position, atool device162 may be inserted into theclamp160. Thechuck148 may then be operated in a normal manner to close theclamp160 and secure thetool device162 to thechuck148 andadaptor10. Thetool device162 may be any type of tool device having a mounting portion capable of being inserted into theclamp160 and subsequently secured by theclamp160. The mounting portion of the tool device may have a round, square, polygonal, or other cross-sectional shape. In one particular embodiment, the tool device is afile150 as illustrated inFIGS. 17 and 18. In another embodiment, the tool device is acultivator164 as illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20. However, it is contemplated that any tool or tool device may be coupled with thekeyless chuck148 including, but not limited to, a file, a cultivator, a saw, a scrapper, a brush, a drill bit, a router bit, or any other tool or tool device having a portion capable of being coupled with theclamp160 of thekeyless chuck148.

In use, theadaptor10 is coupled with thesaw30 as described above in regard toFIGS. 7 and 8. Thecoupler146 is coupled with theadaptor10 and thekeyless chuck148 is threaded or otherwise coupled with thecoupler146. Thetool device162 is subsequently inserted into theclamp160 of thechuck148 and thechuck148 is operated to cause theclamp160 to close and couple thedevice162 to chuck148 andadaptor10. Once thedevice162 is secured to theadaptor10, thesaw30 may be operated to cause thetool device162 to be reciprocated in a back and forth motion as described above in regard toFIGS. 7 and 8.

Thetool50 may be made from any suitable material that is capable of being reciprocated back and forth during operation of thesaw30. For example, the

couplers

54,82,146,scrapper body56, and

brackets

84,128 may be made from a metallic or plastic material.

Referring now toFIGS. 21-24, in another embodiment, anadaptor200 includes a replaceable adaptor member ortang204 and atool adaptor member202. Thereplaceable tang204 includes opposing ends206 and208, and anelongated portion210 defined between the opposing ends206 and208. Similar to thefirst end12 of thetool adaptor10 described above and illustrated inFIGS. 1-4, the opposing first and second ends206,208 of theadaptor200 are configured to be received by a reciprocating saw. For example, the opposing first and second ends206,208 may be similar to a mounting end of a typical reciprocating saw blade commonly used with the reciprocating saw. It will be appreciated that the opposing ends206,208 may also be configured for use with other suitable non-reciprocating tools. The illustrative firstopposing end206 includes aprotrusion212 that extends longitudinally relative to theelongated portion210 and anaperture214 configured to receive a guide pin of the reciprocating saw when the adaptor is coupled to the reciprocating saw. Similarly, the illustrative opposingsecond end208 includes aprotrusion216 that extends longitudinally relative to theelongated portion210 and anaperture218 configured to receive a guide pin of the reciprocating saw when the adaptor is coupled to the reciprocating saw. As such, it should be appreciated that the configuration of the first and second opposing ends may but need not be substantially identical and interchangeable and that either of the first and second opposing ends206,208 may be coupled with a reciprocating saw receiver. As such, in other embodiments, the first and second ends206,208 may have other configurations and/or elements based on the type, model, and other criteria related to the reciprocating saw, or other suitable tool, to which theadaptor200 is to be coupled. It will further be appreciated that the opposing ends206,208 may be identical in shape, but mirror images in orientation.

Thereplaceable tang204 is configured to be coupled with thetool adaptor202. To do so, thetool adaptor202 includes a recessedarea220 configured to receive a portion of thetang204. Thetool adaptor202 includes aguide pin222 extending outwardly from the recessedarea220. The

aperture

214,218 of thetang204 are configured to receive theguide pin222 while the

respective end

206,208 of thetang204 is coupled to theadaptor202. That is, thereplaceable tang204 may be coupled to the adaptor with thefirst end206 extending outwardly from theadaptor202 or with thesecond end208 extending outwardly from theadaptor202. When thetang204 is coupled to theadaptor202 such that thefirst end206 extends outwardly from theadaptor202, theguide pin222 is received by theaperture218 of thesecond end208. Conversely, when thetang204 is coupled to theadaptor202 such that thesecond end208 extends outwardly from theadaptor202, theguide pin222 is received by theaperture214 of thefirst end206.

Thereplaceable tang204 may be secured to thetool adaptor202 via the use of

screws

242,244. To do so, thetool adaptor202 includes threaded

apertures

228,230. Thereplaceable tang204 includes

apertures

232,234, which are aligned with the

apertures

228,230 when thetang204 is to be coupled to thetool adaptor202. Additionally, aclamp236 may be used to secure thetang204 to thetool adaptor202. Theclamp236 includes

apertures

238,240, which are aligned with

apertures

232,234 and

apertures

228,230 when thetang204 is to be coupled to the tool adaptor. The

screws

242,244 are used to couple and secure theclamp236,tang204, andtool adaptor202 by inserting the

screws

242,244 through the

apertures

238,240 of theclamp236, through the

apertures

232,234, and threading the

screws

242,244 into the

apertures

228,230. In some embodiments, the

screws

242,244 may be quick release screws such as, for example, for example, thumb screws or the like.

Thetool adaptor202 includes a mountingend246, which is similar to thesecond end14 of theadaptor10 described above in regard toFIGS. 1-4. For example, the mountingend246 is configured to couple with a tool such as a scraper, file, saw, brush, cultivator, or any other type of tool generally operated with a reciprocating motion and configured to be coupled with the mountingend246. The illustrative mountingend246 has a substantially elliptical cross-section as illustrated inFIG. 24. In one particular embodiment, the mountingend246 has a substantially circular cross-section. However, in other embodiments, the mountingend246 may have any other cross-sectional shape including, but not limited to, an oval, square, round, triangular, diamond, polygonal, and any other geometrical or other shape allowing the adaptor to be coupled with the tool. The mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202 illustrated inFIGS. 21-24 includes a securingsurface248. The securingsurface248 is configured to be contacted by a coupling or securing device, such as a screw, bolt, or other type of securing device, of the tool to secure the tool to the adaptor200 (i.e., to the tool adaptor202). In other embodiments, the mountingend246 may include other elements, configurations, or devices for coupling or securing together thetool adaptor202 and the tool. For example, in some embodiments, the mountingend246 may include a receiving aperture for receiving a portion of the tool and securing devices to secure or couple together the adaptor and the tool, a biased detent, a protrusion or guide pin, or other securing or coupling device as discussed above in regard toFIGS. 5 and 6.

In use, thereplaceable tang204 is coupled together with thetool adaptor202 via theclamp236 and/or

screws

242,244. Thetang204 may be coupled together with thetool adaptor202 in any orientation. That is, the tang may be coupled together with thetool adaptor202 with first opposingend206 or secondopposing end208 extending from thetool adaptor202. The

opposing end

206,208 extending from thetool adaptor202 may then be coupled together with a reciprocating shaft of a reciprocating saw, or other suitable tool, in a manner similar to thetool adaptor10 illustrated in and described above in regard toFIGS. 7 and 8. In this way, theadaptor200 is coupled with a reciprocating saw. A tool, such as a scraper, file, saw, brush, cultivator, or other tool, may then be coupled with the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. During use of the reciprocating saw andadaptor200, thetang204 may become damaged or break due to stress, operator error, wear-and-tear or the like. If thetang204 does break during use, theadaptor200 may be decoupled from the reciprocating saw and thetang204 may be decoupled from thetool adaptor202. Thetang204 may then be reversed and remounted to the tool adaptor such that the

opposite end

206,208 is extending from thetool adaptor202. Theadaptor200 may then be recoupled together with the reciprocating saw. In the event that the opposing ends206,208 are substantially similar, the life of the tang is extended. In the event that the opposing ends206,208 are of different size, shape or configuration, one opposing end may be used with one tool and the other opposing end with a different tool.

Referring now toFIG. 25, in some embodiments, the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202 may be configured to be coupled to akeyless chuck252. In such embodiments, the mountingend246 may include a threadedaperture250. A threadedstud254 may be threaded into theaperture250 such that a portion of the threadedstud254 extends from the mountingend246. Thekeyless chuck252 may then be threaded onto the extending portion of the threadedstud254 in a manner similar to thekeyless chuck148 described above in regard to and illustrated inFIGS. 17 and 18. For example, thekeyless chuck252 includes aclamp256 for securing a tool device to thekeyless check252 andadaptor200. Thekeyless chuck252 may then be operated in a normal manner to close theclamp256 and secure the tool device to thechuck252. The tool device may be any type of tool device having a mounting portion capable of being inserted into theclamp256 and subsequently secured by theclamp256. The mounting portion of the tool device may have a round, square, polygonal, or other cross-sectional shape. In one particular embodiment, the tool device is a file similar to file150 illustrated inFIGS. 17 and 18. In another embodiment, the tool device is a cultivator similar to thecultivator164 as illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20. However, it is contemplated that any tool or tool device may be coupled with thekeyless chuck256 including, but not limited to, a file, a cultivator, a saw, a scrapper, a brush, a drill bit, a router bit, or any other tool or tool device having a portion capable of being coupled with theclamp256 of thekeyless chuck252.

Referring now toFIGS. 26 and 27, in some embodiments, the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202 may be configured to be coupled to ascraper tool300. For example, in the illustrative embodiment, the mountingend246 includes a substantially cylindrical head orprotrusion280 and a shoulder or rim282 defined at the base of thecylindrical head280. As illustrated inFIG. 26, the rim282 has an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of thecylindrical head280. Thecylindrical head280 includes apassageway284 defined therethough. Thepassageway284 is shaped and sized to receive a quick-release pin286 to thereby secure thetool adaptor202 to thescraper tool300 as discussed in more detail below.

Thescrapper tool300 includes anadaptor body302 and a scrapper blade receiver304. Theadaptor body302 includes anaperture306, which is sized to receive thecylindrical head280 of the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. In one particular embodiment, theaperture306 is sized so as to have a diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of thecylindrical head280 but less than the outer diameter of the rim282. In such embodiments, the rim282 contacts or abuts an outer side of theadaptor body302 when thencylindrical head280 is received in theaperture306. Theadaptor body302 also includes apassageway308 having anopening310 defined in anupper surface312 of theadaptor body302. Thepassageway308 extends through a portion of theadaptor body302 and is in communication with theaperture306. Similar to thepassageway284 of thetool adaptor202, thepassageway308 is shaped and sized to receive the quick-release pin286 to thereby secure theadaptor body302 to thetool adaptor202. That is, when thecylindrical head280 of thetool adaptor202 is received in theaperture306 of theadaptor body302 of thescrapper tool300, thehead280 andadaptor202 may be positioned such that the

passageways

284,308 are in registry with each other. When so positioned, the quick-release pin286 may be inserted into the

passageways

284,308 to secure thescrapper tool300 to thetool adaptor202.

The scraper blade receiver304 is configured to receive ascrapper blade314. Thescrapper blade314 may be embodied as any type of scrapper blade capable of being secured to the scrapper blade receiver304 in the manner discussed below. For example, thescrapper blade314 may be substantially planar and include one or two sharpened ends as is illustrated inFIGS. 26 and 27. Alternatively, thescrapper blade314 may include a curved, sharpened end in some embodiments. The scrapper blade receiver304 includes abase316 and aplatform318 extending outwardly from thebase316. Theplatform318 includes a substantially planar surface322 configured to receive thescrapper blade314. In the illustrative embodiment, theplatform318 includes a pair of threadedapertures320 defined therein and configured to receive corresponding screws or other securing devices324 (seeFIG. 27) to secure thescrapper blade314 to the scraper blade receiver304.

Theadaptor body302 is coupled to the scraper blade receiver304 via a pair of biasing

members

330,332. The biasing

members

330,332 are positioned between theadaptor body302 and the scraper blade receiver304 and are configured to bias the scraper blade receiver304 away from the adaptor body302 (and the adaptor tool202). In the illustrative embodiment, the biasing

members

330,332 are embodied as a pair of

springs

334,336 and

corresponding bars

338,340. However, in other embodiments, the biasing

members

330,332 may be embodied as other devices capable of biasing the scraper blade receiver away from theadaptor body302 in the manner described herein.

Each of the

bars

338,340 includes a threadedend342,344, which is received in corresponding threaded

apertures

346,348 defined in thebase316 of the scraper blade receiver304. The

bars

338,340 extend through corresponding

inner passageways

350,352 of the

springs

334,336 and

inner passageways

354,356 of theadaptor body302. Additionally, each of the

bars

338,340 includes an

opposite end

358,360 extending out the

passageways

354,356 on therear side362 of theadaptor body302. A locking

cap

364,366 is secured to the

opposite end

358,360 of each

bar

338,340 to secure theadaptor body302.

During use, the scrapper blade receiver304 may be pushed toward theadaptor body302 via compression of the

springs

334,336. As such, when thescrapper blade314 contacts a resistant structure, such as a nail head, the scrapper blade receiver304 is moved toward theadaptor body302 and the

springs

334,336 are compressed. Additionally, the

bars

338,340 are moved through the

passageways

354,356 of theadaptor body302 and extend from therear side362.

Referring now toFIGS. 28 and 29, in some embodiments, thescrapper tool300 may include ascrapper blade receiver400 and a cylindrical adaptor body402. The cylindrical adaptor body402 includes aninternal passageway404 having anopening406 defined at anend408 of the adaptor body402 and sized to receive thecylindrical head280 of the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. In one particular embodiment, theopening406 is sized so as to have a diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of thecylindrical head280 but less than the outer diameter of the rim282. In such embodiments, the rim282 contacts or abuts theend408 of the adaptor body402 when thencylindrical head280 is received in theopening406 andpassageway404. The cylindrical adaptor body402 also includes a pair of

elongated slots

410,412 defined opposite each other. The

elongated slots

410,412 extend longitudinally in the adaptor body402.

Thescrapper blade receiver400 is configured to receive a scrapper blade416. The scrapper blade416 may be embodied as any type of scrapper blade capable of being secured to thescrapper blade receiver400 in the manner discussed below. For example, the scrapper blade416 may be substantially planar and include one or two sharpened ends as is illustrated inFIGS. 28 and 9. Alternatively, the scrapper blade416 may include a curved, sharpened end in some embodiments. Thescrapper blade receiver400 includes abase420 and aplatform422 extending outwardly from thebase400. Theplatform422 includes a substantially planar surface424 configured to receive the scrapper blade416. In the illustrative embodiment, the platform424 includes a pair of threadedapertures426 defined therein and configured to receive corresponding screws or other securingdevices428 to secure the scrapper blade416 to thescraper blade receiver400.

Thebase420 of thescrapper blade receiver400 includes a passageway430 having anopening432 defined on arear side434 of thebase420. The passageway430 andopening432 are sized to receive the adaptor body402 and mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. The base420 also includes a pair of

elongated slots

450,452 defined on corresponding sides454,456 of thebase420. The adaptor body402 and thescrapper blade receiver400 may be positioned such that the

elongated slots

410,412 of the adaptor body402 and the

elongated slots

450,452 of the base420 are parallel and fully or partially in registry with each other when the adaptor body402 is received in the passageway430. As such, thescrapper blade receiver400 may be secured to thetool adaptor202 via a quick-release pin460 inserted through the

elongated slots

410,412,450,452 and into thepassageway284 of thehead280 of thetool adaptor202.

In some embodiments, thescrapper tool300 may also include a biasingmember470 received in the passageway430 of thebase420 of thescrapper blade receiver400. The biasingmember470 may be configured to bias thescrapper blade receiver400 away from the tool adaptor202 (and the adaptor body402 in some embodiments). In one particular embodiment, the biasingmember470 is embodied as a spring, but may be embodied as other types of biasing members in other embodiments.

Referring now toFIG. 30, in some embodiments, the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202 may be configured to be coupled to akeyless chuck tool500. Thekeyless chuck tool500 includes akeyless chuck502 and acollar base504 coupled to thekeyless chuck502. Thecollar base504 includes apassageway506 defined in anend508 opposite thekeyless chuck502. Thepassageway506 is sized to receive thecylindrical head280 of the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. In one particular embodiment, thepassageway506 is sized so as to have a diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of thecylindrical head280 but less than the outer diameter of the rim282. In such embodiments, the rim282 contacts or abuts theend508 of thecollar base504 when thencylindrical head280 is received in thepassageway506.

Thecollar base504 also includes a passageway510 lateral to and in communication with thepassageway506. The passageway510 is sized to receive a quick-release pin512 to secure thekeyless chuck tool500 to theadulator tool202. To do so,head280 of the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202 is inserted into thepassageway506 of thecollar base504 of thekeyless chuck tool500. Thekeyless chuck tool500 and thetool adaptor202 are oriented such that the passageway510 of thecollar base504 of thekeyless chuck tool500 is in registry with thepassageway284 defined in thehead280 of the mountingend246 of thetool adaptor202. The quick-release pin512 may be subsequently inserted into thepassageways284,510 to secure thekeyless chuck tool500 to thetool adaptor202.

While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, such an illustration and description is to be considered as exemplary and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only illustrative embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the disclosure are desired to be protected.

There are a plurality of advantages of the present disclosure arising from the various features of the tool adaptor and/or tool described herein. It will be noted that alternative embodiments of the tool adaptor and/or tool of the present disclosure may not include all of the features described yet still benefit from at least some of the advantages of such features. Those of ordinary skill in the art may readily devise their own implementations of the tool adaptor and/or tool that incorporate one or more of the features of the present invention and fall within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tool for use with a reciprocating saw, the tool comprising:

a first adaptor member having opposing ends, each opposing end configured to couple with the reciprocating saw;

a second adaptor member configured to couple with the first adaptor member and having a first end; and

a scrapper tool including (i) an adaptor body configured to couple with the first end of the second adaptor member, (ii) a scrapper blade receiver configured to receive a scrapper blade, and (iii) at least one biasing member positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver, the at least one biasing member biasing the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

2. The tool ofclaim 1, wherein the adaptor body of the scrapper tool includes an aperture defined therein sized to receive the first end of the second adaptor member.

3. The tool ofclaim 2, wherein:

the second adaptor member includes a first passageway defined through the first end, and

the adaptor body of the scrapper tool includes a second passageway extending from a top surface of the adaptor body to the aperture.

4. The tool ofclaim 3, wherein the first passageway and the second passageway are in registry with each other when the first end of the second adaptor member is received in the aperture of the adaptor body of the scrapper tool.

5. The tool ofclaim 1, wherein the scrapper tool includes a first biasing member and a second biasing member, each of the first and second biasing members being positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver, the first and second biasing members biasing the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

6. The tool ofclaim 5, wherein the first and second biasing members comprise first and second springs.

7. The tool ofclaim 6, wherein the scrapper tool comprises a first bar and a second bar, the first bar being received in a first internal passageway of the first spring and the second bar being received in a second internal passageway of the second spring, each of the first and second bars being coupled to the adaptor body and scrapper blade receiver.

8. The tool ofclaim 7, wherein each of the first and second bars includes a first threaded end received in a corresponding threaded aperture of the scrapper blade receiver and a second end received in a corresponding passageway defined in the adaptor body.

9. The tool ofclaim 1, wherein the first adaptor member includes an elongated portion defined between the opposing ends, the elongated portion being configured to be reciprocated through a guard of the reciprocating saw while the reciprocating saw is operated by a user.

10. A tool for use with a reciprocating saw, the tool comprising:

a scrapper tool including (i) a cylindrical adaptor body having a first opening sized to receive the first end of the second adaptor member and (ii) a scrapper blade receiver configured to receive a scrapper blade, the scrapper blade receiver including an aperture defined therein, the cylindrical adaptor body and the first end of the second adaptor member being received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver.

11. The tool ofclaim 10, wherein the cylindrical adaptor body of the scrapper tool includes a plurality of first elongated slots defined therein.

12. The tool ofclaim 11, wherein the scrapper blade receiver includes a plurality of second elongated slots defined therein, the plurality of second elongated slots being substantially parallel to the plurality of first elongated slots when the cylindrical adaptor body is received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver.

13. The tool ofclaim 12, wherein the second adaptor member includes a passageway defined in the first end, the passageway being in registry with the plurality of first and second elongated slots when the first end of the second adaptor member is received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver.

14. The tool ofclaim 10, further comprising a biasing member received in the aperture of the scrapper blade receiver, the biasing member biasing the scrapper blade receiver away from the second adaptor member.

15. The tool ofclaim 14, wherein the biasing member comprises a spring.

16. A scrapper tool for use with a reciprocating saw, the scrapper tool comprising:

an adaptor body having an aperture configured to receive an end of an adaptor couplable to the reciprocating saw;

a scrapper blade receiver configured to receive a scrapper blade, and

at least one biasing member positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver, the at least one biasing member biasing the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

17. The scrapper tool ofclaim 16, wherein the at least one biasing member comprises a first biasing member and a second biasing member, each of the first and second biasing members being positioned between the adaptor body and the scrapper blade receiver, the first and second biasing members biasing the scrapper blade receiver away from the adaptor body.

18. The scrapper tool ofclaim 17, wherein the first and second biasing members comprise first and second springs.

19. The scrapper tool ofclaim 18, further comprising a first bar and a second bar, the first bar being received in a first internal passageway of the first spring and the second bar being received in a second internal passageway of the second spring, each of the first and second bars being coupled to the adaptor body and scrapper blade receiver.

20. The scrapper tool ofclaim 19, wherein each of the first and second bars includes a first threaded end received in a corresponding threaded aperture of the scrapper blade receiver and a second end received in a corresponding passageway defined in the adaptor body.