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A maraca is formed with a handle having a bottle opener therein. A transverse groove is provided in the handle which has a bottom surface, a first side surface, and second side surface. A metal tool is mounted in the handle to extend along the first side surface, and to extend from the first side su

A maraca is formed with a handle having a bottle opener therein. A transverse groove is provided in the handle which has a bottom surface, a first side surface, and second side surface. A metal tool is mounted in the handle to extend along the first side surface, and to extend from the first side surface toward the second side surface.

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1. A maraca comprising:a shell with pellets therein;a substantially cylindrical member having an outer surface which forms a handle, the handle including:a groove extending transversely across the handle, the groove including a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a trans

1. A maraca comprising:a shell with pellets therein;a substantially cylindrical member having an outer surface which forms a handle, the handle including:a groove extending transversely across the handle, the groove including a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a transverse slot, the transverse slot being formed into the cylindrical member; anda metal tool fixed in the groove, the metal tool including:a first portion extending along the first side surface of the groove, anda second portion extending outwardly from the first side surface of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap. 2. The maraca of claim 1, wherein the metal tool comprises a third portion extending from the first side surface along the bottom surface of the groove. 3. The maraca of claim 1, wherein the metal tool comprises a fourth portion extending from the bottom side surface, the fourth portion being received in the transverse slot. 4. The maraca of claim 3, wherein the transverse slot is formed approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. 5. The maraca of claim 1, wherein the metal tool comprises a third portion extending from the first side surface and being received in the transverse slot. 6. The maraca of claim 5, wherein the transverse slot is formed at a slight angle and substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member, the transverse slot extending approximately from the juncture of the first side surface and the bottom side surface of the groove towards a first end of the cylindrical member. 7. The bottle opener of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the groove has a substantially planar surface that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. 8. The maraca of claim 1, wherein the first side surface of the groove has a substantially planar surface, and extends from the bottom surface of the groove at an interior angle of approximately greater than 90°. 9. The maraca of claim 8, wherein the interior angle is approximately 115°. 10. The maraca of claim 1, wherein the second side surface of the groove has a substantially planar surface and extends from the bottom surface of the groove at an interior angle that is greater than 90°. 11. The bottle opener of claim 10, wherein the interior angle is approximately 145°. 12. The bottle opener of claim 1, wherein the groove is sized such that the distance between the first side surface and the second side surface of the groove corresponds to an approximate radius of the bottle cap. 13. The bottle opener of claim 1, wherein the first side surface of the groove is closer to the shell than the second side surface of the groove. 14. The bottle opener of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical member has an enlarged diameter portion for gripping and wherein the groove is provided in the enlarged diameter portion. 15. The bottle opener of claim 1, wherein the shell is provided at a first end of the cylindrical member, and wherein the first side surface is provided on a side of the grove that is proximate to the first end. 16. A bottle opener, comprising:a substantially cylindrical member having an outer surface which forms a handle, the handle including:a first end;a second end;a groove, located near the second end, extending transversely across the handle, the groove having a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a transverse slot, the transverse slot having closed ends and formed into the cylindrical member from the bottom surface; anda metal tool including:a first portion extending along the first side surface of the groove,a second portion extending outward from the first side surface of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, anda fourth portion extending from the bottom side surface, the fourth portion being received in the transverse slot, and having a tooth edge for engaging an interior wall of the transverse slot for securing th e tool to the handle. 17. The bottle opener of claim 16, wherein the metal tool comprises a third portion extending from the first side surface along the bottom surface of the groove. 18. The bottle opener of claim 16, wherein the transverse slot is formed approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. 19. The bottle opener of claim 16, wherein the metal tool is formed by bending a piece of metal to form the first portion and the second portion. 20. The bottle opener of claim 16, wherein the bottom surface has a transverse length greater than the width of the first portion of the tool, and wherein the bottom surface is undercut on a side of the transverse slot corresponding to the first portion of the tool, thereby forming ridges for locating the tool. 21. A bottle opener, comprising:a substantially cylindrical member having an outer surface which forms a handle, the handle including:a first end,a second end,a groove located near the second end, extending transversely across the handle, the groove having a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a transverse slot, the transverse slot being formed into the cylindrical member at a slight angle and substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member, the transverse slot extending approximately from the juncture of the first side surface and the bottom side surface of the groove towards a first end of the handle at a slight angle and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member, the transverse slot extending approximately from the juncture of the first side surface and the bottom side surface of the groove towards a first end of the handle; anda metal tool including:a first portion extending along the first side surface of the groove,a second portion extending outward from the first side surface of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, anda third portion extending from the first side surface and being received in the transverse slot. 22. The bottle opener of claim 21, wherein the third portion of the tool includes a tooth edge for engaging an interior wall of the transverse slot for securing the tool to the handle. 23. A maraca comprising:a shell with pellets therein;an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a handle, the handle including:a groove extending across the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, and configured to engage a bottle cap. 24. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the tool is composed of metal. 25. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the elongated member is substantially cylindrical. 26. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the slot extends along an axis which is approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. 27. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is less than 90°. 28. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is greater than 0°. 29. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the first portion of the tool and the second portion of the tool are substantially parallel to one another. 30. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the plurality of surfaces includes a first side surface a second side surface, and a bottom surface. 31. The maraca of claim 30, wherein the particular one of the plurality of surfaces is the first side surface. 32. The maraca of claim 30, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is greater than 0°, the slot extending approximately from a juncture of the first side surface and the bottom side surface of the groove towards an end of the elongated member. 33. The maraca of claim 30, wherein the groove is dimensioned such that the distance between the first side surface and the second side surface of groove approximately corresponds to a size of a radius of the bottle cap. 34. The maraca of claim 30, wherein the first side surface of the groove is closer to the shell than the second side surface of the groove. 35. The maraca of claim 23, wherein the first portion extends along a first axis, and wherein the second portion extends along a second axis which is substantially parallel to the first axis. 36. A maraca handle comprising:an elongated maraca handle member having an outer surface which forms a holding portion, the holding portion including:a plurality of surfaces on the elongated member forming a groove which includes a slot, the slot being formed into the elongated member from a particular one of the surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first web portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, and configured to engage a bottle cap. 37. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the tool is composed of metal. 38. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the elongated member is substantially cylindrical. 39. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the slot extends along an axis which is approximately parallel a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. 40. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is less than 90°. 41. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is greater than 0°. 42. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the first portion of the tool and the second portion of the tool are substantially parallel. 43. The maraca handle of claim 36, wherein the first portion extends along a first axis, and wherein the second portion extends along a second axis which is substantially parallel to the first axis. 44. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein the first portion is integral with the second portion. 45. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the elongated member is substantially cylindrical. 46. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the slot is a transverse slot. 47. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is less than 9°. 48. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is greater than 0°. 49. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the surfaces include a first side surface, a second side surface and a bottom surface. 50. The bottle opener of claim 49, wherein the particular one of the surfaces is the first side surface. 51. The bottle opener of claim 49, wherein the groove is dimensioned such that a distance between the first side surface and the second side surface of the groove approximately corresponds to a size of a radius of the bottle cap. 52. The bottle opener of claim 44, wherein the first portion extends along a first axis, and wherein the second portion extends along a second axis which is substantially parallel to the first axis. 53. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein the slot extends along an axis which is approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. 54. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein the first portion and the second portion of the tool are substantially parallel to one another. 55. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein the slot extends along an axis which forms an angle with to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member that is greater than 0°, the slot extending approximately from a juncture of a first side surface and a bottom side surface of the surfaces of the groove towards an end of the elongated member. 56. The bottle opener of claim 55, wherein the first side surface of the groove is further from the first end of the elongated member than the second side surface of the groove. 57. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, anda second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein a bottom surface of the surfaces of the groove has a substantially planar surface that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. 58. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces and a slot, the slot extending into the elongated member from a particular one of the plurality of surfaces ; anda tool including:a first portion extending from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces, the first portion being received in the slot, and a second portion extending outwardly from the particular one of the plurality of surfaces of the groove, and configured to engage a bottle cap, wherein a first side surface of the surfaces of the groove has a substantially planar surface, and extends from a bottom surface of the surfaces of the groove at an interior angle of approximately greater than 90°. 59. The bottle opener of claim 58, wherein the interior angle is approximately 150°. 60. The bottle opener of claim 58, wherein the second side surface of the groove has a substantially planer surface and extends from the bottom surface of the groove at an interior angle that is greater than 90°. 61. The bottle opener of claim 60, wherein the interior angle is approximately 145°. 62. A maraca handle comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces, a first surface of the surfaces being substantially planar, a second surface of the surfaces being substantially planar, the first surface being immediately adjacent to the second surface of the surfaces; anda tool including a first portion extending along the first surface of the surfaces and a second portion provided at a predetermined distance from the first portion, the second portion provided for engaging a bottle cap and extending in a direction that is approximately parallel to the first surface. 63. The maraca handle opener of claim 62, wherein the tool includes a further portion extending along the second surface of the surfaces. 64. A bottle opener comprising:an elongated member having an outer surface which forms a holding member, the holding member including:a groove extending along at least a portion of the handle, the groove including a plurality of surfaces, a first surface of the surfaces being substantially planar, a second surface of the surfaces being substantially planar, the first surface being immediately adjacent to the second surface of the surfaces; anda tool including a first portion extending along the first surface of the surfaces and a second portion provided at a predetermined distance from the first portion, the second portion provided for engaging a bottle cap and extending in a direction that is approximately parallel to the first surface. 65. The bottle opener of claim 64, wherein the tool includes a further portion extending along the second surface of the surfaces.