Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted...
Patent
1998-04-22
1999-09-14
Scherbel, David A.
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted...
81456, 811801, B25B 2308
Patent
active
059505087
ABSTRACT:
A sink clip tool includes a working end for manipulating threaded fasteners having either slotted or hexagonal ends, as conventionally used in the installation of sinks and basins in countertops. The tool comprises a solid, elongate shank with a handle end and an opposite working end. The working end includes a screwdriver blade or bit which is recessed within or surrounded by a lateral guard or guards, to prevent the blade from slipping laterally from the slot of a slotted fastener. A hexagonal socket extends beyond the blade and blade guard, for manipulating fasteners having hexagonal heads. The blade guard(s) fit closely to each side or end of the blade, in order to fit closely about the relatively narrow end of the slotted studs used with sink clips. The diameter of the hexagonal socket is somewhat larger than the width of the screwdriver blade and space across the guard(s). One embodiment of the tool is formed with the tool shank, screwdriver blade, and hexagonal socket as a single, unitary component, while other embodiments provide for a selectively retractable and extendible hexagonal socket. The socket may be spring biased to a normally retracted position in one embodiment. However, the screwdriver blade is always recessed within the end of the tool and the hexagonal socket is permanently secured to the tool in all embodiments.
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Litman Richard C.
Scherbel David A.
Skinner Sinclair
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