# US 10,308,005 B2 · Double ended hand tool > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,308,005 B2 - Document ID: US10308005B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/641,208 - Filed: 2015-03-06 - Published: 2015-09-10 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2014-03-07 - Applicants: Kellie DeFries - Inventors: Kellie DeFries - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10308005B2 ## CPC - B32B 38/18: Handling of layers or the laminate - A44C 17/043: {Setting-tools} - B25B 9/00: Hand-held gripping tools other than those covered by group B25B7/00 (wrenches B25B13/00; specially adapted for watchmakers' or like use G04D) - B25B 11/007: {portable, e.g. handheld} - B25B 33/00: Hand tools not covered by any other group in this subclass - B25F 1/02: with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements - Y10T 29/49837: of first part - Y10T 156/18: Surface bonding means and/or assembly means with handle or handgrip - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS - B25B: TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - B25F: COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR {(machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass B23P23/00 and subgroups)} - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A double ended hand tool created to pick up place and position flatback crystals, gems or other tiny items is disclosed. The tool contains a hollow, conical end which securely encases each crystal allowing the operator to easily position the crystal with no slip. The tool has a first end and a second end coupled by a shaft. The first end has a wax tip which allows the user to pickup crystals or other small items. The second end has a hollow narrow extended portion which allows the users to manipulate the crystal or other small items. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tool for applying items, said tool comprising: a wax tip, and wherein said wax tip is connected to a tubular portion, and wherein said wax tip comprises a conical shape; wherein said tubular portion is coupled to a first end of a hollow connector, and wherein an applicator is adjacent to a second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator comprises a conical extended portion; wherein said conical extended portion is hollow; wherein said hollow connector is located inside of a hollow shaft; an applicator cover which is coupled to said second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator cover surrounds said applicator and comprises a hole through which said conical extended portion extends; wherein said applicator is adjacent to said hollow shaft; wherein said tool comprises a first distal end opposite a second distal end, and wherein said wax tip is on a first distal end, and wherein conical extended portion is on said second distal end; and wherein said applicator cover and said conical extended portion are visible when said tool is properly assembled. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said conical extended portion and said wax tip are on opposite ends of said tool. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said tubular portion comprises a coating of wax. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said wax tip comprises a green wax and a red wax. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said applicator cover is located outside of said hollow shaft. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said applicator cover is removeably coupled to said hollow connector. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said applicator cover is adjacent to said hollow shaft. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1 wherein said tool is a double ended hand tool. ### Claim 9 A tool for applying items, said tool comprising: a wax tip, and wherein said wax tip is connected to a tubular portion, and wherein said wax tip comprises a conical shape; wherein said tubular portion is coupled to a first end of a hollow connector, and wherein an applicator is adjacent to a second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator comprises a conical extended portion; wherein said hollow connector is located inside of a hollow shaft; an applicator cover which is coupled to said second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator cover surrounds said applicator and comprises a hole through which said conical extended portion extends; wherein said applicator is adjacent to said hollow shaft; wherein said tool comprises a first distal end opposite a second distal end, and wherein said wax tip is on a first distal end, and wherein conical extended portion is on said second distal end; wherein said applicator cover and said conical extended portion are visible when said tool is properly assembled and; wherein said hollow connector comprises an enlarged diameter on its first end, and wherein said connector comprises threading on its second end, and wherein said applicator cover comprises threading such that when said applicator cover is coupled to said hollow connector, said hollow shaft is secured between the applicator cover and said enlarged diameter of said hollow connector. ### Claim 10 A system for applying items, said system comprising: a double ended hand tool comprising a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein said first distal end comprises a wax tip comprising a wax tip adhesion and wherein said second distal end comprises an exposed conical extended portion; an object upon which a craft item is to be adhered; an adhesive for applying an item to an object; wherein said adhesive is placed upon said object; wherein said adhesive comprises an adhesion which is greater than the adhesion of said wax tip; whereby a user places said wax tip upon a small item, picking up said small item; whereby a user deposits said item onto said adhesive; whereby a user uses said exposed conical extended portion to position said item; and wherein said wax tip is connected to a tubular portion, and wherein said wax tip comprises a conical shape; wherein said tubular portion is coupled to a first end of a hollow connector, and wherein an applicator is adjacent to a second end of said hollow connector, wherein said conical extended portion is part of said applicator; wherein said hollow connector is located inside of a hollow shaft; an applicator cover which is coupled to said second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator cover surrounds said applicator and comprises a hole through which said conical extended portion extends; wherein said applicator is adjacent to said hollow shaft; and wherein said hollow connector comprises an enlarged diameter on its first end, and wherein said hollow connector comprises threading on its second end, and wherein said applicator cover comprises threading such that when said applicator cover is coupled to said hollow connector, said hollow shaft is secured between the applicator cover and said enlarged diameter of said hollow connector. ### Claim 11 A tool for applying items, said tool comprising: a wax tip, and wherein said wax tip is connected to a tubular portion, and wherein said wax tip comprises a conical shape; wherein said tubular portion is coupled to a first end of a hollow connector, and wherein an applicator is adjacent to a second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator comprises a conical extended portion; wherein said hollow connector is located inside of a hollow shaft; an applicator cover which is coupled to said second end of said hollow connector, wherein said applicator cover surrounds said applicator and comprises a hole through which said conical extended portion extends; wherein said applicator is adjacent to said hollow shaft; wherein said tool comprises a first distal end opposite a second distal end, and wherein said wax tip is on a first distal end, and wherein conical extended portion is on said second distal end; wherein said applicator cover and said conical extended portion are visible when said tool is properly assembled and; wherein said applicator cover comprises threading, and wherein said connector comprises threading, and wherein said applicator cover is coupled to said hollow connector via said threadings.