Tool having a workpiece-engaging structure that positively positions the tool relative to the workpiece
OwnerJay A. Bechtelinventor
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Abstract
A tool that can be retained in a predetermined position relative to a workpiece and to perform an operation on the workpiece includes a head portion and a tail portion. The head portion includes a leg that is adapted to engage a first portion of a workpiece when the tool is in a predetermined position relative to the workpiece. The tail portion extends from the head portion and includes a support having a recess that is adapted to engage a second portion of the workpiece when the tool is in a predetermined position relative to the workpiece. An operation-performing device is supported on the tail portion and is operable to perform an operation on the workpiece when the tool is in the predetermined position relative to the workpiece.
Claims8
A tool that is adapted to be retained in a predetermined position relative to a workpiece having a corrugated portion that defines a size and shape and to perform an operation on the workpiece, the tool comprising:
- a head portion including a leg that is adapted to engage a workpiece when the tool is in a predetermined position relative to the workpiece;
- a tail portion extending from the head portion and including a support having a recess that defines a size and shape that is adapted to engage the corrugated portion of the workpiece without penetrating therein so as to retain the tool in the predetermined position relative to the workpiece;
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- an operation performing device supported on the tail portion and operable to perform an operation on the workpiece when the tool is in a predetermined position relative to the workpiece.
A tool that is adapted to be retained in a predetermined position relative to a workpiece having a corrugated portion that defines a size and shape, the tool comprising:
- a head portion including a leg that is adapted to engage a workpiece when the tool is in a predetermined position relative to the workpiece;
- a tail portion extending from the head portion and including a support having a recess that defines a size and shape that is adapted to engage the corrugated portion of the workpiece without penetrating therein so as to retain the tool in the predetermined position relative to the workpiece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.