Adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem
OwnerDonzino Pankeyinventor
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Abstract
The adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem is for use in rotating a valve stem of a valve. The adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem incorporates a handle structure and a capture structure. The capture structure attaches to the handle structure. The capture structure forms the working element of the tool formed by the adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem. The handle structure forms the handle of the tool formed by the adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem. The capture structure is a chuck that captures the valve stem. The handle structure rotates the capture structure to: a) tighten and loosen the capture structure to the valve stem; and, b) rotate the valve stem between a closed position and an open position.
Claims10
An adjustable handle device for use with a valve stem comprising
- a handle structure and a capture structure;
- wherein the capture structure attaches to the handle structure;
- wherein the capture structure is configured for use with a valve stem of a valve;
- wherein the handle structure rotates the capture structure to:
- a) tighten and loosen the capture structure to the valve stem;
- and, b) rotate the valve stem between a closed position and an open position;
- wherein the handle structure comprises a drive cylinder, a drive plate, the jaw sleeve, and a release structure;
- wherein the release structure forms a mechanical linkage with the jaw sleeve and the drive plate;
- wherein the release structure is a quick release device;
- wherein a position of the drive plate relative to the drive cylinder is able to be changed without requiring rotations that screw the drive plate within the drive cylinder;
- wherein the release structure returns the drive plate to a Previously determined starting position within the drive cylinder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.