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US 12,521,867 B2Granted
Non-conductive magnetic retrieval tool
AssigneeSnap-on Incorporated
InventorsOttoleo Kuter-Arnebeck, Dylan Johnson, Nicholas Alan Gabbey
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Abstract
A non-conductive retrieval tool with a magnet connected a handle by a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly can be adjustable to maintain an orientation or position based on manipulation of a user, and can be made of a non-conductive material to safely operate in electrical applications. In some embodiments, the tool can include a socket portion near the magnet to apply torque to work pieces.
Claims20
A retrieval tool including a handle, the retrieval tool comprising:
- a linkage assembly including:
- a starting link coupled to the handle and including a starting link round portion opposite the handle;
- a connecting link including opposing first and second connecting link frustoconical portions, wherein the first connecting link frustoconical portion is frictionally coupled to the starting link round portion;
- a first mid-link including a mid-link round portion frictionally coupled to the second connecting link frustoconical portion;
- a second mid-link coupled to the first mid-link via one or more third mid-links, and including a mid-link frustoconical portion;
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- a terminal link including a terminal link round portion frictionally coupled to the mid-link frustoconical portion.
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A retrieval tool including a handle, the retrieval tool comprising:
- a linkage assembly including:
- a starting link coupled to the handle and including a starting link frustoconical portion opposite the handle;
- a first mid-link including a mid-link round portion frictionally coupled to the starting link frustoconical portion;
- a second mid-link coupled to the first mid-link via one or more third mid-links, and including a mid-link frustoconical portion;
- and
- a terminal link including a terminal link round portion frictionally coupled to the mid-link frustoconical portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.