Multiple-link tool assembly, tool extension, and method
AssigneeRichardson-Hynes, LLC
InventorMichael Richardson
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Abstract
A multiple-link tool assembly includes an elongated handle, at least one exchangeable extension link, and an exchangeable tool link. The handle has a portion adapted for being gripped by a user. The exchangeable extension link includes first and second connecting ends, and an angled body intermediate the first and second connecting ends. The first connecting end is removably connected to the handle. The exchangeable tool link has a proximal end removably connected to the second end of the extension link and a fastener-engaging distal end adapted for engaging a threaded fastener.
Claims20
A multiple-link tool assembly, comprising:
- an elongated handle comprising a portion adapted for being gripped by a user;
- an exchangeable extension link comprising first and second connecting ends, and an angled body intermediate the first and second connecting ends, the first connecting end being removably connected to said handle;
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- an exchangeable tool link having a proximal end removably connected to the second end of said extension link and a fastener-engaging distal end adapted for engaging a threaded fastener.
A multiple-link tool assembly, comprising:
- an elongated handle comprising a portion adapted for being gripped by a user;
- a custom-configurable tool extension removably connected to said handle and comprising a plurality of exchangeable and interconnected extension links, each extension link comprising first and second connecting ends, and an angled body intermediate the first and second connecting ends;
- an exchangeable tool link having a proximal end removably connected to said tool extension, and a fastener-engaging distal end adapted for engaging a threaded fastener.
A method for accessing and operatively engaging a threaded fastener, said method comprising:
- connecting a first angled extension link to an elongated handle of a multiple-link tool assembly;
- connecting a second angled extension link to the first angled extension link, such that the first and second extension links form a custom-configurable tool extension;
- connecting an exchangeable tool link to the tool extension, the tool link having a fastener-engaging distal end;
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- positioning the fastener-engaging distal end of the tool link onto the threaded fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.