Magnetic fastener retainer
OwnerWilliam Matechukinventor
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Abstract
Fastener drivers are modified by fastening a flexible strap of magnetic material adjacent the driving end of the tool. The fastener is retained on the tool by the magnetic force provided by the strap thus freeing the hands of the user. The strap may be conveniently adapted to a variety of driving tool.
Claims12
In combination a tool for fasteners made of magnetically conductive material where the operative end of the tool is made of magnetically conductive material and an adjustable flexible strap of plastic material loaded with magnetized material is wrapped at least partially around and removeably around the operative end of said tool, and retaining means permitting adjustment of the diameter of the strap, when so wrapped, thus retaining the strap on the said end of the tool.
A magnetic fastener retainer device for use in combination with a tool for driving fasteners, both of which are made of magnetically conductive material, comprising an adjustable flexible strap of plastic material loaded with magnetized material, removeably retained wrapped at least partially around the operative end of said tool, and retaining means to retain said strap wrapped around said end of said tool by adjustment of the diameter of the strap when so wrapped.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.