Chuck key with integral holder
OwnerJulius A. Pieperinventor
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Abstract
A chuck key with integral holder is disclosed. In one embodiment, the handle is generally U-shaped and capable of receiving electrical cords of various diameters. In another embodiment, the handle is semi-circular and capable of receiving various sized electrical cords. The chuck key is retained to the electrical cord with adhesive tape, such as electrical tape. This allows the chuck key to be firmly mounted to one location on the electrical cord, while also allowing easy relocation to alternate attaching locations on the cord.
Claims15
A chuck key for a power tool having an electrical cord and a chuck comprising:
- a key portion engageable with the chuck;
- and
- a handle substantially perpendicular to, and integral with, the key portion, the handle comprising planar sides forming a U-shape over the entire length of the handle for receiving the electrical cord.
A chuck key for a power tool having an electrical cord and a chuck comprising:
- a key portion engagable with the chuck;
- a handle having a semi-circular channel capable of freely receiving the electrical cord;
- a retaining means for securing the electrical cord to the handle;
- and
- a shaft connecting the key portion to the handle.
A method of retaining a chuck key to an electrical cord comprising the steps of:
- interconnecting a handle with the chuck key, the handle defining a longitudinal channel;
- inserting the electrical cord into the channel;
- and
- taping the electrical cord to the handle.
A chuck key for a power tool having an electrical cord and a chuck comprising:
- a key portion engageable with the chuck;
- a handle substantially perpendicular to, and integral with, the key portion, the handle comprising planar sides forming a U-shape for receiving the electrical cord;
- and
- a strip of adhesive tape for holding the electrical cord to the U-shaped handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.