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US 5,683,171 AGranted
Light source holder
OwnerJan Van Gennepinventor
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Abstract
A holder is described for maintaining a flashlight or other instrumentality at a desired location. The holder includes an interface unit which is securable to a gripping device, such as vise grip pliers. A connector for the instrumentality also is provided as part of the combination, which connector is attachable to the interface unit.
Claims5
A method of holding an instrumentality at grippable structure adjacent a desired location for an operation be performed, comprising, in combination, the steps of:
- A. providing a gripping device adapted to grip said structure, which gripping device has a pair of jaws lockable in a set position relative to one another gripping said structure and an adjustment mechanism for changing said set position, which adjustment mechanism has a projection;
- B. providing an adapter securable to said instrumentality;
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- C. securing said adapter directly to said projection of said adjustment mechanism to provide a physical connection between said adapter and said gripping device.
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