Interchangeable handle grip assembly, conversion kit, and tools incorporating same
AssigneeIngersoll-Rand Company
InventorsScott D. Price, Thomas G. Hart, R. Michael McCalley, Jr.
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Abstract
An interchangeable handle grip assembly, conversion kit, and tools having an interchangeable handle grip are provided having an inlet extension tube and an outlet extension tube. The assembly includes a housing extension having a mounting bracket into which the inlet extension tube and the outlet extension tube are inserted. An extension grip cover fitted to cover at least a portion of the mounting bracket provides a gripping surface thereon.
Claims20
An interchangeable handle grip assembly for use with a pneumatic tool, comprising:
- an inlet extension tube and an outlet extension tube;
- a housing extension having a mounting bracket into which said inlet extension tube and said outlet extension tube are inserted;
- an extension grip cover fitted to cover at least a portion of said mounting bracket to provide a gripping surface thereon.
A pneumatic tool having an interchangeable handle grip assembly, comprising:
- an inlet and an exhaust outlet;
- an inlet extension tube configured to attach to said inlet and an outlet extension tube configured to attach to said exhaust outlet;
- a housing extension having a mounting bracket into which said inlet extension tube and said outlet extension tube are inserted;
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- an extension grip cover fitted to cover at least a portion of said mounting bracket to provide a gripping surface thereon.
A conversion kit for a pneumatic tool comprising:
- an inlet extension tube and an outlet extension tube;
- a housing extension having a mounting bracket with a longitudinally concave shell having a substantially elliptical cross-section and an end plate into which said inlet extension tube and said outlet extension tube are inserted;
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- an extension grip cover fitted to cover at least a portion of said mounting bracket to provide a gripping surface thereon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.