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US 8,757,635 B2Granted
Devices, systems and methods for securing a stake
AssigneeAIM, Inc.
InventorsTom J. Christofilis, Constantine S. Grapsas
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AssigneeAIM, Inc.
InventorsTom J. Christofilis, Constantine S. Grapsas
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Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a stake that is twisted into and out of the ground via an adaptor. The adaptor adapts the stake to a power drill, allowing the power drill to twist the stake into and out of the ground by activating the drill. The adaptor is designed to fit a standard drill chuck at one end. At the other end, the adaptor has a fitting to receive the stake. The fitting is such that the stake and adaptor are axially locked so that the stake and adaptor rotate in unison when the drill is activated. The stake is a wire designed in a coil shape with a pilot. The pilot is fit into the adaptor which axially locks the stake with the adaptor.
A device for securing a stake into the ground, the device comprising:
A system for securing a stake into the ground, the system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Associations of tools for different working operations with one portable power-drive means
Adapter: for particular tool or workpiece
Combination or multi-purpose tools not otherwise provided for
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to ground stakes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a power-driven ground stake.
2. Background of the Invention
FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of an assembly of a stake and an adaptor, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of an adaptor for fitting a stake and a drill, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2B shows a top view of an adaptor, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
The present invention addresses the problems highlighted above by introducing a stake that is twisted into and out of the ground via an adaptor. The adaptor adapts the stake to a power drill, allowing the power drill to twist the stake into and out of the ground by activating the drill. In exemplary embodiments, the adaptor is designed to fit a standard drill chuck at one end. At the other end, the adaptor has a fitting to receive the stake. The fitting is such that the stake and adaptor are axially locked so that the stake and adaptor rotate in unison when the drill is activated. The stake is a wire designed in a coil shape with a pilot. The pilot is fit into the adaptor which axially locks the stake with the adaptor.
“Stake,” as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to any apparatus which is inserted into the ground or terrain for the purpose of supporting a structure. Examples of stakes include tent stakes, garden stakes, Christmas decoration stakes, etc.
“Drill,” as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to any powered device used to rotate tools, fasteners, etc. Drills are commonly used to bore out holes and insert fasteners, but have many other applications. Drills can be handheld or supported. Most drills use a chuck that secures tools having a hexagonal cylinder, but other tool connections exist and many more are possible. Examples of drills include powered screw-drivers, DREMEL tools, or anything else that rotates.