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Fastener holding device

  • US 5,791,212 A
  • Filed: 06/21/1996
  • Issued: 08/11/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fastener holding device operable with a fastener, the device comprising;

  • a driving bit assembly having a first end and a second end;

    a retaining member adapted to be placed on the first end of and in surrounding relation to the driving bit assembly, the retaining member having a plurality of receptacles;

    an engaging assembly coupled with the retaining member for maintaining an engaging position to hold the fastener within the retaining member, the engaging assembly comprising a plurality of brackets, wherein each one of the plurality of receptacles of the retaining member is configured to pivotally hold one of the plurality of brackets; and

    a sleeve member configured to be placed on and in surrounding relation to the retaining member, the sleeve member having a plurality of recesses formed in a forward end of the sleeve member, each one of the plurality of recesses configured to dispose a corresponding one of the plurality of brackets, the sleeve member maintaining at least one of a first position and a second position relative to the retaining member, wherein the engaging assembly engages the fastener by being in the engaging position when the sleeve member is at the first position and disengages the fastener when the sleeve member is at the second position.

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