Housed extension bar

• US 7,997,169 B1
• Filed: 10/26/2007
• Issued: 08/16/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kentucky Tools LLC
• Original Assignee: Timothy L. Hack
• Inventors: Hack, Timothy L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hail, III; Joseph J
• Assistant Examiner(s): MCDONALD, SHANTESE L
• Application Number:
  US11/925,447
• Time in Patent Office: 1,390 Days
• Field of Search: 81/60, 811/772, 811/778.5
• US Class Current: 81/177.2
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 13/06 of socket type
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 23/0021 Prolongations interposed between handle and tool
• CPC Class Codes: B25B 23/0035 Connection means between socket or screwdriver bit and tool

Abstract

The housed socket extension has a high strength tubular housing with a socket extension apparatus which fits within the housing and protrudes from the ends of the housing. Two bearing retaining devices are mounted on the socket extension apparatus, adjacent to the ends of said housing. The first end of the socket extension receives a ratchet wrench or power tool, and the second end of the socket extension apparatus is designed to mate with the square hole of a socket or tool bit.

Claims

1. A housed socket extension, comprising:

a housing with an outer surface and a first and second end with an opening extending from said first end to said second end;

a socket extension apparatus with a shaft connecting a first and second end, and said socket extension apparatus extending through said opening of said housing, said first and second ends extending from said ends of said housing;

and said housing rotating relative to said socket extension;

said first end of said socket extension apparatus having a female receiving end and a taper which extends towards said shaft;

said taper section diminishing in diameter as it extends toward said shaft and ending at a step structure providing a rim around the end of said taper section;

said first end of said housing aligning flush with said rim of said taper section providing a continuous surface between said taper section and said housing;

at least one bearing residing within the opening of said housing and held in place by a bearing retaining device.