Universal ratcheting tool
First Claim
1. A device for removably holding a tool comprising:
- a. a body having an axial aperture and a channel substantially perpendicular to the axial aperture that intersects with the axial aperture;
b. a ratcheting mechanism; and
c. a retaining component that holds each of a plurality of sized tools by adjusting to the size of the tool.
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Abstract
A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism.
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Citations
24 Claims
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1. A device for removably holding a tool comprising:
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a. a body having an axial aperture and a channel substantially perpendicular to the axial aperture that intersects with the axial aperture; b. a ratcheting mechanism; and c. a retaining component that holds each of a plurality of sized tools by adjusting to the size of the tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for removably holding a tool comprising:
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a. a non-removably coupled handle; and b. a body comprising; i. an aperture for receiving a plurality of different sized tools, wherein a top of the aperture is able to receive a different sized tool then a bottom of the aperture; and ii. a ratcheting mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of using a ratcheting device comprising:
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a. inserting a tool within a slot of the ratcheting device having an axial aperture and a channel substantially perpendicular to the axial aperture that intersects with the axial aperture; b. closing a retaining component to secure the tool; and c. turning the ratcheting device while the tool is inserted into an object. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for removably holding a tool comprising:
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a. a tool having an L-shaped body; and b. a device selectively coupled to the tool comprising; i. an aperture for receiving the tool; ii. a ratcheting mechanism; and iii. a retaining component that holds each of a plurality of sized tools by adjusting to the size of the tool.
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24. A method of using a ratcheting device comprising:
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a. inserting a tool having an L-shaped body within a slot of the ratcheting device; b. closing a retaining component to secure the tool; and c. turning the ratcheting device while the tool is inserted into an object.
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