Josephine S Hernandez

US Patent:

59269138, Jul 27, 1999

Filed:

Nov 5, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/964887

Inventors:

J. Manuel Hernandez - Hayward CA
Johnny L. Moore - Danville CA
Josephine Cruz Hernandez - Hayward CA

International Classification:

B25G 100
B23B 4504
F16D 3102

US Classification:

16115

Abstract:

An extension for use with different pneumatically powered tools is provided. The extension comprises an elongated body for coupling the extension to a pneumatic source and a sleeve for coupling a pneumatic tool to the extension, coupling the tool to the source. The extension has a small diameter to enable the extension to be disposed in substantially small workspaces, for enabling facile operation of a pneumatic tool coupled to the extension in such workspaces. The extension is sufficiently long, to enable a tool coupled to the extension to access fasteners located in deep and narrow workspaces. The body has a handle that includes a control switch for controlling activation of a tool coupled thereto, thus remotely controlling activation of the tool. A passageway extends through the body to provide an air flow path therethrough pneumatic air source to the pneumatic tool coupled to the extension. The sleeve has a connecting portion for coupling the sleeve to the body and a coupling portion for coupling the sleeve to the tool.