Patent ID: 9283661
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: B25B

Claim Text:
1. An impact socket, comprising: a socket body having a first end configured to mount to a drive shaft of an impact wrench and an opposing second end, the socket body defining at least one socket body fastener driving structure at the second end; a collar assembly carried by the socket body, the collar assembly defining at least one collar assembly fastener driving structure, the collar assembly being configured to move linearly between (i) a first position relative to the socket body where a distal end of the collar assembly extends beyond the second end of the socket body and (ii) a second position where the distal end of the collar assembly is disposed at least equidistant to the second end of the socket body; and a securing mechanism carried by the collar assembly, the securing mechanism configured (i) to secure the collar assembly to the socket body when the collar assembly is disposed in the first position and (ii) to secure the collar assembly to the socket body when the collar assembly is disposed in the second position; wherein the collar assembly comprises