Patent ID: 6082233
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A fastener holding device operable with a fastener, the fastener holding 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 oppositely disposed clamps extending from the retaining member for releasably holding the fastener; anda 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 retain the clamps, the sleeve member maintaining at least one of a first position and a second position relative to the retaining member, wherein the clamps engage the fastener when the sleeve member is at the first position and disengages the fastener when the sleeve member is at the second position.