Patent ID: 6135607
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B25B,B25F,B25G

Abstract:
A lightweight tool extending apparatus comprising:an outer tube-like member having a lower end structured for interconnection with a drive ratchet and an opposite open upper end;an inner tube-like member structured for insertion into said upper end of said outer member in sliding relation thereto, said inner member having an upper portion with an upper end structured for interconnection with a drive head and a lower portion;means for translating said upper portion relative to said lower portion and said outer member; andmeans for removably securing said inner member within said outer member so that the position of said inner member relative to said outer member may be varied between a first extended position, wherein said inner member is substantially removed from said outer member, to a second retracted position, wherein said inner member is substantially within said outer member.