Patent ID: 8726769
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A holding device for retaining a fastener to the working end of a driving tool, the device comprising: a) an elongated body consisting of a single piece of flexible material; b) said body having a longitudinal axis, and a first end and a second end at opposite ends of said longitudinal axis; c) said elongated body including a hollow generally cylindrical barrel along said longitudinal axis with an upper portion contiguous with the first end of said barrel and a lower portion contiguous with the second end of said barrel; d) said barrel having an inner wall at the upper portion of said barrel of a generally cylindrical shape, wherein said barrel can receive and engage the shaft of a driving tool of various sizes; e) said barrel having a lower portion including a conical inner wall contiguous with and co-axial with the upper portion, with the wider portion of said conical inner wall at the second end of said barrel and a narrower portion toward the first end of said barrel, wherein said wider conical portion can receive the head of a fastener of various sizes; f) said conical inner wall is lined circumferentially with a plurality of spaced apart horizontal annular ribs or recesses, permitting a secure grip of various sized fasteners.