Patent ID: 6786116
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: B25B,B25G,Y10T

Abstract:
A pole apparatus for use in the installation of a suspended ceiling comprising:a telescoping body having an interior, an open end and a closed end, and defining an aperture that permits access into said interior, a first connector mounted on said open end of said body, said first connector defining a first axial bore in communication with said interior of said body and having a locking apparatus adapted to extend into said axial bore, said first connector further defining a second axial bore; a second connector mounted on said closed end of said body, said second connector having a base and an arm extending outwardly from said base in axial alignment with said body, said arm being engagable by a rotary tool; a tool having a mounting portion adapted to engage said second axial bore of said first connector, said tool being removably secured to said first connector by said locking apparatus; and a fastener removably supported on said tool.