Patent ID: 8720860
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: B25D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hand tool comprising: a tool head having a claw, said tool head defining a socket with a bottom; an elongated handle coupled to said tool head; said tool head having a plane of motion generally defined by a plane extending through the longitudinal axis of said handle and a centerline of said claw; a plunger assembly having an elongated body with a top end, a bottom end and a locking assembly; said plunger assembly body movably disposed in said socket, said plunger assembly body structured to move between a first, withdrawn position, wherein said plunger assembly body is substantially disposed within said socket, and a second, extended position, wherein said plunger assembly body extends from said socket; said locking assembly includes a lateral bore in said tool head and a catch assembly with a release actuator; said release actuator being disposed in said lateral bore; and said locking assembly structured to maintain said plunger assembly body in a selected position.