Patent ID: 8984992
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A socket for removing or installing a fastener having a hexagonal shaped portion, the socket comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis and opposing first and second ends, first surfaces defining a tool-receiving portion at the first end, the tool-receiving portion being constructed and arranged to receive a portion of a tool, second surfaces defining a socket portion at the second end, the socket portion being constructed and arranged to receive and engage the portion of the fastener therein, holding structure associated with the socket portion and constructed and arranged to non-magnetically hold the portion of the fastener in the socket portion so as to not fall out of the socket portion, without providing torque to the fastener when the socket is rotated during installation or removal of the fastener, and a cap over a portion of the body near the second end thereof to cover the opening and secure the holding structure to the body, wherein the body includes a wall having at least one opening there-through so as to communicate with the socket portion, and wherein the holding structure is associated with the opening and comprises: