Patent ID: 8001668
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: B25C,E04B,E04G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector installation tool, comprising: an elongate substantially flat body having a base; a pair of spaced first and second bracket holding jaws projecting upwardly from the base; an elongate handle extending downwardly from the base; a vertically adjustable abutment extending perpendicular to the bracket holding jaws; and an adjustment mechanism for selective adjustment of the abutment, wherein said adjustment mechanism comprises a plurality of alignment notches formed at predefined locations along said first and second jaws; wherein the first and second jaws and the abutment define a bracket holding space for placement of a bracket therein for subsequent installation onto a framing element, portions of the jaws being adapted for holding the bracket in place of a user's hand.