Abstract:
Disclosed is a low profile air ratchet wrench with an improved rotor geometry for use in accepting a variety of stem sizes and shapes. Also disclosed are improved stem constructions. The stem constructions employ offset spring biased balls which allow for a better securement between the stem and rotor wall.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION DATA 
     This application is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 08/951,625 filed on Oct. 16, 1997 and now U.S. Pat. No. 5,967,002 entitled “Rachet Wrench” and incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a ratchet wrench and more particularly pertains to a ratchet wrench which can hold a variety of different sockets in one of two orientations. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     The use of a ratchet wrenches is known in the prior art. More specifically, ratchets wrenches are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements. 
     By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,174,176 to Krivec discloses a reversible ratchet wrench with an integrated dual pawl. This wrench includes a drive lug onto which a socket is attached. U.S. Pat. No. 4,993,288 to Anderson discloses a power driven ratchet wrench with an associated reciprocal pawl. U.S. Pat. No. 4,722,252 to Fulcher discloses a power driven wrench with a drive stud which accepts conventional sockets. U.S. Pat. No. 4,475,420 to Atkinson discloses a wrench apparatus with an engaging end designed to engage a conventional socket. U.S. Pat. No. 4,372,181 to Tinsley illustrates a compact power wrenching machine. U.S. Pat. No. 4,346,630 to Hanson discloses a ratchet wrench with a square item adapted to have a socket fitted thereon. U.S. Pat. No. 4,308,768 to Wagner discloses a ratchet lever with an interchangeable locking ring. U.S. Pat. No. 3,732,756 to Thomasian discloses a ratchet wrench with a socket facing each of its sides. U.S. Pat. No. 3,621,738 to Northcutt discloses a powered ratchet wrench with an associated socket wrench engaging stud. U.S. Pat. No. 3,529,498 to Northcutt discloses a power wrench with an associated stud. U.S. Pat. No. 3,145,594 to Peters discloses a ratchet wrench with a socket projection. U.S. Pat. No. 2,978,081 to Lundin discloses a drive assembly with an associated engaging end. Additionally, U.S. Design Pat. No. 289,135 to Doman and U.S. Design Pat. No. 269,938 to Izumisawa each disclose wrench designs. 
     Thus, the majority of prior art wrenches include socket engaging studs for cooperation with female socket tools. Additionally, the prior art wrenches employ reciprocal pawls. 
     In this respect, the ratchet wrench of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. Specifically, the ratchet wrench of the present invention includes a rotor and associated aperture which function to lockingly engage a male socket stem. Additionally, the socket can be driven in a clockwise sense by positioning the socket in a first rotor face, and in an anti-clockwise sense by inserting the socket in the opposing rotor face. Thus, the need for a two-sided pawl and a reverse handle with a spring mechanism is eliminated. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of ratchet wrenches now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved drive means for a ratchet wrench. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to enable clockwise or anti-clockwise socket rotation via a simplified socket drive. 
     To attain this, the present invention includes a rotor which is rotated by way of an oscillatory member. The oscillatory member, in turn, is driven by way of an air powered drive assembly. A star shaped aperture is centrally formed within the rotor. This aperture is adapted to accept the stems of a variety of sockets. Although the rotor only rotates in one sense, the sockets can be inserted into either of the opposing faces of the rotor. Thus, through changing the face into which the socket is inserted, either clockwise and anti-clockwise socket rotation can be achieved. 
     There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
     In this respect, before explaining the primary embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved air driven ratchet wrench in either ¼″, ⅜″, ½″ sizes or metric equivalents thereof. The wrench is adapted to accept a variety of sockets. The resulting ratchet/socket combination is of a super lower profile. The wrench includes a housing which is defined by a lower threaded extent and an upper bifurcated extent. The upper bifurcated extent has an aperture formed therethrough. Additionally, an arcuate oscillatory member is included which also has a centrally located aperture. A plurality of teeth are formed along an internal periphery of this aperture. The oscillatory member is secured within the upper bifurcated extent of the housing. Air powered drive means are located within the lower extent of the housing and are interconnected with the oscillatory member. The drive means functions to oscillate the oscillatory member. The wrench also includes a rotor. This rotor is defined by an upper bifurcated extent, a lower extent, first and second halves. A star shaped six pointed aperture is formed through a central extent of the rotor. An aperture is formed within the lower extent of the rotor. The rotor is adapted to be secured within aperture of the oscillatory member. A ratchet pawl is incorporated into the rotor. The pawl includes an engaging portion which is adapted to contact the internal periphery of the oscillatory member. Additionally, the ratchet pawl is secured within the bifurcated extent of the rotor. A ratchet pawl support pin and spring is angularly positioned within one side of the rotor and functions to support the engaging portion of the ratchet pawl. Additionally, a spring biased socket support bearing, to secure socket preferences, is incorporated into the rotor. This bearing is defined by an upper extent and a lower extent. The socket support is adapted to be positioned within the aperture within the lower extent of the rotor. The upper extent of the support is adapted to engage a socket positioned within the central aperture of the rotor. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a ratchet wrench that accepts male socket stems. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a ratchet wrench that can accept a socket into either of two opposing rotor faces and thereby achieve either clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation. 
     An additional object of the invention is to provide a super low profile ratchet wrench for removing screws in automobile wheel opening moldings without having to spend time removing the corresponding tire. 
     An even further object of the present invention is to provide a ratchet wrench which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such ratchet wrench economically available to the buying public. 
     Still another object of the present invention is to provide a ratchet wrench that, through the use of a star shaped aperture, can accept four and six sided socket stems. Additionally, it is an object of the present invention to enable the wrench to drive self taping sheet metal screws, nuts, or six sided screws. 
     Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ratchet wrench of simplified construction and decreased profile. 
     These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
     FIG. 1 a perspective view of the ratchet wrench of the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the ratchet wrench of the present invention. 
     FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the rotor of the present invention. 
     FIG. 4 is a plan view of the rotor of the present invention. 
     FIG. 5 is view taken along line  5 — 5  of FIG.  1 . 
     FIG. 6 is a view of a socket with a four sided stem for use within the wrench of the present invention. 
     FIG. 7 is a view of a socket with a six sided stem for use within the wrench of the present invention. 
     FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the rotor of the present invention. 
     FIG. 9 is a view of a socket with a six sided stem. 
     FIG. 10 is a view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
     FIG. 11 is a view of the rotational member of the second embodiment. 
     FIG. 12 is a view of an additional rotational member that can be employed in the second embodiment of the present invention. 
     FIG. 13 is a view of an improved stem structure. 
     FIG. 14 is a view of an improved stem structure. 
     FIG. 15 is a view of an improved stem structure with offset ball/spring and rubber o-ring. 
     FIG. 16 is a male dual end for accepting two tools. 
     FIG. 17 is a view of an improved socket stem structure for use in tight areas. 
     FIG. 18 is a view of the improved stem structure as positioned within a socket housing of the present invention. 
     FIG. 18A is an enlarged plan view of the improved stem structure positioned with socket installed in the rotor head and showing the offset ball and spring to keep the socket secure in any position. 
     FIG. 19 is a view of an improved stem structure for use in conjunction with a drill with button design to hold the drill in the head. 
     FIG. 20 is a view of an improved stem structure, with collar, for use in conjunction with an alternative drill structure securement. 
     FIG. 21 is a view of a dual use stem structure with an included button and o-rings. The stem structure holds sockets without the need to change from the phillips head 
     FIG. 22 is an additional embodiment of the dual use stem structure. This elongated stem structure allows a user to access screws which are buried in recessed areas. 
     FIG. 23 is still yet another embodiment of the dual use stem structure. 
     FIG. 24 is an illustration of the dual use stem structure with an attached socket or phillips tip secured by o-ring. 
     FIG. 25 is an illustration of a socket for use upon the dual use stem structure for accepting ¼ inch and 6 mm 4 or 6 sided stem structures 
     FIG. 26 shows a socket similar to that of FIG. 25 with a six sided recess instead of a four sided recess. 
     Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The present invention relates to an air driven ratchet wrench. The wrench of the present invention includes a rotor which is rotated by way of an oscillatory member. The oscillatory member, in turn, is driven by way of an air powered drive assembly. A star shaped aperture is centrally formed within the rotor. This aperture is adapted to accept the stems of a variety of sockets. Although the rotor only rotates in one sense, the sockets can be inserted into either of the opposing faces of the rotor. Thus, through changing the face into which the socket is inserted, either clockwise and anti-clockwise socket rotation can be achieved. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter. 
     With reference to FIG. 1, an ratchet wrench  20  of the present invention is depicted. Although the wrench is being described as air powered, other motive forces can be used. The wrench  20  generally includes a housing portion  22  and a handle portion  23 . The housing  22  includes a lower threaded extent  24  and an upper bifurcated extent  26 . The bifurcated extent  26  is formed by an oblong aperture positioned within the housing portion  22 . Additionally, the upper bifurcated extent  26  includes a centrally located aperture  28 . 
     An arcuate oscillatory member  32  is specifically adapted to be secured within the bifurcated extent  26  of the housing  22 . The oscillatory member  32  is defined by a centrally located aperture  34 . Additionally, a plurality of teeth  36  are formed along the internal periphery of the aperture  34 . The securement between member  32  and housing  22  is such that the oscillatory member  32  is permitted limited pivotally movement about the central axis of the bifurcated extent  28 . Additionally, the oscillatory member  32  includes a concave recess formed at its lower extent. This recess allows the member to be interconnected with the driving means  38  of the wrench. This interconnection will be described in greater detail hereinafter. 
     As indicated hereinabove, the wrench  20  of the present invention is adapted to be driven by a source of pressurized air. Other driving means, however, are within the scope of the present invention. The air powered drive means  38  of the present invention is located within the lower extent  24  of the housing  22  and extends into the handle  23  of the wrench  20 . More specifically, the drive means  38  includes a drive column which is positioned through the housing  22  and handle  23 . The column is rotated by a gearing assembly (not shown). The gearing assembly, in turn, is powered by the source of compressed air. With reference to FIG. 2, a drive bushing is adapted to be positioned at the top of the drive column. The drive bushing is shaped to be received within the concave recess of the oscillatory member  32 . Thus, rotation of the drive column results in the side to side movement of the drive bushing. The movement of the bushing, in turn, causes the angular oscillation of the member  32 . In this manner, the drive means  38  is interconnected with the oscillatory member  32  and functions to oscillate the oscillatory member  32 . 
     With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the rotor  42  of the present invention is depicted. The rotor  42  is secured within the aperture  34  of the oscillatory member  32 . The securement is achieved by way of locking ring securement. One such assembly is depicted in FIG.  2 . As illustrated, retaining washer  40  and lock ring  41  serve to hold rotor  42  once in the oscillatory housing  32 . The securement also employs two ball bearings and springs  61  positioned within races on the internal surfaces of the bifurcated housing  26 . The two ball bearings and springs in the rotor apply pressure on the washer to preclude the rotor from slipping. These ball bearings provide pressure between the rotor  42 , retaining washer  40 , lock ring  41  and housing  22  once the oscillatory member  32  is positioned within the housing  22 . Such an arrangement prevents any slippage of the rotor within the housing  26  when member  32  is oscillating. The rotor  42 , which is of a one piece construction, is defined by an upper bifurcated extent  44 , a lower extent  46 , and first and second halves. Additionally, a star shaped six pointed aperture  48  is formed through a central extent of the rotor  42 . This aperture  48  is employed in securing socket stems  50  to the rotor  42 . 
     In the preferred embodiment, as can be seen in FIG. 3, the height of the rotor  42  is about 0.625 inches. This would handle all sheet metal screws of the aperture therethrough to the rotor size. With a Phillips head socket inserted, there would be a height of between 1.0-1.125 inches. This would be the smallest tolerance ever utilized rendering it adapted for use in many tight applications. 
     With reference to FIGS. 6,  7  and  17 , two such sockets and their associated stems  50  are depicted. The six pointed star shaped geometry of the aperture  48  enables it to accept either four or six sided stems  50  and  51  respectively. A four sided stem  50  is illustrated in FIG. 6. A six sided stem  51  is illustrated in FIG.  7 . FIG. 9 illustrates a socket  52  and associated collar  49 . The socket  52  is of a short ⅛″ or ¾″ drill height which is adapted to be used in a wheel opening for molding installations—unless for self tapping screws This socket  52 , when used in conjunction with sockets  50  and  51 , of various sizes, will speed time for a variety of mechanical installations. The sockets are secured with the rotor  42  aperture by way of a socket bearing  62 . The bearing  62  is positioned within an aperture  52  formed within the lower extent  46  of the rotor  42 . This bearing  62 , and its position within the rotor  42 , will be described in greater detail hereinafter. 
     The rotor  42  employs a ratchet pawl  54  which functions to contact the teeth  36  of the internal surface of the oscillatory member  32 . The ratchet pawl  54 , and its position within the rotor  42 , is depicted in the cross section of FIG.  5 . As illustrated, the ratchet pawl  54  is secured within the bifurcated extent  44  of the rotor  42 . More specifically, a pin is employed in securing the pawl  54  to aligned apertures within the bifurcated extent  44  of rotor  42 . 
     With continuing reference to FIG. 5, the pawl  54  includes an engaging portion  56 . This engaging portion  56  includes a series of teeth which are adapted to engage the teeth  36  on the internal periphery of the oscillatory member  32 . Through this engagement, the oscillating angular movement of the member  32 , pressure washer  40  and locking ring  41  serves to keep the rotor  42  from slipping. A ratchet pawl support pin  58  is angularly positioned within one side of the rotor  42 . More specifically, the support pin  58  is angularly related to the longitudinal axis of the wrench  20 . This pin  58  functions to support the engaging portion  56  of the ratchet pawl  54 . Thus, the support pin  58  and spring ensure that the teeth of engaging portion  56  maintain positive contact with the teeth  36  of the oscillatory member  32  to run the rotor. 
     A locking engagement between the rotor  42  and associated socket stem  51  is achieved by way of a socket support bearing  62 . The bearing  62  is defined by an upper and lower extent. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the bearing  62  is adapted to be positioned within the aperture  52  within the lower extent  46  of the rotor  42 . When so positioned, the upper extent of the support can engage socket stem  50  positioned within the central aperture  48  of the rotor  42 . Socket stem  50  includes a collar  49 . With socket stem  50 , a locking engagement is achieved when collar  49  engages the periphery of aperture  48 . The collar  49  prevents the socket from sliding into the aperture  48  when pressure is applied to the socket. In the preferred embodiment, the socket stems  50 ,  51  or  52  include surface indentations for lockingly engaging the bearing  62  to secure socket stems and prevent them from slipping out. 
     Thus, the rotor aperture  52  and associated support bearing  62  are adapted to accept a socket stem  50 ,  51 , or  52  from either side of the rotor. The rotor, however, only rotates in one sense/direction. Specifically, the angular oscillatory movement of member  32  drives the rotor  42  only in one direction due to the positioning of pawl  54 . Yet, because the socket stem can be positioned into either side of the rotor, both clockwise and anti-clockwise socket rotation can be achieved. 
     The rotor  42  also includes an associated rotor collar  70 . This collar  70  enables the ratchet wrench to drive self tapping sheet metal screw. Additionally, this collar  70  would enable the wrench to drive nuts. 
     With reference to FIGS. 10-12, a second embodiment of the wrench is illustrated. This second embodiment utilizes a single geared rotational member  72  in place of oscillatory member  32  and rotor  42 . The rotational member is positioned within the upper portion of housing  80 . As with the primary embodiment, the upper portion of the housing  80  has an aperture formed therethrough. The rotational member  72  can employ either a centrally located square (FIG. 11) or star shaped (FIG. 12) aperture. As with the primary embodiment, these apertures are adapted to accept socket stems. The rotational member  72  is rotated via a two arm linkage: a base arm  74  and a pawl  76 . The base arm  74  and pawl  76  are pivotally interconnected. The base arm  74  converts the rotational motion of the drive means into oscillatory motion. The base arm  74  transmits this oscillatory motion to the pawl  76 . The pawl  76  has a series of teeth which are adapted to engage the geared outer periphery of the rotational member  72 . Through this engagement, the pawl  76 , as shown in FIG. 10, rotates the rotational member  72 . Thus, the drive means is interconnected to the rotational member. A leaf spring  78  is positioned adjacent to the pawl  76 . The leaf spring  78  functions to keep the pawl engaged with the periphery of the rotational member  72 . As with the primary embodiment, the sockets can be rotated in differing directions by inserting the socket stems into either of the faces of the rotational member  72 . 
     Improved Stem Structures 
     The present invention also relates to improved stem structures for use in conjunction with the wrench described hereinabove. 
     FIGS. 13-15 illustrate some of the improved stem structures  90  of the present invention. Each of these stem structures  90  is specifically adapted for use in conjunction with the rotor geometry  100  illustrated in FIG. 8, and more specifically in FIG.  18 . Such rotor structure employs at least two faces which contain matching v-shaped recesses  110 , as depicted in FIG.  18 A. The specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 18 has two opposing planar faces and two opposing faces which contain facing v-shaped recesses  110 . 
     This rotor structure is thus dimensioned to receive a wide variety of stem sizes, both standard and metric. Additionally, the rotor structure is adapted to received a wide variety of socket stem geometries. This is achieved by employing the v-shaped recesses. Optimally, these v-shaped recesses form  120  degree angles. The allows for four or six sided stems to be inserted within the rotor. Other v-shaped recesses, of varying angles, can be employed to accommodate still yet other stem geometries. Consequently, each of the stem geometries depicted in FIGS. 13-15 can fit within the rotor structure of the present invention. As indicated, the rotor structure can also accept standard and metric sizes. For example, a rotor structure that accepts ¼ inch standard size stems will also readily accept 6 millimeter (mm) stems; sockets that accept ⅜ inch stems readily accept 10 mm stems; and sockets that accept M inch stems readily accept 13 mm stems. 
     Although any stem structure can be secured within the rotor structure of the present invention, it is preferred to use a stem employing a spring biased ball  122  as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 15. More specifically, each of the stems illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 15 include a plurality of planar faces  120 . With continuing reference to FIGS. 13 and 15, a spring biased ball  122  is positioned within a lower corner of one of the faces  120 . The spring biased ball  122  positively engages an interior wall  124  of the rotor structure. This engagement, in turn, ensures that the stem will remain within the socket. Additionally, the off set position of the ball prevents its engagement with one of the v-shaped recesses  110 , note FIG. 18 a . By contrast, a centrally positioned ball might come to rest within one of the v-shaped channels, thereby reducing the locking effect. Furthermore, FIG. 14 illustrates an O-ring which can optionally perform the function of the ball  122 . 
     With reference now of FIG. 16, a steel collar  49  can be optionally positioned along the length of the stem to prevent it from traveling completely through the rotor face. FIG. 16 also depicts O-rings formed within associated grooves for use in both securing the stem within the rotor and a within a socket. Thus, the dual end stem structure can accept two tools. 
     Finally, FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate drills which employ the stem structure of the present invention. Other drilling elements, however, can optionally be used in conjunction with the stem of the present invention. 
     Additionally, a female socket could also be used with the stem, note FIG.  17 . The structure of FIG. 17 provides for extensions as needed. The socket of FIG. 17 is preferably of a super low profile for use in tight areas. Furthermore, the socket can accommodate various nut and bolt sizes. 
     With reference now to FIGS. 21-23, additional driving elements are illustrated. Again, the versatile, or dual use, driving elements  128  depicted in FIGS. 21-23 are for use in conjunction with a ratchet wrench. As illustrated, each of the stem sections have a plurality of planar faces. Additionally, an optional steel collar  49  can be positioned along the length of the stem to prevent insertion completely through the rotor face. FIG. 21 illustrates optional steel balls  47  which are welded to the stem shaft, also for preventing the driving element from passing through the rotor face. Such collar  49  enables a more positive fit between the rotor and stem. 
     FIGS. 21-23 also illustrate a driving element integral with one end of the stem section. In the preferred embodiment, the driving element takes the form of a phillips head screw driver  132 . In this regard, the head employs four equally spaced fins  134 . However, it is within the scope of the present invention to employ a flat head screw driver employing a single fin. Whichever driving element is employed, a straight, non tapered, section “D” (note FIG. 22) is included. This straight section enables the driving element to be secured within a female socket member  138  in a manner more fully described hereinafter. Thus, with the stem secured within the rotor of an associated wrench, a user can employ the driving element to remove screws of differing heights. The elongated stem structure depicted in FIG. 22 allows a user to access screws which are buried in recessed areas. FIGS. 21 and 23 each illustrate an elastomeric ring positioned at the upper extent of the stem. Each ring functions to provide a positive fit between the stem and rotor. Conversely, FIG. 22 illustrates an offset set spring biased ball which serves the same purpose as the elastomeric ring  136 . 
     With continuing reference to FIGS. 21 and 23, an elastic o-ring  136  is positioned within a groove formed along the length of the driving element. This o-ring  136  functions in retaining a socket member  138 . Such female socket member  138  has a first end with a recess formed therein  140 . This recess  140  is adapted to accommodate ¼ inch sockets without changing the fastener type. Additionally, the recess  140  can be secured over nut or bolts of various sizes, or even additional tools employing the stem structures of the present invention. FIG. 26 illustrates a similar socket member utilizing a six sided recess  150  for securing stems of other geometries. Similarly, the socket has a second end with a recess formed  142  therein. This recess  142  is adapted to be removably positioned over the driving element  132  and its associated o-ring  136 . Thus, the o-ring provides a tight fit between the socket and driving element. As indicated, the driving element over which the socket is positioned can be a phillips head or a conventional flat head screw driver. 
     Thus, with a stem portion fitted within a wrench, a user can readily employ the driving element to remove or secure conventional fasteners, such a screws. Furthermore, a user can quickly secure a female socket member over top of the driving element. The socket can be the ¼ inch sockets now in the market place. A positive interconnected between the driving element and socket is created by the presence of the o-ring. 
     As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. 
     With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.