Patent ID: 7555971

Claim:
A compact, hydraulically operated tool, comprising: a tool driving element in the form of a rotary vane-type output assembly in which the movement of fluid through a fluid arc rotates a rotatable element attached thereto in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; a rod-like member having an interior portion, a front end and a rear end, wherein said front end is attached to said tool driving element, said rod-like member having channels within said interior portion to allow a supply and return flow of fluid to said tool driving element; an actuating mechanism attached to said rear end of said tool driving element via a flexible supply line and a flexible return line; said actuating mechanism having a fluid reservoir, and a pump-type actuator for providing the flow of fluid through said tool driving element, through said supply line and said return line, and through said channels within said rod-like member for providing a rotating force to said rotatable element; and wherein an operator can hold the rod-like member in one hand and the activating mechanism in another hand in order to use the tool driving element in a confined location while activating said actuating mechanism.