Patent ID: 7363798

Claim:
A flexible extension device for use with a fastener installation tool having a pulling head, said device comprising: a flexible casing capable of withstanding compressive loads applied during fastener installation and having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible housing disposed about said casing and having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible pulling means within said casing and capable of withstanding tensile loads applied during fastener installation, wherein said pulling means is reciprocally slidable lengthwise within said casing and has proximal and distal ends; means for coupling said proximal end of said housing to the fastener installation tool; means for coupling said distal end of said housing to the pulling head; means for joining said proximal end of said pulling means to a pulling device within the installation tool; means for joining said distal end of said pulling means to a pulling device within said pulling head; means for positioning said pulling means within said casing; and means for positioning said casing within said housing.