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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2014
Applicant:
Ridge Tool Company, Elyria, OH (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Rutkowski, Brunswick, OH (US);
Jon R. Dunkin, Elyria, OH (US);
Assignee:
Ridge Tool Company, Elyria, OH (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E03C 1/302 (2006.01); B08B 9/045 (2006.01); F16D 1/112 (2006.01); G05G 1/08 (2006.01); F16D 1/108 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E03C 1/302 (2013.01); B08B 9/045 (2013.01); F16D 1/108 (2013.01); F16D 1/112 (2013.01); G05G 1/085 (2013.01); Y10S 403/04 (2013.01); Y10S 403/06 (2013.01); Y10T 74/20642 (2015.01); Y10T 403/592 (2015.01); Y10T 403/599 (2015.01); Y10T 403/602 (2015.01); Y10T 403/7039 (2015.01);
Abstract
Quick release mechanisms for auger type cleanout tools are described. The mechanisms enable engagement and disengagement of a handle to an auger without the use of separate retainers or fasteners. Also described are auger type tools and related methods of use utilizing the quick release mechanisms.