US3729035A - Nail holder - Google Patents
Nail holder Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3729035A US3729035A US00180009A US3729035DA US3729035A US 3729035 A US3729035 A US 3729035A US 00180009 A US00180009 A US 00180009A US 3729035D A US3729035D A US 3729035DA US 3729035 A US3729035 A US 3729035A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- nail
- thumb
- clamp
- socket
- engaging
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25C—HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS
- B25C3/00—Portable devices for holding and guiding nails; Nail dispensers
- B25C3/006—Portable devices for holding and guiding nails; Nail dispensers only for holding and guiding
- B25C3/008—Portable devices for holding and guiding nails; Nail dispensers only for holding and guiding the nail being hit by a hammer head
Definitions
- My invention is a device which can be used to hold nails and the like in position for striking with a hammer while at the same time preventing the fingers and hand of the user from being struck by the hammer.
- a nail holding means in the form of a normally closed clamp spring biased in closed position but manually operable to hold or release the nail.
- a nail is clamped.
- the user moves his thumb with the engaging means attached until the nail is in desired position.
- the nail is then hammered in.
- the hammer thus used can strike the clamp and possibly the extension, but cannot strike the engaging means whereby the nail is driven in and the fingers and hand of the user are held outside of the path of the hammer and cannot be injured.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective of my invention mounted on a hand and ready for use;
- FIG. 2 is a plan of my invention
- FIG. 3 is a side elevation of my invention
- FIG. 4 is a perspective which shows my invention ready for use.
- FIG. 5 is an end elevation of my invention.
- a socket comprising a thimble like member adapted to detachably receive the tip of a thumb is connected via a longitudinally extending flat plate T2 to a clip 14 adapted to engage the sides of the thumb and thus detachably hold member 10 in position.
- a second plate 16 extends longitudinally outward from member 10 and has spaced out out regions 18 along one side thereof.
- An arm 20 pivotally secured to plate I6 by pin 22 at a point intermediate both the ends of the arm and ends of the plate also has cut out regions 24 engageable with regions 18.
- Arm 20 has a lateral extension 26 spring loaded by spring 28 disposed between extension 26 and member 10.
- extension 26 is manually depressed to permit a nail 30 to be disposed between properly sized regions 18 and 24.
- the pressure is released and the spring action clamps the nail in place as shown whereby the nail can be driven in by hammer 32 as shown.
- a nail holder comprising:
- said clamp being normally biased by a spring to hold a nail securely and will only release a nail when manual pressure is exerted thereon;
- said socket lnCIUdlng a thumb tip engaging member like a thimble and a clip for engaging the sides of the thumb;
- said thimble like member having a flat plate extending rearwardly to the clip, a second plate extending forwardly having cut out regions, and a spring pressed arm pivoted to said second plate and having mating cut out regions.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Portable Nailing Machines And Staplers (AREA)
Abstract
Apparatus engageable with a thumb of a user and provided with a spring loaded extension for detachably holding a nail in position for nailing in such manner that the fingers of the user cannot be struck by a hammer driving the nail.
Description
Witefl States Patent 1 1 [H1 9 anzanarez Apr. 1973 NAIL HOLDER [56] References Cited [75] Inventor: Alfred L. Manzanarez, Silverton, UNITED STATES PATENTS C010- 2,420,869 5/1947 Davis ..l45/46 Assignee: The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc., New York, NY. a part interest 180,862 2/1906 Germany ..l45/46 Filedl sew-13,1971 Primary Examiner-Othell M. Simpson Assistant Examiner-Mark S. Bicks l. N [211 App 0 180309 Att0rneyRichard S. Shreve,Jr.
52 us. (:1 ..l45/46 ABSTRACT [5 I 1 Int. A aratu engageahle a thumb of a user and pro- [58] Field of Search ..145/46; 30/298, 232, vided with a spring loaded extension for detachably 30/291, 296 holding a nail in position for nailing in such manner that the fingers of the user cannot be struck by a hammer driving the nail.
1 Claim, 5 Drawing Figures Patented April 24, 1973 3,729,035
I N VE N TO R 41mm 1. M ZMMZ NAIL HOLDER FIELD OF THE INVENTION My invention is a device which can be used to hold nails and the like in position for striking with a hammer while at the same time preventing the fingers and hand of the user from being struck by the hammer.
SUMMARY To this end I provide detachable thumb engaging means connected by an extension to a nail holding means in the form of a normally closed clamp spring biased in closed position but manually operable to hold or release the nail.
In use, a nail is clamped. The user moves his thumb with the engaging means attached until the nail is in desired position. The nail is then hammered in. The hammer thus used can strike the clamp and possibly the extension, but cannot strike the engaging means whereby the nail is driven in and the fingers and hand of the user are held outside of the path of the hammer and cannot be injured.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a perspective of my invention mounted on a hand and ready for use;
FIG. 2 is a plan of my invention;
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of my invention;
FIG. 4 is a perspective which shows my invention ready for use; and
FIG. 5 is an end elevation of my invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, a socket comprising a thimble like member adapted to detachably receive the tip of a thumb is connected via a longitudinally extending flat plate T2 to a clip 14 adapted to engage the sides of the thumb and thus detachably hold member 10 in position. A second plate 16 extends longitudinally outward from member 10 and has spaced out out regions 18 along one side thereof. An arm 20 pivotally secured to plate I6 by pin 22 at a point intermediate both the ends of the arm and ends of the plate also has cut out regions 24 engageable with regions 18. Arm 20 has a lateral extension 26 spring loaded by spring 28 disposed between extension 26 and member 10.
In use, extension 26 is manually depressed to permit a nail 30 to be disposed between properly sized regions 18 and 24. The pressure is released and the spring action clamps the nail in place as shown whereby the nail can be driven in by hammer 32 as shown.
While I have described my invention with particular reference to the drawings, such is not to be considered as limiting its actual scope.
Having thus described this invention, what is asserted as new is:
1. A nail holder comprising:
a manually operable clamp for holding a nail;
a thumb engaging socket; and
an extension member connecting said socket and said clamp;
said clamp being normally biased by a spring to hold a nail securely and will only release a nail when manual pressure is exerted thereon; said socket lnCIUdlng a thumb tip engaging member like a thimble and a clip for engaging the sides of the thumb;
said thimble like member having a flat plate extending rearwardly to the clip, a second plate extending forwardly having cut out regions, and a spring pressed arm pivoted to said second plate and having mating cut out regions.
Claims (1)
1. A nail holder comprising: A MANUALLY OPERABLE CLAMP FOR HOLDING A NAIL; A THUMB ENGAGING SOCKET; AND AN EXTENSION MEMBER CONNECTING SAID SOCKET AND SAID CLAMP; SAID CLAMP BEING NORMALLY BIASED BY A SPRING TO HOLD A NAIL SECURELY AND WILL ONLY RELEASE A NAIL WHEN MANUAL PRESSURE IS EXERTED THEREON; SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A THUMB TIP ENGAGING MEMBER LIKE A THIMBLE AND A CLIP FOR ENGAGING THE SIDES OF THE THUMB; SAID THIMBLE LIKE MEMBER HAVING A FLAT PLATE EXTENDING REARWARDLY TO THE CLIP, A SECOND PLATE EXTENDING FORWARDLY HAVING CUT OUT REGIONS, AND A SPRING PRESSED ARM PIVOTED TO SAID SECOND PLATE AND HAVING MATING CUT OUT REGIONS.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US18000971A | 1971-09-13 | 1971-09-13 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US3729035A true US3729035A (en) | 1973-04-24 |
Family
ID=22658887
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US00180009A Expired - Lifetime US3729035A (en) | 1971-09-13 | 1971-09-13 | Nail holder |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US3729035A (en) |
Cited By (18)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3913646A (en) * | 1974-05-09 | 1975-10-21 | Robert E Grayson | Fingertip nut and bolt holding tool |
FR2301337A1 (en) * | 1975-02-19 | 1976-09-17 | Hatayan Vincent | Pincer tool for holding nail during hammering - has two hinged arms sprung to bear on one another and grip nail in interface grooves |
US4079765A (en) * | 1975-02-19 | 1978-03-21 | Vincent Hatayan | Implement for holding and guiding nails |
US4256157A (en) * | 1979-10-26 | 1981-03-17 | Grayson Robert E | Nut, bolt, and screw holder |
US4926718A (en) * | 1989-03-08 | 1990-05-22 | Clifford Lawrence Goodman | Nail holding tool |
US5182972A (en) * | 1991-03-28 | 1993-02-02 | Skaleski Robert A | Improved finger tip mounted holding device |
DE4302559A1 (en) * | 1993-01-29 | 1994-08-04 | Adalbert Hayduk | Finger injury protection device |
US5375488A (en) * | 1992-07-16 | 1994-12-27 | Baitner; Yoav | Nail holding and guiding device |
US5779292A (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 1998-07-14 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Manipulation aid for attachment to human body parts |
US20040040417A1 (en) * | 2002-09-03 | 2004-03-04 | Davidson James P. | Nail starter tool |
US20050150150A1 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2005-07-14 | Yabusaki Kenichi K. | Fisherperson's tool for using slotted weights with a fishing line |
US20050166713A1 (en) * | 2004-01-29 | 2005-08-04 | Lloyd Rickey G. | Nail holders and methods |
US7467573B1 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2008-12-23 | Han Young Lee | Nail holder |
US20100061825A1 (en) * | 2008-09-05 | 2010-03-11 | Lisong Liu | Two-way nails, two-way screws and their mounting tools |
US9032844B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2015-05-19 | Dolphin Grips LLC | Method and system for holding nails |
US9060554B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2015-06-23 | DolphinGrips LLC | Method and system for holding nails |
USD751878S1 (en) * | 2014-04-11 | 2016-03-22 | Steve S. Sullivan | Specialty tool |
US20210243998A1 (en) * | 2019-12-06 | 2021-08-12 | Bora LEE | Supporting device for trimming claws of companion animal |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE180862C (en) * | ||||
US2420869A (en) * | 1944-04-15 | 1947-05-20 | Davis Ira Dell | Nail and tack holder and finger guard |
-
1971
- 1971-09-13 US US00180009A patent/US3729035A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE180862C (en) * | ||||
US2420869A (en) * | 1944-04-15 | 1947-05-20 | Davis Ira Dell | Nail and tack holder and finger guard |
Cited By (21)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3913646A (en) * | 1974-05-09 | 1975-10-21 | Robert E Grayson | Fingertip nut and bolt holding tool |
FR2301337A1 (en) * | 1975-02-19 | 1976-09-17 | Hatayan Vincent | Pincer tool for holding nail during hammering - has two hinged arms sprung to bear on one another and grip nail in interface grooves |
US4079765A (en) * | 1975-02-19 | 1978-03-21 | Vincent Hatayan | Implement for holding and guiding nails |
US4256157A (en) * | 1979-10-26 | 1981-03-17 | Grayson Robert E | Nut, bolt, and screw holder |
US4926718A (en) * | 1989-03-08 | 1990-05-22 | Clifford Lawrence Goodman | Nail holding tool |
US5182972A (en) * | 1991-03-28 | 1993-02-02 | Skaleski Robert A | Improved finger tip mounted holding device |
US5375488A (en) * | 1992-07-16 | 1994-12-27 | Baitner; Yoav | Nail holding and guiding device |
DE4302559A1 (en) * | 1993-01-29 | 1994-08-04 | Adalbert Hayduk | Finger injury protection device |
US5779292A (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 1998-07-14 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Manipulation aid for attachment to human body parts |
US20040040417A1 (en) * | 2002-09-03 | 2004-03-04 | Davidson James P. | Nail starter tool |
US20050150150A1 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2005-07-14 | Yabusaki Kenichi K. | Fisherperson's tool for using slotted weights with a fishing line |
US7036262B2 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2006-05-02 | Yabusaki Kenichi K | Fisherperson's tool for using slotted weights with a fishing line |
US7162827B1 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2007-01-16 | Yabusaki Kenichi K | Fisherperson's tool for using slotted weights with a fishing line |
US20050166713A1 (en) * | 2004-01-29 | 2005-08-04 | Lloyd Rickey G. | Nail holders and methods |
US7467573B1 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2008-12-23 | Han Young Lee | Nail holder |
US20100061825A1 (en) * | 2008-09-05 | 2010-03-11 | Lisong Liu | Two-way nails, two-way screws and their mounting tools |
US7905698B2 (en) * | 2008-09-05 | 2011-03-15 | Lisong Liu | Two-way nails, two-way screws and their mounting tools |
US9032844B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2015-05-19 | Dolphin Grips LLC | Method and system for holding nails |
US9060554B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2015-06-23 | DolphinGrips LLC | Method and system for holding nails |
USD751878S1 (en) * | 2014-04-11 | 2016-03-22 | Steve S. Sullivan | Specialty tool |
US20210243998A1 (en) * | 2019-12-06 | 2021-08-12 | Bora LEE | Supporting device for trimming claws of companion animal |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US3729035A (en) | Nail holder | |
US2487706A (en) | Repairman's creeper | |
DE69230669D1 (en) | HAND-OPERATED PISTOL FOR CLAMPING | |
US2947333A (en) | C-clamp | |
US5058242A (en) | Pen holder for a clip-board | |
US11845176B2 (en) | Finger mountable tool holder | |
US20130097874A1 (en) | Nut opener | |
US2539574A (en) | Paring knife and razor blade stropper and sharpener | |
US20050166713A1 (en) | Nail holders and methods | |
US3789895A (en) | Nail holder | |
US20040035255A1 (en) | Nailer's pliers | |
US2589051A (en) | Crown cap lifter with reciprocating elements | |
US2437779A (en) | Toolholder | |
US2608766A (en) | Trammel | |
US3919903A (en) | Nail holder | |
US20040040417A1 (en) | Nail starter tool | |
US1796249A (en) | File handle | |
US2926405A (en) | Paper clip | |
US2817989A (en) | Adaptable jaws plier | |
US4658679A (en) | Nail-holding accessory for hammers | |
GB906791A (en) | A suturing device | |
ES2046457T3 (en) | SURGICAL STAPLES APPLICATOR. | |
US1379838A (en) | Nail-holder for hammers | |
US3952923A (en) | Canister tool | |
US1877559A (en) | Toy gun |