Tool With Hammer Claw Anchor

Abstract

A tool with a hammer claw anchor includes a tool having a body and at least one working end. The working end may have a pair of jaws. At least one anchor is affixed to the tool body. The anchor is adapted to engage with a hammer claw. The hammer claw is utilized to create a second lever arm and impart additional force to the leverage tool in the instance where greater forces than what can be achieved with the single lever arm of the leverage tool are required.

Claims

1) A tool, comprising: a body having a first end and a second end; a first tool head disposed on the first end of the body; at least one anchor affixed to the body; wherein the at least one anchor is adapted to engage a slot of a hammer claw.

2) The tool of claim 1, wherein the first tool head comprises a pair of jaws defining a first opening.

3) The tool of claim 1, further comprising a second tool head disposed on the second end of the body.

4) The tool of claim 3, wherein the second tool head comprises a second pair of jaws defining a second opening.

5) The tool of claim 3, wherein the second tool head is oriented perpendicular to the first tool head.

6) The tool of claim 1, wherein the anchor comprises a tab affixed to a post that extends outwardly from the body of the tool.

7) The tool of claim 1, wherein the at least one anchor comprises a tab having a first end with a first height that tapers inwardly to a second end with a second height that is lower than the first height.

8) The tool of claim 1, wherein the at least one anchor is integrally formed with the body of the tool.

9) The tool of claim 7, wherein the at least one anchor comprises a pair of anchors.

10) The tool of claim 1, wherein the at least one anchor comprises a rod affixed to opposing sides of the body, forming a loop that receives the hammer claw.

11) A tool, comprising: a body having a first end and a second end; a first tool head comprising a first pair of jaws disposed on the first end of the body; a second tool head comprising a second pair of jaws disposed on the second end of the body; a first pair of anchors affixed to the first end of the body; a second pair of anchors affixed to the second end of the body; wherein the first pair of anchors are positioned on a first pair of opposing sides of the body and the second pair of anchors are positioned on a second a pair of opposing sides of the body, such that the first pair of anchors align with the first pair of jaws, and such that the second pair of anchors align with the second pair of jaws; wherein the anchors of the first pair of anchors and the anchors second pair of anchors are adapted to engage a slot of a hammer claw.

12) The tool of claim 11, wherein the second tool head is oriented perpendicular to the first tool head.

13) The tool of claim 11, wherein each anchor comprises a tab affixed to a post that extends outwardly from the body of the tool.

14) The tool of claim 11, wherein each anchor comprises a tab that is integrally formed with the body.

15) The tool of claim 14, wherein each tab comprises a first end with a first height that tapers inwardly to a second end with a second height that is lower than the first height.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

[0010] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor.

[0011] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use.

[0012] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use.

[0013] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor.

[0014] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor.

[0015] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use.

[0016] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Reference is made herein to the attached figures. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing a tool with a hammer claw anchor that can be utilized as an attachment point for imparting additional leverage to the tool with a hammer or the like. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0018] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of a first embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor. In general, the tool includes a body 11 having a first end and a second end. The first end comprises a first tool head 12, such that the tool includes at least one working end. In the shown embodiment, the first tool head 12 includes a pair of spaced jaws 14 defining a central opening therebetween. In the shown embodiment, the tool further includes a second tool head 13 having a second pair of jaws 15 disposed on the second end of the body 11, which differs in structure and positioning from the first tool head 12 in order to provide additional uses for the tool. For example, the first tool head 12 extends in-line with the body 11, while the second tool head 13 extends perpendicularly outwardly from the opposing second end of the body 11. This imparts additional utility to the tool and allows the tool to be used at various angles and for various purposes. In other embodiments, the tool heads 12, 13 can have different shapes and configurations, and the overall shape and structure of the body portion can vary.

[0019] At least one anchor 19 is affixed to the body. Each anchor 19 is adapted to engage a slot of a hammer claw. In the shown embodiment, a first pair of anchors 19 are affixed to the first end of the body 11, and a second pair of anchors 19 are affixed to the second end of the body 11. The first pair of anchors 19 are positioned on a first pair of opposing sides 16 of the body 11 and the second pair of anchors 19 are positioned on a second a pair of opposing sides 17 of the body 11, such that the first pair of anchors 19 align with the first pair of jaws 14, and such that the second pair of anchors 19 align with the second pair of jaws 15. In this way, two pairs of anchors 19 are formed, with one pair of anchors 19 oriented perpendicularly to the other pair of anchors 19. In this way, the user has many mounting points to apply leverage as needed and increase force in a particular direction.

[0020] Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, there are shown perspective views of a first embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use. The tool 11 is being utilized with additional leverage being applied by a hammer 30, which has a hammer claw 32 on the rear portion of the hammer head 31. In the shown embodiment, each anchor 19 includes a tab affixed to an outer end of a post 20, such that the tab provides an engagement surface which contacts the hammer claw 32, similar to when a hammer claw 32 is utilized to pull out a nail fastener. The tab 19 is shown to be rounded or circular, but the tab 19 may include any suitable shape.

[0021] While a hammer claw 32 is utilized here, other similar tools that can engage the post and tab elements of the anchor 19 can be utilized. In operation, the user can use whichever end of the tool is suitable for a current task that requires an application of leverage to increase the force the user can impart on a workpiece. Depending on the orientation of the tool head that is being use, one of the anchors 19 should be facing in a desired direction and in an appropriate location along the length of the tool. The operator can select an anchor 19 to engage with the hammer claw 32, which can engage the post 20 and tab of the anchor 19 similar to how the hammer claw would engage a hardware nail for removal. This allows the user to essentially select the fulcrum or moment arm for a second lever arm. In this way, the user can selectively use the hammer claw to apply additional leverage as needed. Afterward, the user can simply remove the hammer claw from the anchor 19.

[0022] Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a perspective view of a second embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor. In this embodiment, each anchor 19 comprises a tab that is integrally formed with the body. The tab is tapered, such that each anchor 19 comprises a first end with a first height that tapers inwardly to a second end with a second height that is lower than the first height. This configuration provides an ideal engagement surface for a hammer claw or similar object. In the shown embodiment, the anchors 19 are positioned on the end of the tool body 11 opposite the second, perpendicular tool head 13, which also includes a pair of jaws 15 for additional utility. This allows the first, parallel tool head 12 to be utilized as a handle end while applying leverage to the perpendicular second tool head 14 for prying or similar actions. The hammer claw can then be used with the anchors 19 at the handle end to provide additional leverage as needed.

[0023] Referring now to FIG. 5, there is shown a perspective view of a third embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor. In this embodiment, the anchors 19 include a rod that has opposing ends affixed to opposing side edges of the body 11, forming a loop that receives the hammer claw. The shown embodiment includes a pair of anchors 19, with one extending from a first side 51 of the body 11 and the other extending from a second side 52 of the body. This provides additional mounting points for applying leverage with the hammer claw when either tool head 12, 13 is utilized.

[0024] Referring now to FIGS. 6 and 7, there is shown a perspective view of a third embodiment of the tool with hammer claw anchor in use. In this embodiment, the hammer's 30 claw 32 is inserted through the loop defined by the anchor 19, such that the rod retains the hammer claw 32 and contacts the lower side of the hammer claw 32. In the shown embodiment, the two tool heads 12, 13 have opposite curvature so either end can be utilized depending on the surface or other operational considerations. The two anchors 19 are positioned such that leverage can be applied by the hammer claw 32 no matter which end of the tool is being utilized. In this way, the user has multiple options for applying additional leverage and can select both the first lever arm and second lever arm depending on the task being completed.

[0025] It is therefore submitted that the present invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. 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. 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.