Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An offset driver accessory, for inserting friction rock stabilizers in earth bores, comprising: rigid, elongate bars of a given length, and of substantially straight configurations from end to end thereof; first means, having a directly-engaged mechanical connection with said bars, adjacent to one end of each, for engaging an end of a friction rock stabilizer; and second means, also having a directly-engaged mechanical connection with said bars, adjacent to the opposite ends thereof, for receiving a friction rock stabilizer insertion tool whereby, upon any insertion forces being addressed to said second means, such forces are directly communicated to said bars and, therethrough, directly to said first means; and wherein said first means comprises means which defines a land for engaging an end of a friction rock stabilizer; and at least one of said first and second means is pivotably coupled to said bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An offset driver accessory, for inserting friction rock stabilizers in earth bores, comprising: rigid, elongate bars of a given length, and of substantially straight configurations from end to end thereof; first means, having a directly-engaged mechanical connection with said bars, adjacent to one end of each, for engaging an end of a friction rock stabilizer; and second means, also having a directly-engaged mechanical connection with said bars, adjacent to the opposite ends thereof, for receiving a friction rock stabilizer insertion tool whereby, upon any insertion forces being addressed to said second means, such forces are directly communicated to said bars and, therethrough, directly to said first means; and wherein said first means comprises means which defines a land for engaging an end of a friction rock stabilizer; and at least one of said first and second means is pivotably coupled to said bars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 1, wherein: said first and second means are both pivotably coupled to said bars.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 1, wherein: said bars comprise a pair of parallel bars of matching configuration, having apertures formed therein adjacent the opposite ends thereof; said first and second means comprise a stabilizer-engaging driver, and an insertion tool-engaging driver, respectively; and said drivers have threaded stub shafts which are pivotably mounted in said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 3, wherein: said insertion tool-engaging driver has a tool-receiving socket formed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 4, wherein: said tool-receiving socket comprises an aperture formed in said tool-engaging driver.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 5, wherein: said tool-engaging driver has a guide pin coupled thereto and extending therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 6, wherein: said aperture in said tool-engaging driver has an axial centerline; and said guide pin extends perpendicular to said centerline.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An offset driver accessory, according to claim 3, further including: lock nuts threadedly engaged with said stub shafts for fastening said drivers to said bars at selected, pivoted angulations relative to said bars.