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A tool support apparatus is provided for supporting a hand-held tool, particularly a pneumatic tool, connected to a line, such as a pneumatic line, from a waistbelt of a user of the tool. The tool support apparatus includes a holder attachable to a waistbelt and a pivotally movable support plate att

A tool support apparatus is provided for supporting a hand-held tool, particularly a pneumatic tool, connected to a line, such as a pneumatic line, from a waistbelt of a user of the tool. The tool support apparatus includes a holder attachable to a waistbelt and a pivotally movable support plate attached to the holder. The support plate defines a recessed and open-sided passage therethrough for receiving an adapter attached in-line between a hand-held tool and operatively connected line. The adapter defines a central passage therethrough between opposing first and second open ends. The first open end is adapted for attachment to a hand-held tool, such as a pneumatic tool, and the second open end is adapted for attachment to a line, such as a pneumatic line, whereby the line is in gaseous communication with the tool through the central passage of the adapter. A radially outwardly extended portion is defined by the adapter adjacent the second open end and includes first and second side surfaces tapering in generally opposing directions from an outermost portion of the radially outwardly extended portion. The adapter is supportingly receivable within the recessed passage of the support plate such that the adapter must be lifted for removal from the support plate.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An adapter for in-line attachment between a hand-held tool and a line operatively connected thereto whereas said adapter is receivable within a support plate to support the hand-held tool therefrom, said adapter comprising:(a) a central passage defined through said adapte

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An adapter for in-line attachment between a hand-held tool and a line operatively connected thereto whereas said adapter is receivable within a support plate to support the hand-held tool therefrom, said adapter comprising:(a) a central passage defined through said adapter between opposing first and second open ends, said first open end adapted for attachment to a hand-held tool and said second open end adapted for attachment to a line for operative connection with the hand-held tool whereby the line is in gaseous communication with the tool through said central passage of said adapter; and(b) a radially outwardly extended portion adjacent said second open end of said adapter, said radially outwardly extended portion being adapted for being at least partially received within a recessed and open-sided passage of a support plate such that said adapter and a hand-held tool connected thereto can be supported by the support plate, said radially outwardly extended portion including a first side surface tapering and decreasing in diameter from an outermost portion of said radially outwardly extended portion to a more narrow portion of said adapter in a general direction of said first open end.