Hammer with Nail-Holding Structure: U.S.
Patent # 5,894,764
Often, when working with hammer and nails, only one hand is really free. The other hand
could be holding the board or holding on to a ladder. In these situations, it is difficult
to hold the nail so it can be struck by the hammer. This clever hammer allows the user to
tap the nail into position with just one hand. After the nail is positioned, it can easily
be removed from the hammer head, single-handedly, and driven in. The working model has
proven to work in a smooth, ergonomic motion. It accommodates nails sizes 6 to 12d.
(11-30-99)
Inventor: Dennis J. Hanlon, 15 Morris Rd., East Haven, CT 06513; (203) 466-1952 E-mail: [email protected]