US 6,981,310 B2
Handgrip installation tool
Anthony M. Sandoval, 31417 Park Blvd., Nuevo, Calif. 92567 (US)
Filed on Oct. 23, 2002, as Appl. No. 10/279,706.
Prior Publication US 2004/0078947 A1, Apr. 29, 2004
Int. Cl. B23P 19/02 (2006.01); B23P 19/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 29—700 2 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A device operable for injecting a fluid medium from a source of said fluid medium having a fluid output port into an interface between a handgrip and a tubular member, wherein the handgrip comprises an elongate, substantially cylindrical member comprised of an elastomeric material and having a cylindrical recess in an open end thereof, said cylindrical recess defining a cavity, said device comprising:
(a) a handle portion adapted to be grasped by a hand, said handle portion having a proximal end adapted to sealingly engage said fluid outlet port of said source of said fluid medium, a distal end and a first fluid-conducting conduit defining a first axis therebetween;
(b) an insertion tip having a proximal end affixed to and sealingly engaging said distal end of said handle portion, a distal end having an opening therein and a second fluid-conducting conduit in fluid communication with said first fluid-conducting conduit and said opening, said second fluid conducting conduit defining a second axis that is angled at about 90° with respect to to said first axis, and wherein said distal end of said insertion tip has a crescent-shaped transverse cross-section.