Cotter Pin Assist Device
A cotter pin assist device that eliminates the need to use a separate tool to insert and/or extract a cotter, or other fastening, pin. The cotter pin assist device allows the user to easily insert or extract a cotter pin in locations that are difficult to reach, in all types of weather and virtually all conditions.
1 . A cotter pin assist device comprising:
an insertion end fixedly attached to a cotter, or other fastening, pin that is thicker than the cotter, or other fastening, pin;
a middle portion connected to said insertion end that tapers off from said insertion end to be of a lesser thickness than said insertion end; and
an extraction end connected to said middle portion that increases in thickness from said middle portion to a thickness similar to the thickness of said insertion end.
2 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 1 wherein said device is made of a flexible material.
3 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 2 wherein said flexible material varies in durometer.
4 . A cotter pin assist device comprising:
an insertion end removably attached to a cotter, or other fastening, pin that is thicker than the cotter, or other fastening, pin;
a middle portion connected to said insertion end that tapers off from said insertion end to be of a lesser thickness than said insertion end; and
an extraction end connected to said middle portion that increases in thickness from said middle portion to a thickness similar to the thickness of said insertion end.
5 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 4 wherein said device is made of a flexible material.
6 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 5 wherein said flexible material varies in durometer.
7 . A cotter pin assist device comprising:
an insertion end fixedly attached to a cotter, or other fastening, pin that is thicker than the cotter, or other fastening, pin;
a middle portion connected to said insertion end; and
an extraction end connected to said middle portion.
8 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 7 wherein said device is made of a flexible material.
9 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 8 wherein said flexible material varies in durometer.
10 . A cotter pin assist device comprising:
an insertion end removably attached to a cotter, or other fastening, pin that is thicker than the cotter, or other fastening, pin;
a middle portion connected to said insertion end; and
an extraction end connected to said middle portion.
11 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 10 wherein said device is made of a flexible material.
12 . The cotter pin assist device of claim 11 wherein said flexible material varies in durometer.
13 . A fastening pin assist device comprising:
an insertion end fixedly attached to a fastening pin that is thicker than the fastening pin;
a middle portion connected to said insertion end that tapers off from said insertion end to be of a lesser thickness than said insertion end; and
an extraction end connected to said middle portion that increases in thickness from said middle portion to a thickness similar to the thickness of said insertion end.