摘要 |
The specification discloses a swab holding tool (10) in which a handle (12) includes a passageway (14) with a tube (16) mounted in the passageway (14). The end of the tube (16) away from the handle (12) includes a flaired portion (20) for receiving and holding a swab (22). Indents (18) are formed in the tube (16) for engaging and holding an elongate rod (24) of the swab (22). The swab (22) may be moved in a telescoping action within the tube (16) to a desired fixed position. The handle (12) includes a female recess (15) in the rearward end for inserting of a ramrod into the passageway (14) to eject a broken rod or contaminated swab. Bends (32 and 36) are formed in the tube (16) to provide different angles of attack for cleaning operations.
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