US3094344A
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Impact wrench and socket coupler devices
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-06
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Varga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:48
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/0007; B25B23/0035; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077; Y10T403/7079; Y10T403/7086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
FOR QUICKLY DETACHABLY SECURING A WRENCH SOCKET TO A DRIVE MEMBER AT ROUND CROSS HOLES IN NON-CIRCULAR MATING TORQUE-TRANSMITTING PORTIONS OF THE SOCKET AND MEMBER, A THREADLESS SPRING FASTENER HAVING A STEM COMPRISING A GENERALLY CIRCULAR, SPIRALLY AND OPENLY CONVOLUTED PIECE OF LIGHT GAGE LEAF SPRING METAL NORMALLY OF GREATER AVERAGE DIAMETER THAN THE HOLE IN THE DRIVE MEMBER, AND A HEAD HAVING AN AXIAL BORE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTLY RECEIVING AN END PORTION OF THE STEM SO THAT THE CONVOLUTIONS THEREOF ARE MAINTAINED IN TIGHT MUTUAL FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT WITHIN THE BORE OF THE HEAD TO THE EXTENT OF BEING RENDERED RADIALLY RIGID OR SOLID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
FOR QUICKLY DETACHABLY SECURING A WRENCH SOCKET TO A DRIVE MEMBER AT ROUND CROSS HOLES IN NON-CIRCULAR MATING TORQUE-TRANSMITTING PORTIONS OF THE SOCKET AND MEMBER, A THREADLESS SPRING FASTENER HAVING A STEM COMPRISING A GENERALLY CIRCULAR, SPIRALLY AND OPENLY CONVOLUTED PIECE OF LIGHT GAGE LEAF SPRING METAL NORMALLY OF GREATER AVERAGE DIAMETER THAN THE HOLE IN THE DRIVE MEMBER, AND A HEAD HAVING AN AXIAL BORE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTLY RECEIVING AN END PORTION OF THE STEM SO THAT THE CONVOLUTIONS THEREOF ARE MAINTAINED IN TIGHT MUTUAL FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT WITHIN THE BORE OF THE HEAD TO THE EXTENT OF BEING RENDERED RADIALLY RIGID OR SOLID.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |