US3299750A
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Socket wrench
Assignee: Lowell Wrench Co
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Filing: 1965-03-22
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1985-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Campanile Dominic
- 👤 Jr Henry S Cummings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:15
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/46; B25B13/461; B25B13/462; B25B13/463; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1558; Y10T74/156; Y10T74/1561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A SOCKET WRENCH, COMPRISING (A) A BODY HAVING A HANDLE EXTENDING THEREFROM, THE BODY HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH AND A RECESS LOCATED LATERALLY OF THE BORE ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY, (B) A SOCKET ELEMENT HAVING A RATCHET WHEEL WHICH RESIDES IN THE BORE AND HAVING A GROOVED NECK EXTENDING FROM THE RATCHET WHEEL, (C) A PAIR OF SPRING-BIASED PAWLS MOUNTED IN THE RECESS FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL, (D) A PLATE MOUNTED ON THE BODY TO COVER THE RECESS, THE PLATE HAVING AN APERTURE LOCATED OVER THE BORE THROUGH WHICH THE SAID NECK EXTENDS, THE PLATE CONSISTING OF THREE LAYERS OF THIN SHEET FASTENED TOGETHER, THE INTERMEDIATE LAYER HAVING AN APERTURE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE OTHER TWO TO PROVIDE THE PLATE WITH A GROOVE IN ITS APERTURE TO PROVIDE THE PLATE WITH A GROOVE, AND (E) A RETAINING RING MOUNTED IN THE GROOVE IN THE PLATE AND ENGAGING THE SAID NECK TO LOCK THE SOCKET ELEMENT IN PLACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A SOCKET WRENCH, COMPRISING (A) A BODY HAVING A HANDLE EXTENDING THEREFROM, THE BODY HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH AND A RECESS LOCATED LATERALLY OF THE BORE ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY, (B) A SOCKET ELEMENT HAVING A RATCHET WHEEL WHICH RESIDES IN THE BORE AND HAVING A GROOVED NECK EXTENDING FROM THE RATCHET WHEEL, (C) A PAIR OF SPRING-BIASED PAWLS MOUNTED IN THE RECESS FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL, (D) A PLATE MOUNTED ON THE BODY TO COVER THE RECESS, THE PLATE HAVING AN APERTURE LOCATED OVER THE BORE THROUGH WHICH THE SAID NECK EXTENDS, THE PLATE CONSISTING OF THREE LAYERS OF THIN SHEET FASTENED TOGETHER, THE INTERMEDIATE LAYER HAVING AN APERTURE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE OTHER TWO TO PROVIDE THE PLATE WITH A GROOVE IN ITS APERTURE TO PROVIDE THE PLATE WITH A GROOVE, AND (E) A RETAINING RING MOUNTED IN THE GROOVE IN THE PLATE AND ENGAGING THE SAID NECK TO LOCK THE SOCKET ELEMENT IN PLACE.
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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |