US3343577A
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Swivel top ratchet driver
Assignee: Watsco Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-08
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1986-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wagner William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:28
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B15/00; B25B15/02; B25B15/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A SWIVEL TOP DRIVER COMPRISING: A HANDLE; A TOOL SHANK SECURED TO AND PROJECTING FROM ONE END OF SAID HANDLE; A POST PERMANENTLY SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID HANDLE AND HAVING A PORTION OF POLYGONAL CROSSSECTION PROJECTING FROM SAID OTHER END; A SPRING-URGED BALL CARRIED BY SAID PROJECTING POLYGONAL PORTION; AND A TOP REMOVABLY AND ROTATABLY SECURED TO SAID POST BY SAID SPRING URGED BALL WHEREBY SAID TOP MAY BE REMOVED TO EXPOSE AND PROJECTING POLYGONAL PORTION OF SAID POST OF ENGAGEMENT BY A STANDARD SOCKET RATCHET WRENCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A SWIVEL TOP DRIVER COMPRISING: A HANDLE; A TOOL SHANK SECURED TO AND PROJECTING FROM ONE END OF SAID HANDLE; A POST PERMANENTLY SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID HANDLE AND HAVING A PORTION OF POLYGONAL CROSSSECTION PROJECTING FROM SAID OTHER END; A SPRING-URGED BALL CARRIED BY SAID PROJECTING POLYGONAL PORTION; AND A TOP REMOVABLY AND ROTATABLY SECURED TO SAID POST BY SAID SPRING URGED BALL WHEREBY SAID TOP MAY BE REMOVED TO EXPOSE AND PROJECTING POLYGONAL PORTION OF SAID POST OF ENGAGEMENT BY A STANDARD SOCKET RATCHET WRENCH.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |