US3349655A
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Wrench having a bundle of rods individually retractable to conform to a variety of fastener configurations
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-24
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1986-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William N Locke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:17
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/10; B25B13/105; B25B13/46; B25B13/461; B25B13/462; B25B13/463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
AN ADJUSTABLE TOOL, COMPRISING A BUNDLE OF RODS, A GIRDLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID BUNDLE, A CHUCK RECESSED TO RECEIVE SAID GIRDLE AND SAID HANDLE, RESILIENT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID GIRDLE AND ONE END OF EACH OF SAID RODS TO URGE SAID RODS OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CHUCK, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CHUCK FOR APPLYING TORQUE TO SAID GIRDLE, WHEREBY WHEN THE END OF SAID BUNDLE OPPOSITE SAID RESILIENT MEANS IS PRESSED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HEAD OF A FASTENER SHAPED TO RECEIVE A TORQUE APPLYING TOOL THE PROTRUDING RODS ASSUME A COMPLEMENTARY SHAPE AND TORQUE APPLIED TO SAID CHUCK WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FASTENER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
AN ADJUSTABLE TOOL, COMPRISING A BUNDLE OF RODS, A GIRDLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID BUNDLE, A CHUCK RECESSED TO RECEIVE SAID GIRDLE AND SAID HANDLE, RESILIENT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID GIRDLE AND ONE END OF EACH OF SAID RODS TO URGE SAID RODS OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CHUCK, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CHUCK FOR APPLYING TORQUE TO SAID GIRDLE, WHEREBY WHEN THE END OF SAID BUNDLE OPPOSITE SAID RESILIENT MEANS IS PRESSED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HEAD OF A FASTENER SHAPED TO RECEIVE A TORQUE APPLYING TOOL THE PROTRUDING RODS ASSUME A COMPLEMENTARY SHAPE AND TORQUE APPLIED TO SAID CHUCK WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FASTENER.
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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |