US3598001A
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Reversible ratchet handle for socket wrench
Assignee: Lowell Corp
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Filing: 1969-02-14
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A socket wrench handle with a reversible ratchet mechanism comprising a pair of U-shaped leaf springs to serve as pawls positioned on opposite sides of a ratchet wheel with a polygonal central opening and symmetrically shaped ratchet teeth and a tiltable reversing lever which can be swung into either one of its two terminal positions to disengage the one or the other of the two springs from the teeth of the ratchet wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey A Thomasian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:32
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/46; B25B13/461; B25B13/462; B25B13/463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A reversible ratchet wrench comprising a handle, a body portion 1, 6, a ratchet wheel 3 recessed in said body portion, said ratchet wheel having a polygonal socket-receiving opening in the center thereof, a pair of U-shaped leaf springs defining spring pawls engaging the teeth of the ratchet wheel on one side or the other, and a tiltable reversing lever 5 mounted in the body portion between the spring pawls to selectively disengage either one of the spring pawls from the ratchet wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A reversible ratchet wrench comprising a handle, a body portion 1, 6, a ratchet wheel 3 recessed in said body portion, said ratchet wheel having a polygonal socket-receiving opening in the center thereof, a pair of U-shaped leaf springs defining spring pawls engaging the teeth of the ratchet wheel on one side or the other, and a tiltable reversing lever 5 mounted in the body portion between the spring pawls to selectively disengage either one of the spring pawls from the ratchet wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The handle of claim 1 in which an inserted plate 6 is mounted in the body portion to house the relatively movable parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The handle of claim 1 further comprising a cover plate 2 mounted in the body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The handle of claim 2 wherein said plate has recessed portions for receiving said ratchet wheel, the outer edges of said springs and said lever and a raised portion for pivoting said lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The handle of claim 4, wherein said reversing lever has a trident configuration consisting of a central and two side fingers, each side finger engaging a spring pawl to move it in or out of ratchet-engaging position.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |