US3695124A
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Wrench head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-27
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-11-27
Abstract
Abstract An annular wrench head in the form of a socket or a box end wrench which has a plurality of arcuately cross-sectioned ribs extending into the central opening of the head and spaced from one another so as to contact the midway point of certain of the faces of the fastener head. The spaces between the ribs are in alignment with the edges of the fastener head.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman A Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:19
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/02; B25B13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An annular wrench for gripping every other face of a hexheaded fastener having three arcuately cross sectioned ribs, each extending outwardly into a central opening of the annular head and extending substantially the length of said opening, said ribs spaced and dimensioned so that the most outwardly extended portion of each rib contacts the midway point of the face of the fastener head and the spaces between the ribs being in alignment with edges of the fastener head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
An annular wrench for gripping every other face of a hexheaded fastener having three arcuately cross sectioned ribs, each extending outwardly into a central opening of the annular head and extending substantially the length of said opening, said ribs spaced and dimensioned so that the most outwardly extended portion of each rib contacts the midway point of the face of the fastener head and the spaces between the ribs being in alignment with edges of the fastener head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wrench head of claim 1 in combination with a handle integral therewith to form a box end 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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |