US3724299A
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Adjustable socket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable socket for use with any standard ratchet wrench, the device being adaptable to be made up in kits that include three of such adjustable sockets in different sizes so that together they replace need of nine to twelve solid sockets of different sizes; each of the adjustable sockets having three or more variable size settings of 1/16 of an inch apart, each adjustable socket including a socket at one end for removable attachment to a conventional socket wrench drive unit, and the other end having a set of radially adjustable, arcuate jaws each one of which is provided with a series of teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 N Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:07
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
In an adjustable socket, the combination of a barrel, said barrel being of sleeve-like character and having a rotatable drive holder fitted therein, and a plurality of radially adjustable jaws supported by said barrel and said drive holder, said barrel having an enlarged cylindrical opening extending a major portion therethrough, said opening communicating with a smaller diameter opening aligned therewith and opening out upon an opposite side of said barrel, and the first said opening having a plurality of inwardly extending locking studs integral therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
In an adjustable socket, the combination of a barrel, said barrel being of sleeve-like character and having a rotatable drive holder fitted therein, and a plurality of radially adjustable jaws supported by said barrel and said drive holder, said barrel having an enlarged cylindrical opening extending a major portion therethrough, said opening communicating with a smaller diameter opening aligned therewith and opening out upon an opposite side of said barrel, and the first said opening having a plurality of inwardly extending locking studs integral therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drive holder comprises a cylindrical member having a square opening in one end thereof, a reduced diameter central portion having a plurality of radially outwardly extending teeth, said teeth being selectively engageable with said locking studs of said barrel, and the opposite end of said drive holder having an extension receivable through said lesser diameter opening of said barrel, the terminal end of said extension being secureable to a grooved unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said jaws comprises an elongated arcuate member provided with inwardly extending teeth on an inner arcuate side thereof, an upper end of said jaws each being provided with a raised ridge of arcuate shape which is slideable within an arcuate groove on an underside of said barrel, and each of said jaws upon an underside thereof being provided with an indented groove for slideable engaging said grooved unit that is attached to said drive holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein each said jaw is provided with a plurality of calibrations on an outer cylindrical side thereof, each of said calibrations being identified with a fractional inch dimension, each of said calibrations being selectively able to be aligned with an indicator mark on an outer side of said barrel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2582444A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |