US3745860A
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Handy man{40 s wrench
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A handy man''s wrench comprising noncircular wrench inserts with socket openings stored in the wrench handle under a pivoting cover and interchangeable to matingly shaped end positions thereon. The desired size socket opening in a wrench insert is placed in the end position of the wrench handle for engaging and turning a standard hexagonal nut with levered force applied to and transmitted through the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:00
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/08; B25G1/085; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/02; B25B13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A handy man''s wrench accommodating a plurality of different nuts comprising: A. a wrench handle having two or more substantially similar elongated receptacles formed therein; and B. two or more elongated wrench inserts having substantially similar outside shapes interchangeably matingly receivable in the elongated receptacles formed in said wrench handle, thereby restraining said wrench inserts from rotational movement therein, each of said wrench inserts having at least one opening formed therein for receiving and engaging a nut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A handy man''s wrench accommodating a plurality of different nuts comprising: A. a wrench handle having two or more substantially similar elongated receptacles formed therein; and B. two or more elongated wrench inserts having substantially similar outside shapes interchangeably matingly receivable in the elongated receptacles formed in said wrench handle, thereby restraining said wrench inserts from rotational movement therein, each of said wrench inserts having at least one opening formed therein for receiving and engaging a nut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 1, further comprising a cover pivotally mounted on said wrench handle and movable between an open position wherein the cover does not restrict access to the elongated receptacles and a closed position wherein the cover restrains said wrench inserts from removal from the elongated receptacles in said wrench handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 1, wherein said wrench handle has four substantially similar elongated receptacles formed therein interchangeably matingly receiving four substantially similar elongated wrench inserts, each of said wrenCh inserts having at least one opening formed therein for receiving and engaging a nut, each of the openings accommodating a different nut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said wrench inserts have two openings formed therein for receiving and engaging a nut, each of said openings receiving and engaging a different nut.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 3, wherein each of said substantially similar wrench inserts has an elongated base with two round portions raised therefrom, and each of said openings formed therein passing through the elongated base and one round raised portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 1, wherein one of said two or more substantially similar elongated receptacles formed in said wrench handle is located at either end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 3, wherein at least two of the four receptacles are partially joined.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 2, wherein said wrench handle comprises a central layer fabricated of metal, a lower layer fabricated of plastic, said central layer and lower layer laminated together, and said cover is fabricated of plastic and pivotally mounted above said central layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 8, wherein said central and lower layers are laminated together by round head rivets, and said pivotally mounted cover has recesses formed therein engagingly receiving said round head rivets to hold said cover in its closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A handy man''s wrench as defined in claim 2, wherein said pivotally mounted cover has two openings formed therein, larger than the opening formed in said wrench insert and disposed above the openings in said wrench insert when the cover is in its closed position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US657512A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |