US4004476A
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Socket wrench extension grip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a hand grip of flexible material for use with a socket wrench extension and which is adapted to be slidably and tightly received upon the socket wrench extension so that the hand grip can be grasped and the socket wrench extension manually turned.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth L. DeVrou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:28
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/0007; B25B23/0021; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/04; B25G1/043; B25G1/10; B25G1/105; B25G1/12; B25G1/125; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In combination, a socket wrench extension having a drive receiving first end portion, a shank portion, and a socket mounting second end portion and a hand grip for assisting direct manual grasping and turning of the socket wrench extension, said hand grip being tightly positioned upon said drive receiving first end portion and said shank portion of said socket wrench extension whereby said socket wrench extension can be directly manually grasped by said hand grip and manually turned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination, a socket wrench extension having a drive receiving first end portion, a shank portion, and a socket mounting second end portion and a hand grip for assisting direct manual grasping and turning of the socket wrench extension, said hand grip being tightly positioned upon said drive receiving first end portion and said shank portion of said socket wrench extension whereby said socket wrench extension can be directly manually grasped by said hand grip and manually turned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination, socket wrench extension having an enlarged drive receiving first end portion, a narrow shank portion, and a socket mounting second end portion and a hand grip to assist direct manual grasping and turning of the socket wrench extension, said hand grip having an enlarged hollow upper portion tightly positioned upon said enlarged drive receiving first end portion of said socket wrench extension, said hand grip having a narrow hollow lower portion tightly positioned upon said narrow shank portion of said socket wrench extension whereby said socket wrench extension can be directly manually grasped by said hand grip and manually turned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination, socket wrench extension having an enlarged drive receiving first end portion, a narrow shank portion, and a socket mounting second end portion and a hand grip to assist direct manual grasping and turning of the socket wrench extension, said hand grip having an enlarged hollow upper portion tightly positioned upon said enlarged drive receiving first end portion of said socket wrench extension, said hand grip having a narrow hollow lower portion tightly positioned upon said narrow shank portion of said socket wrench extension whereby said socket wrench extension can be directly manually grasped by said hand grip and manually turned.
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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |