US4016783A
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Valve wrench
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved wrench designed particularly for screwing a polished angle valve or other plumbing fitting without leaving unsightly teeth marks on it; the wrench including a hollow housing at one end of a crank handle, the housing being placed around the valve or other fitting, and the housing also supporting a rotatable transverse extending stabilizer bolt that threadingly engages the threaded end of the valve so to firmly hold the same while it is being screwed.
Inventors
- 👤 George Spector
- 👤 Sergio Casino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:22
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In a valve wrench, the combination of a housing integral with one end of a handle, said handle attached at its other end to a sidewardly extending socket wrench, said housing having an opening on an underside thereof for receiving a fitting, a forward end of said housing having an opening so said fitting protrudes outwardly therefrom, and a stabilizer bolt extending through a top wall of said housing for engaging a threaded opening along a side of said fitting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In a valve wrench, the combination of a housing integral with one end of a handle, said handle attached at its other end to a sidewardly extending socket wrench, said housing having an opening on an underside thereof for receiving a fitting, a forward end of said housing having an opening so said fitting protrudes outwardly therefrom, and a stabilizer bolt extending through a top wall of said housing for engaging a threaded opening along a side of said fitting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bolt is retained rotatably free in a slot of a leaf spring secured to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bolt extends through an opening of said housing top wall, said opening having an inward flange around a center narrow diameter portion of said bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said housing includes a storage chamber containing interchangable like said bolts which are of different sizes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 wherein said bolts each includes an annular groove around a head thereof removably engaged by a detent carried by said housing top wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said bolts each have a square socket on an end of a head thereof, said socket being removably engaged by a square projection of a knurlled stabilizer knob of enlarged diameter.
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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |