US4291426A
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Combination socket wrench and gauge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-09
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 2000-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A combined socket wrench and gauge for removing, installing and setting the gap of spark plugs includes an elongated tubular body with a socket in one end and an annular gauge wall extending axially from the other end. The gauge wall has a series of flat gauge members in edge-to-edge relationship, forming a polygon of gauges of predetermined thicknesses. The distal edge of each gauge is beveled. The gauge sizes are stamped into the outside body surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S. Bishop, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:56
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/10; B25B13/12; B25B13/16; B25B13/48; B25B13/483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A combined spark plug wrench and gauge apparatus comprising a generally tubular body; means at one end of said body defining a polygonal socket cavity for engaging and rotating the body of a spark plug; and a plurality of plate-like members fixedly attached to and protruding axially from the other end of said body, said members having predetermined different thicknesses for checking and setting the gap between electrodes of the spark plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A combined spark plug wrench and gauge apparatus comprising a generally tubular body; means at one end of said body defining a polygonal socket cavity for engaging and rotating the body of a spark plug; and a plurality of plate-like members fixedly attached to and protruding axially from the other end of said body, said members having predetermined different thicknesses for checking and setting the gap between electrodes of the spark plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of plate-like members are arranged in edge-to-edge relationship forming a substantially continuous, generally annular wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein each of said plate-like members is flat and wherein the distal edge of each member is beveled to facilitate insertion in the gap between the electrodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said body includes indicia means on an exterior surface of the body generally radially aligned with each of said members identifying the thickness of the associated member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to any of claims 1-4 wherein said body includes means defining an axial opening in said other end to receive the drive stud of a wrench handle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |