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Push-button reversible ratchet and pawl socket wrench handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-08
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Granted: 1982-06-29
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Expires: 2000-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A push-button operated reversible socket wrench ratchet and pawl mechanism which includes in addition to the conventional ratchet wheel and pivotably mounted pawl, an actuator and two cams; the actuator is driven by the cams to engage the pawl and ratchet and determine the direction of rotation of the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond L. Deibert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/46; B25B13/461; B25B13/462; B25B13/463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A cam rod operated reversible ratchet and pawl for use in a reversible socket wrench handle comprising: a ratchet wheel; a pivotably mounted pawl having a front end in contact with said ratchet wheel and a back end; a pivotably mounted actuator comprising at least one driving surface and a resiliently mounted pin in contact with said back end of the pawl, and at least two cam rods slideably mounted in said wrench handle, extending through said handle and engaging the driving surface on the actuator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A cam rod operated reversible ratchet and pawl for use in a reversible socket wrench handle comprising: a ratchet wheel; a pivotably mounted pawl having a front end in contact with said ratchet wheel and a back end; a pivotably mounted actuator comprising at least one driving surface and a resiliently mounted pin in contact with said back end of the pawl, and at least two cam rods slideably mounted in said wrench handle, extending through said handle and engaging the driving surface on the actuator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A reversible ratchet and pawl according to claim 1 wherein the front end of said pawl has a generally crescent shape terminating into two points and where each of said points selectively engages said ratchet wheel to permit motion in one direction only, said direction being determined by the engaging point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A reversible ratchet and pawl according to claim 2 wherein the back end of said pawl comprises at least two flat surfaces angled with respect to each other with the angle apex toward the front end of the pawl and wherein said flat surfaces are separated by a third, generally curvilinear convex surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A reversible ratchet and pawl according to any one of claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the resiliently mounted pin in the actuator is spring loaded and rides in contact with said flat and curvilinear surfaces on the back end of the pawl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A reversible ratchet and pawl according to claim 4 wherein said driving surfaces on the actuator comprise at least two tabs extending out from and on opposite sides of the actuator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A ratchet and pawl mechanism according to claim 4 wherein said driving surfaces on the actuator comprise at least 4 tabs extending out from and on opposite sides of the actuator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ratchet and pawl mechanism according to claim 4 further comprising a pivotably mounted arm connecting said cam rods through rotatable joints and being further fixed at its mid-point between said cam rods through a rotatable joint to said ratchet handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A ratchet and pawl mechanism according to claim 5 wherein said cam rods comprise at least one notch each at one end in engagement with said tabs whereby forward movement of one of the cam rods pivots the actuator and results in rearward movement of the other cam rod.
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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) | 1985-06-28 | 1985-12-28 | 1986-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-28 | 1989-12-28 | 1990-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-28 | 1993-12-28 | 1994-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |