US4352307A
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Socket wrench with interchangeable sockets stored in handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-20
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Granted: 1982-10-05
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Expires: 2001-07-20
Abstract
Abstract Socket member storage means for a set of interchangeable sockets of a socket wrench has a longitudinal wall defining a long, narrow storage cavity which has an entrance opening along one side and which is divided into several distinct portions, each of which receives one socket member of a set. A resilient member in each portion of the storage cavity frictionally grips and retains one socket member, and each of the resilient members has an extremity projecting above a side of the wall by means of which it may be flexed outwardly to release the one socket member for removal from the storage cavity independently of any other socket member. Preferably the longitudinal wall provides the handle of the wrench.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner W. Martinmaas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:43
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/08; B25G1/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Socket member storage means for a set of interchangeable sockets of a socket wrench of the type which has a head with a socket mounting stub, said storage means comprising: a longitudinal wall defining a long, narrow storage cavity which has an entrance opening along one side, said storage cavity having several distinct portions along its length each of which receives one socket member of a set; and a resilient member in each such portion which extends more than half-way around the socket member in said portion so as to frictionally grip and retain the socket member in the storage cavity, each said resilient member having an extremity projecting above one side of the wall, said extremity being adapted to be flexed outwardly to release the socket member for removal from the storage cavity independently of any other socket member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Socket member storage means for a set of interchangeable sockets of a socket wrench of the type which has a head with a socket mounting stub, said storage means comprising: a longitudinal wall defining a long, narrow storage cavity which has an entrance opening along one side, said storage cavity having several distinct portions along its length each of which receives one socket member of a set; and a resilient member in each such portion which extends more than half-way around the socket member in said portion so as to frictionally grip and retain the socket member in the storage cavity, each said resilient member having an extremity projecting above one side of the wall, said extremity being adapted to be flexed outwardly to release the socket member for removal from the storage cavity independently of any other socket member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The storage means of claim 1 in which said extremity of each resilient member terminates in a laterally projecting finger piece to facilitate outward flexing thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The storage means of claim 2 in which said one side of the wall provides a fulcrum about which the projecting extremity of the resilient member may swing outwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The storage means of claim 1 in which said one side of the wall provides a fulcrum about which the projecting extremity of the resilient member may swing outwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The storage means of claim 1 in which said one side of the wall has a laterally projecting, rounded longitudinal rib beneath said extremity of the resilient member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage means of any of the preceding claims in which the longitudinal wall is integrally connected to the head and provides a handle for the wrench.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-10-04 | 1986-04-05 | 1986-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-04 | 1990-04-05 | 1990-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-04 | 1994-04-05 | 1994-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |