US4466315A
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Combination tool including spanner wrench and screwdriver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-26
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2002-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A combination tool that is utilized to drive simultaneously a screw requiring a screwdriver as a driving element and a screw requiring a spanner wrench as a driving element. The combination tool is fabricated in separate parts which utilize detents to snap the parts together to releasably retain them in operative position.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamen J. Boschetto, Jr.
- 👤 Timothy T. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:05
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B15/00; B25B15/001; B25B15/004; B25B15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A combination tool comprising detachable spanner wrench and screwdriver portions, (a) said spanner wrench portion including a cylindrical body having a pair of sockets formed in opposite ends and a plurality of spanner lugs projecting from one end of the body adjacent one of said sockets; (b) said screwdriver portion including a screwdriver head detachably engaged in said socket associated with said spanner lugs and (c) means provided in said spanner wrench portion adjustable to control the depth of engagement of said screwdriver head in said spanner wrench portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A combination tool comprising detachable spanner wrench and screwdriver portions, (a) said spanner wrench portion including a cylindrical body having a pair of sockets formed in opposite ends and a plurality of spanner lugs projecting from one end of the body adjacent one of said sockets; (b) said screwdriver portion including a screwdriver head detachably engaged in said socket associated with said spanner lugs and (c) means provided in said spanner wrench portion adjustable to control the depth of engagement of said screwdriver head in said spanner wrench portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which spring-pressed detent means are provided interposed between said spanner wrench portion and said screwdriver head portion to resiliently retain the two members detachably interlocked.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said spanner wrench lugs project axially from the end of said cylindrical spanner wrench body portion and are spaced circumferentially 90° apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said sockets are non-cylindrical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a spanner wrench, a generally enlongated cylindrical body, a socket formed in at least one end of said body and having a non-circular cross section, and circumferentially spaced spanner lugs integral with the opposite end of said cylindrical body and projecting axially therefrom; (a) socket means of non-circular configuration provided in both ends of said cylindrical body; and (b) transverse wall means provided in said body disposed between said two sockets, and adjustable stop means are provided mounted on said wall and adjustable to project more or less into one of said sockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a spanner wrench, a generally enlongated cylindrical body, a socket formed in at least one end of said body and having a non-circular cross section, and circumferentially spaced spanner lugs integral with the opposite end of said cylindrical body and projecting axially therefrom; (a) socket means of non-circular configuration provided in both ends of said cylindrical body; and (b) transverse wall means provided in said body disposed between said two sockets, and adjustable stop means are provided mounted on said wall and adjustable to project more or less into one of said sockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 5, in which socket means are provided in each end of said cylindrical body, and a screwdriver head is detachably engaged in said socket associated with said spanner lugs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination according to claim 5, in which said cylindrical body is provided with a reduced diameter extension adapted to be grasped by the adjustable jaws of a drill motor chuck to effect rotation of said cylindrical body.
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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |