US4987998A
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Retention device for collecting sockets and wrenches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-22
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Granted: 1991-01-29
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Expires: 2010-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A retention device used for collecting or storing sockets and wrenches of different sizes for easy access and selection. The retention device is comprised of a frame plate having a number of spaced receiving strips. First clips having a curved head and a pair of wing portions that are removable and mounted on the receiving strip to receive sockets. Substantially C-shaped second clips are fixedly attached on the curved head of some of the first clips in order to receive wrenches.
Inventors
- 👤 Chiung C. Tsai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:20
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A retention device for collecting sockets and wrenches comprising: a frame plate having a substantially rectangular opening and a plurality of receiving strips spaced in parallel on said frame plate and over said opening, each receiving strip comprising of a substantially U-shaped web and a pair of integral wing portions extending sideways from said web; a plurality of first clips having a curved head and a pair of curved wings extending sideways from said curved head, said curved wings engaged with said wing portions, said curved head possessing resiliency and being shaped and sized to be able to receive a socket; and a plurality of second clips being substantially C-shaped to define an opening, said second clips being fixedly attached on said curved head of a selected number of said first clips with the opening facing upward and in a direction away from said first clips, said second clips possessing resiliency and being shaped and sized to be able to receive a wrench.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A retention device for collecting sockets and wrenches comprising: a frame plate having a substantially rectangular opening and a plurality of receiving strips spaced in parallel on said frame plate and over said opening, each receiving strip comprising of a substantially U-shaped web and a pair of integral wing portions extending sideways from said web; a plurality of first clips having a curved head and a pair of curved wings extending sideways from said curved head, said curved wings engaged with said wing portions, said curved head possessing resiliency and being shaped and sized to be able to receive a socket; and a plurality of second clips being substantially C-shaped to define an opening, said second clips being fixedly attached on said curved head of a selected number of said first clips with the opening facing upward and in a direction away from said first clips, said second clips possessing resiliency and being shaped and sized to be able to receive a wrench.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A retention device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame plate is provided on at least one of its sides with hinges for interconnecting at least two retention devices side by side.
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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) | 1994-01-28 | 1994-07-30 | 1995-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-28 | 1998-07-30 | 1999-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-07-30 | 2003-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |