US6092655A
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Wrench socket holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-05-10
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Granted: 2000-07-25
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Expires: 2019-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A wrench socket holder includes a post structure on which may be received a wrench socket. A flexible arm adjacent the post carries a boss which seats in a recess commonly found in internal socket walls and otherwise utilized for drive stud retention. A resilient member extends intermediate the post and arm to urge the latter toward engagement with a socket thereon to insure retention of the socket against all but intentional removal. A base of the socket holder may be shaped for sliding engagement with an elongate guideway or an elongate surface for the reception of several socket holders. A modified form of socket holder dispenses with a resilient member and relies on resiliency of the arm for socket retention. A multitude of socket holders may be supported by a common base on which several semicircular socket receptacles are formed with the holders preventing undesired socket separation from the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory R. Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06; B25H3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A holder for a wrench socket having internal walls including, a base, a post on said base terminating in a head on which a wrench socket may be seated, an arm carried by said base and having a boss thereon for seating in a recess defined by one of the socket internal walls, said arm being of a flexible nature to permit boss displacement during installation and removal of a socket from the holder, and a resilient member biasing said boss away from said post and toward the recess in said one of said socket internal walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A holder for a wrench socket having internal walls including, a base, a post on said base terminating in a head on which a wrench socket may be seated, an arm carried by said base and having a boss thereon for seating in a recess defined by one of the socket internal walls, said arm being of a flexible nature to permit boss displacement during installation and removal of a socket from the holder, and a resilient member biasing said boss away from said post and toward the recess in said one of said socket internal walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder claimed in claim 1 wherein said resilient member is of molded construction and integral with said post and said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder claimed in claim 2 wherein said resilient member is of U-shape having ends integral with said post and said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder claimed in claim 1 wherein said head includes a spherical surface to facilitate socket engagement with the holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A holder for retention of a wrench socket having internal walls defining an opening for wrench reception, one of said internal walls defining a recess, said holder including, a base, a post on said base including quadrilateral wall surfaces along which internal socket walls of a wrench socket can be slidably positioned, an arm including a boss, said boss for seating within the recess in one of the socket walls, said arm of flexible construction so as to flex during contact with a socket, and a resilient member integral with one of said post wall surfaces and with said arm and biasing arm in a direction away from said post for wrench socket contact.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A holder for retention of a wrench socket having internal walls defining an opening for wrench reception, one of said internal walls defining a recess, said holder including, a base, a post on said base including quadrilateral wall surfaces along which internal socket walls of a wrench socket can be slidably positioned, an arm including a boss, said boss for seating within the recess in one of the socket walls, said arm of flexible construction so as to flex during contact with a socket, and a resilient member integral with one of said post wall surfaces and with said arm and biasing arm in a direction away from said post for wrench socket contact.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The holder claimed in claim 5 wherein said resilient member is of molded, curvilinear construction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder claimed in claim 5 wherein said wall surfaces terminate in a spherical crown facilitating socket placement on the holder.
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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) | 2003-07-25 | 2004-01-24 | 2004-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-07-25 | 2008-01-24 | 2008-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-07-25 | 2012-01-24 | 2012-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |