US6415933B1
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Socket suspension rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-11-05
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Granted: 2002-07-09
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Expires: 2019-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A socket suspension rack includes a handle and a suspension rod extending from the handle. The suspension rod includes the top aligning with the top of the handle and a T-shaped flange formed on extending down from the bottom. A stopper is attached to the free end of the suspension rod. A number of socket connectors each including a T-shaped groove defined in the upper portion to receive the T-shaped flange of the suspension rod and having a socket stud extending down from a lower portion connect with a socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Jui-Chien Kao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:00
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/003; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A socket suspension rack comprising: a handle with a hole; a suspension rod extending from said handle to form an L-shaped configuration with the handle and having a free end, said suspension rod including a first side flush with one side of said handle and a second side forming a T-shaped flange on said suspension rod and opposing said first side of said suspension rod; at least one pin near a limitation of said free end of said suspension rod; at least one socket connector, each including an upper portion forming a T-shaped groove to receive said T-shaped flange and a lower portion having a socket stud extending down therefrom to connect with a socket, said socket stud defining a passage therein and having a flexible strip formed in one end, said flexible strip having a boss formed thereon; a stopper attached to said free end of said suspension rod and parallel to said handle to prevent said at least one socket connector from sliding off said suspension rod, said stopper having a connecting bar extending from said stopper toward said suspension rod, said connecting bar received in said suspension rod and defining at least one hollow stud each corresponding to and detachably connected to each said pin; and a receiving space formed by said handle, said suspension rod and said stopper, said receiving space adapted to receive said at least one socket connector and socket completely therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A socket suspension rack comprising: a handle with a hole; a suspension rod extending from said handle to form an L-shaped configuration with the handle and having a free end, said suspension rod including a first side flush with one side of said handle and a second side forming a T-shaped flange on said suspension rod and opposing said first side of said suspension rod; at least one pin near a limitation of said free end of said suspension rod; at least one socket connector, each including an upper portion forming a T-shaped groove to receive said T-shaped flange and a lower portion having a socket stud extending down therefrom to connect with a socket, said socket stud defining a passage therein and having a flexible strip formed in one end, said flexible strip having a boss formed thereon; a stopper attached to said free end of said suspension rod and parallel to said handle to prevent said at least one socket connector from sliding off said suspension rod, said stopper having a connecting bar extending from said stopper toward said suspension rod, said connecting bar received in said suspension rod and defining at least one hollow stud each corresponding to and detachably connected to each said pin; and a receiving space formed by said handle, said suspension rod and said stopper, said receiving space adapted to receive said at least one socket connector and socket completely therein.
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