Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle clutched to head
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-17
2011-10-11
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle clutched to head
C081S177200, C081S438000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033200
ABSTRACT:
A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism.
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Colton Eric M.
Escobar Steven Simas
Gallegos Robert J.
Hudson Anders Scot
Johnson Ronald L.
Haverstock & Owens LL
Thomas David B
Wagic, Inc.
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