Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle or shank
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Smith, James G. (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle or shank
C403S322300, C403S326000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851341
ABSTRACT:
A drive tool is shiftable between locking and releasing configurations relative to an associated tool, the drive tool including a lock member moveable between a locking position and a release position relative to the associated tool, an actuator member moveable between a locking condition and a releasing condition, and coupling structure interconnecting the actuator member and the lock member. The lock member is tiltable to a latching condition which prevents its movement to its release position. In one embodiment the coupling structure is substantially rigid so that the lock member and the actuator move in substantially the same direction, and in another embodiment the coupling structure is flexible and resilient. The coupling structure may be fixedly coupled to the actuator member or may be loosely coupled thereto and biased to a rest condition.
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Converse Kelly
Eggert Daniel M.
Iwinski Dean J.
Opgenorth Michael H.
Putney Gordon A.
Smith James G.
Snap-on Incorporated
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