Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle clutched to head
Patent
1980-02-15
1981-09-22
Jones, Jr., James L.
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle clutched to head
145 75, B25B 1346
Patent
active
042903289
ABSTRACT:
A ratchet handle includes a composite ratchet gear having a passageway therethrough and an inner sleeve within an enlarged portion of the passageway. The passageway has a smaller flat-sided portion forming a tool holding aperture aligned with an internal tool holding aperture in the inner sleeve. A tool holding washer is captured between the inner sleeve and the ratchet gear. Improved positive control apparatus includes a slider control device moving yieldable detents formed by yieldable convoluted plate and projections on a stationary cover plate.
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Jones Jr. James L.
Vermont American Corp.
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