Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle or shank
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Meislin, Debra (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle or shank
C081S448000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017457
ABSTRACT:
A tool is described comprising a shaft having a first longitudinal axis and a front segment, wherein the front segment has a cross-sectional area, wherein the front segment is configured to engage at least a portion of a screw head, and wherein the front segment has at least a first recess having a second longitudinal axis substantially transverse to the first longitudinal axis; at least one spring element housed in the first recess, wherein a first portion of the spring element at least partially protrudes transversely across the first longitudinal axis; wherein the cross-sectional area is substantially polygonal, having a least one radii; wherein the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with at least one radii; and wherein the portion of the spring element protruding transversely across the first longitudinal axis is elastically deformable.
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Cicoira Franco
Nessbaum Ferdinand
Jones Day
Meislin Debra
Synthes (USA)
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