Torque limiting and ratcheting driver and assembly

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Meislin, D. S. (Department: 3727)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Responsive to torque on work

C081S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992472

ABSTRACT:
A torque-limiting and ratcheting driver. The drive comprises a handle having an enclosed end and an open end, which houses a drive assembly. The drive assembly comprises a drive shaft, a drive clutch member and a camming clutch member supported by the drive shaft. The camming clutch member is coupled to the drive shaft, and the first drive clutch member and second camming clutch member are biased towards one another. The drive assembly has a locking screw supported by the drive shaft, with the locking means located at the enclosed end of the handle. The drive assembly is secured with the housing. The driver also comprises a ratcheting assembly connected to the handle, independently assembled of the drive assembly.

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Office Action; Dated: Oct. 6, 2009; U.S. Appl. No. 11/725,923, filed Mar. 20, 2007; Inventor: Hua Gao; pp. 6.

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