Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle clutched to head
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-24
2011-11-01
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle clutched to head
C081S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047101
ABSTRACT:
A wrench comprises a handle connected to a housing. A socket is rotatably supported in the housing for ratcheting movement relative to the housing. A retaining member releasably secures a device in the socket. A retainer is supported on the housing and is movable between a first position and a second position. The retainer, when in the first position, at least partially overlays the socket. A plurality of guides orient a member relative to the socket. The guides are mounted in a rotatable body. A first handle is permanently connected to the housing and a second handle is removably connected to the housing.
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patent: 7793569 (2010-09-01), Nash et al.
Australian Government—IP Australia, Examiner's First Report on Australian Patent Application No. 2008201152 dated Jan. 14, 2011.
Cross Brandon Seth
Nash Derek James
Irwin Industrial Tool Company
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Spencer Deborah H.
Thomas David B
Williamson Dennis J.
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