Illumination – With implement or hand held holder therefor – Hand tool
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-04
2001-02-13
Tso, Laura K. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
With implement or hand held holder therefor
Hand tool
C362S120000, C362S197000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06186638
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to hand tools and more particularly to a wrench type of hand tool which includes an illuminating device that is intended to illuminate the operating area to which the wrench is being applied.
2) Description of the Prior Art
Hand tools in the form of wrenches have long been known. The common form of wrenches is what is termed a ratchet wrench which is connectable to various types of drivers or sockets, the driver or socket of the wrench then to be applied to a fastener or a fastener nut for the purpose of tightening the fastener or fastener nut. Many times when the operating of these wrenches, the fastener or fastener nut that is being tightened is not only in an inaccessible location but is also in a darkened location. It is common in such locations for the user to operate by “feel” in obtaining of the connection between the wrench and the fastener or the fastener nut as opposed to using sight. In some instances, “feel” is even difficult and sight is an absolute requirement. In such instances, usually there is a second person involved that operates a flashlight to illuminate the area of operation so that a satisfactory job of tightening the fastener or fastener nut can be achieved.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary objective of the present invention is to construct a wrench within which is incorporated a flashlight with this flashlight to be used to illuminate the area that is being operated on by the wrench.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a wrench which includes a flashlight where the light emitting head of the flashlight can be adjusted to different positions.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a wrench which includes a flashlight as a separate structure with provision being mounted in conjunction with the wrench to permit detachment of the flashlight from the wrench permitting the flashlight to be used separately.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a wrench which includes a flashlight which can be manufactured at a reasonable cost and thereby sold to the ultimate consumer at a reasonable cost.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a wrench which can be used to illuminate darkened areas thereby eliminating the need for a second person to use a flashlight to illuminate the area of operation.
A wrench which has an operating end to which is attached an elongated handle. The elongated handle includes an elongated pocket. The handle also includes a through opening. The body of a flashlight is to be mounted within the pocket with the light emitting head of the flashlight connecting with the through opening. The light emitting head is adjustable to various positions relative to the body of the flashlight. The light emitting head is designed to emit light to the area of operation by the operating end. A movable latching cover is mounted on the handle and is designed to be located in a latching position which secures the flashlight to the handle or movable to a displaced position which will permit the flashlight to be removed from the handle.
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AWI Acquisition Company
Munro Jack C.
Tso Laura K.
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