US3726393A
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Socket wrench retainer and assemblies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-08
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1990-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A socket wrench retainer comprising a lug of a configuration adapted to engage the drive opening of a socket wrench is provided. The socket wrench retainer can be made separately for insertion into a base, formed integrally in a tool box or tray, or can be formed or attached on sheets which can then be cut to fit a tray or tool box as desired, to fit individual tool needs. For greater versatility, a tiered retainer comprising several retainers of different sizes and formed concentrically as a one piece combination retainer is provided. Accordingly, a single retainer can accommodate socket wrenches of several different sizes. For special applications or uses, the socket wrench retainer can be combined with other features.
Inventors
- 👤 D Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:44
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/56; A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/0021; A47F7/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In a multi-compartment tool box including a compartment for arranging and storing a plurality of socket wrenches, said wrenches having a drive opening for engagement with a driving tool, the improvement comprising: One of said compartments having a plurality of spaced socket wrench retainers, disposed therein, said retainers comprising projecting lugs of a size and configuration adapted to engage the drive opening of the socket wrenches and wherein said retainers are of different sizes and configurations to fit corresponding drive openings of the socket wrenches whereby an array of different size wrenches having different drive openings can be assembled and retained in said tool box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a multi-compartment tool box including a compartment for arranging and storing a plurality of socket wrenches, said wrenches having a drive opening for engagement with a driving tool, the improvement comprising: One of said compartments having a plurality of spaced socket wrench retainers, disposed therein, said retainers comprising projecting lugs of a size and configuration adapted to engage the drive opening of the socket wrenches and wherein said retainers are of different sizes and configurations to fit corresponding drive openings of the socket wrenches whereby an array of different size wrenches having different drive openings can be assembled and retained in said tool box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tool box of claim 1 wherein the socket wrench retainers comprise combination retainers having a plurality of concentric tiers, the size and configuration of each tier adapted to fit a different size socket wrench drive opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a socket wrench retaining device for retaining and storing a plurality of socket wrenches, said socket wrenches having a drive opening for engagement with a driving tool, said device comprising a flat sheet having a plurality of spaced socket wrench retainers disposed thereon, the improvement comprising: said retainers comprising combination retainers having a plurality of concentric tiers, the size and configuration of each tier adapted to fit a different size socket wrench drive opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a socket wrench retaining device for retaining and storing a plurality of socket wrenches, said socket wrenches having a drive opening for engagement with a driving tool, said device comprising a flat sheet having a plurality of spaced socket wrench retainers disposed thereon, the improvement comprising: said retainers comprising combination retainers having a plurality of concentric tiers, the size and configuration of each tier adapted to fit a different size socket wrench drive opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The socket wrench retaining device of claim 3 wherein said sheet is magnetic to aid in holding it in place.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |