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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 1989
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1988
Robert L Arnold, Lancaster, PA (US);
Easco Corporation, Baltimore, MD (US);
Abstract
A molded elastomeric sleeve is carried on a conventional wrench socket. The sleeve has a radially extending boss, a recess formed in the boss and a peripheral rim formed about the boss defining the recess therein. The sleeve has an internal annular groove formed therein as well as a radial passageway which extends from the groove to the recess. Adhesive is injected into the annular groove via the radial passageway, whereby the sleeve is secured to the socket. A size indicia label is provided having adhesive thereon. This label is positioned in the recess below the rim of the boss covering the radial passageway, where it is secured by the adhesive. The sleeve further has suitable knurls formed on the outer diameter of the sleeve. The knurls and the boss prevent the socket from rolling, if placed sideways on a flat surface. The knurls and the boss also facilitate manual rotation of the socket. After forming, the sleeve is axially oriented and slidably positioned on a portion of the socket. Adhesive is then injected into the annular groove via the radial passageway. After forming the size indicia label, said label is disposed in the recess and is adhesively secured therein, covering the radial passageway, such that is aids in retaining the adhesive therein.