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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2008
Applicants:
Christopher D. Thompson, Franklin, WI (US);
Daniel M. Eggert, Kenosha, WI (US);
Marco E. Devecchis, Racine, WI (US);
Inventors:
Christopher D. Thompson, Franklin, WI (US);
Daniel M. Eggert, Kenosha, WI (US);
Marco E. DeVecchis, Racine, WI (US);
Assignee:
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25B 13/46 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A reversible ratchet device is provided as a low-torque application wrench in the form of an elongated body carrying a ratchet mechanism thereon, the ratchet mechanism being operable under low-torque conditions such as are present with initial driving or final loosening of a workpiece. The device includes the ratchet mechanism carried directly on the body, both being co-axially rotatable with each other and with the workpiece.