US Patent: 2,554,990
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| Ratchet Mechanism
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Patentee:
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| Luther E. Kilness (exact or similar names) - Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD |
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Patent Dates:
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Nov. 18, 1949 |
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May 29, 1951 |
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New Britain NS 44 ratchet / pat. no. / -- edited courtesy photo |
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Stan Schulz
Husky Wrenches
"Vintage Machinery" entry for New Britain Machine Co.
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Description: |
| Reversible ratchet mechanism whereby pawls are withdrawn from engagement with internal teeth on the "socket" during the "reverse" stroke of the handle. Patent nos. 243,304, 2,283,382, 2,286,917 and 2,395,681 are noted as "references."
This patent number can be found on Husky & New Britain ratchets. |
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