US Patent: 1,470,184
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Wrench
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Patentee:
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John R. Palmeter (exact or similar names) - Jamestown, NY |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Jan. 03, 1922 |
Granted: |
Oct. 09, 1923 |
Patent Pictures:
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John R. Palmeter patent October 9, 1923 |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
A spring-loaded lever has teeth that grip rack teeth on the inner face of the sliding jaw. An internal latch on a spring holds the adjustment, and is released by a push button on the side of the handle.
Pat. no. 1,471,413 applies a similar adjustment mechanism to a sliding jaw "open end" type wrench. |
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