US Patent: 2,568,294 - Gripping and Disassembling Tool


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US Patent: 2,568,294

Gripping and Disassembling Tool

Patentee:

John E. Nichols (exact or similar names) - Jackson, MI

USPTO Classifications:

81/65, 99/421V

Tool Categories:

wrenches : pipe wrenches : chain and strap wrenches

wrenches : automotive specialty wrenches

Assignees:

James E. McLendon - Dallas, TX

Time Saver Tool Co. - Dallas, TX

Manufacturer:

Time Saver Tool Co. - Dallas, TX

Witnesses:

Unknown

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Dec. 16, 1948
Granted:	Sep. 18, 1951

Patent Pictures: [ 1 | 2 ]

John E. Nichols patent September 18, 1951

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Description:

The broad chain and heavy head give the appearance of an unusual chain wrench. The patent describes it in relation to disassembling automotive exhaust systems. Once clamped tight, the heavy head would accept hammer blows to help pull rusted friction-fit joints apart.

The "References" cite patent nos. 489,048, 633,709, 770,165, 1,245,062, 1,316,875, 1,320,815, 1,407,238, and two French patents.

Early production has "Pat. Pend," later production gives the patent number.