The patent deals with wrench construction in which a socket or double-sized socket is pivotally connected to the shank. At least one Walden-Worcester specialty wrench has this type of connection between the socket head and handle. Referenced in Carlberg's March 10, 1931 patent no. 1,796,031.
Compare patent no. 1,613,976 for a similar concept.
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