| US Patent: 71,871 
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| Improved Ratchet Bed-Key Gray's Patent Bed Wrench
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| Patentee: |  |
 | William M. Gray (exact or similar names) - Brooklyn, NY |  
 
| USPTO Classifications: |  | 81/61 |  
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Granted: | Dec. 10, 1867 |  
 
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| Description: |  | A double-faced ratchet with sockets designed to match the heads of bedstead bolts. 
These appear in late 19th Century hardware catalogs. Ratchet wrenches matching the appearance and function are known but do not show markings positively linking to this patent. |  |