US Patent: 149,587
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Improvement in Screwdrivers
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Patentee:
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Willard S. Kyle (exact or similar names) - Blue Island, IL |
USPTO Classifications: |
81/33 |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Feb. 24, 1874 |
Granted: |
Apr. 14, 1874 |
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Steve Gosselin
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Description: |
Utilizes a pawl and lever in the handle to allow the blade to ratchet in either direction depending upon the how the pawl stud is inserted into the handle due to the bevel at the end of the pawl.
Kyle acknowledges Hildreth's patent 112,143 and disclaims that as part of his invention. |
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