US Patent: 444,402
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| Monkey Wrench
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Patentee:
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| John Kemp Starley (exact or similar names) - Coventry, England |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Oct. 06, 1890 |
| Granted: |
Jan. 06, 1891 |
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Patent Pictures:
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John K. Starley Pat. Jan. 6, 1891 |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
| The major feature of the patent is the design of the sheet metal stamping which forms the handle and support for the fixed jaw. The finished wrench presents a smooth finish which would not snag clothing. This style wrench is described, but not shown, in an 1887 British "Bicyclist's Handbook." (see British patents GB-188702596 & GB-188707648).
An 1894 advertisement indicates Overman Wheel was abandoning this design for a lighter style with one open side. The two are shown together as the bottom two wrenches in photo no. 101 in "Antique and Unusual Wrenches" by Schulzes. |
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