| US Patent: 176,173 
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| Improvement in Wrenches | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Charles Flesch (exact or similar names) - Rochester, NY |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Jul. 24, 1875 |  
| Granted: | Apr. 18, 1876 |  
 
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| Description: |  | The wrench has pivoting jaws adjusted by a thumb screw. There are "plain jaws" and "socket jaws." The specifications note the wrench is suitable for use as an axle nut wrench.
An example sold on a March 27, 2004 tool auction in Indianapolis, IN. |  |