US Patent: 176,173 - Improvement in Wrenches


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US Patent: 176,173

Improvement in Wrenches

Patentee:

Charles Flesch (exact or similar names) - Rochester, NY

USPTO Classifications:

81/118

Tool Categories:

wrenches : pliers type wrenches

wrenches : axle nut wrenches

Assignees:

None

Manufacturer:

C. Flesch - Rochester, NY

Witnesses:

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Jul. 24, 1875
Granted:	Apr. 18, 1876

Patent Pictures: [ 1 | 2 ]

Charles Flesch Pat. April 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.