| US Patent: 3,532,013 
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| Quick Release Mechanism For Fine Tooth Ratchet Wrenches | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Henry J. Haznar (exact or similar names) - Ware, MA |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | May 01, 1968 |  
| Granted: | Oct. 06, 1970 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | Henry J. Haznar patent October 6, 1970 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | A spring-loaded central shaft has a tapered recess which allows the socket-retaining ball to retract.
The specifications note this feature applies to ratchet wrenches of the type described in patent no. 2,772,763.  They also note a release plunger described in patent no. 3,208,318.
The patent appears along with 3,467,231 on a CRAFTSMAN 43178  1/4" drive ratchet. |  |