| US Patent: 572,857 
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| Wrench Wrench For Turning Nuts, Screw-Taps and the Like
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Luther H. Barnes (exact or similar names) - Nemaha City, NE |  
 
 
 
 
| Manufacturer: |  | Not known to have been produced |  
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Jan. 09, 1896 |  
| Granted: | Dec. 08, 1896 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | Luther H. Barnes patent December 8, 1896 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | The tapered end of the handle forms the pawl to move the ratchet head.  The only connection between the head and handle is the paired straps which have lips that fit in a circular groove in the ratchet head. |  |