https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85854&pn=6,634,262 Ratchet wrench for storage of nested sockets Patentee: Darin Malchus - West Jordan UT Granted:2003-10-21
Manufactured by NEBO Products, Inc. - Draper UT
Assigned to NEBO Products, Inc. - Draper UT

"The wrench of the present invention compactly stores exchangeable sockets on a tray that is inserted into the handle of the wrench. The ratchet head can be positioned in line or at right angle to the handle. The specifications have an extensive list of "prior art" patents. Known examples marked NEBO Tools; some have the patent number clearly marked. Informants note the tools were likely made in Taiwan.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85853&pn=1,358,078 Wrench Patentee: John Halbritter - Boston MA Granted:1920-11-09
Manufactured by Walworth Mfg. Co. - Boston MA
Assigned to Walworth Mfg. Co. - Boston MA

Chain pipe wrench; the jaw structure allows for reversing the direction of action without removing the wrench. The specifications describe the patent as improvement to 802,187. A known example of the BOSTONG includes "PAT. NOV. 9, 20." Another known example is marked with patent no. 802,187.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85851&pn=3,850,057 COMBINATION TORQUEING AND RATCHETING WRENCH Patentee: James Preston Evans - Oklahoma City OK Granted:1974-11-26
Manufactured by Evans T&R Wrenches, Inc. - Portland OR
Assigned to Paul H. Johnson - Tulsa OK

"Open end" jaw shapes that depending on rotation and positioning in relation to the hexagonal work piece can operate as ratchet, or firmly grip. The patent number appears on packaging for EVANS T&R wrenches and examples of the wrenches. Mentions of related prior art include patent nos. 3,762,244, 574,622, 2,669,147, 3,242,775, and 3,252,359.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85849&pn=2,720,296 Ratchet tools Patentee: Anton Briglia - Brooklyn NY Granted:1955-10-11
Manufactured by Armalite, Inc. - Brooklyn NY
Assigned to Armalite, Inc. - Brooklyn NY

"The present invention relates to a reversible ratchet tool as a screw driver and the like." The claims relate to the structure of the ratchet mechanism. ARMALITE Ratchet Screwdrivers appear in "snippet view" of directory listings, etc.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85848&pn=2,701,493 Ejector means for tool sockets Patentee: Anton Briglia - Brooklyn NY Granted:1955-02-08
Assigned to Amalite, Inc. - Brooklyn NY

"[O]ne of the objects of this invention [is] to provide a socket wrench of novel and improved construction which will securely hold either a nut or a bolt head so that it can be positively carried thereby. ... [A]nother object of this invention [is] to provide a novel and improved socket wrench for comparatively very small work with an ejector means including comparatively thin wire-size pins, affording a construction to maintain such ejector pins straight and hence stiff and effective to accomplish their intended function."
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