Abstract: The ratchet wrench of this invention is of two piece construction comprising a rigid pawl handle, and a spring strap cooperating with the pawl handle. The pawl handle has a squared-off end and is provided with two integral pawl teeth extending from one side, which are adapted to engage and drive a splined bit. The spring strap is u-shaped, extending over the squared end and pawl teeth of the handle, and along both sides of the handle. The spring strap is fixed to the handle sides at its two co-extending ends to hold the spring strap and pawl handle in substantially fixed position.The closed end of the spring strap extends in an arc over the squared end of the pawl handle in such a way as to define a D-shaped opening, adapted to receive and to precisely position the splined bit.

Abstract: A flexible longitudinally continuous tape construction is disclosed for use in joining mating edges of juxtaposed members, the tape having an X-like configuration transversely of its length to provide paired legs adapted to receive and be secured along the edges of members to be joined. The tape is capable of serving as a pliable hinge to permit articulation of the joined members about an axis which may or may not be rectilinear; or it may also serve simply as a binding for joining members intended to be fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: A collapsible cylindrical shipping container and joint-forming tape structure therefor is disclosed, wherein the cylindrical side of the container is formed of at least two relatively stiff but flexible sheet wall members having mating edges joined by a tape structure of X-like configuration permitting the wall members to be flexed from a normal collapsed, face-to-face position into an expanded volume-defining position. This latter relationship is maintained by the insertion of end closure means in at least one end of the container thus formed. A joint-forming tape structure used in the container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible longitudinally continuous tape construction is disclosed for use in joining mating edges of juxtaposed members, the tape having an X-like configuration transversely of its length to provide legs adapted to receive and be secured to the edges of the members to be joined. The tape is capable of serving as a pliable hinge to permit articulation of the joined members, or it may also serve simply as a binding for joining members intended to be fixed relative to each other. The tape construction combines longitudinally continuous marginal web portions or carriers, forming the extremities of the legs of the X, with longitudinally spaced strand or equivalent connector means running crosswise of and interconnecting pairs of marginal web portions. The connector means intersect and interlock forming the axis of the X-like configuration.