Toothed Adjustment Patents (Class 81/65.4)
  • Patent number: 11077537
    Abstract: A chain wrench which utilizes ordinary high-speed drive chain to form an adjustable, replaceable chain wrench of unlimited length potential. A sprocket for gripping at the head of the wrench, and allows the chain to nearly completely wrap about the object to be turned or held, preventing the need for a gripping portion which tends to damage or crush the object being turned or held. Multiple such chains could be used simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Clair D. Niles
  • Patent number: 8555753
    Abstract: A strap wrench includes a strap that is a continuous loop and has notches. No portion of the strap is affixed to any portion of the wrench. The strap is placed around an object that needs to be turned such as an oil filter on an engine. A tension mechanism is then used to tighten the strap into place around the object to be turned. A ratchet mechanism engages one or more notches on the strap to prevent movement of the strap in one direction while allowing movement of the strap in the opposite direction. The combination of the notched continuous loop strap and ratchet mechanism allow the strap wrench to have a ratcheting action after the strap is tightened into place around the object to be turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: David E. Price