Patents Assigned to Patcore, Incorporated
  • Toothless ratchet, clutch, and mechanisms to eliminate backlash
    Patent number: 5351583
    Abstract: A toothless ratchet and clutch mechanisms chararacterized by substantially continuous engagement of the rachet wheel, thus allowing the mechanism to operate even under very limited-space conditions. Also, a biasing mechanism for the stem of the socket driver of the rachet or clutch, which eliminates backlash, if the stem is undersized as compared to the socket cavity which receives the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: PatCore, Incorporated
    Inventors: Oleg Szymber, Eustathios Vassiliou
  • Toothless ratchet and clutch mechanisms
    Patent number: 5152197
    Abstract: Toothless ratchet and clutch mechanisms characterized by substantially continuous engagement of the rachet wheel, thus allowing the mechanism to operate even under very limited-space conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Patcore, Incorporated
    Inventors: Oleg Szymber, Eustathios Vassiliou
  • Self-locking and releasing gripping tool
    Patent number: 5052252
    Abstract: A gripping tool, acting as both a pair of pliers and a wrench, self locks and self releases upon application or removal of clamping torque on the handles of the tool, respectively. The locking and releasing mechanism is based on reversible wedging action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Patcore, Incorporated
    Inventors: Oleg Szymber, Eustathios Vassiliou