Patents Examined by Eric R. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5020954
    Abstract: A combined socket is provided, whereby a screw can be driven either by a cross tipped Phillips type driver or by a square Robertson type driver. The wings of the socket have end walls that curve convexly to permit the end wall to be clear of the corner of the square, right down to the bottom of the end wall. The vertical side faces of the socket have portions inclined at different angles. The upper and lower portions are inclined respectively at a greater angle to the vertical and a smaller angle to the vertical as compared to the side faces of a conventional Robertson type socket allowing a Robertson type driver to contact the side faces part way along the faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Intools, Limited
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dreger
  • Patent number: 4669758
    Abstract: A multi passage swivel assembly provides fluid or gas flow while continuous or intermittent rotation occurs between a fixed inlet port and a rotating outlet port. The assembly contains a clearance control ring that compensates for dimensional change to allow high pressure operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Novacorp International Consulting Ltd.
    Inventors: Murray D. Feller, Colin Ostick