Abstract: A wheeled baggage hinge system (10) adapted for use on a luggage carrier (12). The luggage carrier (12) is adapted for wheeled rotation on a base surface (16) and is further structurally defined to allow opening of lid element (18) and bottom element (20) on a base surface (16) in a manner such that lid sidewall (30) and bottom sidewall (34) lie in interfacing contact with the horizontal base surface (16) when luggage carrier (12) is opened. The wheeled baggage hinge system (10) includes a hinge mechanism (44) composed of a pair of bottom planar elements (52) and (54) rotatively coupled to a central planar element (56) which is pivotally mounted to each of bottom planar elements (52) and (54). The central planar element (56) includes an extended transverse length to allow non-interference of wheel elements (38) and (40) when lid element (18) and bottom element (20) are opened for interfacing contact with a base surface (16).

Abstract: An improved method of forming forged socket wrenches in a manner vitiating the need of further machining operation. Steel having a predetermined composition is received in coil form and treated with a lubricating coating. The coiled steel is then straightened and an initial billet of steel is cut to an appropriate size. The billet is then squared to establish opposing longitudinal surfaces in parallel relation with respect to each other and further to provide a working metal billet with a predetermined volume. The metal billet is then positionally located adjacent to a female die in order to provide a bearing surface to form a taper on at least a portion of the external surface of the metal billet.