Patents by Inventor Donald R. Hendricks

Donald R. Hendricks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4920835
    Abstract: A wrench assembly for use in combination with a lug wrench for removing a stud-nut of a double nut assembly from an outer nut, the wrench comprising a wrench member having a nut-receiving opening formed in one end thereof adapted to engage the outer nut; and a retention assembly connectable to a wheel mount so as to stabilize the wrench member on the outer nut and prevent the outer nut from rotating when torque is applied to the stud-nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventor: Donald R. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 4914989
    Abstract: An improved wrench for use in combination with a lug wrench for removing a stud-nut of a double cap nut assembly from an outer nut of a wheel assembly, the wrench comprising an elongated body member having a nut-receiving first end portion and a second end portion; a leg member supported by the body member near the opposed second end extending normal to an elongated axis of the body member; and a shoulder assembly supported by the leg member for engaging a portion of the wheel to prevent removal of the leg member when torque is applied to the nut-stud of the double cap nut assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Inventors: Donald R. Hendricks, James M. McClanahan