Patents by Inventor Frank E. Hannah

Frank E. Hannah 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: 4236266
    Abstract: A collapsible tool for rotating a threaded member on a receiving threaded member and adapted to perform a plurality of mechanical operations associated with the removal and replacement of an automobile tire and wheel assembly. The tool includes a pair of pivotally interconnected arms disposed in a crossing relationship and having a manually releasable spring detent which locks the arms in a perpendicular open position for use of the tool as a wrench. On at least one arm end is mounted a socket for releasably engaging a lug nut, and a curved claw and hammer head are carried by other arm ends for removing and replacing wheel covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Inventors: Frank E. Hannah, Ronnie L. Hannah