Patents by Inventor Richard W. Jeannotte

Richard W. Jeannotte 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).

  • Extensible handle for a tool headpiece
    Patent number: 4070932
    Abstract: An extensible handle for applying increased torque to a tool headpiece, such as a ratchet wrench. The handle includes a sleeve which carries the tool headpiece. A rod is telescopically received within the sleeve and is resiliently biased towards an extended position. A latch is provided for locking the rod in at least a first retracted position of lesser torque and a second extended position in which greater torque may be applied to the tool headpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Inventor: Richard W. Jeannotte