Patents by Inventor Robert D. Scull

Robert D. Scull 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).

  • Open-ended wrench
    Patent number: 4774862
    Abstract: The invention is a single jaw (52) seven point (70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80 and 82) open-ended wrench (50) having a double square socket (64) attached to one opposite ends (60) spaced by an opening (62) from the other opposite end (58). The jaw (52) is dynamically stiffened and has a substantial jaw support (66). Where the arc of the jaw ends, there are flat surfaces (96, 102 and 98, 104) to receive opposite flat sides (108, 110) of a six point nut (112) or the nut may be received by moving the wrench in the direction of the axis of the nut to thereby engage it. The drive socket (64) is positioned at 90.degree. from the jaw opening (62).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Scull
  • Open-ended, high torque wrench for use on nuts to which there is limited access
    Patent number: 4688454
    Abstract: The invention is a single jaw (52) seven point (70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80 and 82) open-ended wrench (50) having a double square socket (64) attached to one opposite ends (60) spaced by an opening (62) from the other opposite end (58). The jaw (52) is dynamically stiffened and has a substantial jaw support (66). Where the arc of the jaw ends, there are flat surfaces (96, 102 and 98, 104) to receive opposite flat sides (108, 110) of a six point nut (112) or the nut may be received by moving the wrench in the direction of the axis of the nut to thereby engage it. The drive socket (64) is positioned at 90.degree. from the jaw opening (62).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Scull