Cam-seated Patents (Class 81/138)
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Patent number: 9770814Abstract: A monkey wrench includes a body, a first jaw, a second jaw and a press member. The second jaw is linearly movable relative to the body. The first and second jaws each have an operation member which has second teeth defied in on side thereof. The second jaw has first teeth on the top thereof and the press member has third teeth. When pivoting the press member to engage the third teeth with the first teeth, the second jaw is secured. A resilient member is connected to the second jaw which is movable when the press member is pivoted in the opposite direction to disengage the third teeth from the first teeth.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: Yu-Shiang Huang
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Patent number: 8726768Abstract: An adjustable wrench is provided which provides several advantageous aspects. One aspect of the wrench is to facilitate rapid adjustment of the jaws, which are typically spring biased toward one another. Another aspect is the ability to adjust the jaws according to Metric system measurements or English system measurements or the like. A further aspect is the quick and effective tightening of the jaws.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Scott Horton Mitchell
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Patent number: 8113094Abstract: A multipurpose rescue tool comprising a unitary metallic sheet member of a uniform diameter having an L-shaped hook portion, a grip portion with U-shaped finger guard, and a flared base portion. The head of the hook portion has pivot notches formed within the peripheral edge, a first end tapered to an acute tip, and a second end comprising a spanner wrench opening. The base portion includes opposed V-shaped flanges for improved grip and a gas valve shut-off aperture. Balanced weight distribution, size and overall tool weight render it capable of storage and transport within a responder's turnouts for efficient use regardless of hand size or strength, in striking, peeling, screw driver, hammer, pry bar, spanner-wrench and valve stem applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Tug Rescue Tool Company, LLCInventors: Brian D. Brackbill, Robert B. Brackbill
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Patent number: 6789451Abstract: An adjustable wrench has a handle having a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, an adjusting worm and an adjusting device. The adjusting worm is received in an opening of the handle and engages with the movable jaw to drive the movable jaw to move along the guiding slot. The adjusting device has an axle portion received in a through hole of the adjusting worm and a wheel portion positioned beside the adjusting worm. The adjusting device is pivoted on the handle via a shaft to be turned along a rotation axle and the adjusting worm is turned along a rotation axle. The rotation axles of the adjusting device and the adjusting worm deviate from each other whereby the adjusting device is turned to move the adjusting worm toward or away from the movable jaw.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Inventor: Arthur Wu
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Patent number: 5832793Abstract: A unique and novel adjustable wrench including a fixed handle (10) and handle jaw (10C), a movable handle (12), pivoting about a dog (16) and assembled to a slide (18) by a pair of links (24). The wrench features parallel jaws and provides a significant mechanical advantage by multiplying and transferring the operator's force to an object to be held and/or turned. A set of unique holding plates (40 & 42), in the shape of an `U`, attached to fixed handle jaw (10C) and sliding jaw (18) by means of mounting bolts (44 & 46). Holding plates (40 & 42) may be removed and/or reversed, this enables the wrench to be adapted to various work situations including rough plumbing, soft metal, and reverse thread.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1994Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Inventor: Matthew L. Collins
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Patent number: 4995297Abstract: A locking ratchet wrench has a main body with an elongate handle portion and a stationary jaw at one end and a slotted guideway extending through the stationary jaw. A generally square aperture extends transversely through the stationary jaw and rearwardly from the slotted guideway. A movable jaw having ratchet teeth at its rear end is slidably fitted in the guideway. A locking pawl block is slidably retained for forward and rearward movement within the aperture and has locking teeth at the forward end thereof corresponding to the movable jaw ratchet teeth. A spring at the rear end of the locking pawl block normally urges it forward in the aperture. A movable handle pivotally mounted on the main body has front sides slidably received on each side of the aperture and movably connected to said to the locking pawl block to move it into and out of toothed engagement with the movable jaw ratchet teeth.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1989Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Inventor: John E. Richards
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Patent number: 4712455Abstract: A sliding jaw pipe wrench has a jaw adjustment mechanism comprising a longitudinally extending series of transverse recesses formed in one surface of a elongate shank on which the movable jaw of the wrench is formed. The shank is received in a retaining pocket in the wrench handle on which the stationary jaw is formed, and the handle includes a transverse locking pin for engagement in, and disengagement from the respective recesses to retain the movable jaw in position when engaged in a recess and allow the shank to be moved to adjust the jaws when disengaged from the recesses. The locking pin is operated by a trigger-like lever pivoted on the handle and connected to a locking pin by an elongate actuating rod. The wrench is provided with a fine adjustment mechanism in the form of a stud threaded transversely through an aperture in the handle so that the inner end of the stud can be tightened against an edge of the shank opposite the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1986Date of Patent: December 15, 1987Inventor: Terrence D. Cox
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Patent number: 4580468Abstract: A sliding jaw pipe wrench has a jaw adjustment mechanism comprising a longitudinally extending series of transverse recesses formed in one surface of an elongate shank on which the movable jaw of the wrench is formed. The shank is received in a retaining pocket in the wrench handle on which the stationary jaw is formed, and the handle includes a transverse locking pin for engagement in, and disengagement from the respective recesses to retain the movable jaw in position when engaged in a recess and allow the shank to be moved to adjust the jaws when disengaged from the recesses. The locking pin is operated by a trigger-like lever pivoted on the handle and connected to the locking pin by an elongate actuating rod. A spring engaging the lever urges the locking pin into engagement with the respective recesses.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1984Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Inventor: Terrence D. Cox
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Patent number: 3939739Abstract: An adjustable ratchet wrench adapted for one-hand manipulation in originally engaging an element to be turned, and subsequently effecting a ratchet action in turning the element wherein the jaws of the wrench are caused to grip the element when the wrench is swung in a first direction and release the element when the wrench is swung in the opposite direction. The mechanism for adjusting the jaws is further arranged to prevent overtightening of the jaws which could otherwise prevent the desired ratcheting action in the subsequent turning of the element. The jaw adjusting mechanism includes a ratchet and manual operating structure permitting free movement of the jaws to the element-engaging disposition and subsequent releasable locking of the jaws in such disposition to provide the improved ratcheting action in turning the element.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1974Date of Patent: February 24, 1976Assignee: Imperial-Eastman CorporationInventor: Mike D. Kotsakis