Patent · US Expired

Hand instrument

US4290465A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 17, 1979
Grant dateSep 22, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25G1/105
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand instrument, such as a screwdriver, has a connector between the handle and the shank adapted to reduce costs and simplify production procedures as well as provide added strength and aleviate breakage problems. The handle is specially shaped to enhance manipulation and eliminate injury during use.

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