Patent · US Expired

Hand tool

US6378402B1 · kind B1 · utility

47Cited by
70References
26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 2000
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25G1/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is generally directed to a hand held tool having a handle chassis with a first end, a second end, and a bore extending axially between the first and second ends. A sleeve having a first end, a second end, as well as a drive aperture extending from the first sleeve end toward the second sleeve end is disposed in the bore and fixed to the handle chassis. The sleeve also has a storage cavity that extends from the second sleeve toward the first sleeve end and a corridor extending transverse to the storage cavity. A torque bar is connectable to the sleeve in an operative position disposed in the corridor and a stowed position disposed in the storage cavity.

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