Interchangeable socket set for below ground valves

US6450479B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Stuart Reynolds · Mountain View, US
• Earl B. Davis · Geneva, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 13, 2000
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2002
• Expiry date: Nov 13, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25G1/005
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve opening and closing system for valves that are difficult to access has a universal torque rod to which one of a plurality of different sized socket wrench heads, forming a set, is individually attachable to the distal end thereof. Each socket wrench head of the set is color coded and may be stamped to indicate its specific size. The torque rod has a handle that forms a T-bar with the shank of the torque rod. An extension handle can be attached to increase handle length. An extension member can also be attached to the torque rod via its socket collar, to increase its length.