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Dual purpose flip-out and T handle

US8621963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Wagic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ronald L. Johnson · San Jose, US
Yugen Patrick Lockhart · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2009
Grant date	Jan 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 5, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual purpose flip-out and T handle ratchet is able to be used in an L or modified L-handle orientation as well as a T handle orientation. The dual purpose flip-out and T handle includes a handle portion and a ratchet head and neck portion. The handle portion is coupled to the neck portion at a lockable hinge. The hinge allows the head and neck portion to rotate to an L or modified L-handle orientation or to a T handle orientation. When properly oriented the tool is able to be used to tighten or loosen objects such as screws or bolts.

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