Robust slide adjustable wrench

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070125205A1
SERIAL NO

11294170

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An adjustable wrench includes: a head having a first fixed jaw; a handle extending away from the head and having a longitudinal axis; a second jaw selectively positionable with respect the first jaw; an adjustment mechanism comprising a rotatable shaft, an actuator, and a gear train operatively coupling the shaft to the second jaw; the shaft having an external spiral groove and disposed at least partially in the handle; the actuator slidable relative to the handle and engaging the groove; first and second flanges spaced from one another; and a retainer disposed between the flanges and engaging the shaft so as to limit movement of the shaft parallel to the handle longitudinal axis in two directions via abutment with the first and second flanges. Such a wrench may have a proof torque of at least the minimum level set forth in ASME B107.8, 2003 revision.

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COOPER BRANDS INC600 TRAVIS SUITE 5800 HOUSTON TX 77002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Alan D Sumter, SC 18 152
Beckwith, Jonathan S Raleigh, NC 25 125

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