Patent ID: 7290466
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A wrench assembly including: a loop having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top side and a bottom side, said inner surface having a size and shape adapted for removably receiving a fastener, said loop being divided along a plane orientated parallel to a plane of said top side such that an upper portion and a lower portion of said loop is defined, said upper and lower portion being attached together by a pair of rods such that said upper and lower portions are spaced from each other; a pair of finger grips, said finger grips being coupled to said loop and extending in opposite directions with respect to each other, each of said finger grips having an outer end extending away from said loop, each of said finger grips being pivotally coupled to one of said rods, each of said finger grips having an inner end positioned between said upper and lower portions; a ring being rotatably coupled to and being positioned between said upper and lower portions, said ring being axially aligned with said loop, said ring having an inner perimeter edge and an outer perimeter edge, each of said inner and outer perimeter edges having a plurality of notches therein; each of said inner ends of said finger grips defining a pawl positioned for engaging said notches in said outer perimeter edge for selectively restricting or imparting rotation of said ring with respect to said loop, wherein said outer ends of said finger grips may be selectively moved simultaneously in a first direction or a second direction for imparting an oppositely directed movement in said ring; and wherein the fastener may be removably positioned within said loop member such fastener is engaged by the loop member.