Patent ID: 6484610
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
An adjustable, open end wrench having a wrench head for turning a variety of different size fasteners, said wrench head comprising two jaws each having an engaging surface for engaging with said fasteners; one said jaw being generally fixed and connected to a gripping portion formed as a wrench lever and the other said jaw being movable relative to said fixed jaw, said wrench head comprising an adjustable means by which said jaws may be spaced apart including a maximum spacing dimension between said jaws, said wrench head further comprising an imaginary centerline intersecting both of said jaws substantially perpendicular to the engaging surfaces of said jaws and passing through a midpoint of a length of the jaws as viewed from a side view thereof, and further wherein, each said jaw has a width dimension measured at said centerline, and the width dimension of both jaws combined is relative to the maximum spacing dimension between said jaws, and, the width dimension of both said jaws combined is substantially equal to or less than 85% of the maximum spacing dimension between said jaws, and, the width dimension of both said jaws combined is substantially equal to or greater than 50% of the maximum spacing dimension between said jaws, so as to enhance the engagement and accessibility of said wrench to said fasteners.