Patent ID: 7150209
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for tightening and loosening various sized fasteners, said apparatus comprising: a driver section having a centrally disposed bore provided with a longitudinal axis extending along a partial length of said apparatus, said driver section comprising a handle section having a bore formed therein for receiving said driver section therein, said handle section comprising locking means for toggling said handle section between stationary and rotatable positions so that a user can operate said apparatus in a ratcheting manner, wherein said locking means comprises a switch situated on an outer surface of said handle section, said switch including an arm extending downwardly into said handle section; a toothed gear disposed about the axis and subjacent said arm, said gear being slidably engageable with said arm when said switch is moved to a predetermined position; and a spring steel member having opposed end portions secured to said handle section and said arm respectively; wherein said gear is axially rotatable between selected directions when said switch is moved to the predetermined position, said gear being stationary and abutted with said arm when said switch is moved to an alternate position.