Patent ID: 7185566
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A ratcheting tool, said ratcheting tool comprising: a. a head and an elongated handle attached to said head, said head having a first end and an open second end adapted to receive a cover; b. a first compartment defined by said head that opens into said open second end; c. a second compartment defined intermediate said head and said elongated handle, said second compartment opening to said first compartment and to said second open end; d. a gear disposed in said first compartment and defining a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear so that the gear teeth define a first arc having a first radius; e. a pawl disposed in said second compartment, said pawl defining f. a lever disposed intermediate said elongated handle and said pawl in driving engagement with said pawl, said lever defining a first lip protruding therefrom that is received by said pawl ledge.