Patent ID: 7775141

Claim:
An extension device for providing torque to a workpiece, the extension comprising: an elongated unitary and integral body having a first end proximate a user during operation for receiving torque, the first end including a socket for connection with a ratchet wrench, and a second end distal a user during operation for transmitting the torque; and a ratchet mechanism including a toothed ratchet gear and at least one ratchet pawl engageable with the ratchet gear, the ratchet mechanism disposed around the body and located on the first end, the ratchet mechanism having a grip portion for manual manipulation and for receiving torque, the ratchet mechanism transmitting torque to the body for when the grip portion is rotated in a drive direction, and the ratchet mechanism allowing the grip portion to slip relative to the body when rotated in a ratchet direction opposite the drive direction, wherein the ratchet mechanism includes a reversing lever for selecting drive and ratchet directions, the grip portion is formed on a first component of the ratchet mechanism, and the reversing lever is a second component of the ratchet mechanism.