Patent ID: 7661338

Claim:
A socket assembly adapted for attachment to a wrench, the wrench including a key coupled to an elongated T-bar, the key being shaped to define a square-shaped central opening, the socket assembly comprising: (a) a socket, wherein the socket comprises a first piece and a second piece, said first piece including an open front end, a rear end, an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface being shaped to include a plurality of inwardly protruding ridges, said second piece being connected to the first piece, the second piece being adapted to be fittingly disposed within the central opening in the key of the wrench; (b) a support member in the form of a plate that is adapted to mount on the wrench; and (c) a fastener for connecting the socket to the support member; (d) wherein the socket further includes a longitudinal axis extending from said open front end of said first piece to a rear end of said second piece, a primary opening extending along said longitudinal axis for receiving said fastener, and a plurality of secondary openings extending parallel to said primary opening.