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US Patent: 895,285
Wrench
Patentee:
John R. Morris (exact or similar names) - Marshalltown, IA

USPTO Classifications:
81/118, 81/171

Tool Categories:
wrenches : nut wrenches
wrenches : alligator wrenches

Assignees:
None

Manufacturer:
Marshalltown Drop Forge - Marshalltown, IA
K. C. Drop Forge Co. - Independence, MO

Witnesses:
C. H. Griesbauer
John L. Mills
J. F. Meeker

Patent Dates:
Applied: Oct. 07, 1907
Granted: Aug. 04, 1908

Patent Pictures: [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]
John R. Morris Pat. August 4, 1908
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Description:
The wrench combines an adjustable "monkey wrench" with an alligator wrench. The drawings and specifications note optional arrangements. The version with the fixed alligator wrench end was produced.

An early 8 1/2 inch long version is marked "PAT APP. FOR." That version and 10 inch variants (marked Marshalltown, IA) have the adjustable jaw with a "monkey wrench" adjustment as shown in the patent drawing. Later production (Independence, MO) have the adjustable jaw with an "auto monkey wrench" type adjustment.

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