| US Patent: 2,780,944 
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| Reversible drive for power tools | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Elmer J. Ondeck (exact or similar names) - Brookfield, IL |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Feb. 26, 1954 |  
| Granted: | Feb. 12, 1957 |  
 
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 Vintage Machinery entry for Ridge Tool Co.
 "mrpete222" YouTube video showing this speed reducer
 Vintage Machinery entry for Supreme Products, Inc.
 
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| Description: |  | Seen on YouTube: an example of this reversible speed reducer. The box is labeled "Ridgid / Supreme Model No. 4100 Versamatic reversible power drill speed reducer / The Ridge Tool Company / Elyria, Ohio". This device may have been manufactured by Supreme for resale by Ridgid. |  |