| US Patent: 149,840 
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| Wrenches | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | William H. Crittendon (exact or similar names) - Grafton, OH |  
 
 
 
 
| Manufacturer: |  | Not known to have been produced |  
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Mar. 13, 1874 |  
| Granted: | Apr. 21, 1874 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | William H. Crittendon Pat. April 21, 1874 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | The threaded rod portion of the sliding jaw is clamped between a threaded stud on the main shank and a release lever. The handle and ferule rotate to lock and unlock the release lever. |  |