| US Patent: 168,406 
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| Ratchet-Wrench | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Franklin S. Ober (exact or similar names) - Washington, DC |  
 
 
 
 
| Manufacturer: |  | Not known to have been produced |  
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Aug. 04, 1875 |  
| Granted: | Oct. 05, 1875 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | Franklin S. Ober Pat. October 5, 1875 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | The patent is for the adjustable "socket" within a ratchet head.  The jaw mechanism employs springs and pawls to close the jaws upon a nut or bolt to be turned.  The closing action is driven by moving the handle; the pawl mechanism can be disengaged to release the grip or expand the jaw opening. |  |