| US Patent: 272,822 
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| Ratchet Wrench | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | James L. Womelsdorff (exact or similar names) - Guyandotte, WV |  
 
| USPTO Classifications: |  | 81/60 |  
 
 
 
| Manufacturer: |  | Not known to have been produced |  
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Jan. 16, 1883 |  
| Granted: | Feb. 20, 1883 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | James L. Womelsdorff patent February 20, 1883 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | The pawl is "D" shaped, both sides of the ratchet head have square recesses which will accommodate reducing bushings.  This was envisioned as a large tool for bridge builders and railroad work.  The drawings show a handle extension with an open end wrench at the end. |  |