Multi-Drive Wrench Socket Device
OwnerRyan Gibsoninventor
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Abstract
A multi-drive wrench socket device is provided. The device is comprised of a central body having first and second receiving areas designed with 12-point and 8-point socket geometries. The first side features a 12-point female socket with radially-arranged engagement surfaces suited for standard fasteners, while the second side includes an 8-point male socket compatible with square, double-square, and partial 12-point fastener engagement. The central body houses a drive opening adaptable to multiple standard square drive sizes, enabling torque input through diverse tools such as ratchets and wrenches. A method of use is also provided, outlining steps for engaging a fastener with the appropriate receiving area, applying torque via the drive opening, and disengaging the fastener after use.
Claims20
A multi-drive wrench socket device comprising:
- a central body having a first side and a second side located on opposite axial ends of the central body;
- a first receiving area positioned on the first side of the central body, the receiving area comprising a 12-point geometry formed by a first plurality of radially-arranged engagement surfaces;
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- a second receiving area positioned on the second side of the central body, the receiving area comprising an 8-point geometry formed by a second plurality of radially-arranged engagement surfaces.
A multi-drive wrench socket device comprising:
- a central body comprised of an indicia and having a first side and a second side located on opposite axial ends of the central body;
- a first receiving area positioned on the first side of the central body, the receiving area comprising a 12-point geometry formed by a first plurality of radially-arranged engagement surfaces;
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- a second receiving area positioned on the second side of the central body, the receiving area comprising an 8-point geometry formed by a second plurality of radially-arranged engagement surfaces.
A method of using a multi-drive wrench socket device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a multi-drive wrench socket device comprised of a central body having a first side with a first receiving area and a second side with a second receiving area, wherein the first receiving area comprises a 12-point geometry and the second receiving area comprises an 8-point geometry;
- selecting a compatible fastener or tool engagement interface based on the profile and geometry of one of the first receiving area or the second receiving area;
- engaging the compatible fastener or the tool engagement interface into the first receiving area or the second receiving area;
- inserting a square drive tool into a drive opening located within the central body;
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- applying torque through the square drive tool to transfer a rotational force through the multi-drive wrench socket device to the compatible fastener or the tool engagement interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.