Vlchek ratcheting DBE?

[bonneyman]

Found this today for $2. Didn't know Vlchek made ratcheting box wrenches. Must be later production (60's or later). A check of the patent # should yield a clue.

P.S. Hmm. Patent was granted in 1950 to A&E manufacturing. Says they made them for many brands, as well as their own Langline brand. Does look very similar to others that I've seen.

http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=2500835&typeCode=0

 

[bonneyman]

Just came across a Corny of this style in my tools and it's got the same patent number. So, on-line statement is verified.

 

[Username already in use]

Same patent number on a set of SK wrenches that I have as well.

 

[woody 73]

Different patent in case you were interested:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356765

 

[bonneyman]

Flank Drive ratcheting DBE. Interesting.

 

[MShaw]

I have a Blackhawk 5/8 - 3/4 from about 1970 with the same patent. I was working for New Britain at the time and I know they did not make them.