FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a socket embodying the invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the socket of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a left side view of the socket of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a top view of the socket of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the socket of FIG. 1.
The elements shown in broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.
Sockets as illustrated in the figures are used with ratchet wrenches to loosen or tighten nuts and bolts.
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