>2-23-09
Would be for the handle, with a kinked shaft so it won't spin in the handle.
>may say "Bill" but definately has something before it & under it
"Belongs to Bill"
"Bring it back"
Guessing Wood is the inventor for all the patents, probably these:
12-26-05 808,330 19051226 Wood,G.E. Tool-handle.
7-28-08 894,303 19080728 Wood,G.E. Hand-tool.
2-23-09 913,339 19090223 Wood,G.E. Tool-handle.
913,340 19090223 Wood,G.E. Percussively-operated hand-tool.
8-24-09 932,223 19090824 Wood,G.E. Process of manufacturing tools.
NB: An earlier patent by wood (753,186) for a Screwdriver was assigned to Hurwood Mfg Co, of Plantsville...