ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,746,644, issued on Sept. 29.

"Adjustable wrench with an integrated clutch" was invented by Adel Ebrahim Amini (North York, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable wrench with a clutch-and-release feature is a device that provides the clamping force necessary to engage the target fastener or object without risk of damage to the motor components of the device. The device includes a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, a wrench handle, a motorized worm screw, a controller, and a portable power source. The fixed jaw and the movable jaw enable the selective engagement of the device to the target fastener or object. The wrench handle corresp...