US3394742A
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Wire warapping and stripping tools
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-18
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Granted: 1968-07-30
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Expires: 1986-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zoltai John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A TOOL FOR APPLYING A WIRE, HAVING A CONDUCTIVE CORE COVERED BY AN INSULATING SHEATH, TO A TERMINAL POST, SAID TOOL COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A PAIR OF JAWS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION; AND MEANS TO MOVE SAID JAWS TO EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID JAWS HAVING MUTUALLY FACING PORTIONS FORMED TO PROVIDE, WHEN IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, A TERMINAL RECEIVING HOLE AND WIRE RECEIVING HOLE SPACED FROM SAID TERMINAL RE CEIVING HOLE, THE EDGES OF SAID WIRE RECEIVING HOLE ESTABLISHING CUTTING EDGES AND BEING DIMENSIONED TO CUT THE INSULATING SHEATH ON THE WIRE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY WHEN SAID JAWS ARE MOVED TO SAID CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID JAWS ABOUT A TERMINAL POST POSITIONED IN SAID TERMINAL RECEIVING HOLE, OPERATED TO WRAP THE CORE OF THE WIRE ABOUT THE POST WHILE COMPRESSING THE INSULATING SHEATH AXIALLY ON THE WIRE TO ENABLE DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE TERMINAL AND THE CORE WRAPPED THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A TOOL FOR APPLYING A WIRE, HAVING A CONDUCTIVE CORE COVERED BY AN INSULATING SHEATH, TO A TERMINAL POST, SAID TOOL COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A PAIR OF JAWS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION; AND MEANS TO MOVE SAID JAWS TO EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID JAWS HAVING MUTUALLY FACING PORTIONS FORMED TO PROVIDE, WHEN IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, A TERMINAL RECEIVING HOLE AND WIRE RECEIVING HOLE SPACED FROM SAID TERMINAL RE CEIVING HOLE, THE EDGES OF SAID WIRE RECEIVING HOLE ESTABLISHING CUTTING EDGES AND BEING DIMENSIONED TO CUT THE INSULATING SHEATH ON THE WIRE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY WHEN SAID JAWS ARE MOVED TO SAID CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID JAWS ABOUT A TERMINAL POST POSITIONED IN SAID TERMINAL RECEIVING HOLE, OPERATED TO WRAP THE CORE OF THE WIRE ABOUT THE POST WHILE COMPRESSING THE INSULATING SHEATH AXIALLY ON THE WIRE TO ENABLE DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE TERMINAL AND THE CORE WRAPPED THEREON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-07-30 | 1972-01-29 | 1972-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-30 | 1976-01-29 | 1976-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-30 | 1980-01-29 | 1980-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |