US4911041A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-21
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2009-02-21
Abstract
Abstract An alignment tool designed for use with flexible cable type screw drivers such as carburetor adjusting tools, comprising a rigid tool which is fixed to the end of a screw driver type handle and shaft, the rigid tube has a spiral shaped slot formed therein so that a flexible cable may be rolled through the slot into the center of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Jones
- 👤 John P. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:26
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B9/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An alignment tool for use with flexible cable drivers comprising: a tubular member having a longitudinal axis with a spiral slot concentric with the said longitudinal axis; a shaft attached to a mid portion of said tubular member and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a handle attached to said shaft at an end opposite from the point of attachment of said shaft to said tubular member; said flexible cable driver being rolled into the spiral slot and the alignment tool being used as a guide for proper placement of the driver.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An alignment tool for use with flexible cable drivers comprising: a tubular member having a longitudinal axis with a spiral slot concentric with the said longitudinal axis; a shaft attached to a mid portion of said tubular member and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a handle attached to said shaft at an end opposite from the point of attachment of said shaft to said tubular member; said flexible cable driver being rolled into the spiral slot and the alignment tool being used as a guide for proper placement of the driver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The alignment of tool of claim 1 wherein the width of the spiral slot is constant throughout its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The alignment tool of claim 1 wherein the width of the spiral slot varies throughout its length so as to accommodate different size driver cables.
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) | 1993-03-26 | 1993-09-25 | 1994-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-26 | 1997-09-25 | 1998-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-26 | 2001-09-25 | 2002-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |