US3093943A
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Encircling tool
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1961-01-27
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Kazimir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/012; H01B13/01263; B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24; B65B13/32; B65B13/327
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A TOOL FOR ENCIRCLING OBJECTS WITH A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL COMPRISING A BODY, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THERMOPLASTIC FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WITHIN SAID BODY, A FIRST JAW MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, A FIRST ARCUATE TRACK MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, A MOVABLE SECOND ARCUATE TRACK DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST TRACK TO COACT WITH AND BE GUIDED THROUGH AN ARCUATE PATH BY SAID FIRST TRACK, A SECOND JAW MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND ARCUATE TRACK, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND TRACK FOR PRODUCING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER, A COLD SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST JAW, A HOT SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND JAW SO AS TO ENGAGE SAID THERMOPLASTIC FLEXIBLE MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID HOT AND COLD SHOES WHEN SAID JAWS ARE MOVED TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND HEATING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HOT SHOE TO HEAT SAID HOT SHOE THUS FUSING SAID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL IN A CLOSED LOOP ABOUT SAID ENCIRCLED OBJECTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A TOOL FOR ENCIRCLING OBJECTS WITH A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL COMPRISING A BODY, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THERMOPLASTIC FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WITHIN SAID BODY, A FIRST JAW MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, A FIRST ARCUATE TRACK MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, A MOVABLE SECOND ARCUATE TRACK DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST TRACK TO COACT WITH AND BE GUIDED THROUGH AN ARCUATE PATH BY SAID FIRST TRACK, A SECOND JAW MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND ARCUATE TRACK, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND TRACK FOR PRODUCING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER, A COLD SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST JAW, A HOT SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND JAW SO AS TO ENGAGE SAID THERMOPLASTIC FLEXIBLE MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID HOT AND COLD SHOES WHEN SAID JAWS ARE MOVED TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND HEATING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HOT SHOE TO HEAT SAID HOT SHOE THUS FUSING SAID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL IN A CLOSED LOOP ABOUT SAID ENCIRCLED OBJECTS.
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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |