US3096796A
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Lead spiraling tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-20
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1980-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry N Dittrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A TOOL FOR SPIRALING FLEXIBLE LEADS COMPRISING A HANDLE HAVING A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A FLAT HEAD SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID HANDLE AND HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES CONVERGING TOGETHER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID HANDLE TOWARDS SAID AXIS, SAID CONVERGING EDGES TERMINATING AT A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY ON SAID AXIS, A WINDING SHAFT, SEPARATE FROM AND MORE RIGID THAN THE LEADS TO BE SPIRALED, CONNECTED TO THE HANDLE AND EXTENDING THROUGH A PASSAGE FORMED IN SAID HEAD, SAID PASSAGE TERMINATING AT SAID POINT AND BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONCENTRIC WITH SAID AXIS, SAID HEAD BEING PROVIDED WITH A NOTCH WHICH EXTENDS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID PASSAGE BUT A SPACED THEREFROM, SAID NOTCH HAVING AN EXPOSED OPEN END WHEREBY ONE END OF THE LEAD MAY BE INSERTED THEREIN AND THE REMAINDER OF THE LEAD WRAPPED ABOUT SAID SHAFT TO FORM A SPIRAL COIL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A TOOL FOR SPIRALING FLEXIBLE LEADS COMPRISING A HANDLE HAVING A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A FLAT HEAD SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID HANDLE AND HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES CONVERGING TOGETHER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID HANDLE TOWARDS SAID AXIS, SAID CONVERGING EDGES TERMINATING AT A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY ON SAID AXIS, A WINDING SHAFT, SEPARATE FROM AND MORE RIGID THAN THE LEADS TO BE SPIRALED, CONNECTED TO THE HANDLE AND EXTENDING THROUGH A PASSAGE FORMED IN SAID HEAD, SAID PASSAGE TERMINATING AT SAID POINT AND BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONCENTRIC WITH SAID AXIS, SAID HEAD BEING PROVIDED WITH A NOTCH WHICH EXTENDS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID PASSAGE BUT A SPACED THEREFROM, SAID NOTCH HAVING AN EXPOSED OPEN END WHEREBY ONE END OF THE LEAD MAY BE INSERTED THEREIN AND THE REMAINDER OF THE LEAD WRAPPED ABOUT SAID SHAFT TO FORM A SPIRAL COIL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |