US3100512A
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Looping device
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1958-05-28
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1978-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N Sage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:27
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F1/00; H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A DEVICE FOR FORMING AN EXTENDED LOOP FROM A SOURCE OF A LONG OR CONTINUOUS STRAND OR FILAMENT, COMPRISING: LOOPING MEANS INCLUDING MOVABLE GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE END OF SAID STRAND AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID GRIPPING MEANS TO BEND AN END PORTION OF SAID STRAND BACK UPON ITSELF; MOVABLE LOOP PULLING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID STRAND; MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID BENT PORTION OF SAID STRAND; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE PORTION OF STRAND EXTENDING FROM THE SOURCE TO SAID LOOPING MEANS, SAID MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS THEREBY EXERTING A PULLING FORCE ON SAID STRAND WHILE SAID END OF SAID STRAND REMAINS GRIPPED, SO AS TO PULL SAID BENT BACK PORTION OF SAID STRAND INTO AN EXTEDED LOOP.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A DEVICE FOR FORMING AN EXTENDED LOOP FROM A SOURCE OF A LONG OR CONTINUOUS STRAND OR FILAMENT, COMPRISING: LOOPING MEANS INCLUDING MOVABLE GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE END OF SAID STRAND AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID GRIPPING MEANS TO BEND AN END PORTION OF SAID STRAND BACK UPON ITSELF; MOVABLE LOOP PULLING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID STRAND; MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID BENT PORTION OF SAID STRAND; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE PORTION OF STRAND EXTENDING FROM THE SOURCE TO SAID LOOPING MEANS, SAID MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOOP PULLING MEANS THEREBY EXERTING A PULLING FORCE ON SAID STRAND WHILE SAID END OF SAID STRAND REMAINS GRIPPED, SO AS TO PULL SAID BENT BACK PORTION OF SAID STRAND INTO AN EXTEDED LOOP.
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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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |