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US3110478A
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Fish tape
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-01
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1980-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis D Bostick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/20; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/06; H02G1/08; H02G1/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A FISHING TAPE ASSEMBLY FOR USE BY ELECTRICIANS IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN PROTECTIVE TUBING, SAID TAPE BEING OF THE TYPE HAVING A MAIN BODY OF HIGHLY RESILIENT TEMPERED WIRE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO PERMANENT DEFORMATION AND BENDING AND CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING BOTH COMPRESSIVE AND TENSION LOADS ACTING AXIALLY THEREOF AND COMMONLY APPLIED IN CONDUCTOR FISHING OPERATIONS, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A RELATIVELY SHORT HIGHSTRENGTH, RESILIENT, FLEXIBLE LEADER PROJECTING AXIALLY FROM THE FORWARD END OF SAID TAPE AND HAVING A CROSS-SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY THAT OF THE MAIN BODY OF SAID TAPE, SAID LEADER HAVING A CORE OF COMPACTLY TWISTED FINE HIGHLYRESILIENT WIRES CONTACTINGLY EMBRACED BY A HELICALLY WOUND WIDE THIN STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND MEANS ON THE FORWARD END OF SAID FISHING TAPE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN QUICKLY ATTACHING AND DETACHING CONDUCTORS TO SAID ASSEMBLY WHILE THE LATTER ARE BEING INSTALLED WITHIN SAID PROTECTIVE TUBING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A FISHING TAPE ASSEMBLY FOR USE BY ELECTRICIANS IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN PROTECTIVE TUBING, SAID TAPE BEING OF THE TYPE HAVING A MAIN BODY OF HIGHLY RESILIENT TEMPERED WIRE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO PERMANENT DEFORMATION AND BENDING AND CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING BOTH COMPRESSIVE AND TENSION LOADS ACTING AXIALLY THEREOF AND COMMONLY APPLIED IN CONDUCTOR FISHING OPERATIONS, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A RELATIVELY SHORT HIGHSTRENGTH, RESILIENT, FLEXIBLE LEADER PROJECTING AXIALLY FROM THE FORWARD END OF SAID TAPE AND HAVING A CROSS-SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY THAT OF THE MAIN BODY OF SAID TAPE, SAID LEADER HAVING A CORE OF COMPACTLY TWISTED FINE HIGHLYRESILIENT WIRES CONTACTINGLY EMBRACED BY A HELICALLY WOUND WIDE THIN STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND MEANS ON THE FORWARD END OF SAID FISHING TAPE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN QUICKLY ATTACHING AND DETACHING CONDUCTORS TO SAID ASSEMBLY WHILE THE LATTER ARE BEING INSTALLED WITHIN SAID PROTECTIVE TUBING.
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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |