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US3133461A
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Crimping tool for electrical connectors
Assignee: GE Healthcare UK Ltd
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Filing: 1961-05-22
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1981-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walton William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A CRIMPING TOOL COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TOOL HOLDER HAVING A HANDLE, AT LEAST THREE PLATE-LIKE DIE MEMBERS MOUNTED IN THE TOOL HOLDER AND SO ARRANGED AS TO JOINTLY FORM, OVER A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS, A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS PROFILE LINE, SAID DIE MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER IN THE TOOL HOLDER IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CONSTRICT THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PROFILE ENCLOSED BY SAID PROFILE LINE WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING ITS GEOMETRICAL SHAPE, A LEVER MANUALLY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID HANDLE AGAINST A SPRING LOADING, MEANS COUPLING SAID LEVER TO ONE OF THE DIE MEMBERS FOR EFFECTING, UPON SUCH MOVEMENT, SUCH CONSTRICTION WITH THE NECESSARY FORCE TO EFFECT CRIMPING, AND MEANS FOR MOVING AT LEAST ONE OF THE DIES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE OTHER DIES TO BREAK THE CONTINUITY OF SAID PROFILE LINE AND THUS PERMIT LATERAL INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF WORKPIECES INTO AND FROM THE TOOL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A CRIMPING TOOL COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TOOL HOLDER HAVING A HANDLE, AT LEAST THREE PLATE-LIKE DIE MEMBERS MOUNTED IN THE TOOL HOLDER AND SO ARRANGED AS TO JOINTLY FORM, OVER A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS, A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS PROFILE LINE, SAID DIE MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER IN THE TOOL HOLDER IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CONSTRICT THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PROFILE ENCLOSED BY SAID PROFILE LINE WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING ITS GEOMETRICAL SHAPE, A LEVER MANUALLY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID HANDLE AGAINST A SPRING LOADING, MEANS COUPLING SAID LEVER TO ONE OF THE DIE MEMBERS FOR EFFECTING, UPON SUCH MOVEMENT, SUCH CONSTRICTION WITH THE NECESSARY FORCE TO EFFECT CRIMPING, AND MEANS FOR MOVING AT LEAST ONE OF THE DIES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE OTHER DIES TO BREAK THE CONTINUITY OF SAID PROFILE LINE AND THUS PERMIT LATERAL INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF WORKPIECES INTO AND FROM THE TOOL.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |