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US3134981A
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Fastener inserting tools
Assignee: United Shoe Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Demetrakopoulos George
- 👤 Richard W Hitchcock
- 👤 Frank W Reinhold
- 👤 Raymond M Tremblay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A FASTENER INSERTING TOOL HAVING A MOVABLE DRIVER AND A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS REMOVABLY SUPPORTING A FASTENER IN THE PATH OF THE DRIVER, EACH JAW MEMBER COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED SPRING OF LOW TOTAL MASS BENT ON ITSELF INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS TO FORM TWO LEGS, MEANS PIVOTALLY ASSEMBLING THE JAW MEMBERS ON THE TOOL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE DRIVER PATH WITH THE LEGS OF EACH MEMBER OPENING IN THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE FASTENER IS DRIVEN, ONE LEG OF EACH JAW MEMBER CONVERGING INWARDLY OF THE DRIVER PATH TOWARD THE CORRESPONDING LEG OF THE MEMBER, THE OTHER LEG OF EACH JAW MEMBER LYING OUTSIDE SAID PATH AND RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTER LEGS OF THE ASSEMBLED JAW MEMBERS URGING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER WHEREBY THE INNER LEGS WILL ENGAGE AND YIELDINGLY HOLD A FASTENER IN THE DRIVER PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A FASTENER INSERTING TOOL HAVING A MOVABLE DRIVER AND A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS REMOVABLY SUPPORTING A FASTENER IN THE PATH OF THE DRIVER, EACH JAW MEMBER COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED SPRING OF LOW TOTAL MASS BENT ON ITSELF INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS TO FORM TWO LEGS, MEANS PIVOTALLY ASSEMBLING THE JAW MEMBERS ON THE TOOL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE DRIVER PATH WITH THE LEGS OF EACH MEMBER OPENING IN THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE FASTENER IS DRIVEN, ONE LEG OF EACH JAW MEMBER CONVERGING INWARDLY OF THE DRIVER PATH TOWARD THE CORRESPONDING LEG OF THE MEMBER, THE OTHER LEG OF EACH JAW MEMBER LYING OUTSIDE SAID PATH AND RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTER LEGS OF THE ASSEMBLED JAW MEMBERS URGING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER WHEREBY THE INNER LEGS WILL ENGAGE AND YIELDINGLY HOLD A FASTENER IN THE DRIVER PATH.
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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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |