US3173456A
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Powered hand tool for manipulating bundling straps
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-03
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George C Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/02; B65B13/025; B65B13/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/5383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A PNEUMATICALLY OPERABLE HAND TOOL ADAPTED FOR MANIPULATING AND TENSIONING A LOOPED BUNDLE STRAP WHEREIN A FOUR-WAY VALVE AND AN ACTUATOR MEANS THEREFOR ARE ADAPTED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A PAIR OF COMPLEMENTARY, ARCUATE CAMMING MEMBERS, EACH INTEGRAL WITH EACH OF A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED, SPRING INFLUENCED HANDLE MEMBERS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT THEREOF TOWARD EACH OTHER IN A PLURALITY OF SUCCESSIVE STAGES TO AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE A RECIPROCABLE STRAP GRIPPING AND TENSIONING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE NOSE-END OF SAID TOOL, SAID HANDLE MEMBERS INCLUDING INTEGRAL JAW MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH COMPLEMENTARY MEANS ADAPTED TO TWIST A PORTION OF SAID STRAP THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES AND ADDITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEANS FOR SUBSEQUENTLY SEVERING THE SURPLUS END PORTION OF SAID STRAP FROM ITS LOOPED PORTION UPON FINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDLE MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A PNEUMATICALLY OPERABLE HAND TOOL ADAPTED FOR MANIPULATING AND TENSIONING A LOOPED BUNDLE STRAP WHEREIN A FOUR-WAY VALVE AND AN ACTUATOR MEANS THEREFOR ARE ADAPTED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A PAIR OF COMPLEMENTARY, ARCUATE CAMMING MEMBERS, EACH INTEGRAL WITH EACH OF A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED, SPRING INFLUENCED HANDLE MEMBERS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT THEREOF TOWARD EACH OTHER IN A PLURALITY OF SUCCESSIVE STAGES TO AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE A RECIPROCABLE STRAP GRIPPING AND TENSIONING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE NOSE-END OF SAID TOOL, SAID HANDLE MEMBERS INCLUDING INTEGRAL JAW MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH COMPLEMENTARY MEANS ADAPTED TO TWIST A PORTION OF SAID STRAP THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES AND ADDITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEANS FOR SUBSEQUENTLY SEVERING THE SURPLUS END PORTION OF SAID STRAP FROM ITS LOOPED PORTION UPON FINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDLE MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |