US3177567A
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Mating tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-12
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1983-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivor H Gehrman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53222; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53896; Y10T29/539
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A MATING TOOL COMPRISING: (A) A MEMBER INCLUDING A HANDLE DISPOSED FOR APPLICATION OF A FORCE THERETO;L (B) A PAIR OF ARMS DISPOSED ON SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID ARMS HAVING PORTIONS PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING CAM SURFACE; (C) AN ELEMENT PROVIDED AT ONE END THEREOF WITH TINES, SAID ELEMENT AND MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, AND SAID ELEMENT PROVIDED AT ITS OTHER END WITH A HANDLE FOR APPLICATION OF A FORCE THERETO; (D) GRIPPING MEANS FORMED INTEGRAL WITH EACH OF SAID TINES AT THE ENDS THEREOF; (E) SAID GRIPPING MEANS AND SAID CAM SURFACE DISPOSED IN SPACED APART FACING RELATIONSHIP FOR ARCUATELY MOVING TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF APPROPRIATE FORCE TO EACH OF SAID HANDLES TO ADAPT SAID GRIPPING MEANS AND EACH SAID OPERATING CAM SURFACE FOR PERFORMING A CLAMPING FUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A MATING TOOL COMPRISING: (A) A MEMBER INCLUDING A HANDLE DISPOSED FOR APPLICATION OF A FORCE THERETO;L (B) A PAIR OF ARMS DISPOSED ON SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID ARMS HAVING PORTIONS PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING CAM SURFACE; (C) AN ELEMENT PROVIDED AT ONE END THEREOF WITH TINES, SAID ELEMENT AND MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, AND SAID ELEMENT PROVIDED AT ITS OTHER END WITH A HANDLE FOR APPLICATION OF A FORCE THERETO; (D) GRIPPING MEANS FORMED INTEGRAL WITH EACH OF SAID TINES AT THE ENDS THEREOF; (E) SAID GRIPPING MEANS AND SAID CAM SURFACE DISPOSED IN SPACED APART FACING RELATIONSHIP FOR ARCUATELY MOVING TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF APPROPRIATE FORCE TO EACH OF SAID HANDLES TO ADAPT SAID GRIPPING MEANS AND EACH SAID OPERATING CAM SURFACE FOR PERFORMING A CLAMPING FUNCTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3117370A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |