US3179129A
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Fence tightening tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-27
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1982-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A WIRE TIGHTENING TOOL WHICH COMPRISES A BODY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED WIRE SUPPORTING ROUNDED EDGE FACES, A JAW PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE BODY FOR SWINGING BETWEEN THE WIRE SUPPORTING EDGE FACES TO ENGAGE A WIRE AND BEND A BIGHT IN THE WIRE, THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CO-PLANAR AND CONVERGING AWAY FROM THE PIVOT, MEANS FOR STOPPING SWINGING OF THE JAW AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION, THE JAW HAVING A WIRE ENGAGING FACE SLOPING UPWARDLY FROM ADJACENT THE PIVOT TOWARD A FREE END OF SAID JAW ADJACENT THE PLANE OF SAID WIRE SUPPORTING EDGE FACES WHEN ENGAGING THE STOP, A GUIDE MOUNTED ON THE BODY, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE GUIDE AT SELECTED POSITIONS ALONG THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES OF THE BODY FOR POSITIONING THE WIRE AT A SELECTED POSITION ALONG THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES, THE JAW BEING ADAPTED TO BEND THE WIRE TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME ANGLE FOR ALL POSITIONS OF THE GUIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A WIRE TIGHTENING TOOL WHICH COMPRISES A BODY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED WIRE SUPPORTING ROUNDED EDGE FACES, A JAW PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE BODY FOR SWINGING BETWEEN THE WIRE SUPPORTING EDGE FACES TO ENGAGE A WIRE AND BEND A BIGHT IN THE WIRE, THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CO-PLANAR AND CONVERGING AWAY FROM THE PIVOT, MEANS FOR STOPPING SWINGING OF THE JAW AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION, THE JAW HAVING A WIRE ENGAGING FACE SLOPING UPWARDLY FROM ADJACENT THE PIVOT TOWARD A FREE END OF SAID JAW ADJACENT THE PLANE OF SAID WIRE SUPPORTING EDGE FACES WHEN ENGAGING THE STOP, A GUIDE MOUNTED ON THE BODY, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE GUIDE AT SELECTED POSITIONS ALONG THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES OF THE BODY FOR POSITIONING THE WIRE AT A SELECTED POSITION ALONG THE WIRE SUPPORTING FACES, THE JAW BEING ADAPTED TO BEND THE WIRE TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME ANGLE FOR ALL POSITIONS OF THE GUIDE.
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |