US3204846A
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Gripper control for wire stitcher head
Assignee: BAIRD WARD PRINTING Co IN
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Filing: 1964-02-13
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1984-02-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Randall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:09
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42B; B42B4/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WIRE STITCHER HEAD HAVING A FIXED WIRE GRIPPER JAW AND AN OPPOSED LATERALLY MOVABLE WIRE GRIPPER JAW MOUNTED ON SAID HEAD FOR LONGITUDINAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT, SAID HEAD INCLUDING MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID MOVABLE JAW AGAINST SAID STATIONARY JAW WHILE SAID JAWS ARE MOVING IN ONE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION FOR FEEDING WIRE, AND MEANS FOR OPENING SAID JAWS TO RELEASE SAID WIRE WHILE SAID JAWS ARE MOVING IN THE REVERSE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION; MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID JAWS OPEN COMPRISING: (A) GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HEAD FOR LATERAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT. (B) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE JAW IN SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR FREE LONGITUDINAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WIRE STITCHER HEAD HAVING A FIXED WIRE GRIPPER JAW AND AN OPPOSED LATERALLY MOVABLE WIRE GRIPPER JAW MOUNTED ON SAID HEAD FOR LONGITUDINAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT, SAID HEAD INCLUDING MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID MOVABLE JAW AGAINST SAID STATIONARY JAW WHILE SAID JAWS ARE MOVING IN ONE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION FOR FEEDING WIRE, AND MEANS FOR OPENING SAID JAWS TO RELEASE SAID WIRE WHILE SAID JAWS ARE MOVING IN THE REVERSE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION; MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID JAWS OPEN COMPRISING: (A) GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HEAD FOR LATERAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT. (B) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE JAW IN SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR FREE LONGITUDINAL RECIPROCABLE MOVEMENT; AND
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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |