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US3219376A
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Remote control article handling tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-25
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1983-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L Peters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:06
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J1/00; B25J1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A REMOTE CONTROL ARTICLE HANDLING TOOL FOR MANIPULATING ARTICLES IN A PLANE BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE OPERATOR''S HANDS, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE, A LATERALLY PROJECTING TUBE SUPPORTING HANDLE GRIP ON ONE END OF SAID TUBE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CHANNEL IN ITS UPPER SIDE, A HANDLE LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS IN SAID CHANNEL AND COACTING WITH SAID GRIP, THE UPPER PORTION ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID LEVER NORMALLY LYING IN A PLANE ABOVE THE UPPER CONFINES OF SAID CHANNEL, A JAW ACTUATING ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID TUBE, A TRANSVERSE SLOT EXTENDING CENTRALLY THROUGH THE UPPER END OF SAID ACTUATING ASSEMBLY, AN EXTENSION ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID HANDLE LEVER OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID SLOT TO SHIFT SAID ASSEMBLY LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID TUBE, A BIFURCATED JAW HOUSING CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBE, A PAIR OF COACTING JAWS IN THE BIFURCATION OF SAID HOUSING, COMMON PIVOT MEANS FREE OF SAID HOUSING, CONNECTING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A REMOTE CONTROL ARTICLE HANDLING TOOL FOR MANIPULATING ARTICLES IN A PLANE BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE OPERATOR''S HANDS, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE, A LATERALLY PROJECTING TUBE SUPPORTING HANDLE GRIP ON ONE END OF SAID TUBE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CHANNEL IN ITS UPPER SIDE, A HANDLE LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS IN SAID CHANNEL AND COACTING WITH SAID GRIP, THE UPPER PORTION ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID LEVER NORMALLY LYING IN A PLANE ABOVE THE UPPER CONFINES OF SAID CHANNEL, A JAW ACTUATING ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID TUBE, A TRANSVERSE SLOT EXTENDING CENTRALLY THROUGH THE UPPER END OF SAID ACTUATING ASSEMBLY, AN EXTENSION ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID HANDLE LEVER OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID SLOT TO SHIFT SAID ASSEMBLY LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID TUBE, A BIFURCATED JAW HOUSING CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBE, A PAIR OF COACTING JAWS IN THE BIFURCATION OF SAID HOUSING, COMMON PIVOT MEANS FREE OF SAID HOUSING, CONNECTING
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |