US3224303A
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Pliers with rack and toothed lever means coming into meshing engagement when the jaws contact a workpiece
Assignee: OMER VEILLETTE
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Filing: 1964-07-16
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre R Giroux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:16
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B7/00; B25B7/12; B25B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
POWER PLIERS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST AND A SECOND JAW MEMBER PIVOTALLY INTERCONECTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A FIRST OPENING LEVER ARM INTEGRAL WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER; SAID FIRST JAW MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A TOOTHED RACK; (C) A PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND MEMBER; (D) A SECOND OPERATING LEVER ARM, FOR AND SEPARATE FROM SAID SECOND MEMBER, PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE AND FORMED, AT ONE END THEREOF ADJACENT SAID TOOTHED RACK, WITH A CIRCULARR GEAR SEGMENT ADAPTED TO MESH WITH THE SAID RACK, AND (E) MEANS ON SAID SECOND JAW MEMBER AND ON SAID PLATE COOPERATING TO LIMIT PIVOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID PLATE AND OPERATIVE, UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARMS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER ANDUPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE JAW MEMBERS BEING ARRESTED BY A RESISTING ELEMENT THEREBETWEEN, TO CAUSE MESHING OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT AND RACK, WHEREBY FURTHER RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARMS CAUSES RIDING OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT ON SAID RACK AND INCREASES FORCE ON SAID ELEMENT BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
POWER PLIERS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST AND A SECOND JAW MEMBER PIVOTALLY INTERCONECTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A FIRST OPENING LEVER ARM INTEGRAL WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER; SAID FIRST JAW MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A TOOTHED RACK; (C) A PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND MEMBER; (D) A SECOND OPERATING LEVER ARM, FOR AND SEPARATE FROM SAID SECOND MEMBER, PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE AND FORMED, AT ONE END THEREOF ADJACENT SAID TOOTHED RACK, WITH A CIRCULARR GEAR SEGMENT ADAPTED TO MESH WITH THE SAID RACK, AND (E) MEANS ON SAID SECOND JAW MEMBER AND ON SAID PLATE COOPERATING TO LIMIT PIVOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID PLATE AND OPERATIVE, UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARMS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER ANDUPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE JAW MEMBERS BEING ARRESTED BY A RESISTING ELEMENT THEREBETWEEN, TO CAUSE MESHING OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT AND RACK, WHEREBY FURTHER RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARMS CAUSES RIDING OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT ON SAID RACK AND INCREASES FORCE ON SAID ELEMENT BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |