US3237489A
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Thermal wire stripper
Assignee: Ideal Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Trethewey
- 👤 Roger E Rinaldi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:06
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/12; H02G1/1275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A THERMAL WIRE STRIPPER INCLUDING A HEATER HAVING SPACED AREAS SHAPED TO THERMALLY SEVER WIRE INSULATION, WIRE CLAMPING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID HEATER, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO SAID CLAMPING MEANS TO MOVE SAID CLAMPING MEANS SUCCESSIVELY AND BY CONTINUED APPLICATION OF INCREASING PRESSURE, FIRST TO A WIRE CLAMPING POSITION IN WHICH THE WIRE IS IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS, SECOND TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE CLAMPED WIRE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER OF SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS, AND THIRD TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE CLAMPED WIRE IS POSITIONED OUT OF CONTACT WITH AND INTERMEDIATE SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A THERMAL WIRE STRIPPER INCLUDING A HEATER HAVING SPACED AREAS SHAPED TO THERMALLY SEVER WIRE INSULATION, WIRE CLAMPING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID HEATER, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO SAID CLAMPING MEANS TO MOVE SAID CLAMPING MEANS SUCCESSIVELY AND BY CONTINUED APPLICATION OF INCREASING PRESSURE, FIRST TO A WIRE CLAMPING POSITION IN WHICH THE WIRE IS IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS, SECOND TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE CLAMPED WIRE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER OF SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS, AND THIRD TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE CLAMPED WIRE IS POSITIONED OUT OF CONTACT WITH AND INTERMEDIATE SAID SPACED HEATER AREAS.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |