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US3245434A
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Wire looping and tying apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-16
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar G Collins
- 👤 William E Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24; B65B13/28; B65B13/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN WIRE LOOP FORMING AND TYING APPARATUS, (A) A BODY, (B) WIRE FEED MEANS CARRIED BY THE BODY AND EFFECTIVE UPON ACTUATION TO FEED A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF WIRE FROM A LONGER LENGTH THEREOF OUTWARDLY OF THE BODY, (C) LOOP FORMING MEANS ON THE BODY HAVING SPACED APART PORTIONS DISPOSED TO STRADDLE A MEMBER TO BE TIED AND POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE LENGTH OF WIRE AS IT IS FED FROM THE BODY AND FORM IT INTO A LOOP WITH THE FREE END OF SAID LENGTH OF WIRE LAYING ALONGSIDE THE LOOP, (D) MEANS EFFECTIVE TO SEVER THE SAID LOOP FORMING LENGTH OF WIRE FROM THE LONGER LENGTH THEREOF, AND (E) MEANS TO TWIST THE ENDS OF THE SEVERED LENGTH OF WIRE, THUS TO TIE THE LOOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN WIRE LOOP FORMING AND TYING APPARATUS, (A) A BODY, (B) WIRE FEED MEANS CARRIED BY THE BODY AND EFFECTIVE UPON ACTUATION TO FEED A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF WIRE FROM A LONGER LENGTH THEREOF OUTWARDLY OF THE BODY, (C) LOOP FORMING MEANS ON THE BODY HAVING SPACED APART PORTIONS DISPOSED TO STRADDLE A MEMBER TO BE TIED AND POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE LENGTH OF WIRE AS IT IS FED FROM THE BODY AND FORM IT INTO A LOOP WITH THE FREE END OF SAID LENGTH OF WIRE LAYING ALONGSIDE THE LOOP, (D) MEANS EFFECTIVE TO SEVER THE SAID LOOP FORMING LENGTH OF WIRE FROM THE LONGER LENGTH THEREOF, AND (E) MEANS TO TWIST THE ENDS OF THE SEVERED LENGTH OF WIRE, THUS TO TIE THE LOOP.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |