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Wire straightener and feeder
Assignee: Bauer & Associates Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-10
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard C Bauer
- 👤 Robert G Bell
- 👤 Robert D Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:15
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/12; B23K9/133; B23K9/1336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A WIRE STRAIGHTENER COMPRISING: A HOUSING; ENTRANCE AND EXIT PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID HOUSING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART DIES SECURED IN SAID HOUSING INTERMEDAITE THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT PASSAGES; EACH OF SAID DIES HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF WIRE THERETHROUGH; THE PASSAGES IN SAID DIES BEING ALIGNED WITH THE PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID HOUSING; A PAIR OF DIES ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; SAID ROTATABLY MOUNTED DIES HAVING PASSAGES ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF WIRE THERETHROUGH WITH THE PASSAGES BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED PASSAGES; EACH OF SAID ROTATABLE DIES BEING ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED; AND DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTATABLE DIES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A WIRE STRAIGHTENER COMPRISING: A HOUSING; ENTRANCE AND EXIT PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID HOUSING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART DIES SECURED IN SAID HOUSING INTERMEDAITE THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT PASSAGES; EACH OF SAID DIES HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF WIRE THERETHROUGH; THE PASSAGES IN SAID DIES BEING ALIGNED WITH THE PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID HOUSING; A PAIR OF DIES ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; SAID ROTATABLY MOUNTED DIES HAVING PASSAGES ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF WIRE THERETHROUGH WITH THE PASSAGES BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED PASSAGES; EACH OF SAID ROTATABLE DIES BEING ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED; AND DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTATABLE DIES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
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) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |