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US3269706A
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Wire spreader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-30
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G7/00; H02G7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A WIRE SPREADER FOR SEPARATING A CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED FROM THE OTHER CONDUCTORS OF A TWISTED CABLE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BOARD OF INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A POINT AT ONE END FOR INSERTION CROSSWISE BETWEEN THE CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED AND THE OTHER CONDUCTORS OF THE CABLE TO SEPARATE THE CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED, SAID BOARD HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE, LATERALLY SPACED WEDGE SHAPED SIDES OF INSULATING MATERIAL OUTSTANDING FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD, SAID SIDES HAVING STEPS OF PROGRESSIVE HEIGHT ABOVE THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD FOR PREVENTING SLIPPAGE OF THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR, SAID BOARD HAVING LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SOCKETS PRESENTED TO ITS UPPER SURFACE, A PRY BAR HAVING ONE END SELECTIVELY RECEIVED IN ANY ONE OF THE SOCKETS AND PROJECTING ABOVE THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD AND ENGAGING THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR FOR FORCING THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR UP THE STEPS, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE STEPS AND THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD PROVIDING ACCESS FOR TOOLS FOR MAKING A TAP TO THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A WIRE SPREADER FOR SEPARATING A CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED FROM THE OTHER CONDUCTORS OF A TWISTED CABLE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BOARD OF INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A POINT AT ONE END FOR INSERTION CROSSWISE BETWEEN THE CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED AND THE OTHER CONDUCTORS OF THE CABLE TO SEPARATE THE CONDUCTOR TO BE TAPPED, SAID BOARD HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE, LATERALLY SPACED WEDGE SHAPED SIDES OF INSULATING MATERIAL OUTSTANDING FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD, SAID SIDES HAVING STEPS OF PROGRESSIVE HEIGHT ABOVE THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD FOR PREVENTING SLIPPAGE OF THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR, SAID BOARD HAVING LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SOCKETS PRESENTED TO ITS UPPER SURFACE, A PRY BAR HAVING ONE END SELECTIVELY RECEIVED IN ANY ONE OF THE SOCKETS AND PROJECTING ABOVE THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD AND ENGAGING THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR FOR FORCING THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR UP THE STEPS, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE STEPS AND THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOARD PROVIDING ACCESS FOR TOOLS FOR MAKING A TAP TO THE SEPARATED CONDUCTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |