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US3280665A
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Tweezers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-08
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1986-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Block Harold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A RETRACTING TWEEZER, COMPRISING: (A) A U-SHAPED JAW MEMBER HAVING OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES ON ITS EXTREME ENDS; (B) A U-SHAPED GRIPPER MEMBER SURROUNDING THE BIGHT OF SAID JAW MEMBER AND HAVING ITS ENDS ENGAGING THE LEGS OF THE JAW, MEMBER; (C) MEANS RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID JAW MEMBER IN AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENDS OF SAID GRIPPER MEMBER; (D) AN ELONGATED SPRING DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE THE BIGHT OF SAID JAW MEMBER AND THE BIGHT OF SAID GRIPPER MEMBER AND URGING SAID JAW MEMBER INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRIPPER MEMBER SO THAT A PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE GRIPPER MEMBER CAUSES THE ENDS OF SAID JAW MEMBER TO CLOSE AND THEN CAUSES SAID RESILIENT RETAINING MEANS TO DEFORM AND PERMIT SAID JAW MEMBER TO RETRACT WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRIPPER MEMBER AGAINST THE PRESSURE OF SAID SPRING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A RETRACTING TWEEZER, COMPRISING: (A) A U-SHAPED JAW MEMBER HAVING OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES ON ITS EXTREME ENDS; (B) A U-SHAPED GRIPPER MEMBER SURROUNDING THE BIGHT OF SAID JAW MEMBER AND HAVING ITS ENDS ENGAGING THE LEGS OF THE JAW, MEMBER; (C) MEANS RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID JAW MEMBER IN AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENDS OF SAID GRIPPER MEMBER; (D) AN ELONGATED SPRING DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE THE BIGHT OF SAID JAW MEMBER AND THE BIGHT OF SAID GRIPPER MEMBER AND URGING SAID JAW MEMBER INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRIPPER MEMBER SO THAT A PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE GRIPPER MEMBER CAUSES THE ENDS OF SAID JAW MEMBER TO CLOSE AND THEN CAUSES SAID RESILIENT RETAINING MEANS TO DEFORM AND PERMIT SAID JAW MEMBER TO RETRACT WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRIPPER MEMBER AGAINST THE PRESSURE OF SAID SPRING.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |