US3286740A
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Method and apparatus for transferring electrical components having leads from one work holder to another work holder
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-25
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Francis J Fuchs
- 👤 William R Wyatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:08
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/02; H05K13/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A METHOD OF REMOVING FROM A WORK HOLDER A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HAVING HEADS AND LEADS EXTENDING THEREFROM IN A COMMON DIRECTION, WHICH COMPRISES: SUPPORTING THE WORK HOLDER, CLAMPING THE HEADS OF THE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF, ADVANCING THE WORK HOLDER RELATIVE TO THE CLAMPED HEADS TO SEPARATE ONE FROM THE OTHER, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY STRAIGHTENING THE LEADS BY MOVING A COMB ALONG THE LEADS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
66 words
A METHOD OF REMOVING FROM A WORK HOLDER A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HAVING HEADS AND LEADS EXTENDING THEREFROM IN A COMMON DIRECTION, WHICH COMPRISES: SUPPORTING THE WORK HOLDER, CLAMPING THE HEADS OF THE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF, ADVANCING THE WORK HOLDER RELATIVE TO THE CLAMPED HEADS TO SEPARATE ONE FROM THE OTHER, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY STRAIGHTENING THE LEADS BY MOVING A COMB ALONG THE LEADS.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |