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US3294950A
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Apparatus for attaching leads to electrical components
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-28
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1983-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Hagner
- 👤 Gustav O Stegner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/02; H01G; H01G13/00; H01G13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING LEADS TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: MEANS FOR HOLDING A COMPONENT IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH AN AXIS; A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AXIS ADJACENT TO THE COMPONENT FOR GRIPPING A LEAD THEREBETWEEN; MEANS FOR FEEDING A LEAD TRANSVERSELY OF SAID AXIS TO A FORWARD POSITION WITH THE LEAD COAXIAL WITH THE AXIS AND IN A POSITION BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ELECTRODES FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN TO GRIP THE LEAD ADJACENT THE LEADING END THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT PARALLEL TO THE AXIS; MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR EFFECTING THE HEATING OF THE LEAD; AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION OF SAID ELECTRODES TO CAUSE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID ELECTRODES WITH THE LEAD AND THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE LEAD AGAINST THE COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING LEADS TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: MEANS FOR HOLDING A COMPONENT IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH AN AXIS; A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AXIS ADJACENT TO THE COMPONENT FOR GRIPPING A LEAD THEREBETWEEN; MEANS FOR FEEDING A LEAD TRANSVERSELY OF SAID AXIS TO A FORWARD POSITION WITH THE LEAD COAXIAL WITH THE AXIS AND IN A POSITION BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ELECTRODES FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN TO GRIP THE LEAD ADJACENT THE LEADING END THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT PARALLEL TO THE AXIS; MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR EFFECTING THE HEATING OF THE LEAD; AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION OF SAID ELECTRODES TO CAUSE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID ELECTRODES WITH THE LEAD AND THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE LEAD AGAINST THE COMPONENT.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |