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US3312988A
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Cutter-wrench
Assignee: QUICK CABLE CORP
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Filing: 1965-05-03
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1985-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Shannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:22
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B25F1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A CUTTER-WRENCH COMBINATION TOOL FOR CUTTING A CABLE AND THE LIKE, FOR STRIPPING THE INSULATION FROM THE CABLE, FOR SECURING A TERMINAL TO THE CABLE AND FOR SECURING THE TERMINAL TO A CONNECTOR COMPRISING: A PAIR OF LEGS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO ONE ANOTHER IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP; A CUTTING EDGE FORMED ON ONE OF SAID LEGS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION POINT, CABLE RETAINING MEANS FORMED IN THE OTHER ONE OF SAID LEGS IN A POSITION SUCH THAT SAID CUTTING EDGE WILL ENGAGE A CABLE TO CUT SAID CABLE AND TO CUT AND STRIP THE INSULATION FROM SAID CABLE WHEN IT IS RETAINED BY SAID CABLE RETAINING MEANS AND SAID PAIR OF LEGS ARE PIVOTED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER TO A FIRST AND A SECOND PIVOTAL POSITION, RESPECTIVELY; A SLOT FORMED IN THE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PREDETERMINED SHAPED FASTENER, SAID SLOT HAVING TWO PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND TWO END WALLS WHICH ARE ANGLED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER; AN EDGE OF THE END OF THE OTHER ONE OF SAID LEGS IS SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED AND ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSE AND TO CLAMP SAID FASTENER WITHIN SAID SLOT WHEN SAID PAIR OF LEGS ARE PIVOTALLY FORCED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER TO THEREBY SECURELY GRIP SAID FASTENER THEREIN TO PREVENT MOVEMENT AND SLIPPAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A CUTTER-WRENCH COMBINATION TOOL FOR CUTTING A CABLE AND THE LIKE, FOR STRIPPING THE INSULATION FROM THE CABLE, FOR SECURING A TERMINAL TO THE CABLE AND FOR SECURING THE TERMINAL TO A CONNECTOR COMPRISING: A PAIR OF LEGS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO ONE ANOTHER IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP; A CUTTING EDGE FORMED ON ONE OF SAID LEGS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION POINT, CABLE RETAINING MEANS FORMED IN THE OTHER ONE OF SAID LEGS IN A POSITION SUCH THAT SAID CUTTING EDGE WILL ENGAGE A CABLE TO CUT SAID CABLE AND TO CUT AND STRIP THE INSULATION FROM SAID CABLE WHEN IT IS RETAINED BY SAID CABLE RETAINING MEANS AND SAID PAIR OF LEGS ARE PIVOTED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER TO A FIRST AND A SECOND PIVOTAL POSITION, RESPECTIVELY; A SLOT FORMED IN THE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PREDETERMINED SHAPED FASTENER, SAID SLOT HAVING TWO PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND TWO END WALLS WHICH ARE ANGLED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER; AN EDGE OF THE END OF THE OTHER ONE OF SAID LEGS IS SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED AND ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSE AND TO CLAMP SAID FASTENER WITHIN SAID SLOT WHEN SAID PAIR OF LEGS ARE PIVOTALLY FORCED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER TO THEREBY SECURELY GRIP SAID FASTENER THEREIN TO PREVENT MOVEMENT AND SLIPPAGE.
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) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |