US3330148A
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Gaging mechanism for compression tool
Assignee: JASPER BLACKBURN CORP
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer H Hornung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A TOOL FOR COMPRESSING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR: (A) A PAIR OF LEVERS EACH HAVING A FULCRUM AND OUTER AND INNER LEVER ARMS, THE OTHER LEVER ARMS COMPRISING JAWS HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED COMPLEMENTARY DIES FOR RECEIVING THE CONNECTOR, (B) MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE LEVERS AT THEIR FULCRUMS, THE JAWS AND DIES MOVING INWARDLY TO COMPRESS THE CONNECTOR WHEN THE INNER LEVER ARMS ARE ROTATED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, (C) A PAIR OF HANDLES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE INNER LEVER ARMS FOR ROTATING THE INNER LEVER ARMS, (D) MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE HANDLES TO PROVIDE AN ADJUSTABLE TOGGLE JOINT THEREBETWEEN, AND (E) GAGING MEANS ON THE TOGGLE JOINT INDICATING TOOL ALIGNMENT, THE TOGGLE JOINT BEING ADJUSTABLE TO BRING THE TOOL SELECTIVELY IN ALIGNMENT AS INDICATED BY THE GAGING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN A TOOL FOR COMPRESSING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR: (A) A PAIR OF LEVERS EACH HAVING A FULCRUM AND OUTER AND INNER LEVER ARMS, THE OTHER LEVER ARMS COMPRISING JAWS HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED COMPLEMENTARY DIES FOR RECEIVING THE CONNECTOR, (B) MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE LEVERS AT THEIR FULCRUMS, THE JAWS AND DIES MOVING INWARDLY TO COMPRESS THE CONNECTOR WHEN THE INNER LEVER ARMS ARE ROTATED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, (C) A PAIR OF HANDLES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE INNER LEVER ARMS FOR ROTATING THE INNER LEVER ARMS, (D) MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE HANDLES TO PROVIDE AN ADJUSTABLE TOGGLE JOINT THEREBETWEEN, AND (E) GAGING MEANS ON THE TOGGLE JOINT INDICATING TOOL ALIGNMENT, THE TOGGLE JOINT BEING ADJUSTABLE TO BRING THE TOOL SELECTIVELY IN ALIGNMENT AS INDICATED BY THE GAGING MEANS.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |