US3344500A
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Tool for use in assembling conduits and end fittings
Assignee: Superflexit Ltd
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Filing: 1966-08-10
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1986-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilson John William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/22; F16L33/223; F16L33/224; B; B21; B21D; B21D39/00; B21D39/04; B21D39/046; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/02; B25B27/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A TOOL TO ASSEMBLE A RING ON THE END OF A CONVOLUTED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, SAID TOOL INCLUDING A HANDLE PORTION THREADED AT ONE END TO SCREW INTO THE END OF THE CONVOLUTED CONDUIT, A FRUSTO-CONICAL PART ADJACENT SAID THREADED END FOR INITIALLY EXPANDING THE END OF THE CONDUIT, THE HANDLE PORTION AT ITS OPOSITE END CARRYING A DETACHABLE CYCLINDRICAL SPIGOT, SAID SPIGOT HAVING A FIRST SHOULDER TO SUPPORT A RING TO BE INSERTED IN THE CONDUIT, SAID SPIGOT ALSO HAVING A DETECHABLE CUTTING RING HAVING A DIAMETER GREATER THAN THAT OF A RING TO BE ASSEMBLED, SAID CUTTING RING HAVING A CUTTING EDGE, SAID SPIGOT AND OPPOSITE END OF THE HANDLE PORTION BEING INSERTED INTO SUCH INITIALLY EXPANDED END OF A CONDUIT SO AS TO HAVE SUCH CONDUIT PROJECT BEYOND SAID CUTTING RING TO ALLOW AN UNWANTED PART OF THE CONDUIT TO BE ACCURATELY SEVERED FROM THE REMAINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A TOOL TO ASSEMBLE A RING ON THE END OF A CONVOLUTED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, SAID TOOL INCLUDING A HANDLE PORTION THREADED AT ONE END TO SCREW INTO THE END OF THE CONVOLUTED CONDUIT, A FRUSTO-CONICAL PART ADJACENT SAID THREADED END FOR INITIALLY EXPANDING THE END OF THE CONDUIT, THE HANDLE PORTION AT ITS OPOSITE END CARRYING A DETACHABLE CYCLINDRICAL SPIGOT, SAID SPIGOT HAVING A FIRST SHOULDER TO SUPPORT A RING TO BE INSERTED IN THE CONDUIT, SAID SPIGOT ALSO HAVING A DETECHABLE CUTTING RING HAVING A DIAMETER GREATER THAN THAT OF A RING TO BE ASSEMBLED, SAID CUTTING RING HAVING A CUTTING EDGE, SAID SPIGOT AND OPPOSITE END OF THE HANDLE PORTION BEING INSERTED INTO SUCH INITIALLY EXPANDED END OF A CONDUIT SO AS TO HAVE SUCH CONDUIT PROJECT BEYOND SAID CUTTING RING TO ALLOW AN UNWANTED PART OF THE CONDUIT TO BE ACCURATELY SEVERED FROM THE REMAINDER.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |