US3406557A
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Rivet tool
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-31
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Granted: 1968-10-22
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Expires: 1986-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick J Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:37
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J15/00; B21J15/02; B21J15/04; B21J15/043; B21J15/10; B21J15/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53717; Y10T29/53726; Y10T29/5373
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A RIVET TOOL FOR USE WITH A RIVET ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BREAKABLE MANDREL HAVING AXIALLY SPACED TAIL FLARING MEANS AND GRIPPABLE MEANS AND WHICH INCLUDES A TUBULAR RIVET ON SAID MANDREL HAVING A TAIL POSITION ADJACENT THE TAIL FLARING MEANS AND A HEAD PORTION ADJACENT THE GRIPPABLE MEANS, THE COMBINATION OF HOUSING MEANS, DRAWBOLT MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS, FLOATING JAW MEANS WITHIN SAID DRAWBOLT MEANS, A JAW FOLLOWER FOR URGING SAID JAW MEANS INTO GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH A MANDREL, AND RESILIENT BUFFER MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID DRAWBOLT MEANS AND SAID JAW FOLLOWER TO ABSORB THE IMPACT OF SAID JAW FOLLOWER ON SAID DRAWBOLT UPON RELATIVE REARWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID JAW FOLLOWER AFTER SAID MANDREL BREAKS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A RIVET TOOL FOR USE WITH A RIVET ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BREAKABLE MANDREL HAVING AXIALLY SPACED TAIL FLARING MEANS AND GRIPPABLE MEANS AND WHICH INCLUDES A TUBULAR RIVET ON SAID MANDREL HAVING A TAIL POSITION ADJACENT THE TAIL FLARING MEANS AND A HEAD PORTION ADJACENT THE GRIPPABLE MEANS, THE COMBINATION OF HOUSING MEANS, DRAWBOLT MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS, FLOATING JAW MEANS WITHIN SAID DRAWBOLT MEANS, A JAW FOLLOWER FOR URGING SAID JAW MEANS INTO GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH A MANDREL, AND RESILIENT BUFFER MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID DRAWBOLT MEANS AND SAID JAW FOLLOWER TO ABSORB THE IMPACT OF SAID JAW FOLLOWER ON SAID DRAWBOLT UPON RELATIVE REARWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID JAW FOLLOWER AFTER SAID MANDREL BREAKS.
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) | 1971-10-22 | 1972-04-22 | 1972-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-22 | 1976-04-22 | 1976-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-22 | 1980-04-22 | 1980-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |