US3628824A
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Implement for grasping small objects
Assignee: State of Israel
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Filing: 1969-08-04
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-08-04
Abstract
Abstract An implement for grasping small objects comprising a pair of spaced manipulatable strips, a flat transverse wall joined to and extending across one end of the strips, and a pair of jaws formed on the outer face of the transverse wall, the latter being resilient, and the jaws being spaced from each other a distance slightly less than the dimensions of the object to be grasped but being movable sufficiently apart to permit reception of the object therebetween when the strips are pressed toward each other to flex the transverse wall.
Inventors
- 👤 David Leuw
- 👤 Meir Dror
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C35/00; B; B25; B25B; B25B9/00; B25B9/02; G; G04; G04D; G04D1/00; G04D1/02; G04D1/021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17411; Y10T279/17418; Y10T279/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An implement for grasping small objects, comprising, a pair of spaced, longitudinally extending manipulatable elements, a flat transverse wall joined to and extending across said manipulatable elements at one end thereof, and a pair of jaws carried on the outer face of said flat transverse wall at opposite sides thereof, said flat transverse wall being resilient, said manipulatable elements being in the form of resilient strips and joined together at their ends opposite to said transverse wall by a substantially rigid element, said jaws being substantially at right angles to the plane of said flat transverse wall during the unflexed condition thereof and being movable apart to permit reception of the object therebetween when the manipulatable elements are moved toward each other to flex said flat transverse wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An implement for grasping small objects, comprising, a pair of spaced, longitudinally extending manipulatable elements, a flat transverse wall joined to and extending across said manipulatable elements at one end thereof, and a pair of jaws carried on the outer face of said flat transverse wall at opposite sides thereof, said flat transverse wall being resilient, said manipulatable elements being in the form of resilient strips and joined together at their ends opposite to said transverse wall by a substantially rigid element, said jaws being substantially at right angles to the plane of said flat transverse wall during the unflexed condition thereof and being movable apart to permit reception of the object therebetween when the manipulatable elements are moved toward each other to flex said flat transverse wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An implement as defined in claim 1, wherein said jaws are integrally formed on the outer face of said transverse wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An Implement as defined in claim 1, wherein said transverse wall is formed with a central opening increasing the resiliency thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An implement as defined in claim 1, wherein said substantially rigid element is an annular ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An implement as defined in claim 1, wherein said transverse resilient wall is circular in shape and said jaws are in the form of arcuate axial projections integrally formed on the outer circumference of said wall.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |