US3665574A
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Tool holder for cable splicing tool
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-05-19
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Tool Holder for Cable Splicing Tool has clamping means to clamp the holder to a messenger cable associated with the cable. Suspending arm is adjustably secured to the clamping means and has a length such that it will extend laterally or transversely of the cable axis past the cable. A second clamping means is provided on the end of the suspending arm which receives the cable splicing tool, adjustment of both the suspending arm and the tool being permitted in both a rotational sense and an axial sense so that any desired attitude of the tool can be achieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher Kingsley Brown
- 👤 Carmen Achille Cea
- 👤 Thomas Parkison Warne Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042; H01R43/0421; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53243; Y10T29/53265; Y10T29/53961; Y10T29/53974
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A tool holder for supporting a splicing tool proximate to a multi-conductor cable, said cable having a supporting member extending thereabove and substantially parallel to said cable, said tool comprising a tool head and actuating means extending from said tool head, said tool holder comprising: first clamping means having clamping surfaces for engagement with said supporting member for clamping said tool holder to said supporting member, a suspending arm secured to said first clamping means and extending transversely of said clamping surfaces, said arm having an end portion which is spaced from said first clamping means by a distance greater than the distance between said supporting member and said cable, second clamping means on said end portion of said suspending arm, sAid second clamping means being adapted to clampingly engage said actuating means of said tool with said head disposed proximate to said cable whereby the conductors of said cable can be positioned in said tool head and connected upon operation of said actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A tool holder for supporting a splicing tool proximate to a multi-conductor cable, said cable having a supporting member extending thereabove and substantially parallel to said cable, said tool comprising a tool head and actuating means extending from said tool head, said tool holder comprising: first clamping means having clamping surfaces for engagement with said supporting member for clamping said tool holder to said supporting member, a suspending arm secured to said first clamping means and extending transversely of said clamping surfaces, said arm having an end portion which is spaced from said first clamping means by a distance greater than the distance between said supporting member and said cable, second clamping means on said end portion of said suspending arm, sAid second clamping means being adapted to clampingly engage said actuating means of said tool with said head disposed proximate to said cable whereby the conductors of said cable can be positioned in said tool head and connected upon operation of said actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A tool holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said suspending arm is adjustably secured to said first clamping means to permit adjustment of said arm in the direction of its length thereby to permit selective positioning of said end portion of said arm and said tool head with respect to said cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tool holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said suspending arm is adjustably secured to said first clamping means to permit selective positioning of said arm in a rotational sense with respect to said supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tool holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second clamping means adjustably engages said tool to permit rectilinear adjustment of said tool towards and away from said cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tool holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second clamping means adjustably engages said tool to permit rotational adjustment of said tool with respect to said second clamping means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A tool holder for supporting a splicing tool proximate to a multi-conductor cable, said cable having a supporting member extending thereabove and substantially parallel, to said cable said tool comprising a tool head and handle means extending from said tool head, said tool holder comprising: first clamping means having clamping surfaces for engagement with said supporting member for clamping said tool holder to said supporting member, a suspending arm secured to, and extending from, said first clamping means, said suspending arm being secured to said first clamping means by securing means which permits selective positioning of said arm in a rotational sense, with respect to said supporting member, and in the direction of the length of said arm, second clamping means on the end of said arm, said second clamping means being adapted to engage said handle of said tool selectively along the length thereof and said second clamping means being selectively positionable on said end of said arm in a rotational sense.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
A tool holder for supporting a splicing tool proximate to a multi-conductor cable, said cable having a supporting member extending thereabove and substantially parallel, to said cable said tool comprising a tool head and handle means extending from said tool head, said tool holder comprising: first clamping means having clamping surfaces for engagement with said supporting member for clamping said tool holder to said supporting member, a suspending arm secured to, and extending from, said first clamping means, said suspending arm being secured to said first clamping means by securing means which permits selective positioning of said arm in a rotational sense, with respect to said supporting member, and in the direction of the length of said arm, second clamping means on the end of said arm, said second clamping means being adapted to engage said handle of said tool selectively along the length thereof and said second clamping means being selectively positionable on said end of said arm in a rotational sense.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |