US3676912A
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Electrical contact insertion-extraction tool
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1971-03-31
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1991-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A contact insertion-extraction tool for removing an electrical contact from a connector assembly. A pair of semi-cylindrical portions define a cylinder having an opening at the front end thereof. The rear ends of each of the portions are each secured to a bracket with alignment means on said bracket for assuring correct alignment of the semi-cylindrical portions. The alignment means may be formed of a tongue and groove arrangement on each of the brackets. Further, a tip protector may be provided to protect the front end of the portions when the tool is not in use, as well as to provide protection for the tool operator when the tool is in use.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Anhalt
- 👤 Robert M Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53257; Y10T29/53274; Y10T29/53283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool comprising: a pair of semi-cylindrical portions defining a cylinder having an opening at the front end thereof, each of said portions having a rear end, the rear end of each of said portions being secured to a bracket, means on each bracket for providing alignment of said portions when said portions are in a first position which defines said cylinder; and means connected to said brackets for moving said portions apart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool comprising: a pair of semi-cylindrical portions defining a cylinder having an opening at the front end thereof, each of said portions having a rear end, the rear end of each of said portions being secured to a bracket, means on each bracket for providing alignment of said portions when said portions are in a first position which defines said cylinder; and means connected to said brackets for moving said portions apart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said alignment means comprises a tongue and groove arrangement formed on each of said brackets with the tongue of one of said brackets being inserted into the groove of the other of said brackets when said portions are in said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said portions are movable in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis of said cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said semi-cylindrical portions are removably secured to said brackets for allowing different sized portions to be readily secured to said brackets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A contact insertion-extraction tool in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising a protector means pivotally mounted on said tool, said protector means contains an opening sufficient to allow said protector means to be mounted on the front end of said semi-cylindrical portions so as to protect said portions when the tool is not in use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A contact insertion-extration tool in accordance with claim 5 wherein said protector means contains a pair of concentric openings for alternately mounting one end of said protector at either end of said tool.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3377689A
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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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |