US3685126A
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Hole-aligning tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-09
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1989-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A tool for aligning holes in overlapping structural members having a stepping segment for insertion in the holes, a shank extending rearward from the insertion segment, and a massive impact member slidable on the shank to strike an impact blow against a shoulder at the inner end of the shank to drive the insertion segment into the holes.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Kane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:37
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25D; B25D1/00; B25D1/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53839; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53913; Y10T29/5393
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A tool for aligning similar holes in overlapping structural members, said tool comprising an insertion segment having a front end for insertion into the holes to be aligned, said segment and having successive longitudinal sections of increasing cross section towards the rear, the cross section of each of said sections being constant throughout its length and thereof shaped to fit snugly but slidably in said holes, a shank extending rearward from said insertion segment, a transverse enlargement connected between the rear end of said insertion segment and the shank and presenting a rearwardly-facing transverse shoulder at the front end of said shank, and a massive impact member slidably mounted on said shank for imparting a forwardly-directed impact blow against said shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A tool for aligning similar holes in overlapping structural members, said tool comprising an insertion segment having a front end for insertion into the holes to be aligned, said segment and having successive longitudinal sections of increasing cross section towards the rear, the cross section of each of said sections being constant throughout its length and thereof shaped to fit snugly but slidably in said holes, a shank extending rearward from said insertion segment, a transverse enlargement connected between the rear end of said insertion segment and the shank and presenting a rearwardly-facing transverse shoulder at the front end of said shank, and a massive impact member slidably mounted on said shank for imparting a forwardly-directed impact blow against said shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tool according to claim 1, wherein said impact member is an annular body encircling said shank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool according to claim 1, and further comprising means providing an enlarged head on the rear end of said shank for limiting the rearward retraction of said impact member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tool according to claim 3, and further comprising tapered portions interconnecting the successive sections of the insertion segment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |