US3716080A
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Wiring dressing tool
Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-22
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A dressing tool for attachment to a wire-wrapping gun forms a bend of predetermined angularity in the wire. The tool is mounted on an eccentric collar fitted onto the wire-wrap gun shank to extend parallel to the wrapping bit.
Inventors
- 👤 E Scaddan
- 👤 A Heard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:26
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A wire dressing tool for use with wire-wrapping guns which comprises a metal guide rod mounted on the rim of a metal collar adapted to be fitted securely to the stationary shank of a wire-wrapping gun, the outer end of said rod being provided with a peripheral guide channel for insulated wire to be passed to the wrapping bit of said gun, the end of said rod and said bit lying in a plane substantially normal to the axis of said gun, whereby wire to be wrapped by said gun around a terminal tag to be wrapped is drawn tightly over the channel in said rod by such wrapping operation and is set with a sharp angular bend across said channel, to give the ''''dressed'''' appearance to such a wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A wire dressing tool for use with wire-wrapping guns which comprises a metal guide rod mounted on the rim of a metal collar adapted to be fitted securely to the stationary shank of a wire-wrapping gun, the outer end of said rod being provided with a peripheral guide channel for insulated wire to be passed to the wrapping bit of said gun, the end of said rod and said bit lying in a plane substantially normal to the axis of said gun, whereby wire to be wrapped by said gun around a terminal tag to be wrapped is drawn tightly over the channel in said rod by such wrapping operation and is set with a sharp angular bend across said channel, to give the ''''dressed'''' appearance to such a wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
130 words
A wire dressing tool for use with wire-wrapping guns which comprises a metal guide rod mounted on the rim of a metal collar adapted to be fitted securely to the stationary shank of a wirewrapping gun, the outer end of said rod being provided with a peripheral guide channel for insulated wire to be passed to the wrapping bit of said gun, the end of said rod and said bit lying in a plane substantially normal to the axis of said gun, whereby wire to be wrapped by said gun around a terminal tag to be wrapped is drawn tightly over the channel in said rod by such wrapping operation and is set with a sharp angular bend across said channel, to give the ''''dressed'''' appearance to such a wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
130 words
A wire dressing tool for use with wire-wrapping guns which comprises a metal guide rod mounted on the rim of a metal collar adapted to be fitted securely to the stationary shank of a wirewrapping gun, the outer end of said rod being provided with a peripheral guide channel for insulated wire to be passed to the wrapping bit of said gun, the end of said rod and said bit lying in a plane substantially normal to the axis of said gun, whereby wire to be wrapped by said gun around a terminal tag to be wrapped is drawn tightly over the channel in said rod by such wrapping operation and is set with a sharp angular bend across said channel, to give the ''''dressed'''' appearance to such a wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wiring dressing tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide rod is cranked.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A wiring dressing tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide rod is mounted on said flange so as to be rotatable thereabout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wiring dressing tool as claimed in claim 3, wherein said metal collar comprises a metal pillar upstanding from the face of said collar, which pillar is bored axially to accept the end of said guide rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wiring dressing tool as claimed in claim 4, wherein said pillar is settable within said collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wiring dressing tool as claimed in claim 4, wherein said guide rod is settable in said pillar.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |