US3729035A
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Nail holder
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus engageable with a thumb of a user and provided with a spring loaded extension for detachably holding a nail in position for nailing in such manner that the fingers of the user cannot be struck by a hammer driving the nail.
Inventors
- 👤 A Manzanarez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:06
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C3/00; B25C3/006; B25C3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A nail holder comprising: A MANUALLY OPERABLE CLAMP FOR HOLDING A NAIL; A THUMB ENGAGING SOCKET; AND AN EXTENSION MEMBER CONNECTING SAID SOCKET AND SAID CLAMP; SAID CLAMP BEING NORMALLY BIASED BY A SPRING TO HOLD A NAIL SECURELY AND WILL ONLY RELEASE A NAIL WHEN MANUAL PRESSURE IS EXERTED THEREON; SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A THUMB TIP ENGAGING MEMBER LIKE A THIMBLE AND A CLIP FOR ENGAGING THE SIDES OF THE THUMB; SAID THIMBLE LIKE MEMBER HAVING A FLAT PLATE EXTENDING REARWARDLY TO THE CLIP, A SECOND PLATE EXTENDING FORWARDLY HAVING CUT OUT REGIONS, AND A SPRING PRESSED ARM PIVOTED TO SAID SECOND PLATE AND HAVING MATING CUT OUT REGIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A nail holder comprising: A MANUALLY OPERABLE CLAMP FOR HOLDING A NAIL; A THUMB ENGAGING SOCKET; AND AN EXTENSION MEMBER CONNECTING SAID SOCKET AND SAID CLAMP; SAID CLAMP BEING NORMALLY BIASED BY A SPRING TO HOLD A NAIL SECURELY AND WILL ONLY RELEASE A NAIL WHEN MANUAL PRESSURE IS EXERTED THEREON; SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A THUMB TIP ENGAGING MEMBER LIKE A THIMBLE AND A CLIP FOR ENGAGING THE SIDES OF THE THUMB; SAID THIMBLE LIKE MEMBER HAVING A FLAT PLATE EXTENDING REARWARDLY TO THE CLIP, A SECOND PLATE EXTENDING FORWARDLY HAVING CUT OUT REGIONS, AND A SPRING PRESSED ARM PIVOTED TO SAID SECOND PLATE AND HAVING MATING CUT OUT REGIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |