US3788367A
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Wire wrap tool
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A wire wrap tool having an elongated cylindrical bit with an aperture in the end thereof for receiving a terminal stud and a wrapping sleeve which telescopes on the bit to lock a length of wire thereon, the telescoping of the bit and sleeve being accomplished on the tool by either a pneumatic, mechanical or similar type mechanism. The area of the bit between the end of the bit and the aperture has a concave conical section and a cylindrical section.
Inventors
- 👤 D Ackerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
In a wire wrap mechanism including a cylindrical slotted bit, a tubular sleeve member receiving said bit, sleeve retraction means, stud holding means in said bit, and means to wrap wire around a stud in said holding means, the improvement comprising a recess between the end of said bit and said stud holding means including first a conical section for guiding said stud into said stud holding means, and second a cylindrical section, said slot in said bit intersecting both of said conical and cylindrical sections and the diameter of said cylindrical section being sufficiently larger than the diameter of said holding means so as to receive said wrapped wire without contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a wire wrap mechanism including a cylindrical slotted bit, a tubular sleeve member receiving said bit, sleeve retraction means, stud holding means in said bit, and means to wrap wire around a stud in said holding means, the improvement comprising a recess between the end of said bit and said stud holding means including first a conical section for guiding said stud into said stud holding means, and second a cylindrical section, said slot in said bit intersecting both of said conical and cylindrical sections and the diameter of said cylindrical section being sufficiently larger than the diameter of said holding means so as to receive said wrapped wire without contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the end of said bit and said conical section form two end faces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said slot is cut out at the intersection with the end of said bit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said cylindrical section varies in depth with its deepest section being opposite said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool of claim 4 wherein the junction of said cylindrical section and said stud holding means is arcuate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the junction between said slot and said stud holding means is beveled.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the end of said sleeve means adjacent said bit end contains a slot and flange means and is cut away at an angle away from said flange means.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |