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US3810499A
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Bundle tie tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-21
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1993-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A tool is disclosed for tightening a strap around a bundle of wires or the like, the tool having finger grips for drawing the strap to a tightened position and further having means for severing the excess portion of the bundle strap after the tightening operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Dike Benfer D Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/02; B65B13/025; B65B13/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A tool for applying a strap to a bundle of wires or the like, comprising a pair of elongated, generally parallel rail members, handle means formed at one end of said rail members, a slide assembly mounted on said rail members for reciprocable movement therealong, strap gripping means mounted on the forward portion of said slide assembly, manually graspable means formed on the rearward portion of said slide assembly and disposed forwardly of said handle means, spring means biasing said slide assembly to a forward position, and means disposed at the forward end of one of said rail members and positioned to engage a head portion of a bundle strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A tool for applying a strap to a bundle of wires or the like, comprising a pair of elongated, generally parallel rail members, handle means formed at one end of said rail members, a slide assembly mounted on said rail members for reciprocable movement therealong, strap gripping means mounted on the forward portion of said slide assembly, manually graspable means formed on the rearward portion of said slide assembly and disposed forwardly of said handle means, spring means biasing said slide assembly to a forward position, and means disposed at the forward end of one of said rail members and positioned to engage a head portion of a bundle strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a cutting lever pivotally mounted on said rail members adjacent their forward end and having a handle portion located toward said graspable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tool as set forth in claim 2 further comprising means for temporarily retaining a severed portion of a bundle strap on said tool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tool as set forth in claim 2 further comprising means on said rail members for contacting said cutting lever during forward movement of said slide assembly to cause said cutting lever handle portion to lie adjacent said manually graspable means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tool as set forth in claim 2 wherein said spring means is located between said graspable means and said handle means and disposed along a portion of said rail members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A tool as set forth in claim 2 further comprising an anvil formed at the forward end of one of said rail members and cooperable with said cutting lever for severing a strap therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tool as set forth in claim 6 further comprising a deflector plate on said slide assembly and located in the path of a bundle strap to deflect said strap away from said manually graspable means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tool as set forth in claim 7 further comprising stop means for limiting the extent of reciprocable movement of said slide assembly.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3370621A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |