Means for positioning an effusive structure in a cathode ray tube

Claim 1

A device for transporting an effusive structure through the open neck of a cathode ray tube envelope and subsequently effecting positioning of said structure on the frame of a screen-related aperture member located within said envelope, said effusive structure including a configuratively formed clip means having a resilient frame-engagement portion and an integral substantially planar base portion extending from an acutely angled bend thereof, said base portion having symmetrically affixed thereto one end of a longitudinal supporting member whereupon a container of effusive material is terminally oriented, said positioning device comprising: a substantially rigid rod-like body member having first and second opposed ends, and evidencing an arcuate bend proximal to the second end thereof; a hand grip member attached to the first end of said rod-like member; a head member having a substantially planar surface positioned on the second end of said body member, said head member being formed to accommodate the temporary retention of the base portion of said effusive structure, said head member having a leading edge whereat shaped guide means formed as spaced apart laterally oriented directing elements are oriented on said planar surface to accept sliding engagement of said base portion whereupon the acutely angled bend thereof is seated against said leading edge, rearward of said guide means is a pair of resilient retention means oriented on said planar surface to make pressured contact with said base portion, said leading edge effecting pressured contact against the acutely angled bend of the base portion of said clip means to accomplish retentive gripping of the resilient engagement portion of said clip means onto said frame consummating affixed positioning of said effusive structure thereon; and stop means located on said body member relative to said hand grip, said stop being shaped to cooperate with said neck opening to prevent said head member from contacting the apertured portion of said screen-related member.

Claim 2

A device for transporting an effusive structure through the open neck of a cathode ray tube envelope and subsequently effecting positioning of said structure on the frame of a screen-related aperture member located within said envelope, said effusive structure including a configuratively formed clip means having a resilient frame-engagement portion and an integral substantially planar base portion extending from an acutely angled bend thereof, said base portion having symmetrically affixed thereto one end of a longitudinal supporting member whereupon a container of effusive material is terminally oriented, said positioning device comprising: a substantially rigid rod-like body member having first and second opposed ends, and evidencing an arcuate bend proximal to the second end thereof; a hand grip member attached to the first end of said rod-like member; a head member having a substantially planar surface positioned on the second end of said body member, said head member being formed to accommodate the temporary retention of the base portion of said effusive structure, said head member having a leading edge whereat shaped guide means formed as spaced apart laterally oriented directing elements are oriented on said planar surface to accept sliding engagement of said base portion whereupon the acutely angled bend thereof is seated against said leading edge, rearward of said guide means is a pair of resilient retention means oriented on said planar surface to make pressured contact with said base portion, said leading edge effecting pressured contact against the acutely angled bend of the base portion of said clip means to accomplish retentive gripping of the resilient engagement portion of said clip means onto said frame consummating affixed positioning of said effusive structure thereon; and stop means located on said body member relative to said hand grip, said stop being shaped to cooperate with said neck opening to prevent said head member from contacting the apertured portion of said screen-related member.