US4039216A
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Manual grasping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-11
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1996-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A grasping device having an elongated stem with manual operating means at one end. At the opposite end are a pair of jaws actuatable by a rod telescoped within the elongated stem. The manual operating means includes a lever that is manually grasped to be pulled towards a fixed handle, the operating lever having connections to a line which has engagement with the actuating rod for moving it to actuate the jaws for grasping.
Inventors
- 👤 Imre Soos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:19
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B9/00; B25J; B25J1/00; B25J1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An implement for grasping articles comprising an elongated member, operating handle means at one end of the member, means having grasping jaws at the other end of the member, the operating handle means including a lever and means connecting the lever to the grasping jaw means, said connecting means including a stem whereby reciprocating movement of the stem causes the jaw means to grasp, the grasping jaw means including flexible jaws integral with the member and including link means having pivotal connection to the member, the stem having connection to the link means at a position which is spaced from the connection of the link means to the member whereby reciprocation of the stem actuates the link means to engage the jaws causing the jaw means to grasp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An implement for grasping articles comprising an elongated member, operating handle means at one end of the member, means having grasping jaws at the other end of the member, the operating handle means including a lever and means connecting the lever to the grasping jaw means, said connecting means including a stem whereby reciprocating movement of the stem causes the jaw means to grasp, the grasping jaw means including flexible jaws integral with the member and including link means having pivotal connection to the member, the stem having connection to the link means at a position which is spaced from the connection of the link means to the member whereby reciprocation of the stem actuates the link means to engage the jaws causing the jaw means to grasp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
An implement for grasping articles comprising an elongated member, operating handle means at one end of the member, means having grasping jaw means at the other end of the member, the operating handle means including a first lever and a second lever and means connecting the second lever to the grasping jaw means, said connecting means including a stem whereby reciprocating movement of the stem causes the jaw means to grasp, said second lever being connected to the first lever and being pivoted in a position whereby angular movement of the first lever in one direction moves the second lever in the opposite direction, said jaw means including jaws integral with the end part of the member and having flexibility whereby they can be forced together, link members having pivotal attachment to the elongated member and positioned for engaging the jaws to draw them together, the stem having connection to the link members for actuating them.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
An implement for grasping articles comprising an elongated member, operating handle means at one end of the member, means having grasping jaw means at the other end of the member, the operating handle means including a first lever and a second lever and means connecting the second lever to the grasping jaw means, said connecting means including a stem whereby reciprocating movement of the stem causes the jaw means to grasp, said second lever being connected to the first lever and being pivoted in a position whereby angular movement of the first lever in one direction moves the second lever in the opposite direction, said jaw means including jaws integral with the end part of the member and having flexibility whereby they can be forced together, link members having pivotal attachment to the elongated member and positioned for engaging the jaws to draw them together, the stem having connection to the link members for actuating them.
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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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |