US4042200A
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Universal mount for splicing tool
Assignee: OVERALL BOB E
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Filing: 1976-05-06
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for maintaining a splicing bar in a substantially horizontally aligned plane in which said splicing bar supports a splicing tool and holder. The device comprises a mount for attaching the splicing bar to a vertical structure including attachment means for securing the mount to a variety of vertical structures by means of a standard keyhole slot engagement. The mount includes clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontally aligned splicing bar and stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane. For use in certain applications, an adapter is employed which provides the necessary keyhole slots when not otherwise available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob Eugene Overall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:52
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/14; A; A47; A47F; A47F13/00; A47F13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane on a vertical structure comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; and B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to said vertical structure comprising: 1. attachment means for securing said mount to said vertical structure comprising a protruding key capable of securing the mount to a standard keyhole slot support; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane on a vertical structure comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; and B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to said vertical structure comprising: 1. attachment means for securing said mount to said vertical structure comprising a protruding key capable of securing the mount to a standard keyhole slot support; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said mount further includes and adapter, capable of connecting said mount to a trench spreader or UNISTRUT comprising: A. a plurality of keyhole slots for rigid attachment of the mount key; B. an adjustable clamp ring for attachment of the adapter to a bar such as a trench spreader; and C. a bolt and plate for attachment of the adapter to UNISTRUT.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said vertical structure is a standard manhole rack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said stabilizing means comprises an adjustable bolt passing through the body of the mount below said clamping means and engaging said vertical structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The support of claim 4 wherein said vertical structure is an adapter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 4 wherein said vertical structure is a standard manhole rack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said clamping means comprises a bolt passing through the body of said mount and into frictional securing contact with said splicing bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The support of claim 1 wherein an extension is securedly attached to the lower extremity of the mount in order to improve stabilization of said mount.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said substantially horizontal splicing bar is substantially U-shaped between those portions fixedly attached to said supports.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane on a vertical UNISTRUT member comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to an adapter, said mount comprising:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane on a vertical UNISTRUT member comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to an adapter, said mount comprising:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
a protruding key for securing the mount to a complementary keyhole slot in the adapter; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane; and C. an adapter capable of connecting the mount to the UNISTRUT member comprising: 1. a plurality of keyhole slots for rigid attachment of the mount key; and 2. a bolt and plate for attachment of the adapter to the unistrut member and being capable of securing and maintaining the adapter and attached mount in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
97 words
a protruding key for securing the mount to a complementary keyhole slot in the adapter; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane; and C. an adapter capable of connecting the mount to the UNISTRUT member comprising: 1. a plurality of keyhole slots for rigid attachment of the mount key; and 2. a bolt and plate for attachment of the adapter to the unistrut member and being capable of securing and maintaining the adapter and attached mount in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane between substantially horizontal trench spreaders comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to an adapter, said mount comprising:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support for mounting a splicing tool and holder in a substantially horizontally aligned plane between substantially horizontal trench spreaders comprising: A. a substantially horizontal splicing bar to which the holder and splicing tool are capable of being fixedly attached; B. a mount for securing said splicing bar to an adapter, said mount comprising:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
96 words
a protruding key for securing the mount to a complementary keyhole slot in the adapter; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane; and C. an adapter capable of connecting the mount to the trench spreader comprising: 1. a plurality of keyhole slots for rigid attachment of the mount key; and 2. a clamp ring for attachment of the adapter to the trench spreader and being capable of securing and maintaining the adapter and attached mount in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
96 words
a protruding key for securing the mount to a complementary keyhole slot in the adapter; 2. clamping means for fixedly securing said horizontal splicing bar; and 3. stabilizing means for maintaining the mount in a substantially vertical plane; and C. an adapter capable of connecting the mount to the trench spreader comprising: 1. a plurality of keyhole slots for rigid attachment of the mount key; and 2. a clamp ring for attachment of the adapter to the trench spreader and being capable of securing and maintaining the adapter and attached mount in a substantially vertical plane.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |