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Soldering tool holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-27
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1998-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A general purpose soldering tool holder which will fit most electrically-heated soldering instruments. The tool holder is provided with an external apertured grill to permit the circulation of air therethrough. The outer surface is maintained cool to the touch due to the provision of a heat shield spaced from the grill. The heat shield preferably consists of a material having low-heat transfer characteristics. The soldering instrument is guided by a tip alignment flap forming part of the heat shield. The instrument rests on an intermediate ledge forming part of the tool housing and on an upper rest shaped to accommodate the handle of the soldering instrument. The housing further includes trays for holding a solder spool and a desoldering braid spool which may also be mounted on a shaft. A well is provided in the housing upon which rests a non-wicking foam pad and an outer porous wicking pad for cleaning the tip of the instrument. This will reduce evaporation and subsequent cooling by the cleaning liquid. A cyclindrical opening is provided for housing a flexible sleeve which is threaded and meshes with a corresponding threaded locking bolt for securing the tool holder to a working bench.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. Fortune
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:29
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/02; B23K3/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A holder for an electric soldering instrument of the character including a handle portion having an enlarged diameter retaining shoulder about the periphery of its forward end, a working shaft extending axially forwardly therefrom and terminating in a heatable tip element, said holder comprising: a housing body having a lower portion for housing the working shaft and tip element; said housing body having an upper portion including intermediate catch means for latching the retaining shoulder of the instrument handle portion to prevent retraction of the instrument from the lower housing portion; said housing body further including an upper rest means for supporting the handle of the soldering instrument while allowing said handle to be lifted to disengage the catch from the retaining shoulder; said housing body having an outer grill portion with perforated openings for the circulation of air therethrough; and a heat shield disposed spaced from and interiorly of said grill portion to provide a rest for the tip element of the instrument and to maintain said housing body at a temperature which can be readily touched by the hand of an operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A holder for an electric soldering instrument of the character including a handle portion having an enlarged diameter retaining shoulder about the periphery of its forward end, a working shaft extending axially forwardly therefrom and terminating in a heatable tip element, said holder comprising: a housing body having a lower portion for housing the working shaft and tip element; said housing body having an upper portion including intermediate catch means for latching the retaining shoulder of the instrument handle portion to prevent retraction of the instrument from the lower housing portion; said housing body further including an upper rest means for supporting the handle of the soldering instrument while allowing said handle to be lifted to disengage the catch from the retaining shoulder; said housing body having an outer grill portion with perforated openings for the circulation of air therethrough; and a heat shield disposed spaced from and interiorly of said grill portion to provide a rest for the tip element of the instrument and to maintain said housing body at a temperature which can be readily touched by the hand of an operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said heat shield consists of a material of low heat-transfer characteristics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said heat shield includes a generally V-shaped tip alignment flap, thereby to center a soldering instrument inserted into said holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as defined in claim 3 wherein said tip alignment flap consists of a material of low heat-transfer characteristics.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A holder as defined in claim 3 wherein said V-shaped surface of said tip alignment flap is protected by an edge gasket consisting of a material having low heat-transfer characteristics.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said lower housing portion includes a pair of tip cleaning brushes disposed on either side of said lower housing portion for cleaning the tip element every time the instrument is inserted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing body is provided on its outside on either side with a pocket for holding respectively a solder spool and a desoldering braid spool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A holder as defined in claim 7 wherein a shaft extends through said housing body and laterally thereof for holding additional solder spools and desoldering braid spools.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A holder as defined in claim 7 wherein the outside of said housing is provided with an additional storage tray for holding extra tip elements and the like.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the rear area of said housing body is provided with a well for holding a tip cleaning liquid, a porous, non-wicking pad disposed in said well and a tip cleaning sponge disposed on top of said non-wicking pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
A holder as defined in claim 10 wherein an externally open and interiorly closed, substantially cylindrical opening extends partially into said well, a threaded deformable sleeve disposed in said cylindrical opening and capable of cooperating with a threaded bolt extending through a fixed surface to tighten said sleeve and to hold said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein thermal blanket means disposed internally thereof are provided for covering the electric soldering instrument to maintain its temperature.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein a locking gate mechanism is connected to said holder for locking a soldering instrument, said locking gate mechanism including two pivoted locking gates, spring means for normally maintaining said locking gates in a closed position and cam means operable against said locking gates for opening said locking gates against the action of said spring means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
65 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein a locking gate mechanism is connected to said holder for locking a soldering instrument, said locking gate mechanism including two locking gates, each having a pivot point, and spring means for normally holding said locking gates open, and cam means operable against said locking gates for closing said locking gates against the action of said spring means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper rest means includes a slidable adapter disposed on the rear surface of said housing body, and means for sliding up or down and subsequently locking said adapter against said housing body.
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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) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |