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Process of forming a wire pack
Assignee: GT Crystal Systems LLC
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Filing: 1978-06-22
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-06-22
Abstract
Abstract Making a wire pack in which a plurality of wires of predetermined length extend between a pair of spaced supports by wrapping turns of wire in a helix around a cylindrical roll while maintaining a constant tension on the wire, placing the supports in position adjacent but spaced from each other and extending axially of the roll and clamping the wire to the supports, and then cutting the wire segments extending between the adjacent supports.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Schmid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H54/00; B65H54/02; B65H54/10; B65H54/106; B23; B23P; B23P15/00; B23P15/28; B28; B28D; B28D5/00; B28D5/04; B28D5/042; B28D5/045; B65H59/00; B65H59/02; B65H59/04; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/35; B65H2701/354; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798; Y10T29/49799; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49861
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
The process of forming a wire pack in which a plurality of wires of predetermined length extend between a pair of spaced supports comprising: wrapping a plurality of turns of wire in a helix arounnd an axially-extending portion of the periphery of a roll while exerting on the wire drag in the direction opposite to the direction of movement of wire passing onto the roll; placing each of said pair of supports in a respective position spaced from the other of said supports, and extending generally axially of the roll; fixing each of the plurality of turns of wire wrapped around the roll to each of said pair of supports; and cutting wire segments extending between the spaced pair of supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
The process of forming a wire pack in which a plurality of wires of predetermined length extend between a pair of spaced supports comprising: wrapping a plurality of turns of wire in a helix arounnd an axially-extending portion of the periphery of a roll while exerting on the wire drag in the direction opposite to the direction of movement of wire passing onto the roll; placing each of said pair of supports in a respective position spaced from the other of said supports, and extending generally axially of the roll; fixing each of the plurality of turns of wire wrapped around the roll to each of said pair of supports; and cutting wire segments extending between the spaced pair of supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said roll includes an axially-extending recess in the periphery thereof in which said supports are positioned and including the step of engaging adjacent turns of said wire adjacent said recess and positioning said turns relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
The process of claim 1 wherein each of said supports includes a base and a cover and including the steps of: mounting the base of each of said supports in and adjacent a side of a said recess with the upper surface thereof in substantial alignment with the intersection of the exterior surface of said roll with said side, wrapping said wire around said roll so that said plurality of turns overlies the upper surfaces of said support bases, and then clamping a said cover over each of said bases tightly to engage said plurality of turns between said bases and said covers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said support bases are mounted in and adjacent opposite sides of a single recess and the segments of wire are within said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1 including the step of removing said supports with said wires of predetermined length attached thereto from said roll.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said axially-extending portion of the periphery of said roll is threaded, and the threads engage and position said turns of wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1 including the step of guiding said wire onto said roll along a line generally perpendicular to the axis of said roll.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 7 wherein said line is fixed and including the step of translating said roll axially a distance equal to that between adjacent turns of wire during each complete revolution of said roll.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said roll is cylindrical.
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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) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |