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Crimping and cutting tool
Assignee: Elite Engineering Ltd
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Filing: 1979-02-22
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-02-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improved crimping and cutting tool in which the tool comprises a pair of relatively moveable jaws (17 L ·17 R ) means (13 2 ·V 1 14 A ) for closing said jaws to form a small crimping gap (gi) when wire is therebetween and a moveable cutting blade (16 1 ) that wipes the said gap to cut the wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin J. Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A crimping and cutting tool, for wire, or the like, comprising: a pair of relatively movable jaws, means for closing said jaws in use to crimp a wire therebetween to form a crimping gap, said jaws also defining a surface located at the crimping gap and the said surface being shaped and oriented for defining a pathway across the wire being crimped at said crimping gap, a movable cutting blade and means for moving said blade along said surface for cutting the wire at said surface and at said jaws.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A crimping and cutting tool, for wire, or the like, comprising: a pair of relatively movable jaws, means for closing said jaws in use to crimp a wire therebetween to form a crimping gap, said jaws also defining a surface located at the crimping gap and the said surface being shaped and oriented for defining a pathway across the wire being crimped at said crimping gap, a movable cutting blade and means for moving said blade along said surface for cutting the wire at said surface and at said jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 1, wherein said jaws are connected with a reciprocating piston and are closed and opened by said reciprocating piston as it reciprocates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 2 wherein the said piston is connected with and moves said cutting blade such that as said piston reciprocates to close said jaws, said piston also moves said blade along said surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 2, wherein said reciprocating piston reciprocates along a line that is substantially normal to the opening and closing action of said jaws and said jaws include means for converting the reciprocation of said piston into the opening and closing action of said jaws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 3, wherein said reciprocating piston reciprocates along a line that is substantially normal to the opening and closing action of said jaws and said jaws include means for converting the reciprocation of said piston into the opening and closing action of said jaws.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 5, wherein said surface is oriented across the path of the reciprocation of said piston, such that reciprocation of said piston along one path moves said cutting blade along said surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 3, wherein said piston is of the type that is actuated by air pressure to close said jaws and there is a return spring to open said jaws when the air pressure is at least reduced on said piston.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 1, wherein said cutting blade is an extensible spring member that when gripped by said jaws extends and wipes along the said surface to cut in use the wire therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 1, wherein said surface is shaped and oriented for moving said blade along the length of said crimping gap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 8, wherein said surface is defined in a gap that is defined in said jaws, through which said gap said spring member moves.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
The crimping and cutting tool according to claim 8, wherein said reciprocating piston reciprocates along a line that is substantially normal to the opening and closing action of said jaws and said jaws include means for converting the reciprocation of said piston into the opening and closing action of said jaws, said surface being oriented across the path of the reciprocation of said piston, such that reciprocation of said piston along one path moves said cutting blade along said surface.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |