US4267995A
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Wire holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-05-19
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A wire holder for holding a bundle of wires having a base, a rim integrally bound to the base, and a plurality of overlapping elastic members mounted in the rim for receiving and holding the bundle of wires.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald R. McMillan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:06
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/30; H02G3/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A wire holder for holding a bundle of wires comprising a base; a rim integrally bound to said base; a plurality of overlapping generally triangular shaped elastic members, each elastic member having a base and an apex, said base of each elastic member being mounted in said rim to have said members radially disposed with respect to said rim, said elastic members in a closed position essentially define a plane and unidirectionally flaring when receiving and holding said bundle, said elasticity of each member when holding said bundle bias said members toward said closed position for firmly gripping, holding, and restraining said bundle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A wire holder for holding a bundle of wires comprising a base; a rim integrally bound to said base; a plurality of overlapping generally triangular shaped elastic members, each elastic member having a base and an apex, said base of each elastic member being mounted in said rim to have said members radially disposed with respect to said rim, said elastic members in a closed position essentially define a plane and unidirectionally flaring when receiving and holding said bundle, said elasticity of each member when holding said bundle bias said members toward said closed position for firmly gripping, holding, and restraining said bundle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wire holder of claim 1 additionally including said apices of said members in the closed position meeting to define an aperture centrically positioned with respect to said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The wire holder of claim 2 wherein said base has a structure defining a plurality of apertures.
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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) | 1984-05-18 | 1984-11-17 | 1985-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-18 | 1988-11-17 | 1989-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-18 | 1992-11-17 | 1993-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |