US4268955A
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Contact insertion and removal tool
Assignee: Daniels Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1979-03-22
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Granted: 1981-05-26
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Expires: 1999-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A manually operable tool for inserting or removing contacts into or from electrical connectors, having an elongated handle housing with a spring-loaded longitudinally slidable member therein, the forward extremities of both the slidable member and handle housing having jaws in opposed parallel relation to each other, and operable to hold a contact under spring pressure or to release the contact when the slidable member is moved rearwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Daniels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S81/00; Y10S81/06; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53257; Y10T29/53274; Y10T29/53283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising: an elongated handle housing having means for manually gripping and supporting the tool; a movable member longitudinally slidable in said housing; opposed parallel jaws affixed to the forward extremities of said member and said housing, respectively, said jaws having opposing, concave faces; spring means biasing said movable member with respect to said housing in a direction tending to close said jaws; and a collar surrounding said housing and being movable with respect thereto, said collar being connected to said movable member for manually moving said movable member relative to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising: an elongated handle housing having means for manually gripping and supporting the tool; a movable member longitudinally slidable in said housing; opposed parallel jaws affixed to the forward extremities of said member and said housing, respectively, said jaws having opposing, concave faces; spring means biasing said movable member with respect to said housing in a direction tending to close said jaws; and a collar surrounding said housing and being movable with respect thereto, said collar being connected to said movable member for manually moving said movable member relative to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tool as recited in claim 1, wherein said collar is attached to said movable member by a pin slidable in a slot in said handle housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool as recited in claim 2, wherein said handle housing has a recess proximate the jaw attached thereto in which said forward extremity of said movable member is disposed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool as recited in claim 3, wherein said handle housing comprises a tubular element having a forward extension removably mounted thereto, said forward extension supporting one of said jaws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool as recited in claim 4, further comprising a cylindrical grip formed of resilient material covering said tubular element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tool as recited in claim 4, wherein said movable member has one of said jaws removably attached thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tool as recited in claim 6, wherein said spring means is disposed within said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising an elongated handle housing, a spring-loaded movable member longitudinally slidable in said housing, the forward extremity of said member and said housing having jaws in opposed parallel relationship attached thereto, and manually operable means comprising a collar surrounding said housing and being movable with respect thereto for moving said member relative to said housing, and said spring-loaded movable member being biased with respect to said housing in a direction tending to close said jaws.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising an elongated handle housing, a spring-loaded movable member longitudinally slidable in said housing, the forward extremity of said member and said housing having jaws in opposed parallel relationship attached thereto, and manually operable means comprising a collar surrounding said housing and being movable with respect thereto for moving said member relative to said housing, and said spring-loaded movable member being biased with respect to said housing in a direction tending to close said jaws.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tool as recited in claim 8, wherein said jaws have opposing concave faces and are each respectively removably attached to said member and said forward extremity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising: a tubular element having a forward extension removably mounted thereto; a cylindrical grip formed of resilient material covering said tubular element; a movable member longitudinally slidable in said tubular element; opposed parallel jaws attached to said forward extension and said movable member, respectively, the jaw attached to said movable member being removably attached thereto, and said jaws being in the form of generally semicylindrical sleeves with opposing concave faces; spring means disposed in said tubular element and biasing said movable member with respect to said tubular element in a direction tending to close said jaws; and a collar surrounding said tubular element and movable with respect thereto, said collar being attached to said movable member by a pin slidable in a slot in said tubular element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A manually operable tool for handling contacts in electrical connectors, comprising: a tubular element having a forward extension removably mounted thereto; a cylindrical grip formed of resilient material covering said tubular element; a movable member longitudinally slidable in said tubular element; opposed parallel jaws attached to said forward extension and said movable member, respectively, the jaw attached to said movable member being removably attached thereto, and said jaws being in the form of generally semicylindrical sleeves with opposing concave faces; spring means disposed in said tubular element and biasing said movable member with respect to said tubular element in a direction tending to close said jaws; and a collar surrounding said tubular element and movable with respect thereto, said collar being attached to said movable member by a pin slidable in a slot in said tubular element.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-25 | 1984-11-24 | 1985-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-25 | 1988-11-24 | 1989-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-25 | 1992-11-24 | 1993-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |