US4730386A
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Connector wrench holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-15
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2007-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A holder for pads on which dummy connector mates are fixed includes a U-shaped bracket arrangement grooved to receive the pads. Once the selected pad is in position threaded fasteners are extended into the edge cutouts in the pad to fix the pad in the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell F. Fieberg
- 👤 Donald E. Fieberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/22; B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/06; B25B5/10; B25B9/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A holding tool for use with electrical connectors, comprising: a rectangular pad conformed to engage a connector, including a first and second opposing lateral edge each said edge being provided with a cutout; a holder including a first L-shaped bracket and a second L-shaped bracket each characterized by a base leg and an orthogonal leg, a handle conformed for engagement to the ends of said base legs of said first and second bracket, and fastening means for attaching said brackets to said handle, said brackets and said handle including a groove conformed for receiving said pad and engagement means received in said brackets for engaging said cutouts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A holding tool for use with electrical connectors, comprising: a rectangular pad conformed to engage a connector, including a first and second opposing lateral edge each said edge being provided with a cutout; a holder including a first L-shaped bracket and a second L-shaped bracket each characterized by a base leg and an orthogonal leg, a handle conformed for engagement to the ends of said base legs of said first and second bracket, and fastening means for attaching said brackets to said handle, said brackets and said handle including a groove conformed for receiving said pad and engagement means received in said brackets for engaging said cutouts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said engagement means includes threaded fasteners extending through said orthogonal legs of said brackets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said fastening means include a pin extending through said handle into said base legs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-09-14 | 1992-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-15 | 1999-09-14 | 2000-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |