US4751452A
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Battery operated power wrap tool
Assignee: Apex Brands Inc
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Filing: 1987-05-07
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Granted: 1988-06-14
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Expires: 2007-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A portable power tool for forming wire wrap type connections includes an electric motor, a torque transmitter and a casing for enclosing the electric motor and the torque transmitter. Removably mounted to the casing is a battery pack. The battery pack mounts both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries so that the battery charger may not be recharged in a physically compatible battery pack when non-rechargeable batteries are contained within the battery pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R. Kilmer
- 👤 David S. Chapin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A battery operated wire wrapping tool power system comprising in operative combination: a battery charger; an electric motor; means for transmitting torque from said electric motor to a wire wrapping bit; a casing to enclose both the electric motor and the means for transmitting torque to said wire wrapping bit; a battery pack constructed and arranged to be removably mountable within the battery operated wire wrapping tool to provide a handle for the battery operated wire wrapping tool, said battery pack having: means for transmitting electrical energy from either rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries to the battery operated wire wrapping tool; means for mounting both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries within said battery pack, said means for mounting both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries within said battery pack constructed and arranged to prevent said battery pack from being placed in said battery charger when said battery pack contains non-rechargeable batteries by utilizing the difference in diameter of said batteries to distinguish the position of said rechargeable from said non-rechargeable batteries.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A battery operated wire wrapping tool power system comprising in operative combination: a battery charger; an electric motor; means for transmitting torque from said electric motor to a wire wrapping bit; a casing to enclose both the electric motor and the means for transmitting torque to said wire wrapping bit; a battery pack constructed and arranged to be removably mountable within the battery operated wire wrapping tool to provide a handle for the battery operated wire wrapping tool, said battery pack having: means for transmitting electrical energy from either rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries to the battery operated wire wrapping tool; means for mounting both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries within said battery pack, said means for mounting both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries within said battery pack constructed and arranged to prevent said battery pack from being placed in said battery charger when said battery pack contains non-rechargeable batteries by utilizing the difference in diameter of said batteries to distinguish the position of said rechargeable from said non-rechargeable batteries.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-06-14 | 1991-12-14 | 1992-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-14 | 1995-12-14 | 1996-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-14 | 1999-12-14 | 2000-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |