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US4917154A
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Fencewrench
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-10
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Granted: 1990-04-17
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Expires: 2009-02-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for attaching wire clips to a metal woven wire fence or barbed wire and holding same firmly to metal fence posts. It also relates to tightening sagging metal wire, splicing metal wire, bending metal clips and attaching same to other wire, removing old clips from existing posts and the general handling of metal wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Rhubert B. Roberson, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/26; E04H17/268; B; B25; B25B; B25B25/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/10; E04H17/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A tool for attaching wire clips to fence wire and securing same to metal posts, for removal of wire clips and for tightening sagging wire, comprising a. a semi-flat, oblong apparatus with tapered ends, b. one tapered end containing a slot, creating a buttonhook design, said slot being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, c. a selected number of holes positioned across the width of said apparatus adjacent to said slot, said holes each being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, d. a slot positioned on the opposite side of said holes from said tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, e. one hole positioned in the opposite tapered end from the tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, f. one hole positioned near the hole located in the tapered end, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate means of conveyance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A tool for attaching wire clips to fence wire and securing same to metal posts, for removal of wire clips and for tightening sagging wire, comprising a. a semi-flat, oblong apparatus with tapered ends, b. one tapered end containing a slot, creating a buttonhook design, said slot being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, c. a selected number of holes positioned across the width of said apparatus adjacent to said slot, said holes each being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, d. a slot positioned on the opposite side of said holes from said tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, e. one hole positioned in the opposite tapered end from the tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, f. one hole positioned near the hole located in the tapered end, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate means of conveyance.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
174 words
A method of manufacturing a tool for attaching wire clips to fence wire and securing same to metal posts, for removal of wire clips and for tightening sagging wire, comprising the steps of a. having a semi-flat, oblong apparatus with tapered ends, b. installing a slot in one tapered end, creating a buttonhook design, said slot being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, c. installing a selected number of holes across the width of said apparatus adjacent to said slot, said holes each being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, d. installing a slot on the opposite side of said holes from said tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, e. positioning one hole in the opposite tapered end from the tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, f. installing one hole near the hole located in the tapered end, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate means of conveyance.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
174 words
A method of manufacturing a tool for attaching wire clips to fence wire and securing same to metal posts, for removal of wire clips and for tightening sagging wire, comprising the steps of a. having a semi-flat, oblong apparatus with tapered ends, b. installing a slot in one tapered end, creating a buttonhook design, said slot being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, c. installing a selected number of holes across the width of said apparatus adjacent to said slot, said holes each being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, d. installing a slot on the opposite side of said holes from said tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient depth and width to accommodate a selected wire, e. positioning one hole in the opposite tapered end from the tapered end containing a slot, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate a selected wire, f. installing one hole near the hole located in the tapered end, and being of sufficient diameter to accommodate means of conveyance.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-04-16 | 1993-10-16 | 1994-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-16 | 1997-10-16 | 1998-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-16 | 2001-10-16 | 2002-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |