US3087235A
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Disengaging tool
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-12
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Porter Joe Milo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/22; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53274; Y10T29/53283; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A TOOL FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF CLIPPED ENDS OF ELECTRICAL LEADS FROM A MULTIPLE CONNECTOR PLUG COMPRISING: A BODY PORTION HAVING A PLUNGER MEMBER OPERATIONALLY MOUNTED THEREIN; SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF RIGIDLY MOUNTED SPACED PROJECTIONS FORMED ON ONE END THEREOF; SAID PROJECTIONS BEING DIMENSIONED AND SHAPED TO FIT INTO THE OPEN END OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONNECTOR CHANNEL CARRYING A SPRING CLIP TO BE REMOVED, WITH SAID PROJECTIONS STRADDLING THE CLIP END TO FORCE THE CLIP AWAY FROM THE CONNECTOR WALLS; SAID PLUNGER IN ITS ASSEMBLED POSITION IN SAID BODY PORTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID PAIR OF PROJECTIONS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A TOOL FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF CLIPPED ENDS OF ELECTRICAL LEADS FROM A MULTIPLE CONNECTOR PLUG COMPRISING: A BODY PORTION HAVING A PLUNGER MEMBER OPERATIONALLY MOUNTED THEREIN; SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF RIGIDLY MOUNTED SPACED PROJECTIONS FORMED ON ONE END THEREOF; SAID PROJECTIONS BEING DIMENSIONED AND SHAPED TO FIT INTO THE OPEN END OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONNECTOR CHANNEL CARRYING A SPRING CLIP TO BE REMOVED, WITH SAID PROJECTIONS STRADDLING THE CLIP END TO FORCE THE CLIP AWAY FROM THE CONNECTOR WALLS; SAID PLUNGER IN ITS ASSEMBLED POSITION IN SAID BODY PORTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID PAIR OF PROJECTIONS;
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |