US3284123A
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Tool for handling small objects
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-09-21
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1984-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01K; H01K3/00; H01K3/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/45785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A TOOL FOR INSERTING AND EXTRACTING OBJECTS INTO AND OUT OF RELATIVELY INACCESSIBLE AREAS COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW CYLINDER WITH MEANS THEREON FOR HOLDING SAID CYLINDER BETWEEN TWO FINGERS, (B) A FLEXIBLE CONICAL WALL WITHIN SAID CYLINDER, SAID CONICAL WALL BEING A FOLDED CONTINUATION OF THE WALLS OF SAID CYLINDER AND DEFINING AN OBJECT-RECEIVING OPENING, AND (C) ACTUATION MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CONICAL WALL FOR FLEXING PRESSURE ON SAID ACTUATION MEANS TO VARY BY THUMB PRESSURE ON SAID ACTUATION MEANS TO VARY THE SIZE OF SAID OPENING TO PERMIT ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGING OF VARIOUS SIZE OBJECTS IN SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A TOOL FOR INSERTING AND EXTRACTING OBJECTS INTO AND OUT OF RELATIVELY INACCESSIBLE AREAS COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW CYLINDER WITH MEANS THEREON FOR HOLDING SAID CYLINDER BETWEEN TWO FINGERS, (B) A FLEXIBLE CONICAL WALL WITHIN SAID CYLINDER, SAID CONICAL WALL BEING A FOLDED CONTINUATION OF THE WALLS OF SAID CYLINDER AND DEFINING AN OBJECT-RECEIVING OPENING, AND (C) ACTUATION MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CONICAL WALL FOR FLEXING PRESSURE ON SAID ACTUATION MEANS TO VARY BY THUMB PRESSURE ON SAID ACTUATION MEANS TO VARY THE SIZE OF SAID OPENING TO PERMIT ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGING OF VARIOUS SIZE OBJECTS IN SAID OPENING.
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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |