US4070011A
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Articulated tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-18
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1997-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A tool or jig for holding a workpiece is disclosed herein which includes a base having at least four arms joined at a common center and radiating outwardly at 90° angles to each other. The free or cantilevered end of each arm carries a universal joint interconnected with an extension having a self-biasing closure member carried thereon. The closure member may take the form of a clip. The clip is utilized for releasably holding the workpiece and a selected one of the clips constitutes an anchor member for detachably supporting the tool on a support base. Manually operated locking devices releasably secure the clip extension in a selected attitude or orientation with respect to the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis S. Glesser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/006; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A tool holder for supporting a plurality of articles in a selected orientation comprising: a base of cruciform configuration having a plurality of outwardly projecting arms from a central area in common; an extension associated with each of said arms so as to be in coextensive relationship; a universal joint movably interconnecting adjacent and opposing ends of said associated extensions and arms; closure means carried on the free terminating end of each of said extensions adopted to releasably engage with an article of said plurality; a selected one of said closure means providing an anchoring means for detachably supporting said base onto a mounting structure; said base includes at least four rigid arms arranged at 90° angles with respect to each other; said closure means are self-biasing clips having intermeshing toothed grips; said universal joints comprise a ball and socket joint; said adjacent and opposing ends of said arms and extensions carry spherical balls and said joint includes a pair of plates having coaxial openings for rollably receiving said balls; and said selected one of said closure clips constituting said anchoring means having a pair of broad flat closure elements and a finger gripping portion covered with a soft resilient material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A tool holder for supporting a plurality of articles in a selected orientation comprising: a base of cruciform configuration having a plurality of outwardly projecting arms from a central area in common; an extension associated with each of said arms so as to be in coextensive relationship; a universal joint movably interconnecting adjacent and opposing ends of said associated extensions and arms; closure means carried on the free terminating end of each of said extensions adopted to releasably engage with an article of said plurality; a selected one of said closure means providing an anchoring means for detachably supporting said base onto a mounting structure; said base includes at least four rigid arms arranged at 90° angles with respect to each other; said closure means are self-biasing clips having intermeshing toothed grips; said universal joints comprise a ball and socket joint; said adjacent and opposing ends of said arms and extensions carry spherical balls and said joint includes a pair of plates having coaxial openings for rollably receiving said balls; and said selected one of said closure clips constituting said anchoring means having a pair of broad flat closure elements and a finger gripping portion covered with a soft resilient material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said universal joint includes a locking means for releasably holding said extension from movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said locking means comprises a thumb screw threadably engagable with said pair of plates effective to tighten and loosen said plates about said balls.
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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |