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Pistol grip tool
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1980-05-21
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Granted: 1982-05-04
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Expires: 2000-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A tool is disclosed which has a variable tool stroke useful for inserting a wire conductor into and along a conductor terminating slot of an electrical terminal of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,141,618.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Rix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/01; H01R43/015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53222; Y10T29/53226; Y10T29/53257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In a tool provided with a ram mounted in a casing and a lever mounted to the casing pivotally to displace the ram outwardly of the casing to provide a force-applying, tool stroke, the improvement comprising: a shoulder provided on said ram, and a trigger pivotally mounted on said casing and provided with a manually engageable portion and a stop portion projecting into the stroke path of said ram and being engaged by said shoulder to limit the extent of stroke, said trigger being pivotable to remove said stop portion from the stroke path of said ram.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a tool provided with a ram mounted in a casing and a lever mounted to the casing pivotally to displace the ram outwardly of the casing to provide a force-applying, tool stroke, the improvement comprising: a shoulder provided on said ram, and a trigger pivotally mounted on said casing and provided with a manually engageable portion and a stop portion projecting into the stroke path of said ram and being engaged by said shoulder to limit the extent of stroke, said trigger being pivotable to remove said stop portion from the stroke path of said ram.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1, and further including: an L-shaped anvil mounted on said casing and provided with a conductor holding first slot in a first leg and a second leg spaced from the ram end and in alignment therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure as recited in claim 2, and further including: a wire stop finger mounted on said casing and entering a second slot in said ram.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure as recited in claim 3, and further including: a pin on said ram slidably received in a third slot of said casing, the end of said slot providing a stop for said pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure as recited in claim 4, and further including: a recess in the end of said ram, a conductor engaging plug internally of said ram recess, and a conductor receiving notch in a side of said ram opposite said finger, said notch communicating with said ram recess.
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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) | 1985-05-03 | 1985-11-02 | 1986-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-03 | 1989-11-02 | 1990-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-03 | 1993-11-02 | 1994-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |