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Automatic cable measuring and cutting machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-07
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2001-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A machine for measuring and cutting predetermined lengths of electric cable such as armored (BX) or insulated cable which is supplied from a coil or reel to a "caterpillar" feed assembly and then to a cutting assembly, the feeding and cutting being synchronized and controlled to effect the cutting, automatically, of a predetermined number of pieces cut to predetermined uniform lengths, the controls including means for measuring the fed cable and for counting the number of pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucien C. Ducret
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:15
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D47/00; B23D47/04; B23D47/042; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2181; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4455; Y10T83/4458; Y10T83/446; Y10T83/4493; Y10T83/4645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An automatic cable measuring and cutting machine comprising: means for supplying a continuous length of cable to be cut, a circular saw adapted to sever from the continuous length of cable a predetermined shorter length of cable, a cable feeding means adapted to receive cable from the supplying means and transport the cable to the saw, a channeled anvil located adjacent the saw and provided with a slot to permit passage of the saw blade, a vise assembly for holding a cable against the anvil, a slot filler movable into and out of the slot in the anvil, whereby debris from a cable cutting operation may be removed from said slot, driving means for actuating the saw and the cable feeding means, means for causing actuation of the saw, and means for causing actuation of the cable feeding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An automatic cable measuring and cutting machine comprising: means for supplying a continuous length of cable to be cut, a circular saw adapted to sever from the continuous length of cable a predetermined shorter length of cable, a cable feeding means adapted to receive cable from the supplying means and transport the cable to the saw, a channeled anvil located adjacent the saw and provided with a slot to permit passage of the saw blade, a vise assembly for holding a cable against the anvil, a slot filler movable into and out of the slot in the anvil, whereby debris from a cable cutting operation may be removed from said slot, driving means for actuating the saw and the cable feeding means, means for causing actuation of the saw, and means for causing actuation of the cable feeding means.
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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) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |