Apparatus and methods for gripping an elongated item
US7478794B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3969
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, apparatus for releasably gripping at least one elongated item and being used in pulling the elongated item(s) through at least one space includes a body and a plurality of gripping members associated with the body. The gripping members are moveable relative to the body and capable of engaging at least one elongated item.
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