Clip bender
US7520491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/268
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fencing tool for bending wire clips used to secure fencing material to fence posts. The tool has a handle and a bit pivotally attached to the handle. The bit is inserted into a looped end of a wire clip and rotated about a fence wire to secure the clip to the fence wire and the fence wire to the fence post. A hole in the bit is provided within which to insert a non-looped end of a wire clip to likewise bend the wire clip around the fence wire as the bit is rotated about the fence wire.
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