Apparatus and methods for gripping an elongated item
US7934697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2029 |
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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 at least three 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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