Wire Cutting And Straightening Patents (Class 140/139)
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Patent number: 11016527Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device capable of maintaining flatness of a display by minimizing stress occurring at an inflection point at which a length of the display changes rapidly upon folding.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jungsik Park, Jeong Woo, Gidae Kim, Kangmoon Kim, Moohyun Baek, Jungchul An
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Patent number: 10883284Abstract: A binding machine includes a wire feeding unit configured to feed a wire to be wound on an object to be bound, a cutting unit configured to cut the wire wound on the object to be bound, and a binding unit configured to twist the wire wound on the object to be bound. The cutting unit includes a pair of blade parts configured to interpose the wire therebetween and cut the wire. One or both of the pair of blade parts include a delay part which is configured to delay cutting a part of the wire as compared to a remaining part of the wire.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: MAX CO., LTD.Inventor: Osamu Itagaki
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Patent number: 9372048Abstract: A system and method for ballistically cutting a multi-link metal chain comprises a chain alignment module that comprises three pins and attaches to the barrel of a firearm. A first pin and a second pin of the module fit on opposite sides of a target link of the chain. A third pin of the alignment module goes through a link adjacent to the target link of the chain. The three pins align the target link so that a bullet exiting the barrel of a firearm impacts a semicircular region of the target link to cause the target link to open.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Bert Vermeulen
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Patent number: 8920566Abstract: A pressure lock system passes a wire along a wire path from a wire source at a high pressure first region to a destination at a low pressure second region. The pressure lock system includes a pressure lock chamber. A first conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire along the path and is mounted for rotation. A second conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire from the pressure lock chamber and is also mounted for rotation. A motor may drive rotation of the first conduit and the second conduit. Pumps may maintain a pressure of the pressure lock chamber lower than a pressure of the first region.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Richard S. Mullin, Igor V. Belousov, Oleg G. Pankov, Igor V. Gulyayev
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Publication number: 20140119840Abstract: A cable bolt comprising a plurality of flexible steel filaments formed around a central member, the cable bolt having spaced bulbous portions along the length of the bolt each bulbous portion defining a cavity containing a segmented ring that surrounds the central member to engage the filaments of the bulbous portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.Inventor: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130299039Abstract: An apparatus for the processing of wire and/or tubular components includes a base member and at least two wire/tube processing modules. The modules can be releasably engaged with each other and the base member in which engagement mechanically and electrically couples the modules and the base member. The base member includes an operator interface enabling operation to any linked module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: The Eraser Company, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. DePaulis, Marcus W. BeVard, Kenneth D. Corby, Paul A. Walker, Matthew F. Humphreys, Mark V. Barone, David M. Whitehouse, John A. Smith, Brad G. Leech
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Publication number: 20130255823Abstract: An apparatus is provided which makes a border wire having a rectangular cross-section. The apparatus is adapted to receive a roll of wire having a circular cross-section, straighten the wire and change the cross-section of the wire to rectangular. The reconfigured wire is then accumulated, passed through another straightener, cut to size and then bent into a rectangular configuration. Opposed ends of the piece of wire having a rectangular cross-section are welded together to complete the border wire. The apparatus has an ejector which removes the completed border wire from the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Von W. Brottlund, Travis L. Brummett, Kelly M. Knewtson, Thomas J. Mitchell
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Patent number: 8397767Abstract: A reinforcing bar binding machine is provided with a pair of feed gears for feeding a wire from a wire reel mounted on a binding machine body; an electric motor for driving the feed gears; a partition plate provided between the feed gears and the electric motor to partition the feed gears and the electric motor; and first and second discharge portions for discharging wire shavings. The partition plate is surrounded by a wall except for portions of the partition plate being adjacent to the first and second discharge portions. The first and second discharge portions are disposed so that the partition plate positions between the first and second discharge portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Max Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takahiro Nagaoka
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Patent number: 7617847Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a single strand wire with improved flexibility and a stranded cable from a single strand wire. In one embodiment, the flexible single strand wire has a solid, single strand wire body and at least one helical groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of the wire body. The stranded cable includes a plurality of strands. In one embodiment, one of the strands has a planar surface that extends along a longitudinal axis of the cable body.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventor: Thomas M. Clerkin
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Publication number: 20090099026Abstract: A method of processing width of a superconducting wire rod is provided, in which slit processing is performed to a superconducting wire rod formed using a wide substrate, without deteriorating the superconducting feature and at high production efficiency. The method includes a step of preparing the superconducting wire rod and a step of cutting the superconducting wire rod by processing portions each having two opposing cutting portions. At least two sets of the processing portions are arranged adjacent to each other with a distance in a width direction of the superconducting wire rod so that the superconducting wire rod is interposed between the two cutting portions. Contacting positions of the cutting portions contacting one surface of the superconducting wire rod are externally positioned in the width direction of the superconducting wire rod relative to contacting positions of the cutting portions contacting the other surface of the superconducting wire rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Sumitomo Electric Industries LtdInventors: Munetsugu Ueyama, Kazuya Ohmatsu
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Publication number: 20080190897Abstract: The methods and devices enable a reliable and rapid automatic threading process on spark-erosive wire-cutting machines with closed round guides without complicated entry of parameters. A heat-output control device with an optimized output characteristic curve is supplied from a DC voltage source of the erosion generator. Through an at least partial feedback loop of heating current and source voltage, the characteristic curve is modified in such a way that different wire types or different annealing lengths for the wire provide optimal results for stretching, straightening and separating the wire electrode without controlled intervention. With adaptive control it is possible to thread future wire types automatically without reprogramming.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: AGIE SAInventors: Ernst Buhler, Dante Scricciolo
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Publication number: 20020017335Abstract: An improved cable preparation tool and an accompanying method which, when utilized concurrently, prepare fully shielded cables for termination into connecting devices. A preferred embodiment of the tool has hinged first and second tool handles biased together about a hinge by a resilient member. One end of a tool handle is fitted with a receptacle to receive and mount a detachable blade cartridge assembly which cuts the cable jacket and shielding metallic foils wrapped around individual pairs of insulated wires. A second receptacle is provided in either tool handle to receive a detachable template cartridge assembly which is used to properly position wires for termination into a connector. An exemplary method of cable preparation using the tool includes removing a cutting a cable jacket, cutting a plurality of foils and aligning wires using a single cable preparation tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Denny Lo, David Valentukonis
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Patent number: 5824984Abstract: Portable electric wire cutter device includes a housing; a pair of spaced apart electrodes mounted with the housing; a source of electric current, for communication with the electrodes; a wire-guiding member, which can control or guide wire to be in proximity or contact with the electrodes; and a trigger mechanism, which can draw a wire within control of the wire-guiding member to electrical contact with the electrodes and activate a flow of electrical current from the source of electrical current to and from the electrodes, through a length of the wire in the electrical contact with the electrodes, such that the wire can be cut by the electrical current. The device may be of the hand-held type.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Inventor: John A. Morrow
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Patent number: 5473923Abstract: In a device for intermittent straightening of wire there are independent drives for wire feed and the straightening rotor. The speed of rotation (v.sub.2) of the straightening rotor varies essentially synchronously to the feed rate (v.sub.1) of the wire. To cut the wire (t.sub.4) the wire and rotor are stopped. According to the invention the direction of rotation of the rotor is reversed between successive working cycles.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1994Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Assignee: H.A. Schlatter AG.Inventors: Edgar Hochspach, Robert Widmer
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Patent number: 5327757Abstract: The straightening jaw comprises a cubical chuck with a plane face end. The face end has an intake element and an exit element of a straightening groove. Between them is an opening arranged perpendicular to the face end. A straightening insert made of hard metal is inserted into the opening loosely but insured against twisting. On the face end, the straightening insert has a of saddle-shaped straightening indentation that connects the intake and exit elements. Because of this structure, long service lives of the straightening jaw and shorter down times of the straightening device causing low production costs are achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1992Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: Pantex Stahl AGInventor: Stephan Wirth
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Patent number: 4980531Abstract: An EDM machine with a travelling wire electrode having a device for straightening and rethreading the wire electrode. The device has a pivotally rotating arm that has a clamp to grasp the free end of the wire after accidental breakage. The clamp applies a tightening stress (optionally the wire is being heated), the wire portion to be discarded is wound on a capstan (configured with circumferential grooves) associated with the clamp on the arm, a wire cutter severs the wire above the capstan, and finally the wire is rethreaded.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1988Date of Patent: December 25, 1990Assignee: Charmilles Technologies S.A.Inventor: Remi Gambin
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Patent number: 4977934Abstract: A compact wire straightener module having a plurality of curved tubes for simultaneously straightening a large number of wires. Each tube bends its wire in a first plane and then bends the wire in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane. The wires are not pulled through the wire straightener module; but rather, after one end the wires has been secured, the wire straightener module moves in a horizontal direction along the wires to perform the straightening operation. This movement of the wire straightener module allows for use in a compact automatic cable assembly by eliminating the need for a separate mechanism to pull the wires through the wire straightener module. Further, each tube is a continuous assembly so that threading wire through the module is simple and fast.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1990Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: AT&T Bell LaboratoriesInventors: Carl R. Anderson, Gary G. Seaman
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Patent number: 4972582Abstract: Blades for cutting and stripping insulated electrical conductors have alignment references thereon for aiding the set-up and adjustment of the blades. The alignment references comprise corners across the longitudinal edges of the blades. Each corner is formed by the intersection of the longitudinal edge and a first leg that is machined into the longitudinal edge and extends toward the blade interior. A second leg extends between the first leg and the longitudinal edge to create a generally V-shaped notch in the blade longitudinal edge. The first leg preferably intersects the longitudinal edge at a right angle to provide a sharp corner line. The second leg preferably intersects the longitudinal edge at an angle of less than about 45 degrees, thereby producing a rather blunt corner and permitting easy differentiation between the two corners.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1988Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: Mechtrix CorporationInventor: John D. Butler
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Patent number: 4929810Abstract: A wire cut discharge machine comprises a wire electrode, wire electrode feeding rollers, a tension applying unit for applying a tension to the wire electrode, a current applying unit for applying a high frequency current to the wire electrode, and a wire electrode retaining roller. Each of the tension applying unit and the current applying unit includes selecting unit having a plurality resistors different in resistance, and a plurality of make contacts of relay. The selecting units select a best tension and a best current for a wire electrode to be cut according to a diameter and a kind of the wire electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Hiroyasu Kawase
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Patent number: 4920776Abstract: The intermittent straightening of the wire (1) is carried out by means of a fixedly supported straightening rotor (4), the straightening blocks (5, 6, 7) of which radially deflect the wire (1) advanced by conveying mechanism (2). The mass moment of inertia of the straightening rotor (4) is dimensioned to be so small that the straightening rotor (4) can be decelerated and accelerated at least approximately within the same time period as the wire (1) by the conveying mechanism (2). For cutting to length, the straightening rotor (4) is braked in synchronism with the wire (1) and thereafter again accelerated.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1988Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: H. A. Schlatter AG.Inventor: Emil Denzler
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Patent number: 4751364Abstract: Wire cutting apparatus which includes a mechanism for conveying an electrode and cutting device having rotary cutting elements and a tender tool. A post generator is electrically connected to the cutting elements and the counter tool for purposes of supplying power to the spark erosion machine. The cutting elements are electrically insulated with respect to the drive shaft thereof and the service of the counter tool is electrically insulated relative to the mounting support thereof. Additionally, there is provided an electrical connection which constantly forces the rotary cutting elements and the counter tool to the electrical potential of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1986Date of Patent: June 14, 1988Assignee: AG fur Industrielle Elektronik AGIE Losone b. LocarnoInventors: Karl Tobler, Rene Derighetti
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Patent number: 4743730Abstract: A device installed on a traveling wire EDM apparatus for straightening the electrode wire and providing the electrode wire with a needle point end for facilitating manual threading of the electrode wire through close tolerance closed wire guide members. The device takes the form of a pair of spaced-apart current conductive metallic studs, a heat shield being located at some intermediate portion between the metallic studs. The metallic studs are connected across a source of electrical power. A length of wire proximate its end is held manually over the metallic studs, with an intermediate portion of the wire disposed within the heat shield, and a pull is manually exerted on the wire beyond the metallic studs while the wire is being heated by electrical current flow through the wire between the two metallic studs. The wire is heat-straightened and ruptures at its portion within the heat shield, with sharp needle point ends being formed at the point of rupture.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1986Date of Patent: May 10, 1988Assignee: Charmilles Technologies S.A.Inventors: Francois Martin, Roland Martin
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Patent number: 4709130Abstract: An apparatus for severing a strip-like or wire-like electrode of a spark erosion machine has a belt conveyor formed by two belts positioned face-to-face and having formed in the belts corresponding cutting openings. Cutting elements and pressure plates engage through said cutting openings and severe the wire guided and conveyed between the belts. During cutting, the wire is held between the two belts and is subsequently conveyed towards a disposal container. The belts, cutting elements and pressure plates are operated synchronously so that the cutting openings are synchronized with the action of the cutting elements and pressure plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1986Date of Patent: November 24, 1987Assignee: AG fur industrielle Elektronik AGIEInventors: Attilio Lodetti, Karl Tobler
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Patent number: 4642159Abstract: An apparatus for aligning electrical components with aligned connecting wires to form a belt between two adhesive tapes, the apparatus including a compact working member provided with a guidance and alignment arrangement for the second adhesive tape, (a) pressing device and a cutting device for cutting the connecting wires of the components. A pressing roll of the pressing device is rotatable, but rigidly mounted. Axially parallel grooves are provided in a circumferential surface of the roller, with the grooves being aligned with tooth gaps of the conveying gear wheels, thereby ensuring a better wrapping around of the connecting wires.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1984Date of Patent: February 10, 1987Inventor: Thomas Weresch
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Patent number: 4624160Abstract: Apparatus and method for automatically or manually controlling the apparatus for trimming or cutting leads of electric devices of the type having an elongated body portion, and a plurality of leads extending from the opposite side edges of the body portion, more specifically for trimming leads of dual-in-line-devices (DIP devices) of a type used in conjunction with printed circuit boards (PCBs), wherein component dimensions and materials vary, and adjustments are provided to accomodate for different width and length sizes and more particularly to permit trimming of lead lengths to appropriate length for coaction with various PCBs.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1985Date of Patent: November 25, 1986Assignee: American Tech Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Frank V. Linker, Frank V. Linker, Jr.
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Patent number: 4610281Abstract: Apparatus for straightening and severing coiled wire or rod stock has several sets of guides each of which receives stock from a different reel and each of which can be moved into and from register with rollers serving to advance the selected stock into one of several straightening devices. A synchronizing unit ensures that the placing of a selected straightening device into a portion of the path along which the stock advances toward and into the range of a severing device downstream of the straightening station invariably entails a movement of the corresponding set of guides into a preceding portion of such path. Each source can contain stock having a different diameter and the severing device moves with the advancing stock in the course of each severing operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1984Date of Patent: September 9, 1986Assignee: Mecapec S.A.Inventors: Ernst Fuchs, Eduard Berger, Karl Fitzi
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Patent number: 4539878Abstract: Apparatus and method for automatically or manually controlling the apparatus for trimming or cutting leads of electronic devices of the type having an elongated body portion, and a plurality of leads extending from the opposite side edges of the body portion, more specifically for trimming leads of dual-in-line-devices (DIP devices) of a type used in conjunction with printed circuit boards (PCBs), wherein component dimensions and materials vary, and adjustments are provided to accommodate for different width and length sizes and more particularly to permit trimming of lead lengths to appropriate length for coaction with various PCBs.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1983Date of Patent: September 10, 1985Assignee: American Tech. Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Frank V. Linker, Frank V. Linker, Jr.
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Patent number: 4378823Abstract: An apparatus (10) is provided which both untwists and shears a forward end of twisted conductive strands of a multi-stranded wire (40). A pair of strand receiving members (20, 30) having acutely angled front surfaces (24, 34) are slidably disposed and in spaced relationship by a support (12). To untwist the strands the twisted strands are inserted into and passed through a wire passage (26) and into guide bores (27) of the first strand receiving member (20). To shear the strands, the strands are then passed from the first strand receiving member (20) and into guide bores (37) of the second strand receiving member (30). Strand receiver (30) is then displaced with respect to strand receiver (20) with the strands extending between the front surfaces being sheared apart and provided with an acutely angled end defining an elliptical surface. The strand shearing is preferably across the minor axis of the ellipse.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1980Date of Patent: April 5, 1983Assignee: The Bendix CorporationInventors: Richard W. Normann, Paul D. Niles
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Patent number: 4378033Abstract: An apparatus for separating first and second lead wires of an electrical component and cutting one of the lead wires to a predetermined length includes a separator blade having a first shearing edge thereon. The separator blade is attached to a carrier assembly for moving the separator blade between the first and second lead wires to separate the lead wires. A length adjustment assembly is operably associated with the separator blade for moving the electrical component relative to the separator blade to a relative position such that the first shearing edge of the separator blade is adjacent a point at which the one lead wire is to be cut. A cutter assembly is operably associated with the separator blade and has a second shearing edge thereon.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1980Date of Patent: March 29, 1983Assignee: Xenell CorporationInventors: John Fajt, James V. Neal, Jr.
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Patent number: 4310032Abstract: An apparatus for making paper clips which includes cutting predetermined lengths of wire by advancing a continuous wire at a predetermined speed to a cutting station. The cutting station includes knife means with the knife having a cutting blade edge for penetrating the wire. Delivery means to engage the wire are provided along the path downstream of the cutting station for advancing the wire into a receiving slot. The receiving slot is provided with a deflecting member at an acute angle to the path of the wire and a magnet. The cut wire is then lifted out of the slot by an elevator platform means, and the wire is engaged by a ramming plate associated with three spindles, each spindle adapted to pass through a respective die member and the die member having spiral bending edges for bending the cut wire about the respective spindles for forming the paper clip.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1979Date of Patent: January 12, 1982Assignee: Dextrous Engineering & Sales Corp.Inventor: Marcel H. Normandin
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Patent number: 4051594Abstract: Method of and apparatus for electrical interconnections wherein the interconnections comprise a crimped splice connector folded upon at least one magnet wire segment, at least one filler wire segment, and at least one other wire segment including the step of and means for ensuring that the filler wire segment is devoid of major bends along its length.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1976Date of Patent: October 4, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Alan L. Kindig
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Patent number: 4003414Abstract: A DIP lead former including a cabinet housing an electric motor, a pair of lead forming rollers disposed in side-by-side spaced apart relationship and driveably coupled to the motor, an elongated forming rail located between the lead forming rollers for transporting DIPs into engagement with the rollers, an upper guide for guiding the DIPs along the forming rail, and a pair of adjustment knobs for varying the distance between the upper guide and the forming rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1976Date of Patent: January 18, 1977Inventor: Dewey D. Halligan
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Patent number: RE47850Abstract: A system and method for ballistically cutting a multi-link metal chain comprises a chain alignment module that comprises three pins and attaches to the barrel of a firearm. A first pin and a second pin of the module fit on opposite sides of a target link of the chain. A third pin of the alignment module goes through a link adjacent to the target link of the chain. The three pins align the target link so that a bullet exiting the barrel of a firearm impacts a semicircular region of the target link to cause the target link to open.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Bert Vermeulen