Method of forming a loop in a wire

Details Method of forming a loop in a wire Method of forming a loop in a wire

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Banks, Derris H. (Department: 3725)

Wireworking

Loop forming

Implements

C140S09300R, C072S409010

Reexamination Certificate

active

11408229

ABSTRACT:
A method of wire forming using a pliers having opposed faces on jaws, each with a relief between the face and a pivot point of the pliers, the reliefs forming a recess, and a link movably secured to the pivot point and carrying a post extending into the recess, the method including forming a loop in a U-shaped wire received in the recess around the post by closing the jaws until the faces compress the U-shape into a loop around the post, and in an alternative embodiment, an elongated link retained to the pliers with a spring holds the post in a desired position before engagement between the wire and post, and wherein the link is extendable to position the post beyond the jaws to allow further formation of the wire received around the post.

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