David W Hand

US Patent:

49931474, Feb 19, 1991

Filed:

Sep 5, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/402891

Inventors:

Thomas S. Carpenter - Cazenovia NY
David D. Hand - Cazenovia NY

Assignee:

Carpenter Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Manlius NY

International Classification:

H01R 4300

US Classification:

29825

Abstract:

Methods of cutting and stripping insulation and other coverings from electrical wires, optical cables, and the like, using one or more blades while protecting the wire from undesired scoring or nicking. In one embodiment, two or more blades are moved radially inwardly to cut the insulation to a desired depth, close to the wire, and then moved apart by a short distance before being moved axially to strip the insulation. In a second embodiment, the blades are moved toward one another to cut the insulation to the desired depth, then moved apart by a distance greater than the depth of cut, moved axially by a distance less than the length of the cut, moved toward one another to grip or pinch the insulation and again moved axially to sever and strip the slug of insulation. In a third embodiment a pair of gripper members engage the insulation as the blade or blades cut to the desired depth and strip the slug off the conductor after movement of the blade(s) out of engagement therewith.

US Patent:

53376331, Aug 16, 1994

Filed:

Sep 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/115875

Inventors:

Thomas S. Carpenter - Cazenovia NY
David D. Hand - Cazenovia NY

Assignee:

Carpenter Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Manlius NY

International Classification:

H02G 112
H01R 4328

US Classification:

81 951

Abstract:

Apparatus for severing and stripping a portion of a coating material from an elongated member such as an insulated electrical conductor, or the like, utilizing a pair of overlapping blades having cutting edges formed at the junction of two planar surfaces meeting at an acute angle. The blades are moved relative to one another, radially of the conductor, to cause the cutting edges to move radially partially through the layer of insulation. Relative movement of the blades and conductor axially of the conductor completes the severing of a slug of insulation, all in accordance with the prior art. The present apparatus is distinguished by making the planar surface portions immediately adjacent the cutting edges of the overlapping blades and engaged with the portion of the insulation to be stripped, i. e. , the portions of the blades which apply the axial severing force, at equal angles, either 90. degree. or an acute angle, to the direction of relative movement.

US Patent:

50739859, Dec 24, 1991

Filed:

Oct 22, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/601267

Inventors:

Richard Stone - Holbrook NY
David R. Hand - Kings Park NY

Assignee:

Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. - Amityville NY

International Classification:

F41H 102

US Classification:

2 25

Abstract:

A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt and maintain a professional appearance while concealing the fact that body armor is being worn. The back panel is attached to the body utilizing a belt which firmly retains the garment to the body even when the front panel is loosely draped across the chest. The drapable feature allows a person wearing the garment to loosen the front panel to provide ventilation while maintaining the garment on the body, to maximize comfort.

US Patent:

53316835, Jul 26, 1994

Filed:

Nov 13, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/795187

Inventors:

Richard Stone - Holbrook NY
David R. Hand - Kings Park NY

Assignee:

Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. - Amityville NY

International Classification:

F41H 102

US Classification:

2 25

Abstract:

A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt and maintain a professional appearance while concealing the fact that body armor is being worn. The back panel is attached to the body utilizing a belt which firmly retains the garment to the body even when the front panel is loosely draped across the chest. The drapable feature allows a person wearing the garment to loosen the front panel to provide ventilation while maintaining the garment on the body, to maximize comfort.