Apparatus and methods for filament crimping and manufacturing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8939180
APP PUB NO 20120261025A1
SERIAL NO

13372199

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Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.

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  • AUTOSPLICE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bogursky, Robert Encinitas, US 13 320
Foshansky, Leonid San Diego, US 15 235
Kennedy, Craig San Marcos, US 27 448
Saunders, Mark Boyertown, US 27 230
Wood, Darrel Santee, US 3 39

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