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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2002
Joseph Allen Dukes, Sugar Hill, GA (US);
Jack E. Caveney, Hinsdale, IL (US);
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Abstract
A tool for inserting wires or cables in a flexible harness wrap is disclosed. The tool includes a first member and a second member connected to the first member. The first member has an extension member connected thereto, and a first nose portion extending at an oblique angle from the first bottom end. The second member has a receiving member connected thereto, and a second nose portion extending at an oblique angle from the second bottom end. The first and second members are movable from a first, closed position to a second, open position. The open position is at least 50 degrees from the closed position. A method of inserting wires or cables in a flexible harness wrap is also disclosed.