US3084244A
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Apparatus and process for welding pipelines and the like
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1960-10-05
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Perry J Rieppel
- 👤 Glenn E Faulkner
- 👤 Jerome W Nelson
- 👤 Harry C Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/02; B23K9/028; B23K9/0282; B23K9/0286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING WELDS ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE BETWEEN TWO ADJOINING METAL OBJECTS WHICH COMPRISES TRACK MEANS FOR ATTACHING TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID OBJECTS PARALLEL TO SAID LINE, MOTOR DRIVEN ROTARY CUTTING MEANS ADAPTED TO RUN ON SAID TRACK AND ADAPTED TO FORM A GAP OF UNIFORM WIDTH ALONG SAID LINE, WELDING MEANS ALSO ADAPTED TO RUN ON SAID TRACK TO FORM A WELD IN SAID GAP, SAID WELDING MEANS INCLUDING WIRE ELECTRODE FEEDING MEANS, MEANS FOR DIRECTING SAID ELECTRODE INTO SAID GAP, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A SUBSTANTIALLY CON-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING WELDS ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE BETWEEN TWO ADJOINING METAL OBJECTS WHICH COMPRISES TRACK MEANS FOR ATTACHING TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID OBJECTS PARALLEL TO SAID LINE, MOTOR DRIVEN ROTARY CUTTING MEANS ADAPTED TO RUN ON SAID TRACK AND ADAPTED TO FORM A GAP OF UNIFORM WIDTH ALONG SAID LINE, WELDING MEANS ALSO ADAPTED TO RUN ON SAID TRACK TO FORM A WELD IN SAID GAP, SAID WELDING MEANS INCLUDING WIRE ELECTRODE FEEDING MEANS, MEANS FOR DIRECTING SAID ELECTRODE INTO SAID GAP, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A SUBSTANTIALLY CON-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |