US3105380A
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Apparatus for inspection of metal pipe
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-03
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry O Stebbins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
APPARATUS FOR THE INSPECTION OF METAL PIPE WHEREIN A TRANSDUCER IS MOUNTED TO TRANSMIT ENERGY PULSES INTO THE PIPE AND TO RECEIVE RESULTING RETURN ECHO SIGNALS THEREFROM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS FOR PARTIALLY EMBRACING SAID PIPE, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID JAW MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID JAW MEMBERS HAVING ROLLERS ROTATABLY MOUNTED THEREON FOR CONTACTING THE PIPE, MEANS ON SAID ONE JAW MEMBER DEFINING A WATER CHAMBER HAVING AN OPEN END WHICH IS CLOSED BY A PORTION OF THE PIPE, AND A CRYSTAL MOUNTED ON SAID ONE JAW MEMBER AND WITHIN SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
APPARATUS FOR THE INSPECTION OF METAL PIPE WHEREIN A TRANSDUCER IS MOUNTED TO TRANSMIT ENERGY PULSES INTO THE PIPE AND TO RECEIVE RESULTING RETURN ECHO SIGNALS THEREFROM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS FOR PARTIALLY EMBRACING SAID PIPE, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID JAW MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID JAW MEMBERS HAVING ROLLERS ROTATABLY MOUNTED THEREON FOR CONTACTING THE PIPE, MEANS ON SAID ONE JAW MEMBER DEFINING A WATER CHAMBER HAVING AN OPEN END WHICH IS CLOSED BY A PORTION OF THE PIPE, AND A CRYSTAL MOUNTED ON SAID ONE JAW MEMBER AND WITHIN SAID CHAMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |