US3109916A
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Adjustable head welding torch
Assignee: Internat Tool & Res Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-03
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1980-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Kilburn
- 👤 Morrone Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:43
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/24; B23K9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A WELDING TORCH COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HEAD MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CONNECTED TO SAID HEAD MEMBER, AN ELONGATED HANDLE MEMBER PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY FOR RECEIVING SAID CONDUIT, A PARTISPHERICAL BALL-LIKE ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH A PASSAGEWAY FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, A GENERALLY PARTI-SPHERICAL SOCKET ELEMENT CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENVELOP SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT, MEANS CONNECTING SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT WITH ONE OF THE SAID MEMBERS, AND SAID SOCKET ELEMENT HAVING A CONNECTION WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, SAID SOCKET ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE ARCUATE SLOT WHICH EXTENDS FROM AN AREA ADJACENT SAID CONNECTING MEANS AND WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF SAID CONNECTING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID SOCKET ELEMENT TO BE ROTATED ABOUT SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT TO PIVOTALLY ADJUST SAID HEAD ABOUT AT LEAST ONE AXIS NORMAL TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A WELDING TORCH COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HEAD MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CONNECTED TO SAID HEAD MEMBER, AN ELONGATED HANDLE MEMBER PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY FOR RECEIVING SAID CONDUIT, A PARTISPHERICAL BALL-LIKE ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH A PASSAGEWAY FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, A GENERALLY PARTI-SPHERICAL SOCKET ELEMENT CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENVELOP SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT, MEANS CONNECTING SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT WITH ONE OF THE SAID MEMBERS, AND SAID SOCKET ELEMENT HAVING A CONNECTION WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, SAID SOCKET ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE ARCUATE SLOT WHICH EXTENDS FROM AN AREA ADJACENT SAID CONNECTING MEANS AND WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF SAID CONNECTING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID SOCKET ELEMENT TO BE ROTATED ABOUT SAID BALL-LIKE ELEMENT TO PIVOTALLY ADJUST SAID HEAD ABOUT AT LEAST ONE AXIS NORMAL TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HANDLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1460697A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |