US3128368A
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Apparatus for welding
Assignee: Union Tank Car Co
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Filing: 1961-07-31
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1981-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J Franz
- 👤 Amel R Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:27
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/24; B23K9/28; B23K9/30; B23K37/00; B23K37/02; B23K37/0211; B23K9/02; B23K9/0209; B23K9/287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
AN APPARATUS FOR WELDING A SEAM DEFINED BY ADJOINING EDGE MEANS COMPRISING A WELDING MEANS, A CARRIAGE ADAPTED TO MOVE ALONG THE SEAM, AN OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY, SAID OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BASE MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIAGE, A MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID WELDING MEANS BEING MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEMBER FOR TRAVEL WITH SAID CONTROL ASSEMBLY IN PREDETERMINED RELATION TO THE SEAM, SAID WELDING MEANS ADAPTED TO BUILD UP A WELD BEAD IN THE SEAM AS IT MOVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE SEAM, SAID OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING POWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE MEMBER, A DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID POWER MEANS AND SAID MOUNTING MEMBER, SAID POWER MEANS ADAPTED TO OSCILLATE SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND CONSEQUENTLY SAID WELDING MEANS, AND ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR VARYING THE AMPLITUDE AND THE SPEED OF OSCILLATION OF SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND, ACCORDINGLY, SAID WELDING MEANS, RELATIVE TO THE SEAM AS THE WELDING MEANS MOVES ALONG THE SEAM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
163 words
AN APPARATUS FOR WELDING A SEAM DEFINED BY ADJOINING EDGE MEANS COMPRISING A WELDING MEANS, A CARRIAGE ADAPTED TO MOVE ALONG THE SEAM, AN OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY, SAID OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BASE MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIAGE, A MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID WELDING MEANS BEING MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEMBER FOR TRAVEL WITH SAID CONTROL ASSEMBLY IN PREDETERMINED RELATION TO THE SEAM, SAID WELDING MEANS ADAPTED TO BUILD UP A WELD BEAD IN THE SEAM AS IT MOVES LONGITUDINALLY OF THE SEAM, SAID OSCILLATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING POWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE MEMBER, A DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID POWER MEANS AND SAID MOUNTING MEMBER, SAID POWER MEANS ADAPTED TO OSCILLATE SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND CONSEQUENTLY SAID WELDING MEANS, AND ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR VARYING THE AMPLITUDE AND THE SPEED OF OSCILLATION OF SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND, ACCORDINGLY, SAID WELDING MEANS, RELATIVE TO THE SEAM AS THE WELDING MEANS MOVES ALONG THE SEAM.
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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |