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Method for eliminating surface defects associated with indirect welding
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry T Deininger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:52
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K35/00; B23K35/22; B23K35/224; B23K11/00; B23K11/002; B23K11/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A METHOD OF WELDING THE LAP JOINT FLANGE OF AN OUTER PANEL OF AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR OR THE LIKE TO A FLANGE OF AN INNER PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FORMING AN OUTER PANEL OF SHEET METAL WITH AN OPEN FLANGE PORTION, FORMING AN INNER PANEL OF SHEET METAL WITH A TURNED FLANGE PORTION, APPLYING AN INSULATING THERMAL BARRIER PAINT TO THE OUTER FACE OF THE FLANGE OF SAID INNER PANEL, DRYING SAID PAINT UNTIL IT IS HARD, ASSMBLING SAID INNER PANEL AND SAID OUTER PANEL BY TURNING SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID OUTER PANEL OVER SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID INNER PANEL TO FORM A LAP JOINT, PLACING SAID LAP JOINT BETWEEN A FIRST ELECTRODE AND A BACK-UP PLATE, PLACING A SECOND ELECTRODE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A METHOD OF WELDING THE LAP JOINT FLANGE OF AN OUTER PANEL OF AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR OR THE LIKE TO A FLANGE OF AN INNER PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FORMING AN OUTER PANEL OF SHEET METAL WITH AN OPEN FLANGE PORTION, FORMING AN INNER PANEL OF SHEET METAL WITH A TURNED FLANGE PORTION, APPLYING AN INSULATING THERMAL BARRIER PAINT TO THE OUTER FACE OF THE FLANGE OF SAID INNER PANEL, DRYING SAID PAINT UNTIL IT IS HARD, ASSMBLING SAID INNER PANEL AND SAID OUTER PANEL BY TURNING SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID OUTER PANEL OVER SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID INNER PANEL TO FORM A LAP JOINT, PLACING SAID LAP JOINT BETWEEN A FIRST ELECTRODE AND A BACK-UP PLATE, PLACING A SECOND ELECTRODE
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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |