US3139991A
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Barge mounted support for pipe line coating machine
Assignee: CRUTCHER ROLFS CUMMINGS Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel J Homes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/12; F16L1/20; F16L1/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
FOR USE WITH A TRAVELING PIPE LAYING VEHICLE, A VEHICLE MOUNTED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A PIPE COATING MACHINE HAVING PIPE ENGAGEABLE DRIVE MEANS CONTROLLING THE FEED OF PIPE THROUGH THE MACHINE, SAID SUPPORT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MACHINE SUSPENSION CABLE, A TROLLEY THEREFOR, A BOOM HAVING A TROLLEY GUIDE TRACKWAY EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE FEED DIRECTION OF PIPE THROUGH THE MACHINE, MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING THE BOOM ON THE VEHICLE TO ACCOMMODATE BOOM MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF THE DIRECTION OF PIPE FEED AND IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN RELATIVE RATES OF VEHICLE TRAVEL AND SPEED OF PIPE FED THROUGH THE MACHINE AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH BOOM MOVEMENT FOR CHANGING THE SPEED OF SAID DRIVE MEANS TOWARD MATCHING THE SPEED OF PIPE FEED THROUGH THE COATING MACHINE WITH VEHICLE TRAVEL SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
FOR USE WITH A TRAVELING PIPE LAYING VEHICLE, A VEHICLE MOUNTED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A PIPE COATING MACHINE HAVING PIPE ENGAGEABLE DRIVE MEANS CONTROLLING THE FEED OF PIPE THROUGH THE MACHINE, SAID SUPPORT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MACHINE SUSPENSION CABLE, A TROLLEY THEREFOR, A BOOM HAVING A TROLLEY GUIDE TRACKWAY EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE FEED DIRECTION OF PIPE THROUGH THE MACHINE, MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING THE BOOM ON THE VEHICLE TO ACCOMMODATE BOOM MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF THE DIRECTION OF PIPE FEED AND IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN RELATIVE RATES OF VEHICLE TRAVEL AND SPEED OF PIPE FED THROUGH THE MACHINE AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH BOOM MOVEMENT FOR CHANGING THE SPEED OF SAID DRIVE MEANS TOWARD MATCHING THE SPEED OF PIPE FEED THROUGH THE COATING MACHINE WITH VEHICLE TRAVEL SPEED.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |