US3145465A
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Tubulation sealing apparatus and method
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-08-24
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1981-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur W Coolidge
- 👤 Marion J Slivka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
APPARATUS FOR SEALING A DEVICE INCLUDING A TUBULATION ADAPTED FOR BEING PINCHED OFF COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID DEVICE, OPERATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID TUBULATION, MEANS FOR PINCHING OFF SAID TUBULATION, AND AXIALLY RETRACTABLE AND LATERALLY FLEXING CONDUIT MEANS EFFECTIVE FOR BOTH INTERCONNECTING SAID TUBULATION AND SID OPERATING MEANS AND INTRODUCING ACIALLY DIRECTED STRESSES IN SAID TUBULATION FOR SEPARATING THE SEVERED SECTIONS OF SAID TUBULATION FOLLOWING PINCH-OFF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
APPARATUS FOR SEALING A DEVICE INCLUDING A TUBULATION ADAPTED FOR BEING PINCHED OFF COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID DEVICE, OPERATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID TUBULATION, MEANS FOR PINCHING OFF SAID TUBULATION, AND AXIALLY RETRACTABLE AND LATERALLY FLEXING CONDUIT MEANS EFFECTIVE FOR BOTH INTERCONNECTING SAID TUBULATION AND SID OPERATING MEANS AND INTRODUCING ACIALLY DIRECTED STRESSES IN SAID TUBULATION FOR SEPARATING THE SEVERED SECTIONS OF SAID TUBULATION FOLLOWING PINCH-OFF.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF A DEVICE REQUIRING THE SEALING OF A TUBULATION ATTACHED THERETO, THE STEPS OF INTERCONNECTING THE END OF SAID TUBULATION WITH OPERATING MEANS ADAPTED FOR EFFECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID TUBULATION WITH A LATERALLY FLEXIBLE, AXIALLY RETRACTABLE CONDUIT CONNECTOR, MOVING SAID DEVICE AND OPERATING MEANS RELATIVELY OPPOSITELY A DISTANCE EFFECTIVE FOR EXTENDING SAID CONNECTOR AXIALLY A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT THEREBY TO INTRODUCE A PREDETERMINED AXIAL STRESS IN SAID TUBULATION, AND PINCHING OFF SAID TUBULATION WITH SAID STRESS THEREIN SO THAT SAID AXIALLY RETRACTABLE CONNECTOR RETRACTS A PORTION OF SAID TUBULATION FOR SEPARATION THEREOF.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF A DEVICE REQUIRING THE SEALING OF A TUBULATION ATTACHED THERETO, THE STEPS OF INTERCONNECTING THE END OF SAID TUBULATION WITH OPERATING MEANS ADAPTED FOR EFFECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID TUBULATION WITH A LATERALLY FLEXIBLE, AXIALLY RETRACTABLE CONDUIT CONNECTOR, MOVING SAID DEVICE AND OPERATING MEANS RELATIVELY OPPOSITELY A DISTANCE EFFECTIVE FOR EXTENDING SAID CONNECTOR AXIALLY A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT THEREBY TO INTRODUCE A PREDETERMINED AXIAL STRESS IN SAID TUBULATION, AND PINCHING OFF SAID TUBULATION WITH SAID STRESS THEREIN SO THAT SAID AXIALLY RETRACTABLE CONNECTOR RETRACTS A PORTION OF SAID TUBULATION FOR SEPARATION THEREOF.
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |