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US3174332A
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Test coupon positioner
Assignee: Consolidation Coal Co
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Filing: 1961-04-04
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1981-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph P Echtler
- 👤 George R Rutledgge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/04; G01N17/00; G01N17/04; G01N17/043; G01N17/046; G01N1/10; G01N1/20; G01N1/2035; G01N2001/205; G01N33/00; G01N33/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
APPARATUS FOR INSERTING AN OBJECT INTO A PRESSURE VESSEL COMPRISING AN INLET CONDUIT FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID VESSEL AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL, POSITIONING MEANS HAVING SAID OBJECT SECURED THERETO AND SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SID INLET CONDUIT TO POSITION SAID OBJECT WITHIN SAID PRESSURE VESSEL, SEAL MEANS TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND SAID INLET CONDUIT TO EACH OTHER WHEN SAID OBJECT IS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID PRESSURE VESSEL, REMOVABLE DRIVE MEANS OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID POSITIONING MEANS THROUGH SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING REMOVABLY AND SEALINGLY SECURABLE ON SAID INLET CONDUIT AND HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT SLIDINGLY AND SEALINGLY SUPPORTED THEREIN WHEREBY SAID SHAFT IS OPERABLE TO REMOVABLY REGISTER WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND TO MOVE SAID POSITIONING MEANS THROUGH SAID INLET CONDUIT TO POSITION SAID OBJECT WITHIN SAID CONDUIT, AND VALVE MEANS IN SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID VALVE MEANS OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID INLET CONDUIT UPON REMOVAL OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
APPARATUS FOR INSERTING AN OBJECT INTO A PRESSURE VESSEL COMPRISING AN INLET CONDUIT FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID VESSEL AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL, POSITIONING MEANS HAVING SAID OBJECT SECURED THERETO AND SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SID INLET CONDUIT TO POSITION SAID OBJECT WITHIN SAID PRESSURE VESSEL, SEAL MEANS TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND SAID INLET CONDUIT TO EACH OTHER WHEN SAID OBJECT IS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID PRESSURE VESSEL, REMOVABLE DRIVE MEANS OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID POSITIONING MEANS THROUGH SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING REMOVABLY AND SEALINGLY SECURABLE ON SAID INLET CONDUIT AND HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT SLIDINGLY AND SEALINGLY SUPPORTED THEREIN WHEREBY SAID SHAFT IS OPERABLE TO REMOVABLY REGISTER WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND TO MOVE SAID POSITIONING MEANS THROUGH SAID INLET CONDUIT TO POSITION SAID OBJECT WITHIN SAID CONDUIT, AND VALVE MEANS IN SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID VALVE MEANS OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID INLET CONDUIT UPON REMOVAL OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS THEREFROM.
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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |