US3180018A
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Method for separating spot welded panels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-01
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1983-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett D Hougen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:58
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B51/00; B23B51/04; B23B51/0453; B23B2240/00; B23B2240/16; B23B2260/00; B23B2260/136; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49721; Y10T29/49995; Y10T29/49996; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/03; Y10T408/50; Y10T408/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR SEPARATING TWO METALLIC MEMBERS JOINED TOGETHER BY A SPOT WELDED PORTION THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES REMOVING METAL FROM ONE OF SAID METALLIC MEMBERS IN AT LEAST THE PORTION THEREOF IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING SAID SPOT WELDED PORTION THEREOF TO A DEPTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID ONE MEMBER SO THAT ONLY SAID SPOT WELDED PORTION OF SAID ONE MEMBER REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AS AN INTEGRAL PROJECTION ON THE SURFACE THEREOF, THEREBY DISCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS WITHOUT DISTORTING THE SAME AND WITH A MINIMUM OF METAL BEING REMOVED TO EFFECT THE DISCONNECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR SEPARATING TWO METALLIC MEMBERS JOINED TOGETHER BY A SPOT WELDED PORTION THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES REMOVING METAL FROM ONE OF SAID METALLIC MEMBERS IN AT LEAST THE PORTION THEREOF IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING SAID SPOT WELDED PORTION THEREOF TO A DEPTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID ONE MEMBER SO THAT ONLY SAID SPOT WELDED PORTION OF SAID ONE MEMBER REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AS AN INTEGRAL PROJECTION ON THE SURFACE THEREOF, THEREBY DISCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS WITHOUT DISTORTING THE SAME AND WITH A MINIMUM OF METAL BEING REMOVED TO EFFECT THE DISCONNECTION.
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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |