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Welding method
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1982-04-27
Abstract
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2026-11-02 15:38
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/02; B23K9/025; B23K9/0253; B23K33/00; B23K33/004; B23K33/006; B23K2101/00; B23K2101/04; B23K2101/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A METHOD OF WELDING TOGETHER A PAIR OF METAL WORKPIECES, COMPRISING POSITIONING THE WORKPIECES ENDWISE ADJACENT EACH OTHER WITH A BACKUP MEMBER ON ONE SIDE OF THE JOINT TO BE WELDED AND A WELDING WIRE IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE WORKPIECES AND IN LINE CONTACT ONLY WITH THE BACKUP MEMBER AND THE WORKPIECES, STRIKING AN ELECTRIC ARC BETWEEN A WELDING ELECTRODE AND THE WELDING WIRE, AND MOVING THE ARC LENGTHWISE OF THE WIRE TO MELT THE WIRE IN THE JOINT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A METHOD OF WELDING TOGETHER A PAIR OF METAL WORKPIECES, COMPRISING POSITIONING THE WORKPIECES ENDWISE ADJACENT EACH OTHER WITH A BACKUP MEMBER ON ONE SIDE OF THE JOINT TO BE WELDED AND A WELDING WIRE IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE WORKPIECES AND IN LINE CONTACT ONLY WITH THE BACKUP MEMBER AND THE WORKPIECES, STRIKING AN ELECTRIC ARC BETWEEN A WELDING ELECTRODE AND THE WELDING WIRE, AND MOVING THE ARC LENGTHWISE OF THE WIRE TO MELT THE WIRE IN THE JOINT.
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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 |