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US3182197A
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Radiography of welded seams
Assignee: Whessoe Ltd
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Filing: 1962-08-06
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Granted: 1965-05-04
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Expires: 1982-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Putnam William Elyott
- 👤 Sutherland Ronald
- 👤 Wardale John Kedgwy Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N23/00; G01N23/02; G01N23/06; G01N23/18; G01N23/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
MEANS FOR EFFECTING RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF A WELDED SEAM IN ONE WALL OF A DOUBLE WALLED TANK, COMPRISING AN OPEN ENDED DUCT LOCATED IN THE INTERSPACE BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER WALLS OF SAID TANK, ADJACENT ONE SURFACE OF SAID ONE WALL, SAID DUCT EXTENDING ALONG THE LINE OF SAID SEAM, A CARRIER INSERTABLE THROUGH ONE END OF SAID DUCT AND MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH IT, A CONTAINER OF RADIO-SENSITIVE FILM REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER TO ANY SELECTED POSITION ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID DUCT, AND A SOURCE OF RADIATION DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OTHER SURFACE OF SAID ONE WALL AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION OPPOSITE SAID SEAM AND SAID FILM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
MEANS FOR EFFECTING RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF A WELDED SEAM IN ONE WALL OF A DOUBLE WALLED TANK, COMPRISING AN OPEN ENDED DUCT LOCATED IN THE INTERSPACE BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER WALLS OF SAID TANK, ADJACENT ONE SURFACE OF SAID ONE WALL, SAID DUCT EXTENDING ALONG THE LINE OF SAID SEAM, A CARRIER INSERTABLE THROUGH ONE END OF SAID DUCT AND MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH IT, A CONTAINER OF RADIO-SENSITIVE FILM REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER TO ANY SELECTED POSITION ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID DUCT, AND A SOURCE OF RADIATION DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OTHER SURFACE OF SAID ONE WALL AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION OPPOSITE SAID SEAM AND SAID FILM.
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) | 1968-05-03 | 1968-11-02 | 1969-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-03 | 1972-11-02 | 1973-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-03 | 1976-11-02 | 1977-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |