US3188445A
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Apparatus for forming girth welds between large tubular metal sections
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1961-10-26
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1981-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Perry J Rieppel
- 👤 Glenn E Faulkner
- 👤 Jerome W Nelson
- 👤 Harry C Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/02; B23K9/028; B23K9/0282; B23K9/0286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
AN APARATUS FOR WELDING GIRTH JOINTS BETWEEN LARGE TUBULAR METAL SECTIONS OF THE TYPE WHICH COMPRISES A GUIDE TRACK AND CARRIAGE MEANS ADAPTED TO TRAVEL AROUND SAID TRACK TO PERFORM BOTH PREPARATORY AND WELDING OPERATION, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES AN ORBITALLY MOVABLE CARRIAGE, A CUTTER PREPARATORY DEVICE MOUNTED ON A MID-PORTION OF SAID CARRIAGE, AND A WELDING DEVICE MOUNTED TOWARDS EITHER END OF SAID CARRIAGE, WHEREBY THE CUTTER PREPARATORY FUNCTION AND THE WELDING FUNCTION MAY BE PERFORMED IN EITHER DIRECTION WTIH THE PREPARATORY FUNCTION PROCEEDING AHEAD OF THE WELDING FUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
AN APARATUS FOR WELDING GIRTH JOINTS BETWEEN LARGE TUBULAR METAL SECTIONS OF THE TYPE WHICH COMPRISES A GUIDE TRACK AND CARRIAGE MEANS ADAPTED TO TRAVEL AROUND SAID TRACK TO PERFORM BOTH PREPARATORY AND WELDING OPERATION, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES AN ORBITALLY MOVABLE CARRIAGE, A CUTTER PREPARATORY DEVICE MOUNTED ON A MID-PORTION OF SAID CARRIAGE, AND A WELDING DEVICE MOUNTED TOWARDS EITHER END OF SAID CARRIAGE, WHEREBY THE CUTTER PREPARATORY FUNCTION AND THE WELDING FUNCTION MAY BE PERFORMED IN EITHER DIRECTION WTIH THE PREPARATORY FUNCTION PROCEEDING AHEAD OF THE WELDING FUNCTION.
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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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |