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Apparatus for welding pipe lines
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1961-10-16
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1981-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome W Nelson
- 👤 Glenn E Faulkner
- 👤 Harry C Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:46
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/02; B23K9/028; B23K9/0282; B23K9/0286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN COMBINATION, A GUIDE ELEMENT FOR WELDING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON A METAL PIPE BODY TO PERFORM A WELD OR THE LIKE ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE, AND A PRE-POSITIONING MEANS OF RELATIVELY LIGHT CONSTRUCTION ADAPTED ALSO TO BE SECURED TO SAID PIPE BODY FOR ACCURATE ALIGNMENT OF SAID GUIDE ELEMENT, A SERIES OF ADJUSTABLE ACCURATE PRE-POSITIONING GAUGE ELEMENTS SECURED TO SAID PRE-POSITIONING MEANS AT INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH, SAID ELEMENT AND SAID PRE-POSITIONING GAUGE ELEMENTS HAVING ACCURATELY MATING OPPOSED SURFACES TO INSURE ACCURATE POSITION OF THE GUIDE DEVICE ON SAID BODY WHEN THE PRE-POSITIONING MEANS IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN COMBINATION, A GUIDE ELEMENT FOR WELDING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON A METAL PIPE BODY TO PERFORM A WELD OR THE LIKE ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE, AND A PRE-POSITIONING MEANS OF RELATIVELY LIGHT CONSTRUCTION ADAPTED ALSO TO BE SECURED TO SAID PIPE BODY FOR ACCURATE ALIGNMENT OF SAID GUIDE ELEMENT, A SERIES OF ADJUSTABLE ACCURATE PRE-POSITIONING GAUGE ELEMENTS SECURED TO SAID PRE-POSITIONING MEANS AT INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH, SAID ELEMENT AND SAID PRE-POSITIONING GAUGE ELEMENTS HAVING ACCURATELY MATING OPPOSED SURFACES TO INSURE ACCURATE POSITION OF THE GUIDE DEVICE ON SAID BODY WHEN THE PRE-POSITIONING MEANS IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY.
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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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |