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Pipe stabbing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-22
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1983-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Gill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/024; F16L1/06; F16L1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A PIPE STABBING AID COMPRISING A STRAP ADAPTED TO FIT AROUND A MAJOR PORTION OF A PIPE, AND A PAIR OF HANDLES FASTENED AT SPACED LOCATIONS ON THE STRAP TO PROVIDE A HANDLE AT EACH SIDE OF THE PIPE WHEN THE STRAP IS DISPOSED AGAINST THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PIPE; SAID HANDLES EACH CONTAINING A BODH PORTION HAVING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO FIT AGAINST THE PIPE, MEANS ON THE BODY PORTION FOR HOLDING THE STRAP, BRACKETS ON SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF EXTENSIONS LYING IN A COMMON PLANE EXTENDING AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BODY PRTION, AND A GRIPPING MEANS ON SAID BRACKETS CARRIED BETWEEN SAID EXTENSIONS WHEREBY A HAND HOLD IS PROVIDED FOR A WORKER AT A DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE PIPE SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A PIPE STABBING AID COMPRISING A STRAP ADAPTED TO FIT AROUND A MAJOR PORTION OF A PIPE, AND A PAIR OF HANDLES FASTENED AT SPACED LOCATIONS ON THE STRAP TO PROVIDE A HANDLE AT EACH SIDE OF THE PIPE WHEN THE STRAP IS DISPOSED AGAINST THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PIPE; SAID HANDLES EACH CONTAINING A BODH PORTION HAVING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO FIT AGAINST THE PIPE, MEANS ON THE BODY PORTION FOR HOLDING THE STRAP, BRACKETS ON SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF EXTENSIONS LYING IN A COMMON PLANE EXTENDING AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BODY PRTION, AND A GRIPPING MEANS ON SAID BRACKETS CARRIED BETWEEN SAID EXTENSIONS WHEREBY A HAND HOLD IS PROVIDED FOR A WORKER AT A DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE PIPE SURFACE.
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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) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |