US3229364A
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Welding of laminar metallic elements
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Hugh
- 👤 Montgomery William Thornhill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:28
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/06; B23K20/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49805; Y10T29/49806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF WELDING TOGETHER METAL LAMINAE COMPRISING: ASSEMBLING TWO METAL LAMINAE WITH THE SURFACE OF EACH LAMINA IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE OPPOSED SURFACE OF THE OTHER LAMINA AND WELDING TOGETHER THE ENGAGED SURFACES AT LEAST PARTIALLY BY HEAT GENERATED BY COLLIDING SHOCK WAVES, SAID KWELDING BEING EFFECTED BY PLACING A LAYER OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE IN PROXIMITY OVER EACH OF THE OUTER SURFACES OF THE ASSEMBLY, THE LAYERS OF EXPLOSIVE HAVING THE SAME VELOCITY OF KDETONATION AND BEING EQUISPACED FROM THE PLANE OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE METAL SURFACES, AND DETONATING THE EXPLOSIVE LAYERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF WELDING TOGETHER METAL LAMINAE COMPRISING: ASSEMBLING TWO METAL LAMINAE WITH THE SURFACE OF EACH LAMINA IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE OPPOSED SURFACE OF THE OTHER LAMINA AND WELDING TOGETHER THE ENGAGED SURFACES AT LEAST PARTIALLY BY HEAT GENERATED BY COLLIDING SHOCK WAVES, SAID KWELDING BEING EFFECTED BY PLACING A LAYER OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE IN PROXIMITY OVER EACH OF THE OUTER SURFACES OF THE ASSEMBLY, THE LAYERS OF EXPLOSIVE HAVING THE SAME VELOCITY OF KDETONATION AND BEING EQUISPACED FROM THE PLANE OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE METAL SURFACES, AND DETONATING THE EXPLOSIVE LAYERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |