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US3270426A
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Adjustable gauge and template
Assignee: Chevron USA Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fischer William
- 👤 Virgil D Rogge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN ADJUSTABLE GAUGE FOR MEASURING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF TWO SPACED APART PIPE ENDS LOCATED IN AN ADVERSE ENVIRONMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF END PLATES EACH INCLUDING A FACE ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A PIPE END WITH THE PLATE FACE TIGHT AGAINST THE PIPE END, MEANS CONNECTING SAID END PLATES, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS PREMITTING VARIANCE OF THE DISTANCE AND ANGLE BETWEEN SAID PLATE FACES FOR CONNECTION TO PIPE ENDS DISPOSED AT VARIOUS ANGLES AND DISTANCES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AGAINST MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE FACES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AFTER SAID PLATE FACES ARE TIGHTLY CONNECTED TO SAID PIPE ENDS, RELEASABLE MEANS SEPARATE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
AN ADJUSTABLE GAUGE FOR MEASURING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF TWO SPACED APART PIPE ENDS LOCATED IN AN ADVERSE ENVIRONMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF END PLATES EACH INCLUDING A FACE ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A PIPE END WITH THE PLATE FACE TIGHT AGAINST THE PIPE END, MEANS CONNECTING SAID END PLATES, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS PREMITTING VARIANCE OF THE DISTANCE AND ANGLE BETWEEN SAID PLATE FACES FOR CONNECTION TO PIPE ENDS DISPOSED AT VARIOUS ANGLES AND DISTANCES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AGAINST MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE FACES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AFTER SAID PLATE FACES ARE TIGHTLY CONNECTED TO SAID PIPE ENDS, RELEASABLE MEANS SEPARATE
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |