US3284883A
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Line up clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-08
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Haverfield Fern Boyd
- 👤 Mcgehee Vincent Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:35
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K37/00; B23K37/04; B23K37/053; B23K37/0533; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53848; Y10T29/53978; Y10T29/53983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A LINE UP CLAMP FOR AXIALLY ALIGNING AND SPACING TWO SECTIONS OF PIPE INCLUDING: FIRST AND SECOND PIPE ENGAGING YOKES, EACH YOKE INCLUDING A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SEMICYLINDRICAL JAWS, CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE JAWS TO SECURE THE JAWS TO THE PIPES, THE LENGTH OF EACH JAW BEING AT LEAST TWICE THE DIAMETER OF THE PIPE, THREE ALIGNMENT BARS INTERCONNECTNG AND MAINTAINING THE YOKES IN SUBSTANTIAL COAXIAL ALIGNMENT, EACH ALIGNMENT BAR SLIDEABLY JOURNALED IN AN ARM EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE PIPE, ONE ALIGMENT BAR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE JAWS, AND THREE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT SCREW CONNECTORS INTERCONNECTING THE YOKES ADJACENT EACH ALIGNMENT BAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A LINE UP CLAMP FOR AXIALLY ALIGNING AND SPACING TWO SECTIONS OF PIPE INCLUDING: FIRST AND SECOND PIPE ENGAGING YOKES, EACH YOKE INCLUDING A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SEMICYLINDRICAL JAWS, CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE JAWS TO SECURE THE JAWS TO THE PIPES, THE LENGTH OF EACH JAW BEING AT LEAST TWICE THE DIAMETER OF THE PIPE, THREE ALIGNMENT BARS INTERCONNECTNG AND MAINTAINING THE YOKES IN SUBSTANTIAL COAXIAL ALIGNMENT, EACH ALIGNMENT BAR SLIDEABLY JOURNALED IN AN ARM EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE PIPE, ONE ALIGMENT BAR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE JAWS, AND THREE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT SCREW CONNECTORS INTERCONNECTING THE YOKES ADJACENT EACH ALIGNMENT BAR.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |