US3298587A
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Lap seam welding machine
Assignee: Taylor Winfield Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-14
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1983-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin M Seeloff
- 👤 Roy W Pearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:09
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K11/00; B23K11/08; B23K11/087; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN APPARATUS FOR SEAM WELDING OVERLAPPED STRIP HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED STRIP CLAMPS AND A SLIDING CARRIAGE MOUNTING A PAIR OF WELDING WHEELS MOVABLE BETWEEN SAID CLAMPS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUPPORTS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE ADJACENT TO AND IN FOLLOWING RELATION WITH SAID WHEELS DURING A WELDING TRAVERSE, A ROLLER MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS AT THE FORWARD END THEREOF FOR ENGAGING OPPOSITE SURFACES OF THE WELDED SEAM OF THE WORKPIECE, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTS IN PREDETERMINED POSITIONAL RELATION TO SAID ROLLERS FOR TRIMMING OFF EXCESS STRIP MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE OVERLAP OF THE STRIP AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE WELD LINE, SAID ROLLER MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS BEING OPERATIVE TO INSURE THAT THE WELDED STRIP WILL BE BROUGHT INTO PRECISE VERTICAL POSITION WITH SAID TRIMMING EDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN APPARATUS FOR SEAM WELDING OVERLAPPED STRIP HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED STRIP CLAMPS AND A SLIDING CARRIAGE MOUNTING A PAIR OF WELDING WHEELS MOVABLE BETWEEN SAID CLAMPS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUPPORTS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE ADJACENT TO AND IN FOLLOWING RELATION WITH SAID WHEELS DURING A WELDING TRAVERSE, A ROLLER MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS AT THE FORWARD END THEREOF FOR ENGAGING OPPOSITE SURFACES OF THE WELDED SEAM OF THE WORKPIECE, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTS IN PREDETERMINED POSITIONAL RELATION TO SAID ROLLERS FOR TRIMMING OFF EXCESS STRIP MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE OVERLAP OF THE STRIP AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE WELD LINE, SAID ROLLER MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS BEING OPERATIVE TO INSURE THAT THE WELDED STRIP WILL BE BROUGHT INTO PRECISE VERTICAL POSITION WITH SAID TRIMMING EDGE.
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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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |