US3327205A
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Pipe thread inspection apparatus utilizing a threaded sensor for engaging teh threads of the pipe
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-26
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1984-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fenton M Wood
- 👤 William T Walters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/20; G01B5/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING THREADED ENDS OF PIPE COMPRISING: A HOUSING FOR SECURING TO THE END OF SAID PIPE, A ROTOR CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING FOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID PIPE, GUIDE MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID ROTOR AND HELD ADJACENT TO THE PIPE THREAD TO BE INSPECTED, AT LEAST ONE SEARCH SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID PIPE AND HAVING A THREADED PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID PIPE THREAD TO BE INSPECTED, MAGNETIC RESPONSIVE MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID THREADED PORTION OF SAID SHOE FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN THE THREAD OF SAID PIPE BEING INSPECTED, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING THREADED ENDS OF PIPE COMPRISING: A HOUSING FOR SECURING TO THE END OF SAID PIPE, A ROTOR CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING FOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID PIPE, GUIDE MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID ROTOR AND HELD ADJACENT TO THE PIPE THREAD TO BE INSPECTED, AT LEAST ONE SEARCH SHOE MOUNTED ON SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID PIPE AND HAVING A THREADED PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID PIPE THREAD TO BE INSPECTED, MAGNETIC RESPONSIVE MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID THREADED PORTION OF SAID SHOE FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN THE THREAD OF SAID PIPE BEING INSPECTED, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2983141A
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |