Patent DE575486C successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US3348433A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Tapping assembly
Assignee: International Pipe and Ceramics Corp
•
Filing: 1965-01-04
•
Granted: 1967-10-24
•
Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Mayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/002; F16L41/04; F16L41/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/612; Y10T137/6123; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49403; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53552; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/561; Y10T408/5619; Y10T408/5623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A SUPPORT MEANS FOR A TAPPING MACHINE FOR USE IN TAPPING A CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE PRESTRESSED WITH HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE, SAID SUPPORT MEANS CONTAINING WALLED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A TAPPING MACHINE, AND MEANS FOR GRIPPING A SECTION OF THE HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE EXPOSED IN SAID RECESSES AND SECURING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO THE PIPE, SAID GRIPPING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE WIRE ANCHOR BAR HAVING A NOTCHED CAVITY FOR GRIPPING SAID WIRE, AND SAID WALLED RECESSES HAVING A WEDGING MEANS FOR FIRMLY SECURING THE NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A SUPPORT MEANS FOR A TAPPING MACHINE FOR USE IN TAPPING A CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE PRESTRESSED WITH HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE, SAID SUPPORT MEANS CONTAINING WALLED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A TAPPING MACHINE, AND MEANS FOR GRIPPING A SECTION OF THE HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE EXPOSED IN SAID RECESSES AND SECURING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO THE PIPE, SAID GRIPPING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE WIRE ANCHOR BAR HAVING A NOTCHED CAVITY FOR GRIPPING SAID WIRE, AND SAID WALLED RECESSES HAVING A WEDGING MEANS FOR FIRMLY SECURING THE NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A TAPPING ASSEMBLY FOR TAPPING A CONCRETE PIPE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY WRAPPED WITH HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A TAPPING MACHINE AND A SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID TAPPING MACHINE, SAID SUPPORT MEANS CONTAINING WALLED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE TAPPING MACHINE, AND MEANS FOR GRIPPING A SECTION OF THE HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE EXPOSED IN SAID RECESSES AND SECURING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO THE PIPE, SAID GRIPPING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE WIRE ANCHOR BAR HAVING A NOTCHED HAVING A WEDGING MEANS FOR FIRMLY SECURING THE NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A TAPPING ASSEMBLY FOR TAPPING A CONCRETE PIPE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY WRAPPED WITH HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A TAPPING MACHINE AND A SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID TAPPING MACHINE, SAID SUPPORT MEANS CONTAINING WALLED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE TAPPING MACHINE, AND MEANS FOR GRIPPING A SECTION OF THE HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH WIRE EXPOSED IN SAID RECESSES AND SECURING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO THE PIPE, SAID GRIPPING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE WIRE ANCHOR BAR HAVING A NOTCHED HAVING A WEDGING MEANS FOR FIRMLY SECURING THE NOTCHED WIRE ANCHOR BLOCKS.
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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |