US3558161A
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Pipe-connecting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-05
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A CONNECTING DEVICE FOR PIPINGS, ESPECIALLY FOR PIPING ON BOARD AN OIL TANKER AND PIPING INSTALLED ON A HARBOUR PIER, IS DISCLOSED, WHICH PERMITS THE RAPID MAKING AND UNDOING OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PIPINGS. THE DEVICE ESSENTIALLY COMPRISES A MULTIPLE, SPIDER-LIKE, FLANGE GRIPPING MECHANISM WHICH CAN BE ACTUATED EITHER HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANICALLY, ACCORDING TO TWO RESPECTIVE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION. THE ADVANTAGES OF A RAPID CONNECTION OR DISCONNECTION OF TWO SUCH PIPINGS CAN BE APPRECIATED ESPECIALLY ON ACCOUNT OF THE RISKS OF FIRE HAZARDS AND BREAKAGES DUE TO ROUGH SEA AND THE LIKE.
Inventors
- 👤 Giorgio Bormioli
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/08; F16L37/12; F16L37/1205
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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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |