US3596935A
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Jacketed pipe fitting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-12
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of plate members welded together and to the main body part of a pipe fitting provide a fluidtight jacket completely encompassing said main body part of the fitting.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mcgeoch Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a tubular member having 1. an arcuate main body part, and 2. terminal portions extending respectively from opposite ends and in longitudinal continuation of said arcuate main body part for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members including 1. a first pair of plates having said terminal portions extending respectively therethrough, said plates being joined together along a line passing through the median plane of said tubular member, 2. a plate overlying the back of said tubular member and having opposite end portions joined to the associated end portions respectively of said pair of plates along lines passing through said median plane, said plates defining a pair of openings respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member, and 3. a second pair of plates disposed respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member and closing said openings, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a tubular member having 1. an arcuate main body part, and 2. terminal portions extending respectively from opposite ends and in longitudinal continuation of said arcuate main body part for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members including 1. a first pair of plates having said terminal portions extending respectively therethrough, said plates being joined together along a line passing through the median plane of said tubular member, 2. a plate overlying the back of said tubular member and having opposite end portions joined to the associated end portions respectively of said pair of plates along lines passing through said median plane, said plates defining a pair of openings respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member, and 3. a second pair of plates disposed respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member and closing said openings, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
terminal portions extending respectively from opposite ends and in longitudinal continuation of said arcuate main body part for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members including
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
terminal portions extending respectively from opposite ends and in longitudinal continuation of said arcuate main body part for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members including
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
a plate overlying the back of said tubular member and having opposite end portions joined to the associated end portions respectively of said pair of plates along lines passing through said median plane, said plates defining a pair of openings respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
a plate overlying the back of said tubular member and having opposite end portions joined to the associated end portions respectively of said pair of plates along lines passing through said median plane, said plates defining a pair of openings respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 1 wherein each plate of the first pair thereof is planar and disposed substantially normal to the median plane of the tubular member, the plate overlying the back of said tubular member is arcuate and disposed substantially normal to said median plane, and each plate of the second pair thereof is planar and disposed substantially parallel to said median plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
at least one branch extending laterally from said main body part with a terminal portion for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members forming a rectangular boxlike jacket structure with six sides, each of the several terminal portions of said tubular member extending respectively through the associated side of said boxlike jacket structure, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said tubular member to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
at least one branch extending laterally from said main body part with a terminal portion for connection in a pipe line, B. an assembly of plate members forming a rectangular boxlike jacket structure with six sides, each of the several terminal portions of said tubular member extending respectively through the associated side of said boxlike jacket structure, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said tubular member to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
a pair of plate members respectively at opposite ends of said tapered section and having said terminal portions extending respectively therethrough for connection in a pipe line, and C. weldments joining the tapered section embracing said main body part and said pair of plates together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
a pair of plate members respectively at opposite ends of said tapered section and having said terminal portions extending respectively therethrough for connection in a pipe line, and C. weldments joining the tapered section embracing said main body part and said pair of plates together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
tubular terminal portions extending from said main body part and corresponding in shape and size to the shape and size respectively of the large and small ends of said main body part, B. an assembly including
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
tubular terminal portions extending from said main body part and corresponding in shape and size to the shape and size respectively of the large and small ends of said main body part, B. an assembly including
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 2 wherein the planes coincident respectively with the extremities of the tubular member are normal to each other, the first pair of plates are normal to each other, and each plate of said pair thereof is parallel to the associated one of said planes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
71 words
a second pair of plates disposed respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member and closing said openings, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
71 words
a second pair of plates disposed respectively on opposite sides of said tubular member and closing said openings, and C. weldments joining said plate members together and to said main body part to provide a fluidtight jacket with space under said jacket completely encompassing said tubular main body part, said jacket being provided with openings respectively for introduction of a fluid medium into and discharge of the same from said space.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 2 wherein the planes coincident respectively with the extremities of the tubular member are disposed on an angle of 45* relative to each other, the first pair of plates are disposed at an angle of 45* relative to each other, and each plate of said pair thereof is parallel to the associated one of said planes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 1 wherein the terminal portions of the tubular member are tangential to the arcuate main body part thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 5 wherein the tangential opposite end portions of the tubular member are normal to each other, the first pair of plates are normal to each other, and each plate of said pair thereof is normal to the associated tubular end portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
68 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 5 wherein the included angle between the central longitudinal axes of the tangential opposite end portions of the tubular member are disposed at an angle of 135* relative to each other, the first pair of plates are disposed at an angle of 45* relative to each other, and each plate of said pair thereof is normal to the associated tubular end portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
9 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a tubular member having
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
9 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a tubular member having
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 8 wherein the branches from the main body part of the tubular member are normal thereto, and the jacket includes a pair of plate members each of U-shape in transverse section and disposed to conjointly provide four sides of the boxlike jacket structure.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 8 wherein the main body of the tubular member is provided with a single laterally extending branch, and the jacket includes a pair of plate members each of U-shape in transverse section and disposed respectively on opposite sides of said main body of the tubular member to conjointly provide four sides of the boxlike jacket structure.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
8 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a member having
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
8 words
A pipe fitting comprising A. a member having
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
92 words
A pipe fitting according to claim 11 wherein the main body part of the tubular member is frustoconical in shape, the terminal portions extending from said main body part are cylindrical in shape, corresponding in diameter respectively to the large and small diameters of said main body part, and the jacket includes a section frustoconical in shape embracing said main body part, and a pair of plates respectively at opposite ends of said frustoconical section having said terminal portions of the tubular member extending respectively therethrough for connection in a pipe line.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |