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Means and technique for removing flux on a welding rod
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-20
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-10-20
Abstract
Abstract The re-fused flux on the tip of a welding rod, is removed by striking the tip against an abrasive surface defined by a strikeplate on the overside of one of the welder''s gloves.
Inventors
- 👤 R Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:34
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24D; B24D15/00; B24D15/04; B24D15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In combination, a glove for a welder having interconnected palm, back, cuff, and finger portions which together cover the welders''s entire hand on both the underside and overside thereof, and a substantially hard, rigid plate connected to the glove in a fixed position on one of the palm, back, and cuff portions thereof, and in substantially flatwise orientation with respect to the outer surface of the glove, so that one surface of the plate is exposed to the outside of the glove, said plate surface being sufficiently large in exposed area that the welder can strike the fluxed tip of his welding rod against the plate at the surface thereof, and in addition, being sufficiently hard and abrasive in character that the plate will remove the flux from the tip during the striking action.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In combination, a glove for a welder having interconnected palm, back, cuff, and finger portions which together cover the welders''s entire hand on both the underside and overside thereof, and a substantially hard, rigid plate connected to the glove in a fixed position on one of the palm, back, and cuff portions thereof, and in substantially flatwise orientation with respect to the outer surface of the glove, so that one surface of the plate is exposed to the outside of the glove, said plate surface being sufficiently large in exposed area that the welder can strike the fluxed tip of his welding rod against the plate at the surface thereof, and in addition, being sufficiently hard and abrasive in character that the plate will remove the flux from the tip during the striking action.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the plate is disposed on the overside of the glove, and occupies only a localized portion of the overside, adjacent the boundary between the cuff and back portions of the glove, so that said portions extend free of the plate for a substantial distance in the directions of the edge of the cuff portion, and the finger portions, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the plate is superposed on the overside of the glove as a patch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein the patch is removably fastened to the glove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein the patch is fastened to the glove by rivets secured adjacent the corners of the patch.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
75 words
The method of hand-welding two components while wearing gloves on the hands, comprising manipulating a welding rod with one of the gloved-hands, contacting the tip of the rod with a joint between the two components, to form a weld thereon, and alternately striking the tip of the rod against an abrasive surface on one of the cuff, palm, and back portions of the glove on the other hand, to remove the flux from the tip.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
75 words
The method of hand-welding two components while wearing gloves on the hands, comprising manipulating a welding rod with one of the gloved-hands, contacting the tip of the rod with a joint between the two components, to form a weld thereon, and alternately striking the tip of the rod against an abrasive surface on one of the cuff, palm, and back portions of the glove on the other hand, to remove the flux from the tip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the plate surface has a slightly arched configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the plate is backed by an underlayer of resiliently yieldable material which operates to cushion the welder''s hand against bruising.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the plate is overlaid by a sheet of particlized abrasive material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
107 words
A patch which is attachable to a welder''s glove to form a strike surface thereon for a fluxed welding rod, comprising a pad of resiliently yieldable cushioning material, a rigid metal plate overlaid on the pad and secured face-to-face therewith, and means on the plate for securing the composite of the pad and plate to the glove, said plate having an exposed upper surface which is sufficiently large in area that the welder can strike the fluxed tip of his rod against the same, and which is sufficiently hard and abrasive in character that the surface will remove the flux from the tip during the striking action.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
107 words
A patch which is attachable to a welder''s glove to form a strike surface thereon for a fluxed welding rod, comprising a pad of resiliently yieldable cushioning material, a rigid metal plate overlaid on the pad and secured face-to-face therewith, and means on the plate for securing the composite of the pad and plate to the glove, said plate having an exposed upper surface which is sufficiently large in area that the welder can strike the fluxed tip of his rod against the same, and which is sufficiently hard and abrasive in character that the surface will remove the flux from the tip during the striking action.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A patch according to claim 10 wherein the plate has a sheet of sandpaper adhered to the upper surface thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |