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US3865129A
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Apparatus for moving a plug fitting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is provided for moving a plug fitting relative to a hole in a conduit. A housing is mounted on a conduit over a fitting to be removed. An aligned drawbar mounted on the housing, is descended and interlocked with the fitting. The fitting is withdrawn from the hole and moved to an out-of-the-way position. A rod holding a second fitting is slidably mounted within the drawbar to descend, insert and release the second fitting when properly inserted in the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph L Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/04; F16L41/06; F16L55/00; F16L55/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/6109; Y10T137/612; Y10T137/6123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In apparatus for moving a plug fitting relative to a hole in a conduit, the combination comprising: a housing mountable on said conduit over a fitting arranged in and to be removed from said hole; support means movably mounted on said housing and including an inner portion arranged within said housing for movement toward and away from said fitting; interlock means carried by said inner portion and arranged for selective interlocking engagement with said fitting; and force means operatively interposed between said housing and support means for withdrawing said fitting from said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In apparatus for moving a plug fitting relative to a hole in a conduit, the combination comprising: a housing mountable on said conduit over a fitting arranged in and to be removed from said hole; support means movably mounted on said housing and including an inner portion arranged within said housing for movement toward and away from said fitting; interlock means carried by said inner portion and arranged for selective interlocking engagement with said fitting; and force means operatively interposed between said housing and support means for withdrawing said fitting from said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising alignment means mounted on said housing utilizable for aligning said support means with said hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said support means has aline of movement and said alignment means includes a plurality of orientation devices mounted on said housing and arranged in predetermined positions relative to said line of movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said alignment means further includes a plurality of cross-hairs extending between pairs of said orientation devices.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said interlock means includes a hook member for abutting a portion of said first fitting.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said hook member may be selectively moved into interlocking engagement with said first fitting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said hook member is a tubular sleeve having lateral and end Openings.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |