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Metal cutting tool guide
Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 376 EAST 400 SOUTH NO 315 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84111 A CORP OF UTAH
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Filing: 1974-02-21
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-02-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved device for guiding a cutting torch on a metal surface which metal is a magnet attracting material comprises a magnetized base member and one or more guide members secured to the base member which guide members act as a template having a shaped surface for guiding the cutting torch. The device is provided with means for securing one of the guide members adjacent the edge of the base member and preferably means for holding or securing a plurality of additional guide members having different shapes or of different sizes when not in use. In a second embodiment, an assembly includes a support for holding the device of the invention on a pipe or other surface of revolution.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence V. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:52
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K7/00; B23K7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A device for guiding a cutting torch on a magnet attracting metal surface comprising: a magnetized base member, having a top surface having first means thereon for securing a guide member having a shaped surface for guiding said cutting torch, and a second means for holding a plurality of said guide members.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A device for guiding a cutting torch on a magnet attracting metal surface comprising: a magnetized base member, having a top surface having first means thereon for securing a guide member having a shaped surface for guiding said cutting torch, and a second means for holding a plurality of said guide members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said base member has a magnet incorporated therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said base member has a magnet holding cavity therein and said magnet received in said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said magnet is permanent and removable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 3 including a thermal insulation composition between said magnet and said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said base member comprises a flat metal plate having a magnet secured thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said magnet is embedded in said plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said guide securing means is located adjacent an edge of said top surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said first means comprises a threaded post and member threadedly engaging said post.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said guide member includes a hole for engaging said post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said guide member includes a notched bracket for engaging said post.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
In combination, the device of claim 1 and a support for holding said plate on a surface of revolution said support comprising a support member having a flat upper surface, a pair of opposite sides extending upwardly normal to said flat surface and a flange extending inwardly from each side toward the opposite side and spaced from said upper plate surface to form a pair of channels for receiving said base member, and a pair of rigid legs secured to said support member and extending downwardly therefrom said legs being substantially straight and having a 90° angle therebetween.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein the support member comprises a magnet attracted metal.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |