US4106659A
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Pressure vessel
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1976-07-01
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1996-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A pressure vessel having a band compressed onto a lockseam to angle the latter under an end plate for increased seam strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G. Dent
- 👤 Gary F. Stack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D27/00; B01D27/08; B01D27/10; B01D27/106; B01D2201/00; B01D2201/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A pressure vessel comprising a sheet-metal canister having an open end, a rigid plate having an outer edge conforming to and fitting within said open end, a sheetmetal lid juxtaposed with an outer portion of said plate, said canister at said open end and an outer portion of said lid being folded together to form a lockseam having pleats extending longitudinally of said canister and overhanging said plate, and a continuous band fitting over said lockseam and also said plate and forcing said lockseam to be bent radially inward about said plate so that said pleats are oriented transversely of the canister whereby the forces acting to pull the lockseam apart must also bend said lockseam outward about said plate and against said band before the lockseam can unravel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A pressure vessel comprising a sheet-metal canister having an open end, a rigid plate having an outer edge conforming to and fitting within said open end, a sheetmetal lid juxtaposed with an outer portion of said plate, said canister at said open end and an outer portion of said lid being folded together to form a lockseam having pleats extending longitudinally of said canister and overhanging said plate, and a continuous band fitting over said lockseam and also said plate and forcing said lockseam to be bent radially inward about said plate so that said pleats are oriented transversely of the canister whereby the forces acting to pull the lockseam apart must also bend said lockseam outward about said plate and against said band before the lockseam can unravel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
151 words
A pressure vessel comprising a sheet-metal cylindrical canister having an open end, a rigid plate having an outer radial edge conforming to and fitting within said open end, a sheet-metal lid juxtaposed with an outer radial portion of said plate, said canister at said open end and an outer radial portion of said lid being folded together to form a lockseam having pleats extending axially of said canister and overhanging an outer edge of said plate, and a continuous band fitting over said lockseam and also at least a substantial portion of the thickness of said plate and forcing said lockseam to be bent radially inward about the outer edge of said plate so that said pleats are oriented transversely of the canister whereby the forces acting to pull the lockseam apart must also bend said lockseam radially outward about said plate and against said band before the lockseam can unravel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
151 words
A pressure vessel comprising a sheet-metal cylindrical canister having an open end, a rigid plate having an outer radial edge conforming to and fitting within said open end, a sheet-metal lid juxtaposed with an outer radial portion of said plate, said canister at said open end and an outer radial portion of said lid being folded together to form a lockseam having pleats extending axially of said canister and overhanging an outer edge of said plate, and a continuous band fitting over said lockseam and also at least a substantial portion of the thickness of said plate and forcing said lockseam to be bent radially inward about the outer edge of said plate so that said pleats are oriented transversely of the canister whereby the forces acting to pull the lockseam apart must also bend said lockseam radially outward about said plate and against said band before the lockseam can unravel.
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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) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |