US4132014A
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Welding simulator spot designator system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-20
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A source of light is located within the movable target of the welding simulator. The electrode holder mounts a welding rod with a reflective surface. Light from the light source is reflected by the reflective surface onto a spot designator surface. The spot designator surface is white so that the light is re-reflected as a spot to provide a visual cue as to the proper spacial relationship between the welding rod and target.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey B. Schow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A spot designator system for a welding training simulator wherein the simulator incorporates a movable target, for providing a visual indication of the spacial relationship between the end of a welding rod and the movable target, said system comprising: a light source means within said movable target for illuminating a range of welding rod tip spacial orientations, reflective means on said welding rod for reflecting a portion of said illumination, spot designator means comprising a surface adjacent to and surrounding the center of said target for reflecting at least a portion of the illumination from said reflective means and providing visual clues in maintaining the proper spacial relationship between the welding rod and target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A spot designator system for a welding training simulator wherein the simulator incorporates a movable target, for providing a visual indication of the spacial relationship between the end of a welding rod and the movable target, said system comprising: a light source means within said movable target for illuminating a range of welding rod tip spacial orientations, reflective means on said welding rod for reflecting a portion of said illumination, spot designator means comprising a surface adjacent to and surrounding the center of said target for reflecting at least a portion of the illumination from said reflective means and providing visual clues in maintaining the proper spacial relationship between the welding rod and target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A spot designator system according to claim 1, wherein: said reflective means comprises a reflective surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A spot designator system according to claim 1, wherein: said reflective means comprises a reflective surface of the welding rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A spot designator system according to claim 3, wherein: said reflective surface comprises a polished metal end of said welding rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A spot designator system according to claim 1, wherein: said spot designator means comprises a substantially flat surface with a light coloration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |