US4208458A
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Welding splatter shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract Welding splatter shield comprised of fire-resistant flexible sheet material such as fiber glass overlaid with a heat conducting metal mesh. The metal mesh may be secured around the edges of the sheet by sewn flanges and may overlay on both sides of the flexible panel if desired.
Inventors
- 👤 David F. Wilson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/14; B32B15/02; B32B3/00; B32B3/02; B32B3/04; F; F16; F16P; F16P1/00; F16P1/06; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/30; B32B2307/306; B32B2307/3065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24033; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24231; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/10; Y10T442/102; Y10T442/109; Y10T442/116; Y10T442/117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A shield for protecting against the splatter of material during a welding process comprising; a sheet of non-flammable material; a layer of metallic mesh overlaying and secured to said sheet of non-flammable material; said metallic mesh being comprised of thermally conductive material, whereby said metallic mesh cools molten metal dropped on said shield from a welding process.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A shield for protecting against the splatter of material during a welding process comprising; a sheet of non-flammable material; a layer of metallic mesh overlaying and secured to said sheet of non-flammable material; said metallic mesh being comprised of thermally conductive material, whereby said metallic mesh cools molten metal dropped on said shield from a welding process.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said non-flammable sheet is comprised of fiberglass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said fiberglass is coated with a heat resistant plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said layer of metallic mesh overlays both sides of said non-flammable sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said metallic mesh is attached to said non-flammable sheet by a peripheral stitched flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said metallic mesh layer is comprised of copper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shield according to claim 1 wherein said metallic mesh layer is comprised of stainless steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shield according to claim 6 wherein said non-flammable sheet is comprised of fiberglass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The shield according to claim 7 wherein non-flammable sheet is comprised of fiberglass.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB1535693A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |