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US4336958A
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Pipe flange
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-09
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Granted: 1982-06-29
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Expires: 1999-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A pipe flange coupling having a carbon steel body and flange with a bore extending through the body and flange and a bolt circle in the flange, a lining throughout the entire length and circumference of the bore, and a sealing surface on the flange radially inward of the bolt circle and radially outward of the bore, the sealing surface and lining being of corrosion resistant metal fusion welded to each other and to the flange and bore and providing a structurally unitary body which meets the pressure code and also protects the carbon steel from corrosion.
Inventors
- 👤 John Goetzinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L57/00; F16L57/06; F16L58/00; F16L58/18; F16L58/187; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S138/00; Y10S138/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A pipe flange coupling having a carbon steel body and flange, a bore extending through said body and flange, a bolt circle in said flange, a tube of corrosion resistant material telescoped in said bore and united thereto by an annular electron beam weld of fused metal extending axially along and embracing the junction between said tube and said bore throughout the length and circumference of said bore, the weld being wedge shaped in radial cross section with the greatest radial thickness at one end of the tube, said fused metal consisting of said carbon steel and said corrosion resistant material, and a sealing surface on said flange radially inward of said bolt circle and radially outward of said bore, said sealing surface being provided by a cladding of corrosion resistant material fusion welded to said flange and to fused metal and to said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A pipe flange coupling having a carbon steel body and flange, a bore extending through said body and flange, a bolt circle in said flange, a tube of corrosion resistant material telescoped in said bore and united thereto by an annular electron beam weld of fused metal extending axially along and embracing the junction between said tube and said bore throughout the length and circumference of said bore, the weld being wedge shaped in radial cross section with the greatest radial thickness at one end of the tube, said fused metal consisting of said carbon steel and said corrosion resistant material, and a sealing surface on said flange radially inward of said bolt circle and radially outward of said bore, said sealing surface being provided by a cladding of corrosion resistant material fusion welded to said flange and to fused metal and to said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The flange of claim 1 in which said weld and said tube project beyond the flange end of said bore a distance equal to the thickness of said cladding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The flange claim 1 in which the corrosion resistant material is stainless steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The pipe flange of claim 1 in which the tube and body are united by two annular election beam welds of fused metal, one extending from each end of the tube.
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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) | 1985-06-28 | 1985-12-28 | 1986-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-28 | 1989-12-28 | 1990-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-28 | 1993-12-28 | 1994-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |