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Process and apparatus for welding
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1959-07-06
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1979-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Perry J Rieppel
- 👤 Glenn E Faulkner
- 👤 Jerome W Nelson
- 👤 Harry C Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:00
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/02; B23K9/028; B23K9/0282; B23K9/0286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
AN IMPROVED PROCESS CAPABLE OF MAKING BUTT JOINT WELDS OUT OF THE FLAT POSITION BETWEEN ADJOINING PORTIONS OF METAL SHAPED WHICH COMPRISES BRINGING SAID PORTIONS INTO NEAR-ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, PROVIDING A NARROW SPACING AND COMPLETE GAP OF HIGHLY UNIFORM WIDTH AND OF DEPTH TO WIDTH RATIO BETWEEN ABOUT 3 TO 1 AND 7 TO 1 BETWEEN SAID PORTIONS, AND SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY WELDING BY TRAVERSING A WELDING UNIT WITH RESPECT TO AN ADJACENT SURFACE OF SAID SHAPES AND AT A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM SPEED, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FEEDING WELDING MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF A CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE INTO SAID GAP AT A CAREFULLY CONTROLLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM RATE ABOUT 5 TO 20 TIMES SAID TRAVERSING SPEED WHILE MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS ARC WITHIN SAID GAP TO FILL SAID GROOVE SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY AND THEREBY PROVIDE A WELD OF UNIFORM QUALITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
AN IMPROVED PROCESS CAPABLE OF MAKING BUTT JOINT WELDS OUT OF THE FLAT POSITION BETWEEN ADJOINING PORTIONS OF METAL SHAPED WHICH COMPRISES BRINGING SAID PORTIONS INTO NEAR-ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, PROVIDING A NARROW SPACING AND COMPLETE GAP OF HIGHLY UNIFORM WIDTH AND OF DEPTH TO WIDTH RATIO BETWEEN ABOUT 3 TO 1 AND 7 TO 1 BETWEEN SAID PORTIONS, AND SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY WELDING BY TRAVERSING A WELDING UNIT WITH RESPECT TO AN ADJACENT SURFACE OF SAID SHAPES AND AT A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM SPEED, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FEEDING WELDING MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF A CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE INTO SAID GAP AT A CAREFULLY CONTROLLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM RATE ABOUT 5 TO 20 TIMES SAID TRAVERSING SPEED WHILE MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS ARC WITHIN SAID GAP TO FILL SAID GROOVE SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY AND THEREBY PROVIDE A WELD OF UNIFORM QUALITY.
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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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |