Gerald C Romar

US Patent:

20030178393, Sep 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/104719

Inventors:

Gerald Romar - Palmetto LA, US

International Classification:

B23K009/167

US Classification:

219/075000, 219/136000

Abstract:

The purpose of the Tig Finger Eliminator is to eliminate the use of the welder's finger in all position of welding. It will allow your hand to be more stable, as well as lessen the friction on your wrist and shoulders. It will also eliminate the changing of gas cup when welding a root, hot filler, or a cap on heavy wall pipes. It takes all the work out of walking the cup in all positions. It gives you a maximum gas coverage and heat flow. It will also speed up your welding time. It also lessens tungsten electrodes contaminations. The Eliminator will come in two sizes to fit the wp26-F and the WP17-finger tig torches. It is made of Velcro straps, which is connected to the handle base plate, with rivets. The base handle plate is welded to the base extension, The base extension is connected to the ball unit by a weld. The ball unit has a ball at the tip, which has a spring to allow pressure on the ball. To use the Eliminator, attach it to the handle of the tig torch with the Velcro straps. Place the ball part of the Eliminator onto the weld surface. After ignition have been establish, by using the ball, begin to work torch head in the desired area that you want to weld.