US2852459A
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Apparatus for detecting and locating presence of fluids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-06-08
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Granted: 1958-09-16
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Expires: 1965-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Williamson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:17
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C17/04; G21C17/041; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/04; G01M3/042; G01M3/045; G01M3/20; G01M3/22; G01M3/226; G01M3/228; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A FLUID FROM A PLURALITY OF FLUID CONTAINERS IN A MASS OF MATERIAL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FLUID DUCTS AT MUTUALLY SPACED POSITIONS IN SAID MASS, ONE DUCT BEING ADJACENT EACH CONTAINER, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING LEAKAGE FLUID FROM EACH OF THE CONTAINERS TO AN ADJACENT DUCT, A PLURALITY OF HEADERS, EACH OF SAID DUCTS BEING CONNECTED TO A DIFFERENT PLURALITY OF SAID HEADERS, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF THE FLUID IN RESPECTIVE HEADERS, WHEREBY THE COINCIDENCE OF APPEARANCE OF THE FLUID IN THE HEADERS INDICATES THE POINT OF ORIGIN OF THE FLUID IN THE MASS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A FLUID FROM A PLURALITY OF FLUID CONTAINERS IN A MASS OF MATERIAL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FLUID DUCTS AT MUTUALLY SPACED POSITIONS IN SAID MASS, ONE DUCT BEING ADJACENT EACH CONTAINER, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING LEAKAGE FLUID FROM EACH OF THE CONTAINERS TO AN ADJACENT DUCT, A PLURALITY OF HEADERS, EACH OF SAID DUCTS BEING CONNECTED TO A DIFFERENT PLURALITY OF SAID HEADERS, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF THE FLUID IN RESPECTIVE HEADERS, WHEREBY THE COINCIDENCE OF APPEARANCE OF THE FLUID IN THE HEADERS INDICATES THE POINT OF ORIGIN OF THE FLUID IN THE MASS.
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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) | 1961-09-15 | 1962-03-17 | 1962-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-09-15 | 1966-03-17 | 1966-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-09-15 | 1970-03-17 | 1970-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |