US3049910A
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Water detector for fuels
Assignee: Bowser Inc
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Filing: 1959-02-24
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Granted: 1962-08-21
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Expires: 1979-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Topol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/04; G01N27/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING THE AMOUNT OF FREE EMULSIFIED WATER IN A LIQUID SUCH AS FUELS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING MEANS FOR DIVERTING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FLOW OF SAID LIQUID DURING PASSAGE THEREOF A COALESCING MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH SAID DIVERTED FLOW IS PASSED TO PRODUCE FREEING OF THE EMULSIFIED WATER THEREIN, A FORAMINOUS MEMBER ARRANGED IN THE PATH OF FLOW OF SAID LIQUID FLOW FROM SAID COALESING MEDIUM TO EFFECT SEPARATION OF THE FREE WATER FROM SID LIQUID WHICH IS CAUSED TO PASS THERETHROUGH, SAID FORAMINOUS MEMBER SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID COALESCING MEDIUM, A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID SEPARATED FREE WATER, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ADAPTED TO FORM CONTACT THEREBETWEEN THROUGH THE WATER CONTAINED IN SAID CHAMBER AT A PREDETERMINED WATER CONTENT, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING SAID CHAMBER AT REGULAR INTERVALS, WHEREBY ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN SAID CHAMBER TO FORM SAID CONTACT IS EFFECTED AT OR ABOVE PREDETERMINED PERCENTAGES OF WATER CONTENT OF SAID FUEL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING THE AMOUNT OF FREE EMULSIFIED WATER IN A LIQUID SUCH AS FUELS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING MEANS FOR DIVERTING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FLOW OF SAID LIQUID DURING PASSAGE THEREOF A COALESCING MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH SAID DIVERTED FLOW IS PASSED TO PRODUCE FREEING OF THE EMULSIFIED WATER THEREIN, A FORAMINOUS MEMBER ARRANGED IN THE PATH OF FLOW OF SAID LIQUID FLOW FROM SAID COALESING MEDIUM TO EFFECT SEPARATION OF THE FREE WATER FROM SID LIQUID WHICH IS CAUSED TO PASS THERETHROUGH, SAID FORAMINOUS MEMBER SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID COALESCING MEDIUM, A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID SEPARATED FREE WATER, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ADAPTED TO FORM CONTACT THEREBETWEEN THROUGH THE WATER CONTAINED IN SAID CHAMBER AT A PREDETERMINED WATER CONTENT, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING SAID CHAMBER AT REGULAR INTERVALS, WHEREBY ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN SAID CHAMBER TO FORM SAID CONTACT IS EFFECTED AT OR ABOVE PREDETERMINED PERCENTAGES OF WATER CONTENT OF SAID FUEL.
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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) | 1965-08-20 | 1966-02-19 | 1966-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-20 | 1970-02-19 | 1970-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-20 | 1974-02-19 | 1974-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |