US3078709A
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Method of, and apparatus for, determining characteristics of flowing fluids
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1958-03-06
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1978-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clark James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:02
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N15/00; G01N15/10; G01N15/1031; G01N27/00; G01N27/60; F; F16; F16L; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF GAS BUBBLES IN LIQUIDS COMPRISING: GRID MEANS FORMED FOR INCORPORATION IN A FLUID CONDUIT, SAID GRID MEANS HAVING CURRENTCONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND SAID CONDUIT AND SPACED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID FLUID CONDUIT TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PRODUCED BY THE BUBBLE-CONTAINING LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH THE CONDUIT; AMPLIFYING MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID CURRENT-CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS TO INCREASE THE MAGNITUDE OF SUCH SIGNAL; AND MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID AMPLIFYING MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE AMPLIFIED SIGNAL INTO INTELLIGENCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF GAS BUBBLES IN LIQUIDS COMPRISING: GRID MEANS FORMED FOR INCORPORATION IN A FLUID CONDUIT, SAID GRID MEANS HAVING CURRENTCONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND SAID CONDUIT AND SPACED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID FLUID CONDUIT TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PRODUCED BY THE BUBBLE-CONTAINING LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH THE CONDUIT; AMPLIFYING MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID CURRENT-CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS TO INCREASE THE MAGNITUDE OF SUCH SIGNAL; AND MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID AMPLIFYING MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE AMPLIFIED SIGNAL INTO INTELLIGENCE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |