US3078715A
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Tank gauge
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1956-11-30
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1976-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred M Mayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/30; G01F23/40; G01F23/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
GAUGING MEANS COMPRISING A BOUYANT ELEMENT RESPONSIVE TO POSITION OF LEVEL OF SAID LIQUID, A MEMBER CONTAINING CODED MARKINGS POSITIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITION OF SAID BUOYANT ELEMENT, READOUT MEANS PROVIDING AN OUTPUT CONSTITUTING A MEASURE OF SAID POSITION INCLUDING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID CODED MARKINGS, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID READOUT MEANS AND TO THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID FOR POSITIONING A SECOND MEMBER CONTAINING CODED MARKINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRODUCT OF QUANTITY OF SAID LIQUID BY THE DEVIATION OF THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF FROM A NORMAL TEMPERATURE, AND READOUT MEANS FOR SAID SECOND CODED MEMBER.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 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 |