US3084554A
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Method and apparatus for taking fluid samples from a flowing line
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1958-08-15
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1978-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Perilloux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/20; G01N1/2035; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87265; Y10T137/87338
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A LIQUID CARRYING PIPE LINE WHEREIN FLOWS A MIXED FLUID HAVING DIFFERENT DENSITY CONSTITUENT PARTS INCLUDING SOME SUSPENDED SOLID MATTER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED FLOW LINE FOR CARRYING SAID MIXED FLUID, SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BRANCH LINE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FLOW LINE FOR DIVIDING THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID INTO A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL PATHS, SAID BRANCH LINE MEANS MAINTAINING THE FLUID FLOWING IN ALL OF SAID PATHS SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SAME LEVEL, SAID BRANCH LINE PATHS HAVING EQUAL SIZED INSIDE DIAMETERS, VALVE MEANS IN ONE OF SAID PARALLEL PATHS, MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID VALVE MEANS TO ISOLATE A SAMPLE OF THE LIQUID IN SAID FLOW LINE AND MEANS FOR DRAINING SAID ISOLATED SAMPLE FOR TESTING THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A LIQUID CARRYING PIPE LINE WHEREIN FLOWS A MIXED FLUID HAVING DIFFERENT DENSITY CONSTITUENT PARTS INCLUDING SOME SUSPENDED SOLID MATTER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED FLOW LINE FOR CARRYING SAID MIXED FLUID, SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BRANCH LINE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FLOW LINE FOR DIVIDING THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID INTO A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL PATHS, SAID BRANCH LINE MEANS MAINTAINING THE FLUID FLOWING IN ALL OF SAID PATHS SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SAME LEVEL, SAID BRANCH LINE PATHS HAVING EQUAL SIZED INSIDE DIAMETERS, VALVE MEANS IN ONE OF SAID PARALLEL PATHS, MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID VALVE MEANS TO ISOLATE A SAMPLE OF THE LIQUID IN SAID FLOW LINE AND MEANS FOR DRAINING SAID ISOLATED SAMPLE FOR TESTING THEREOF.
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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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |