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Apparatus for measuring the apparent bulk modulus of a transient-electric-potential-responsive fluid
Assignee: Dana Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-22
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynn E Ellison
- 👤 Sigifredo E Nuber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:00
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10M; C10M171/00; C10M171/001; G; G01; G01N; G01N11/00; G01N11/02; G01N11/04; G01N11/06; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/22; G01N27/223; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4456; Y10T137/4643
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
FLUID FLOW CONTROL MEANS COMPRISING A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED CONDUIT FABRICATED OF A HIGH-RESISTIVITY MATERIAL, A TRANSIENT-ELECTRIC-POTENTIAL-RESPONSIVE FLUID WITHIN SAID CONDUIT, A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CONDUIT EXTERNALLY THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A TRANSIENT ELECTRIC POTENTIAL TO SAID ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
FLUID FLOW CONTROL MEANS COMPRISING A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED CONDUIT FABRICATED OF A HIGH-RESISTIVITY MATERIAL, A TRANSIENT-ELECTRIC-POTENTIAL-RESPONSIVE FLUID WITHIN SAID CONDUIT, A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CONDUIT EXTERNALLY THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A TRANSIENT ELECTRIC POTENTIAL TO SAID ELECTRODES.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE APPARENT BULK MODULUS OF A TRANSIENT-ELECTRIC-POTENTIAL-RESPONSIVE FLUID COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR A CONSTANT-TEMPERATURE FLUID BATH, THERMO-REGULATOR MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE IN SAID RECEPTACLE, VISCOMETER MEANS INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER VESSELS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID RECEPTACLE, A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED CONDUIT FABRICATED OF HIGH-RESISTIVITY MATERIAL CONNECTING SAID VESSELS, A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CONDUIT EXTERNALLY THEREOF, MEANS FOR APPLYING A TRANSIENT ELECTRIC POTENTIAL TO SAID ELECTRODES, AND LIQUID-LEVEL INDICIA ASSOCIATED WITH ONE SAID VESSEL.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE APPARENT BULK MODULUS OF A TRANSIENT-ELECTRIC-POTENTIAL-RESPONSIVE FLUID COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR A CONSTANT-TEMPERATURE FLUID BATH, THERMO-REGULATOR MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE IN SAID RECEPTACLE, VISCOMETER MEANS INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER VESSELS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID RECEPTACLE, A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED CONDUIT FABRICATED OF HIGH-RESISTIVITY MATERIAL CONNECTING SAID VESSELS, A PAIR OF ELECTRODES DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID CONDUIT EXTERNALLY THEREOF, MEANS FOR APPLYING A TRANSIENT ELECTRIC POTENTIAL TO SAID ELECTRODES, AND LIQUID-LEVEL INDICIA ASSOCIATED WITH ONE SAID VESSEL.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |