US3105565A
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Device for measuring the consumption of liquid fuels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-16
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1982-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pischinger Franz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE CONSUMPTION OF LIQUID FUEL, IN PARTICULAR THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPRISING A BALANCE HAVING A WEIGHBEAM, A VESSEL CONTAINING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE MEASURED, SAID VESSEL BEING SUSPENDED ON ONE ARM OF THE WEIGH-BEAM, TWO COUNTERWEIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE OTHER ARM OF THE WEIGH-BEAM, A FUEL FEED PIPE PROJECTING INTO THE VESSEL AND HAVING VALVES THEREIN CONTROLLED TO MAINTAIN THE VESSEL FILLED, A PLURALITY OF FIXED CONTACTS AND ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON SAID WEIGH-BEAM FOR STARTING AND STOPPING MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF THE MEASUREMENT, ONE OF SAID COUNTERWEIGHTS CORRESPONDING TO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE MEASURED AND BEING DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON SAID WEIGH-BEAM, A FIXED ABUTMENT SERVING TO FIFT THE LAST-MENTIONED COUNTERWEIGH FROM SAID WEIGH-BEAM, THE LAST-MENTIONED COUNTERWEIGH ABUTTING AGAINST SAID ABUTMENT WHILE THE WEIGH-BEAM MOVES INTO ITS POSITION OF EQUILIBRIUM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ACTUATION OF THE SAID CONTACTS FOR THE STARTING OF THE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
163 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE CONSUMPTION OF LIQUID FUEL, IN PARTICULAR THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPRISING A BALANCE HAVING A WEIGHBEAM, A VESSEL CONTAINING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE MEASURED, SAID VESSEL BEING SUSPENDED ON ONE ARM OF THE WEIGH-BEAM, TWO COUNTERWEIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE OTHER ARM OF THE WEIGH-BEAM, A FUEL FEED PIPE PROJECTING INTO THE VESSEL AND HAVING VALVES THEREIN CONTROLLED TO MAINTAIN THE VESSEL FILLED, A PLURALITY OF FIXED CONTACTS AND ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON SAID WEIGH-BEAM FOR STARTING AND STOPPING MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF THE MEASUREMENT, ONE OF SAID COUNTERWEIGHTS CORRESPONDING TO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE MEASURED AND BEING DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON SAID WEIGH-BEAM, A FIXED ABUTMENT SERVING TO FIFT THE LAST-MENTIONED COUNTERWEIGH FROM SAID WEIGH-BEAM, THE LAST-MENTIONED COUNTERWEIGH ABUTTING AGAINST SAID ABUTMENT WHILE THE WEIGH-BEAM MOVES INTO ITS POSITION OF EQUILIBRIUM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ACTUATION OF THE SAID CONTACTS FOR THE STARTING OF THE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
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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) | 1966-09-30 | 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 |