US3108475A
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Gyroscopic mass flowmeter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-13
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1981-02-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul D Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/76; G01F1/78; G01F1/80; G01F1/84; G01F1/8409; G01F1/8413; G01F1/845; G01F1/8468; G01F1/8481; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18232
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A GYROSCOPIC MASS FLOWMETER HAVING SUPPORT MEANS, A FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR OSCILLATION ABOUT A DRIVE AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND A FLUID CONDUIT LOOP MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR OSCILLATION ABOUT A TORQUE AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO, DRIVING MEANS WHICH COMPRISES A FLAT SPRING MEMBER ATTACHED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID FRAME AND EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID DRIVE AXIS, THE WIDTH OF SAID SPRING MEMBER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID DRIVE AXIS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING MEMBER IN A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR PATH TO OSCILLATE SAID FRAME ABOUT SAID DRIVE AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A GYROSCOPIC MASS FLOWMETER HAVING SUPPORT MEANS, A FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR OSCILLATION ABOUT A DRIVE AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND A FLUID CONDUIT LOOP MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR OSCILLATION ABOUT A TORQUE AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO, DRIVING MEANS WHICH COMPRISES A FLAT SPRING MEMBER ATTACHED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID FRAME AND EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID DRIVE AXIS, THE WIDTH OF SAID SPRING MEMBER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID DRIVE AXIS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING MEMBER IN A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR PATH TO OSCILLATE SAID FRAME ABOUT SAID DRIVE AXIS.
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) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |