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Strain wire flowmeter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-03
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1979-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Dillon
- 👤 William R Dunbar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/20; G01F1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH A TUBULAR HOUSING COMPRISING, A MOUNTING MEMBER SECURED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID MOUNTING MEMBER INTO SAID HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF OUTWARDLY PROJECTING SUPPORTS CARRIED BY SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A FIRST PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS CONNECTED BETWEEN SELECTED SUPPORTS, SAID FIRST PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS BEING EXPOSED TO SAID FLOWING FLUID, A SECOND PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS CONNECTED BETWEEN THE REMAINING SUPPORTS, A COVER MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER FOR ENCLOSING SAID SECOND PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS, AND A PLURALITY OF LEADS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER FOR CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS TO A METERING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH A TUBULAR HOUSING COMPRISING, A MOUNTING MEMBER SECURED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID MOUNTING MEMBER INTO SAID HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF OUTWARDLY PROJECTING SUPPORTS CARRIED BY SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A FIRST PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS CONNECTED BETWEEN SELECTED SUPPORTS, SAID FIRST PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS BEING EXPOSED TO SAID FLOWING FLUID, A SECOND PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS CONNECTED BETWEEN THE REMAINING SUPPORTS, A COVER MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER FOR ENCLOSING SAID SECOND PAIR OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS, AND A PLURALITY OF LEADS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER FOR CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF STRAIN-WIRE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS TO A METERING MEANS.
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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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |