US3116045A
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Releasable pipe position control
Assignee: Grinnell Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-08
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1980-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip C Sherburne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:01
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/10; F22B37/20; F22B37/204; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/16; F16L3/20; F16L3/215; F16L3/217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF FLUID HANDLING EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO A CHANGE IN POSITION DUE TO A CHANGE IN A THERMAL CONDITION OF SAID EQUIPMENT, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID PORTION AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID CHANGE IN THERMAL CONDITION FOR APPLYING TO SAID PORTION A FORCE TO CONTROL MOVEMENT OF SAID PORTION TO A DESIRED POSITION IRRESPECTIVE OF THE POSITION CHANGE SAID PORTION WOULD HAVE HAD DUE TO SAID THERMAL CONDITION CHANGE WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF SAID FORCE, ENERGY VALVE MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID FORCE APPLYING MEANS AND ADAPTED TO BE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF ENERGY TO CONTROL OPERATION OF SAID FORCE APPLYING MEANS, MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ENERGY VALVE MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID CHANGE IN THERMAL CONDITION TO CONTROL SAID ENERGY VALVE MEANS AND TO THEREBY CORRELATE SAID DESIRED POSITION OF SAID PORTION WITH SAID CHANGED THERMAL CONDITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PORTION''S BEING MOVED TO SAID DESIRED POSITION FOR AT LEAST
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF FLUID HANDLING EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO A CHANGE IN POSITION DUE TO A CHANGE IN A THERMAL CONDITION OF SAID EQUIPMENT, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID PORTION AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID CHANGE IN THERMAL CONDITION FOR APPLYING TO SAID PORTION A FORCE TO CONTROL MOVEMENT OF SAID PORTION TO A DESIRED POSITION IRRESPECTIVE OF THE POSITION CHANGE SAID PORTION WOULD HAVE HAD DUE TO SAID THERMAL CONDITION CHANGE WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF SAID FORCE, ENERGY VALVE MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID FORCE APPLYING MEANS AND ADAPTED TO BE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF ENERGY TO CONTROL OPERATION OF SAID FORCE APPLYING MEANS, MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ENERGY VALVE MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID CHANGE IN THERMAL CONDITION TO CONTROL SAID ENERGY VALVE MEANS AND TO THEREBY CORRELATE SAID DESIRED POSITION OF SAID PORTION WITH SAID CHANGED THERMAL CONDITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PORTION''S BEING MOVED TO SAID DESIRED POSITION FOR AT LEAST
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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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |