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Method and apparatus for producing acoustic vibrations in fluids
Assignee: Sonic Engineering Corp
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Filing: 1961-01-05
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric C Cottell
- 👤 Iii John Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:04
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/18; Y10S116/19; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7758; Y10T137/7761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ACOUSTIC VIBRATIONS IN A FLOWING LIQUID WHICH COMPRISES A NOZZLE TO PRODUCE A JET OF LIQUID, A BLADE-LIKE VIBRATORY ELEMENT POSITIONED TO ENCOUNTER SAID JET SO THAT SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT IS CAUSED TO VIBRATE UPON IMPINGEMENT BY SAID JET, A CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID NOZZLE AND SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT AND MEANS POSITIONED DOWNSTREAM OF SAID NOZZLE FOR ADJUSTING THE LIQUID PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ACOUSTIC VIBRATIONS IN A FLOWING LIQUID WHICH COMPRISES A NOZZLE TO PRODUCE A JET OF LIQUID, A BLADE-LIKE VIBRATORY ELEMENT POSITIONED TO ENCOUNTER SAID JET SO THAT SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT IS CAUSED TO VIBRATE UPON IMPINGEMENT BY SAID JET, A CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID NOZZLE AND SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT AND MEANS POSITIONED DOWNSTREAM OF SAID NOZZLE FOR ADJUSTING THE LIQUID PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID VIBRATORY ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |