US3179291A
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Blending and dispensing system having calibration means for additive pumps
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1962-12-07
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1982-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy D Umbach
- 👤 Roy B Marcum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:51
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/74; B67D7/743; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85978; Y10T137/86131; Y10T137/86163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
IN FUEL DISPENSING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A FIRST PUMP MEANS CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FUEL SUPPLY; A MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE DISCHARGE OF SAID FIRST PUMP MEANS AND AT THE OTHER END TO DISPENSING CONDUIT; AN ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK; AN ADDITIVE CONDUIT CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK AND AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID MAIN FLOW CONDUIT; A FIRST VALVE DISPOSED IN SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK; AN ADDITIVE PUMP DISPOSED IN SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID FIRST VALVE; A PUMP CALIBRATION GAUGE; A CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID PUMP CALIBRATING GAUGE AND CONNECTED AT ITS OTHER END INTO SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST VALVE AND SAID ADDITIVE PUMP; A SET STOP METER DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID ADDITIVE PUMP; DUIT CONNECTS THERETO; DOWNSTREAM FROM THE POINT WHERE SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT CONNECTS THERETO; A SET STOP VALVE, OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SET STOP METER, DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID SET STOP METER; AND A FLOW CONTROL VALVE DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID SET STOP VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
IN FUEL DISPENSING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A FIRST PUMP MEANS CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FUEL SUPPLY; A MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE DISCHARGE OF SAID FIRST PUMP MEANS AND AT THE OTHER END TO DISPENSING CONDUIT; AN ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK; AN ADDITIVE CONDUIT CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK AND AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID MAIN FLOW CONDUIT; A FIRST VALVE DISPOSED IN SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK; AN ADDITIVE PUMP DISPOSED IN SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID FIRST VALVE; A PUMP CALIBRATION GAUGE; A CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID PUMP CALIBRATING GAUGE AND CONNECTED AT ITS OTHER END INTO SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST VALVE AND SAID ADDITIVE PUMP; A SET STOP METER DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID ADDITIVE PUMP; DUIT CONNECTS THERETO; DOWNSTREAM FROM THE POINT WHERE SAID ADDITIVE CONDUIT CONNECTS THERETO; A SET STOP VALVE, OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SET STOP METER, DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL FLOW CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID SET STOP METER; AND A FLOW CONTROL VALVE DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN FUEL CONDUIT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID SET STOP VALVE.
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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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |