US3200312A
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Capacitance probe for fluids
Assignee: Cameron Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-24
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1981-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bill R Callahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/22; G01N27/223
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A CAPACITANCE MEASURING ELEMENT INCLUDING, A TUBULARR METALLIC CASING ADAPTED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO A CONDUIT AS A SECTION OF THE CONDUIT THROUGH WHICH ALL MATERIAL PASSES TO HAVE ITS CAPACITANCE MEASURED, THE CASING FUNCTIONING AS A FIRST OF THE TWO ACTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE CAPACITANCE ELEMENT, A CYLINDRICAL METALLIC ROD MOUNTED TO EXTEND PARALLEL THE AXIS OF THE TUBULAR CASING AND FUNCTION AS THE SECOND OF THE TWO ACTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE CAPACITANCE ELEMENT, A NIPPLE MOUNTED ON THE EXTERNAL WALL OF THE CASING AND OVER A HOLD IN THE CASING WALL, A METALLIC STUD CONNECTOR EXTENDING THROUGH THE NIPPLE AND HOLE IN THE CASING TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE ROD, MEANS IN THE NIPPLE TO INSULATE THE STUD FROM THE NIPPLE AND SEAL THE HOLD TO PREVENT ESCAPE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CASING, AND A SHEATH OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL ABOUT THE ROD TO PROTECT THE ROD FROM CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL PASSING THROUGH THE CASING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A CAPACITANCE MEASURING ELEMENT INCLUDING, A TUBULARR METALLIC CASING ADAPTED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO A CONDUIT AS A SECTION OF THE CONDUIT THROUGH WHICH ALL MATERIAL PASSES TO HAVE ITS CAPACITANCE MEASURED, THE CASING FUNCTIONING AS A FIRST OF THE TWO ACTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE CAPACITANCE ELEMENT, A CYLINDRICAL METALLIC ROD MOUNTED TO EXTEND PARALLEL THE AXIS OF THE TUBULAR CASING AND FUNCTION AS THE SECOND OF THE TWO ACTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE CAPACITANCE ELEMENT, A NIPPLE MOUNTED ON THE EXTERNAL WALL OF THE CASING AND OVER A HOLD IN THE CASING WALL, A METALLIC STUD CONNECTOR EXTENDING THROUGH THE NIPPLE AND HOLE IN THE CASING TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE ROD, MEANS IN THE NIPPLE TO INSULATE THE STUD FROM THE NIPPLE AND SEAL THE HOLD TO PREVENT ESCAPE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CASING, AND A SHEATH OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL ABOUT THE ROD TO PROTECT THE ROD FROM CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL PASSING THROUGH THE CASING.
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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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |