US3203240A
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Flowmeter
Assignee: Fischer and Porter Co
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Filing: 1962-02-01
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1982-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Mcgrath
- 👤 Max H Gaertner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/20; G01F1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A FLOWMETER COMPRISING SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING INLET AND OUTLET ELEMENTS, A FLOW TUBE MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET ELEMENTS, AND A COLLAPSIBLE LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVABLY LOCKING SAID TUBE IN OPERATING POSITION INCLUDING A PLATFORM MEMBR, RIGID SPACING MEANS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS MEANS BIASING SAID PLATFORM MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SPACING MEANS, SAID SPACING MEANS HAVING MAJOR AND MINOR TRANSVERSE DIMENSIONS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SPACING MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND SAID ON E ELEMENT ARE SEPARATED BY SAID MAJOR DIMENSIONS TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND SAID ONE ELEMENT ARE SEPARATED BY SAID MINOR DIMENSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A FLOWMETER COMPRISING SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING INLET AND OUTLET ELEMENTS, A FLOW TUBE MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET ELEMENTS, AND A COLLAPSIBLE LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVABLY LOCKING SAID TUBE IN OPERATING POSITION INCLUDING A PLATFORM MEMBR, RIGID SPACING MEANS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS MEANS BIASING SAID PLATFORM MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SPACING MEANS, SAID SPACING MEANS HAVING MAJOR AND MINOR TRANSVERSE DIMENSIONS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SPACING MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND SAID ON E ELEMENT ARE SEPARATED BY SAID MAJOR DIMENSIONS TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID PLATFORM MEMBER AND SAID ONE ELEMENT ARE SEPARATED BY SAID MINOR DIMENSION.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |