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US3217536A
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Force vector transducer
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1961-02-16
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1981-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N Motsinger
- 👤 Baryshe Boris D De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/02; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/16; G01L5/161; G01L5/162; G01P5/00; G01P5/02; G01P5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A FORCE VECTOR TRANSDUCER FOR MEASURING FLUID CURRENTS, COMPRISING: MEANS PROVIDING A PARTIALLY SPHERICAL SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY A FLOWING FLUID; MEANS ON SAID SURFACE-PROVIDING-MEANS FOR INDUCING TURBULENCE IN SUCH FLOWING FLUID TO INCREASE THE DRAG COEFFICIENT FOR SENSING A PLURALITY OF FORCE VECTORS IN A FLUID CURRENT STRIKING SAID SURFACE; FLEXURE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SPHERICAL SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE DEFLECTED IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF SAID FORCE VECTORS AGAINST SAID SURFACE; AND MEANS FOR MEASURING SUCH DEFLECTION OF SAID FLEXURE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A FORCE VECTOR TRANSDUCER FOR MEASURING FLUID CURRENTS, COMPRISING: MEANS PROVIDING A PARTIALLY SPHERICAL SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY A FLOWING FLUID; MEANS ON SAID SURFACE-PROVIDING-MEANS FOR INDUCING TURBULENCE IN SUCH FLOWING FLUID TO INCREASE THE DRAG COEFFICIENT FOR SENSING A PLURALITY OF FORCE VECTORS IN A FLUID CURRENT STRIKING SAID SURFACE; FLEXURE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SPHERICAL SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE DEFLECTED IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF SAID FORCE VECTORS AGAINST SAID SURFACE; AND MEANS FOR MEASURING SUCH DEFLECTION OF SAID FLEXURE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |