US3218854A
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Flowmeters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-14
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:03
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
IN A FLOWMETER FOR MEASURING THE RATE OF FLOW OF A LIQUID, THE COMBINATION OF A DUCT FOR CONDUCTING THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID, SAID DUCT SERVING TO DIRECT THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID INTO A VERTICALLY UPWARD FREE JET, SAID FREE JET BEING SURROUNDED DIRECTLY BY A GAS ATMOSPHERE, SAID JET BEING ACTED UPON BY THE FORCE OF GRAVITY SO AS TO REDUCE THE VELOCITY OF THE UPWARD MOVING LIQUID IN THE JET, AN IMPULSE MEMBER, SAID JET BEING DIRECTED AGAINST SAID IMPULSE MEMBER, SAID IMPULSE MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO DEFLECT SAID JET, A SECOND MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID IMPULSE MEMBER, THE WEIGHT OF SAID IMPULSE MEMBER BEING SUPPORTED AT ONE VERTICAL LOCATION BY THE IMPULSE OF SAID JET, THE WEIGHT OF BOTH SAID IMPULSE MEMBER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING SUPPORTED AT A LOWER VERTICAL LOCATION BY THE IMPULSE OF SAID JET, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO SAID VERTICAL LOCATIONS, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
IN A FLOWMETER FOR MEASURING THE RATE OF FLOW OF A LIQUID, THE COMBINATION OF A DUCT FOR CONDUCTING THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID, SAID DUCT SERVING TO DIRECT THE FLOW OF SAID LIQUID INTO A VERTICALLY UPWARD FREE JET, SAID FREE JET BEING SURROUNDED DIRECTLY BY A GAS ATMOSPHERE, SAID JET BEING ACTED UPON BY THE FORCE OF GRAVITY SO AS TO REDUCE THE VELOCITY OF THE UPWARD MOVING LIQUID IN THE JET, AN IMPULSE MEMBER, SAID JET BEING DIRECTED AGAINST SAID IMPULSE MEMBER, SAID IMPULSE MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO DEFLECT SAID JET, A SECOND MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID IMPULSE MEMBER, THE WEIGHT OF SAID IMPULSE MEMBER BEING SUPPORTED AT ONE VERTICAL LOCATION BY THE IMPULSE OF SAID JET, THE WEIGHT OF BOTH SAID IMPULSE MEMBER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING SUPPORTED AT A LOWER VERTICAL LOCATION BY THE IMPULSE OF SAID JET, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO SAID VERTICAL LOCATIONS, AND
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |