US3227951A
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Electrical device for capacitively measuring the thickness of a layer of fluid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-17
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1981-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David E Dykaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/02; G01B7/06; G01B7/08; G01B7/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF A FIRST FILM OF LIQUID WHICH HAS A DIELECTRIC CONSTANT DIFFERENT FROM AIR WHICH IS DISPOSED ON A FIRST ROLLER AND WHICH HAS DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES, COMPRISING CAPACITIVE TRANSDUCER HAVING A PAIR OF INSULATED CONDUCOTRS HAVING A RELATIVELY FIXED SPACING THEREBETWEEN, ONE OF SAID CONDUCTORS COMPRISING A SECOND ROLLERS HAVING A PERIPHERAL SURFACE DISPOSED OPPOSITE THE OTHER CONDUCTOR, SAID SECOND ROLLER ENGAGING SAID FIRST FILM TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID FIRST ROLLER AND TO HAVE DEPOSITED THEREREON A SECOND FILM OF SAID LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST ROLLER, THE THICKNESS OF SAID SECOND FILM BEING PROPORTIONAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID FIRST FILM; AND A CAPACITANCE METER CONNECTED TO SAID CONNECTORS AND RESPONSIVE TO CHANGES IN THE CAPACITANCE OF THE TRANSDUCERS AS EFFECTED BY CHANGES IN THE THICKNESS OF THE DEPOSITED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF A FIRST FILM OF LIQUID WHICH HAS A DIELECTRIC CONSTANT DIFFERENT FROM AIR WHICH IS DISPOSED ON A FIRST ROLLER AND WHICH HAS DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES, COMPRISING CAPACITIVE TRANSDUCER HAVING A PAIR OF INSULATED CONDUCOTRS HAVING A RELATIVELY FIXED SPACING THEREBETWEEN, ONE OF SAID CONDUCTORS COMPRISING A SECOND ROLLERS HAVING A PERIPHERAL SURFACE DISPOSED OPPOSITE THE OTHER CONDUCTOR, SAID SECOND ROLLER ENGAGING SAID FIRST FILM TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID FIRST ROLLER AND TO HAVE DEPOSITED THEREREON A SECOND FILM OF SAID LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST ROLLER, THE THICKNESS OF SAID SECOND FILM BEING PROPORTIONAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID FIRST FILM; AND A CAPACITANCE METER CONNECTED TO SAID CONNECTORS AND RESPONSIVE TO CHANGES IN THE CAPACITANCE OF THE TRANSDUCERS AS EFFECTED BY CHANGES IN THE THICKNESS OF THE DEPOSITED
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |