US3232106A
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Flowmeter
Assignee: Fischer and Porter Co
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Filing: 1962-01-23
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1982-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene P Busillo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/20; G01F1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A FLOWMETER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SUPPORTED MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST AT ITS UPPER AND LOWER ENDS PORTIONS OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS-SECTIONS DEFINING SOCKET PORTIONS, AND ELEMENTS EACH OF GENERALLY U-SHAPE AND ALSO DEFINING SOCKET PORTIONS, SAID END ELEMENTS AND SAID PORTIONS OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH INTERLOCKING TONGUES AND GROOVES EXTENDING LENGTHWISE OF THE ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBER FOR ASSEMBLY OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER WITH SAID END ELEMENTS, THE SOCKET PORTIONS WHEN SUCH ASSEMBLY IS MADE PROVIDING AXIALLY EXTENDING ALIGNED OPENINGS, END FITTINGS IN OPENINGS, A METERING TUBE SUPPORTED AT ITS ENDS BY THE END FITTINGS, AND A FLOAT WITHIN THE METERING TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A FLOWMETER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SUPPORTED MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST AT ITS UPPER AND LOWER ENDS PORTIONS OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS-SECTIONS DEFINING SOCKET PORTIONS, AND ELEMENTS EACH OF GENERALLY U-SHAPE AND ALSO DEFINING SOCKET PORTIONS, SAID END ELEMENTS AND SAID PORTIONS OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH INTERLOCKING TONGUES AND GROOVES EXTENDING LENGTHWISE OF THE ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBER FOR ASSEMBLY OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER WITH SAID END ELEMENTS, THE SOCKET PORTIONS WHEN SUCH ASSEMBLY IS MADE PROVIDING AXIALLY EXTENDING ALIGNED OPENINGS, END FITTINGS IN OPENINGS, A METERING TUBE SUPPORTED AT ITS ENDS BY THE END FITTINGS, AND A FLOAT WITHIN THE METERING TUBE.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |