US3236098A
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Ultrasonic measuring device
Assignee: Gulton Industries Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-29
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1980-02-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugo E Dahlke
- 👤 Welkowitz Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:12
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/66; G01F1/665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
AN ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER OF THE BEAM DEFLECTION TYPE COMPRISING: A CONDUIT FOR CARRYING FLUID, ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CONDUIT AND ORIENTED TO DIRECT A DIRECTIVE ULTRASONIC BEAM THROUGH THE CONDUIT WALLS AND SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY ACROSS THE CONDUIT, SAID BEAM PRODUCING UNDER NO FLOW CONDITIONS IN THE FLUID INVOLVED WHICH, MEASURED BY A RECEIVER PORTION OF THE CONDUIT WHICH, MEASURED BY A RECEIVER PROBE MOVED ALONG VARIOUS POINTS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CONDUIT, HAS A RELATIVELY FLAT, CENTRAL, MAXIMUM ULTRASONIC ENERGY INTENSITY PORTION AND RELATIVELY STEEP, OPPOSITELY SLOPING, SIMILAR PORTIONS OF PROGRESSIVELY DECREASING ULTRASONIC ENERGY INTENSITY PROCEEDING LONGITUDINALLY AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL FLAT PORTION OF THE RESPONSE PATTERN, RECEIVING TRANSDUCERS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS HAVING AN AMPLITUDE WHICH VARIES WITH THE AMOUNT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
AN ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER OF THE BEAM DEFLECTION TYPE COMPRISING: A CONDUIT FOR CARRYING FLUID, ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CONDUIT AND ORIENTED TO DIRECT A DIRECTIVE ULTRASONIC BEAM THROUGH THE CONDUIT WALLS AND SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY ACROSS THE CONDUIT, SAID BEAM PRODUCING UNDER NO FLOW CONDITIONS IN THE FLUID INVOLVED WHICH, MEASURED BY A RECEIVER PORTION OF THE CONDUIT WHICH, MEASURED BY A RECEIVER PROBE MOVED ALONG VARIOUS POINTS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CONDUIT, HAS A RELATIVELY FLAT, CENTRAL, MAXIMUM ULTRASONIC ENERGY INTENSITY PORTION AND RELATIVELY STEEP, OPPOSITELY SLOPING, SIMILAR PORTIONS OF PROGRESSIVELY DECREASING ULTRASONIC ENERGY INTENSITY PROCEEDING LONGITUDINALLY AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL FLAT PORTION OF THE RESPONSE PATTERN, RECEIVING TRANSDUCERS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS HAVING AN AMPLITUDE WHICH VARIES WITH THE AMOUNT
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |