US3240060A
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Vortex rate sensor
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-18
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1982-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Doyle Barrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:20
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15C; F15C1/00; F15C1/16; G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/06; G01C19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
IN A VORTEX RATE SENSOR HAVING A CHAMBER WITH A PERIPHERAL FLUID INLET AND A CENTRAL FLUID OUTLET THEREIN AND MEANS FOR CAUSING FLUID FLOW INTO SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID INLET AND OUT THROUGH SAID OUTLET; AND READOUT MEANS INCLUDING POROUS COUPLING MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE ROTATION OF SAID COUPLING MEANS, SAID COUPLING MEANS BEING ROTATED IN RESPONSE TO THE VORTICAL FLUID FLOW WITHIN SAID CHAMBER FLOWING THERETHROUGH.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |