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Fluid catcher mechanism
Assignee: Bowles Engineering Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-05
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric E Metzger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:37
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D7/00; G05D7/01; G05D7/0186; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86284; Y10T137/9682
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A FLUID CATCHER STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ENTRY PASSAGE FOR A WELL-DEFINED STREAM OF FLUID, A FLUID RECEIVING REGION, AND MEANS FOR DIVERTING THE FLUID IN SAID STREAM THROUGH A SINGLE CLOSED PATH, THE TANGENTS TO THE INITIAL AND TERMINAL PORTIONS OF WHICH INTERSECT ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THE DIVERTED FLUID IS DIRECTED ACROSS SAID STREAM, AND IMPACTS AGAINST SAID STREAM, SAID FLUID RECEIVING REGION LYING ALONG THE TANGENT TO SAID TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID PATH AND LOCATED ON A SIDE OF THE TANGENT TO THE INITIAL PORTION OF SAID PATH OPPOSITE TO THE SIDE THEREOF ON WHICH SAID CLOSED PATH IS FORMED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A FLUID CATCHER STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ENTRY PASSAGE FOR A WELL-DEFINED STREAM OF FLUID, A FLUID RECEIVING REGION, AND MEANS FOR DIVERTING THE FLUID IN SAID STREAM THROUGH A SINGLE CLOSED PATH, THE TANGENTS TO THE INITIAL AND TERMINAL PORTIONS OF WHICH INTERSECT ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THE DIVERTED FLUID IS DIRECTED ACROSS SAID STREAM, AND IMPACTS AGAINST SAID STREAM, SAID FLUID RECEIVING REGION LYING ALONG THE TANGENT TO SAID TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID PATH AND LOCATED ON A SIDE OF THE TANGENT TO THE INITIAL PORTION OF SAID PATH OPPOSITE TO THE SIDE THEREOF ON WHICH SAID CLOSED PATH IS FORMED.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |