US3269181A
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Flow responsive devices
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1964-01-23
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orum E Seay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/20; G01F1/28; G01F1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A FLUENT MATERIAL FLOW METER OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING HOUSING HAVING A FLUENT MATERIAL INLET ADJACENT THE UPPER END THEREOF, AND IMPACT SENSING ELEMENT MOVABLY POSITIONED IN SAID HOUSING SUBJACENT SAID INLET, SAID SENSING ELEMENT HAVING AN UPSTREAM FACE ADAPTED TO BE IMPACTED BY FLUENT MATERIAL FALLING THROUGH SAID HOUSING, SUPPORTING MEANS MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID SENSING ELEMENT FOR LIMITED VERTICAL DEFLECTION IN RESPONSE TO IMPACT THEREON BY THE FLUENT MATERIAL, SIGNAL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR INDICATING THE EXTENT OF VERTICAL DEFLECTION OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRESSURE MEANS FOR DIRECTING PRESSURIZED FLUID INTERNALLY OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT, SAID UPSTREAM FACE OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT BEING CONSTRUCTED OF FLUID TRANSMITTING MATERIAL WHEREBY PRESSURIZED FLUID IS DIRECTED THROUGH SAID UPSTREAM FACE FOR LUBRICATING THE SAME AND CIRCUMVENTING MATERIAL ACCUMULATION THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A FLUENT MATERIAL FLOW METER OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING HOUSING HAVING A FLUENT MATERIAL INLET ADJACENT THE UPPER END THEREOF, AND IMPACT SENSING ELEMENT MOVABLY POSITIONED IN SAID HOUSING SUBJACENT SAID INLET, SAID SENSING ELEMENT HAVING AN UPSTREAM FACE ADAPTED TO BE IMPACTED BY FLUENT MATERIAL FALLING THROUGH SAID HOUSING, SUPPORTING MEANS MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID SENSING ELEMENT FOR LIMITED VERTICAL DEFLECTION IN RESPONSE TO IMPACT THEREON BY THE FLUENT MATERIAL, SIGNAL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR INDICATING THE EXTENT OF VERTICAL DEFLECTION OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRESSURE MEANS FOR DIRECTING PRESSURIZED FLUID INTERNALLY OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT, SAID UPSTREAM FACE OF SAID SENSING ELEMENT BEING CONSTRUCTED OF FLUID TRANSMITTING MATERIAL WHEREBY PRESSURIZED FLUID IS DIRECTED THROUGH SAID UPSTREAM FACE FOR LUBRICATING THE SAME AND CIRCUMVENTING MATERIAL ACCUMULATION THEREON.
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |