US3269658A
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Metering device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-28
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S Gerquest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:58
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M69/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR METERING THE FLOW OF LIQUIDS WHICH COMPRISES A HOUSING HAVING A BOTTOM LIQUID DISCHARGE OPENING, A SPRAY HEAD IN SAID HOUSING CONNECTED TO INJECT LIQUID INTO SAID HOUSING IN THE FORM OF A UNIFORM SPRAY, A MEMBER HAVING A WALL DISPOSED TO INTERCEPT A PORTION OF SAID SPRAY, SAID WALL HAVING OPENINGS FOR THE PASSAGE OF NON-INTERCEPT SPRAY INTO SAID HOUSING FOR DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID BOTTOM OPENING, ADJUSTABLE MEANS TO VARY THE EFFECTIVE AREA OF SAID OPENINGS, MEANS COLLECTING AND DISCHARGING THE INTERCEPTED SPRAY SEPARATELY FROM THE NONINTERCEPTED SPRAY, SAID INTERCEPTING WALL BEING IN THE FORM OF A CYLINDER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED TO TURN THEREAOUND, SAID CYLINDER AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS FOR THE PASSAGE OF SAID SPRAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR METERING THE FLOW OF LIQUIDS WHICH COMPRISES A HOUSING HAVING A BOTTOM LIQUID DISCHARGE OPENING, A SPRAY HEAD IN SAID HOUSING CONNECTED TO INJECT LIQUID INTO SAID HOUSING IN THE FORM OF A UNIFORM SPRAY, A MEMBER HAVING A WALL DISPOSED TO INTERCEPT A PORTION OF SAID SPRAY, SAID WALL HAVING OPENINGS FOR THE PASSAGE OF NON-INTERCEPT SPRAY INTO SAID HOUSING FOR DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID BOTTOM OPENING, ADJUSTABLE MEANS TO VARY THE EFFECTIVE AREA OF SAID OPENINGS, MEANS COLLECTING AND DISCHARGING THE INTERCEPTED SPRAY SEPARATELY FROM THE NONINTERCEPTED SPRAY, SAID INTERCEPTING WALL BEING IN THE FORM OF A CYLINDER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED TO TURN THEREAOUND, SAID CYLINDER AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS FOR THE PASSAGE OF SAID SPRAY.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 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 |