US3287960A
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Method and apparatus for testing and treating liquids
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1963-10-22
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1983-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Hinemon L Abercrombie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:43
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D11/00; G05D11/02; G05D11/13; G05D11/135; F; F04; F04B; F04B49/00; F04B49/06; F04B9/00; F04B9/08; F04B9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF TESTING AND TREATING FLUID IN A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEQUENTIALLY FLOWING FLUID FROM EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO A TESTING ZONE FOR AT LEAST A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, FLOWING SAID FLUID FROM SAID TESTING ZONE TO A TREATING ZONE DURING SAID PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, CONTINUING TO FLOW FLUID FROM SAID EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID TESTING AND TREATING ZONES BEYOND SAID PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD UPON THE DETECTION OF AT LEAST ONE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID FLUID AT SAID TESTING ZONE, AND TERMINATING FLUID FLOW FROM SAID EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID TESTING AND TREAT-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF TESTING AND TREATING FLUID IN A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEQUENTIALLY FLOWING FLUID FROM EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO A TESTING ZONE FOR AT LEAST A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, FLOWING SAID FLUID FROM SAID TESTING ZONE TO A TREATING ZONE DURING SAID PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, CONTINUING TO FLOW FLUID FROM SAID EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID TESTING AND TREATING ZONES BEYOND SAID PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD UPON THE DETECTION OF AT LEAST ONE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID FLUID AT SAID TESTING ZONE, AND TERMINATING FLUID FLOW FROM SAID EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID TESTING AND TREAT-
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |