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Tamper-proof meter
Assignee: Badger Meter Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Kullmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F3/00; G01F3/02; G01F3/04; G01F3/06; G01F3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A TAMPER-PROOF METER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A METER HOUSING, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A REGISTERING UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID METER HOUSING, A HOOD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO FIT OVER AND ENCLOSE SAID REGISTERING UNIT, FIRST MEANS ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID AXIS, MEANS ON EACH OF SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY DEFINING A SURFACE ON SAID METER HOUSING FACING TOWARD SAID METER HOUSING AND A SURFACE ON SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY FACING TOWARD SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY AND AWAY FROM SAID METER HOUSING, SAID REGISTERING UNIT INCLUDING MEANS ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES OF BOTH SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY AND EFFECTIVE WHEN SO ENGAGED TO PREVENT RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID METER HOUSING, SAID REGISTERING UNIT AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY, AND LOCKING MEANS ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND OPERATIVE TO LOCK SAID REGISTERING UNIT AGAINST MOVEMENT ABOUT SAID AXIS WHEN SAID MEANS ON SAID REGISTERING UNIT IS ENGAGED WITH SAID SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A TAMPER-PROOF METER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A METER HOUSING, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A REGISTERING UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID FLOW RESPONSIVE MEANS ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID METER HOUSING, A HOOD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO FIT OVER AND ENCLOSE SAID REGISTERING UNIT, FIRST MEANS ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID AXIS, MEANS ON EACH OF SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY DEFINING A SURFACE ON SAID METER HOUSING FACING TOWARD SAID METER HOUSING AND A SURFACE ON SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY FACING TOWARD SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY AND AWAY FROM SAID METER HOUSING, SAID REGISTERING UNIT INCLUDING MEANS ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES OF BOTH SAID METER HOUSING AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY AND EFFECTIVE WHEN SO ENGAGED TO PREVENT RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID METER HOUSING, SAID REGISTERING UNIT AND SAID HOOD ASSEMBLY, AND LOCKING MEANS ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND OPERATIVE TO LOCK SAID REGISTERING UNIT AGAINST MOVEMENT ABOUT SAID AXIS WHEN SAID MEANS ON SAID REGISTERING UNIT IS ENGAGED WITH SAID SURFACES.
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |