US3346006A
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Fluid metering device
Assignee: John Blue Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-12
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donelson B Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C23/00; A01C23/02; A01C23/023; A01C23/024; G; G05; G05D; G05D7/00; G05D7/01; G05D7/0106; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7781; Y10T137/7784; Y10T137/7787; Y10T137/7788; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8225; Y10T137/8275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A FLOW REGULATOR FOR METERING A FLUID FROM A PRESSURE SOURCE TO THE SOIL AT A CONSTANT RATE OF APPLICATION PER UNIT AREA FROM A TRAVELING DISTRIBUTOR, COMPRISING: CASING MEANS HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET FOR FLUID FLOW THERETHROUGH; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RATE OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID CASING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS, SAID CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE RATE OF TRAVEL OF SAID DISTRIBUTOR; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING MEANS TO COMPENSATE FOR POTENTIAL VARIATIONS IN SAID RATE OF FLUID FLOW CAUSED BY FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRESSURE AT SAID PRESSURE SOURCE; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING TO COMPENSATE FOR POTENTIAL VARIATIONS IN SAID RATE OF FLUID FLOW CAUSED BY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A FLOW REGULATOR FOR METERING A FLUID FROM A PRESSURE SOURCE TO THE SOIL AT A CONSTANT RATE OF APPLICATION PER UNIT AREA FROM A TRAVELING DISTRIBUTOR, COMPRISING: CASING MEANS HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET FOR FLUID FLOW THERETHROUGH; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RATE OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID CASING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS, SAID CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE RATE OF TRAVEL OF SAID DISTRIBUTOR; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING MEANS TO COMPENSATE FOR POTENTIAL VARIATIONS IN SAID RATE OF FLUID FLOW CAUSED BY FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRESSURE AT SAID PRESSURE SOURCE; MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING TO COMPENSATE FOR POTENTIAL VARIATIONS IN SAID RATE OF FLUID FLOW CAUSED BY
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |