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US3393331A
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High-temperature probe
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1966-02-28
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Granted: 1968-07-16
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Expires: 1986-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan W Puckett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B17/00; G01B17/02; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/004; G10K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROBE COMPRISING: (A) A TRANSDUCER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR WORKING SURFACE, (B) MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID TRANSDUCER, (C) AN ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATING MEANS HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND SPACED SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, (D) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE FIRST SURFACE OF SAID ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COUPLING MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PLANAR SURFACE OF SAID TRANSDUCER, (E) MEANS FOR BIASING THE FIRST SURFACE OF SAID ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COUPLING MEANS AWAY FORM THE WORKING SURFACE UNTIL PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO SAID SECOND SURFACE WHEREBY SAID FIRST SURFACE AND SAID WORKING SURFACE MAY BECOME CONTACTUALLY ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROBE COMPRISING: (A) A TRANSDUCER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR WORKING SURFACE, (B) MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID TRANSDUCER, (C) AN ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATING MEANS HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND SPACED SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, (D) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE FIRST SURFACE OF SAID ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COUPLING MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PLANAR SURFACE OF SAID TRANSDUCER, (E) MEANS FOR BIASING THE FIRST SURFACE OF SAID ULTRASONIC SIGNAL COUPLING MEANS AWAY FORM THE WORKING SURFACE UNTIL PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO SAID SECOND SURFACE WHEREBY SAID FIRST SURFACE AND SAID WORKING SURFACE MAY BECOME CONTACTUALLY ENGAGED.
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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) | 1971-07-16 | 1972-01-15 | 1972-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-16 | 1976-01-15 | 1976-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-16 | 1980-01-15 | 1980-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |