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Capacitance-type monitoring apparatus

Assignee: Drexelbrook Controls Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-24
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1988-12-24
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Abstract

Abstract Capacitance-type monitoring apparatus for determining the composition of fluid mixtures and detecting the presence and amount of organic impurities in an aqueous stream is disclosed.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frederick L Maltby

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 09:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/22; G01N27/226

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 12 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the measuring electrode has a streamlined configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 24 words
Apparatus of claim 1 which further includes a grounded electrode associated with a measuring electrode to thereby improve the sensitivity of the measuring electrode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
Apparatus of claim 3 wherein the grounded electrode is maintained at a potential substantially identical with that of the measuring electrode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which oil is the organic fluid in the aqueous stream.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which the aqueous stream contains not more than 1 percent of oil.

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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) 1975-05-23 1975-11-22 1976-05-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-05-23 1979-11-22 1980-05-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-05-23 1983-11-22 1984-05-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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