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US3672061A
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Device for measuring the amount of fluid in bottles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-25
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-03-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a device for measuring the amount of fluid remaining in a transparent container, such as a bottle by positioning a scribed line on a slidable pointer in alignment with the fluid level in the container. The quantity of fluid remaining is read directly on a scale. A separate scale is calibrated for each differently shaped container in terms of the liquid units desired to be measured, such as 1 1/4 ounce ''jiggers.'' The scale is printed on a standard size insert which is mounted on a recess on the body of the device. The measuring device may be affixed directly to the container by means of a double-sided tape. Alternately, the device may be affixed to any vertical surface, and the container to be measured placed in a measuring relationship with the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Alessi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:03
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/20; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for measuring the quantity of fluid in a transparent container comprising a flat elongated member having a longitudinal recess extending throughout its length on one of its faces and having cutouts extending along the sides of its opposite face to provide a raised mounting surface thereon, a tape covering said mounting surface said tape having an adhesive coating adapted to secure said body to a surface, an indicating scale removably mounted in said recess and calibrated to indicate the quantity of fluid in a container at a plurality of spaced points; and a flat slide member snugly but slidably embracing said elongated member said slide member being formed of transparent material and having a front portion movable over said scale, end portions slidable along the edges of said elongated member, and rear portions extending inwardly from said end portions and slidably fitting in said cutouts, said rear portions being of a thickness less than the depth of the cutouts so that they lie below said mounting surface, said slide member having a scribed line extending in a direction transverse to the length of said elongated member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for measuring the quantity of fluid in a transparent container comprising a flat elongated member having a longitudinal recess extending throughout its length on one of its faces and having cutouts extending along the sides of its opposite face to provide a raised mounting surface thereon, a tape covering said mounting surface said tape having an adhesive coating adapted to secure said body to a surface, an indicating scale removably mounted in said recess and calibrated to indicate the quantity of fluid in a container at a plurality of spaced points; and a flat slide member snugly but slidably embracing said elongated member said slide member being formed of transparent material and having a front portion movable over said scale, end portions slidable along the edges of said elongated member, and rear portions extending inwardly from said end portions and slidably fitting in said cutouts, said rear portions being of a thickness less than the depth of the cutouts so that they lie below said mounting surface, said slide member having a scribed line extending in a direction transverse to the length of said elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said slide member further includes a triangular indicator extending from one of its ends with the vertex of the triangle lying on said scribed line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein said slide member is provIded with a tab projecting from its front face with one edge of the tab lying along said scribed line.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |