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Method and device for remotely monitoring electrically conductive liquids
Assignee: Interatom Internationale Atomreaktorbau GmbH
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Filing: 1973-11-19
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1993-11-19
Abstract
Abstract An exchangeable measuring head is secured to a flexible or rigid manipulating tube and is slidingly directed in a guide tube to a measuring location. The measuring head contains three induction coils for measuring bubble content, for instantaneously detecting temperature increases, and for measuring flow velocity.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodor Lauhoff
- 👤 Manfred Quante
- 👤 Kurt Erwin Stickel
- 👤 Egon Bolz
- 👤 Klaus Semma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:43
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/56; G01F1/58; G01F1/582; G01K; G01K7/00; G01K7/36; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/023; G01P; G01P5/00; G01P5/10; G01R; G01R27/00; G01R27/02; G01R27/22; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C17/022; G21C17/025; G21C17/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Device for carrying out a method of remotely monitoring electrically conductive liquid comprising an interchangeable measuring head, a manipulating tube wherein measuring leads are received, said measuring head being secured to said manipulating tube, a guide tube wherein said manipulating tube is slideably guidable to a given measuring location, at least three induction coils formed of metal-clad insulated wires wound on a common hollow core of pure iron that is provided with a longitudinal slot being received in said measuring head, and said core being formed with peripheral ribs at the ends thereof and between said coils, said peripheral ribs being interrupted by said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Device for carrying out a method of remotely monitoring electrically conductive liquid comprising an interchangeable measuring head, a manipulating tube wherein measuring leads are received, said measuring head being secured to said manipulating tube, a guide tube wherein said manipulating tube is slideably guidable to a given measuring location, at least three induction coils formed of metal-clad insulated wires wound on a common hollow core of pure iron that is provided with a longitudinal slot being received in said measuring head, and said core being formed with peripheral ribs at the ends thereof and between said coils, said peripheral ribs being interrupted by said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said induction coils and said core thereof are disposed in a closed protective tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said measuring leads of said induction coils form an integral unit with the wires of the respective induction coils.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
Device according to claim 3, wherein said induction coils and said core thereof are disposed in a closed protective tube, a passageway member secured to an end of said protective tube, said measuring leads of said induction coils being connected directly by soldering in said passageway member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Device according to claim 1, including a thermocouple element disposed in said measuring head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said manipulating tube is flexible and formed of a tightly wound wire spiral and at least one wire netting tube braided thereon, said measuring head being connected to said manipulating tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device according to claim 6, including a bifilar wound electric heater disposed in said manipulating tube.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |