US4023400A
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Viscosimeter and/or densitometer
Assignee: International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-23
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1996-08-23
Abstract
Abstract An electromechanical oscillator having a feedback shifted alternately to two different phases, and two digital function generators to derive viscosity and density signals on a time shared basis.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton H. November
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N11/00; G01N11/10; G01N11/16; G01N9/00; G01N9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A fluid sensing instrument, said instrument comprising: a probe having an input lead, an output lead and a structure immersible in a fluid and vibratable responsive to a signal on said input lead; a loop circuit connected between said probe input and output leads to vibrate said structure; and means connected from said loop circuit to produce a signal which is a function of the viscosity of the fluid in which said structure is immersed, said means including a circuit to maintain said signal substantially more leading than -40° relative to the vibration of said structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A fluid sensing instrument, said instrument comprising: a probe having an input lead, an output lead and a structure immersible in a fluid and vibratable responsive to a signal on said input lead; a loop circuit connected between said probe input and output leads to vibrate said structure; and means connected from said loop circuit to produce a signal which is a function of the viscosity of the fluid in which said structure is immersed, said means including a circuit to maintain said signal substantially more leading than -40° relative to the vibration of said structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A fluid sensing instrument, said instrument comprising: a probe having an input lead, an output lead and a structure immersible in a fluid and vibratable responsive to a signal on said input lead; a loop circuit connected between said probe input and output leads to vibrate said structure; and means to shift the phase of said signal alternately to make the frequency of vibration of said structure insensitive to density and to viscosity, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A fluid sensing instrument, said instrument comprising: a probe having an input lead, an output lead and a structure immersible in a fluid and vibratable responsive to a signal on said input lead; a loop circuit connected between said probe input and output leads to vibrate said structure; and means to shift the phase of said signal alternately to make the frequency of vibration of said structure insensitive to density and to viscosity, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 2, wherein said signal is shifted in phase about ±40° or more.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 3, including a single-pole, double-throw switch and density and viscosity function generators operable synchronously with said means are connected from said loop circuit to produce outputs directly proportional to density and viscosity, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 4, including an indicator connected from said density and viscosity function generators to indicate the density and viscosity of said fluid, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 2, including a single-pole, double-throw switch and density and viscosity function generators operable synchronously with said means are connected from said loop circuit to produce outputs directly proportional to density and viscosity, respectively.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 6, including an indicator connected from said density and viscosity function generators to indicate the density and viscosity of said fluid, respectively.
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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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |