US4033190A
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Precision measuring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-09
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A precision measuring device for accurately measuring large volumes of liquids which includes a primary measuring vessel having a predetermined overflow level together with an overflow saver vessel for the purpose of catching and saving any liquid above the desired measured amount. Primary valve means at the bottom of the primary measuring vessel allows for easy and complete discharge of said primary vessel after the measuring process takes place while a secondary valve between the overflow saver vessel and the primary vessel permits any excess liquid which has overflowed from the primary vessel into the saver vessel to be emptied into the primary vessel at the beginning of the next measuring operation. An additional displacement structure is also employed to permit accurate changes in measured amounts within the primary vessel. The primary vessel is also mounted on trunnions to permit rapid dumping of the measured contents when so desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry S. Hudspeth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A precision measuring device comprising; means for accurately measuring large volumes of liquid in gallon quantities including, a first open top liquid measuring vessel, means for storing and saving any excess liquid poured into said vessel which exceeds a predetermined designated amount, means for emptying said first liquid measuring vessel of the predetermined measured amount of liquid contained therein after filling, and the means for emptying said first liquid measuring vessel including means pivotally mounting the entire apparatus so that the predetermined measured liquid may be dumped from the first liquid measuring vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A precision measuring device comprising; means for accurately measuring large volumes of liquid in gallon quantities including, a first open top liquid measuring vessel, means for storing and saving any excess liquid poured into said vessel which exceeds a predetermined designated amount, means for emptying said first liquid measuring vessel of the predetermined measured amount of liquid contained therein after filling, and the means for emptying said first liquid measuring vessel including means pivotally mounting the entire apparatus so that the predetermined measured liquid may be dumped from the first liquid measuring vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for storing and saving the excess liquid includes a second liquid storing open top vessel supported adjacent to the first liquid measuring vessel by means of communicating channels integral therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first liquid measuring vessel has a predetermined indicia line near the open top thereof for indicating the predetermined amount of liquid to be measured and one of the communicating channels between the first and second vessels has an opening adjacent this line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as set forth in claim 3 wherein a means for emptying said first liquid measuring vessel includes valve means at the bottom thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as set forth in claim 4 wherein the other communicating channel between the storing vessel and the first liquid measuring vessel includes a funnel-shaped transfer channel and valve means connecting said funnel-shaped channel to the first liquid measuring vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure as set forth in claim 5 together with additional liquid displacement means for decreasing the predetermined amount of high gallonage liquid to be accurately measured by the first liquid measuring vessel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2 together with cover means for at least one of said vessels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2 together with additional displacement means for decreasing the predetermined measured amount of high gallonage liquid which can be received in the first liquid measuring vessel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for pivotally mounting to permit dumping includes trunnion supports, and support pins on the first vessel to pivotally suspend same from the trunnion supports.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure as set forth in claim 9, wherein the sides of the first open top liquid measuring vessel are tapered inwardly from adjacent the support pins to the open top.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |