US4123936A
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Volumeter device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-18
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Granted: 1978-11-07
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Expires: 1997-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A volumeter apparatus for use in soil density determinations is described whereby direct and reproducible readings may be made visually by means of a scale on the apparatus which is based upon the inversion of a sand charge remaining in the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Peak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N9/00; G01N9/02; G01F; G01F17/00; G01N33/00; G01N33/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A volumeter apparatus, comprising (a) a hollow main body portion comprising an open end, a second end which is closed and at least a wall portion that is one of substantially transparent and substantially translucent, said wall portion comprising at least one scale adapted to provide a direct reading of the volume of the cavity to be measured; (b) a mouth portion disposed at said open end; (c) a valve means disposed between said main body portion and said mouth portion for controlling material flow therebetween; and (d) said one scale having values decreasing in magnitude in the direction toward said mouth portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A volumeter apparatus, comprising (a) a hollow main body portion comprising an open end, a second end which is closed and at least a wall portion that is one of substantially transparent and substantially translucent, said wall portion comprising at least one scale adapted to provide a direct reading of the volume of the cavity to be measured; (b) a mouth portion disposed at said open end; (c) a valve means disposed between said main body portion and said mouth portion for controlling material flow therebetween; and (d) said one scale having values decreasing in magnitude in the direction toward said mouth portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said body portion is of substantially cylindrical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the wall of said body portion is one of completely transparent and translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said body portion is one of glass and plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said main body portion comprises a neck portion, said valve means being located at said neck portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 1, comprising a plurality of said scales.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A volumeter apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein said scales are substantially equidistant from each other and substantially co-extensive.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-11-06 | 1982-05-08 | 1982-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-06 | 1986-05-08 | 1986-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-06 | 1990-05-08 | 1990-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |