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Viewing rod for determining the level of liquid within a receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-20
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1998-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A viewing rod in which a visual change in color at the transmitting end of the rod indicates that the level of the liquid within a receptacle has reached the transmitting end.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira D. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/22; G01F23/28; G01F23/284; G01F23/292; G01F23/2921; G01F23/2922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A device for viewing the level of liquid within a receptacle comprising a rod having light transmitting properties and an axis, said rod including a viewing end and an image transmitting end, said transmitting end having an end face interrupted by a concave conical depression defining a concave conical surface and being surrounded by an opaque sleeve, said sleeve extending from the end face of said image transmitting end to intermediate said rod ends, said rod having an exterior surface laterally disposed from said rod axis and about said conical surface, a transverse bore through said rod and sleeve in communication with said depression, a hollow pin fitted into said bore at the sleeve to secure the sleeve to the rod, and means for anchoring said rod to said receptacle in a vertical orientation, whereby the level of said liquid when reaching said rod transmitting end will cause the venting of said depression and a change in visual observation of the transmitting end when viewed from the viewing end of said rod along said rod axis.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
A device for viewing the level of liquid within a receptacle comprising a rod having light transmitting properties and an axis, said rod including a viewing end and an image transmitting end, said transmitting end having an end face interrupted by a concave conical depression defining a concave conical surface and being surrounded by an opaque sleeve, said sleeve extending from the end face of said image transmitting end to intermediate said rod ends, said rod having an exterior surface laterally disposed from said rod axis and about said conical surface, a transverse bore through said rod and sleeve in communication with said depression, a hollow pin fitted into said bore at the sleeve to secure the sleeve to the rod, and means for anchoring said rod to said receptacle in a vertical orientation, whereby the level of said liquid when reaching said rod transmitting end will cause the venting of said depression and a change in visual observation of the transmitting end when viewed from the viewing end of said rod along said rod axis.
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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) | 1983-05-06 | 1983-11-05 | 1984-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-06 | 1987-11-05 | 1988-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-06 | 1991-11-05 | 1992-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |