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Automatic scan flow meter means
Assignee: ROM Acquisition Corp
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Filing: 1979-09-24
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-09-24
Abstract
Abstract Automatic scan flow meter means for systems of the type supplying a plurality of lines. A plurality of flow meters are each connected to a line and to a control panel. Display means are mounted on the control panel. Scanning circuit means are connected to scan the flow meters and sequentially display the flows from the flow meters.
Inventors
- 👤 John McLoughlin
- 👤 Neocles Athanasiades
- 👤 Yehuda Rotblum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/06; G01F15/061; G01F15/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
Flow display means for systems of the type having a plurality of flow lines comprising, a plurality of flow meters each connected to a flow line, a control panel, display means on the control panel, means to selectively connect the outputs of the flow meters to the display means and means connected to scan the flow meters and sequentially display the flows from the flow meters, and total flow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
Flow display means for systems of the type having a plurality of flow lines comprising, a plurality of flow meters each connected to a flow line, a control panel, display means on the control panel, means to selectively connect the outputs of the flow meters to the display means and means connected to scan the flow meters and sequentially display the flows from the flow meters, and total flow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the display means is digital.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having means to indicate which flow is being displayed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the means to indicate is a flashing light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the means to indicate is a light emitting diode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the means to indicate is integrated into the flow quantity display.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 having means to skip lines that are not flowing water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the means to indicate is a liquid crystal display.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having manual means to provide specific display of one flow line.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having cumulative measuring means to indicate the total amount of flow expended over a time period.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having means to indicate which lines have flows.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the means to scan the flow meters is a multiplexer connected to the flow meters and to the display means.
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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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |