US4481828A
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Differential flow rate sensor
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1983-01-27
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2003-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A venturi tube fluid flow meter comprising an inlet section with a first pressure probe upstream of the throat section that is an inner-end closed tube traversing the diameter of the inlet section and pressure probe that is a capped tube extending into the flow path of the throat section at the minimum diameter thereof with this tube containing two perforations 180° apart and orthogonal to the center line of the throat section.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Cheng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/34; G01F1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A venturi tube flow meter comprising: (a) an inlet section, a throat section and a recovery cone section; (b) a first cylindrical pressure probe extending through one wall of said inlet section and transversing a diameter of said inlet section up-stream of said throat section, said first pressure probe closed at its inner end and containing a plurality of up-stream facing perforations; (c) a second pressure probe extending through the wall of said throat section into the flow path of said throat section at the minimum diameter of said throat section, said second pressure probe closed at the end within said throat section and containing two perforations 180° apart and orthogonal to the center line of said throat section; and (d) means connected to said pressure probes external to said venturi tube to sense difference of pressure therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A venturi tube flow meter comprising: (a) an inlet section, a throat section and a recovery cone section; (b) a first cylindrical pressure probe extending through one wall of said inlet section and transversing a diameter of said inlet section up-stream of said throat section, said first pressure probe closed at its inner end and containing a plurality of up-stream facing perforations; (c) a second pressure probe extending through the wall of said throat section into the flow path of said throat section at the minimum diameter of said throat section, said second pressure probe closed at the end within said throat section and containing two perforations 180° apart and orthogonal to the center line of said throat section; and (d) means connected to said pressure probes external to said venturi tube to sense difference of pressure therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second pressure probe extends into said throat section such that said two perforations lie in a plane of the center line of said venturi tube that is perpendicular to said first pressure probe.
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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) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |