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Calibration system for the calibration of mass flow controllers
Assignee: Nokia Oyj
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Filing: 1985-06-14
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2005-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A calibration system for the calibration of mass flow controllers of an apparatus used for a chemical vapor phase growth, comprising at least one mass flow meter for measuring the characteristics of the mass flow controllers and a computer for calculating correction coefficients for the different controllers. The system preferably comprises at least one flow meter for measuring at least the adjoining ranges of the mass flow controllers covering adjacent flow ranges.
Inventors
- 👤 Jouko Kurki
- 👤 Orjan Sandvik
- 👤 Tiina Nyrkio-Maklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:07
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D7/00; G05D7/06; G05D7/0617; G05D7/0629; G05D7/0635; G05D7/0641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a calibration system for the calibration of mass flow controllers of an apparatus used for a chemical vapor phase growth, said system including mass flow meters for measuring the mass flows through said mass flow controllers, and means for calculating and storing correction coefficients for the different controllers whereby linear characteristics can be obtained for said controllers, the improvement wherein at least one of said mass flow meters occupies a measuring range covering at least adjoining ranges of two said mass flow controllers covering adjacent flow ranges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a calibration system for the calibration of mass flow controllers of an apparatus used for a chemical vapor phase growth, said system including mass flow meters for measuring the mass flows through said mass flow controllers, and means for calculating and storing correction coefficients for the different controllers whereby linear characteristics can be obtained for said controllers, the improvement wherein at least one of said mass flow meters occupies a measuring range covering at least adjoining ranges of two said mass flow controllers covering adjacent flow ranges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein at least two said mass flow meters occupy adjacent measuring ranges for obtaining a wider linear control range for said two mass flow controllers covering adjacent flow ranges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein at least some parts of said mass flow meters and said mass flow controllers are positioned on a common tempered base.
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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) | 1990-06-08 | 1990-12-08 | 1991-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-08 | 1994-12-08 | 1995-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-08 | 1998-12-08 | 1999-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |