US3277918A
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Apparatus for the automatic control of valves in a pipeline system
Assignee: Warren Petroleum Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-15
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Slade
- 👤 Joseph C Turk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2559; Y10T137/265; Y10T137/2668; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86389
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF VALVES IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR SWITCHING OF SUCCESSIVE PRODUCTS FLOWING IN THE PIPELINE WHICH COMPRISES MEANS CONNECTED TO THE PIPELINE SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SWITCHING LOCATION RESPONSIVE TO A CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETER WHOSE VALUE IDENTIFIES THE FLOWING PRODUCT, INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PARAMETER-RESPONSIVE MEANS, FOLLOWER MEANS, A MECHANICAL COUPLING HAVING LOST-MOTION CONNECTING SAID INDICATING MEANS AND SAID FOLLOWER MEANS, AND AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK INCLUDING SAID FOLLOWER MEANS AND THE PIPELINE VALVES AND ADAPTED TO EFFECT ACTUATION OF SAID VALVES WHEN SAID FOLLOWER IS MOVED MORE THAN A SELECTED AMOUNT WITHIN A PREDETERMINED ELAPSED TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF VALVES IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR SWITCHING OF SUCCESSIVE PRODUCTS FLOWING IN THE PIPELINE WHICH COMPRISES MEANS CONNECTED TO THE PIPELINE SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SWITCHING LOCATION RESPONSIVE TO A CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETER WHOSE VALUE IDENTIFIES THE FLOWING PRODUCT, INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PARAMETER-RESPONSIVE MEANS, FOLLOWER MEANS, A MECHANICAL COUPLING HAVING LOST-MOTION CONNECTING SAID INDICATING MEANS AND SAID FOLLOWER MEANS, AND AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK INCLUDING SAID FOLLOWER MEANS AND THE PIPELINE VALVES AND ADAPTED TO EFFECT ACTUATION OF SAID VALVES WHEN SAID FOLLOWER IS MOVED MORE THAN A SELECTED AMOUNT WITHIN A PREDETERMINED ELAPSED TIME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |