US3782407A
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Tap arrangement useful with measuring means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for tapping a tube having a liquid flowing therethrough comprising in combination an elongated chamber adapted to be disposed alongside the outer wall of a tube to be tapped, having an extended wall adapted to rest next to said outer tube wall and a plurality of apertures adjacent said extended wall, a tap bore duct extending from said chamber at right angles thereto including an outer retaining ring towards the outer end of said bore for securing the elongated chamber to said tube outer wall, and a small ridge within said bore, narrowing the flow stream into said chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 W Blackwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/34; G01F1/36; G01F1/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/921; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An arrangement for tapping a tube having a liquid flowing therethrough comprising in combination: a. an elongated chamber (24) adapted to be disposed alongside the outer wall (28) of a tube to be tapped, having an extended wall (26) adapted to rest next to said outer wall (28) and a plurality of apertures in said chamber; and, b. a tap bore duct (42) extending from said chamber at right angles thereto including an inner retaining ring (44) towards the outer end of said bore for securing the elongated chamber to said tube wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An arrangement for tapping a tube having a liquid flowing therethrough comprising in combination: a. an elongated chamber (24) adapted to be disposed alongside the outer wall (28) of a tube to be tapped, having an extended wall (26) adapted to rest next to said outer wall (28) and a plurality of apertures in said chamber; and, b. a tap bore duct (42) extending from said chamber at right angles thereto including an inner retaining ring (44) towards the outer end of said bore for securing the elongated chamber to said tube wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein said chamber (24a) has an extended concave wall to better engage the outer tube wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein said chamber (24) has screws (52) piercing said chamber wall to hold a pitot tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 2 wherein said chamber (24a) has screws (52) piercing said chamber wall to hold a pitot tube.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |