US4154098A
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Volume measuring method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-05
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-12-05
Abstract
Abstract The volume of a solid or liquid sample is determined by placing the sample in a first volume scaled sample chamber in communication with a source of liquid, a second volume scaled chamber also in communication with the source of liquid is used as a comparison or reference chamber, liquid is forced to a reference point in the comparison chamber and the position of the liquid-gas interface in the first or sample chamber is recorded, the volume of the unknown sample is then determined by the insertion of the first chamber scale reading into a previously derived formula or graph.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne N. Pelletier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
The process of measuring the volume of a sample which comprises the steps of: A. placing a volume sample in one of at least two communicating volume scaled chambers, B. simultaneously changing the pressure with a liquid in said volume scaled chambers, C. obtaining a reading by observing the relative movement of the liquid in the two volume scaled chambers, D. inserting the reading of step C into a predetermined formula or graph to determine the volume of the sample.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
The process of measuring the volume of a sample which comprises the steps of: A. placing a volume sample in one of at least two communicating volume scaled chambers, B. simultaneously changing the pressure with a liquid in said volume scaled chambers, C. obtaining a reading by observing the relative movement of the liquid in the two volume scaled chambers, D. inserting the reading of step C into a predetermined formula or graph to determine the volume of the sample.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The process of claim 1 wherein one of said chambers is larger than the other of said chambers whereby small volumes may be measured with precision due to the relative movement of the liquid in said volume scaled chambers.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
52 words
An apparatus for measuring the volume of a sample comprising at least two communicating volume scaled chambers, means to simultaneously change the pressure in the volume scaled chambers, volume compression indicating means associated with each of said chambers, and means to insert a volume sample in at least one of said chambers.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
52 words
An apparatus for measuring the volume of a sample comprising at least two communicating volume scaled chambers, means to simultaneously change the pressure in the volume scaled chambers, volume compression indicating means associated with each of said chambers, and means to insert a volume sample in at least one of said chambers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the volume scaled chambers are of unequal size to obtain an amplification effect for greater accuracy in measurement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 4 where the volume compression indicating means is a liquid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the means to simultaneously change the pressure is at least one piston.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein at least one of the volume scaled chambers includes a portion that is a coil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the liquid is visible in at least one of the coils.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the chamber volume scaling comprises at least one volume scaled coil overlay.
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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) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |