US2831350A
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Metering separator
Assignee: Shell Development Co
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Filing: 1955-03-10
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Granted: 1958-04-22
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Expires: 1975-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Banks
- 👤 Jack A Connors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F3/00; G01F3/36; G01F3/38; G01F15/00; G01F15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND METERING A WELL PRODUCTION FLUID CONSISTING OF A GAS AND A LIQUID, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A TANK, HORIZONTAL PLATE MEANS IN SAID TANK DIVIDING SAID TANK INTO UPPER AND LOWER CHAMBERS, INLET FLUID CONDUIT MEANS INTO SAID UPPER CHAMBER, FIRST LIQUID CONDUIT MEANS HAVING A VERTICAL PORTION OPENING THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE LOWER CHAMBER OF SAID TANK, SECOND LIQUID CONDUIT MEANS OPENING FOR THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID UPPER CHAMBER, A VALVE IN EACH OF SAID CONDUIT MEANS, ONE OF SAID VALVES BEING OPEN WHILE THE OTHER IS CLOSED, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS BEING IN COMMUNICATION AT A POINT UPSTREAM OF SAID VALVE IN SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND DOWNSTREAM OF SAID VALVE IN SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS, A CONTROLLER HAVING RELAY MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID VALVES, VERTICAL CONDUIT MEANS IN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID LOWER CHAMBER AND THE UPPER, PORTION OF SAID UPPER CHAMBER, FIRST LIQUID LEVEL RESPONSIVE SWITCH MEANS IN THE VERTICAL CONDUIT MEANS, SEC-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND METERING A WELL PRODUCTION FLUID CONSISTING OF A GAS AND A LIQUID, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A TANK, HORIZONTAL PLATE MEANS IN SAID TANK DIVIDING SAID TANK INTO UPPER AND LOWER CHAMBERS, INLET FLUID CONDUIT MEANS INTO SAID UPPER CHAMBER, FIRST LIQUID CONDUIT MEANS HAVING A VERTICAL PORTION OPENING THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE LOWER CHAMBER OF SAID TANK, SECOND LIQUID CONDUIT MEANS OPENING FOR THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID UPPER CHAMBER, A VALVE IN EACH OF SAID CONDUIT MEANS, ONE OF SAID VALVES BEING OPEN WHILE THE OTHER IS CLOSED, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS BEING IN COMMUNICATION AT A POINT UPSTREAM OF SAID VALVE IN SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND DOWNSTREAM OF SAID VALVE IN SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS, A CONTROLLER HAVING RELAY MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID VALVES, VERTICAL CONDUIT MEANS IN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID LOWER CHAMBER AND THE UPPER, PORTION OF SAID UPPER CHAMBER, FIRST LIQUID LEVEL RESPONSIVE SWITCH MEANS IN THE VERTICAL CONDUIT MEANS, SEC-
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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) | 1961-04-21 | 1961-10-21 | 1962-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-04-21 | 1965-10-21 | 1966-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-04-21 | 1969-10-21 | 1970-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |