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Method and apparatus for detecting incipient boiling of a liquid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-27
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maropis Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 00:10
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C17/038; G01; G01K; G01K11/00; G01K11/22; G01N; G01N25/00; G01N25/02; G01N25/08; G01N25/085; F; F16; F16L; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/30; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING INCIPIENT BOILING OF A LIQUID OR THE IMMINENCE THEREOF, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A SONIC CONDUCTOR OF RIGID CONSTRUCTION, ENGAGING THE LIQUID WITH THE CONDUCTOR, APPLYING A MINIMUM LEVEL OF VIBRATORY ENERGY THROUGH THE CONDUCTOR TO THE LIQUID AT A FREQUENCY SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE CONDUCTOR, INCREASING THE LEVEL OF APPLIED VIBRATORY ENERGY UNTIL THE LIQUID CAVITATES, DETECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF CAVITATION AND MEASURING THE LEVEL OF THE APPLIED VIBRATORY ENERGY REQUIRED TO INDUCE CAVITATION, THE REMOTENESS OF THE LIQUID FROM INCIPIENT BOILING BEING RELATED TO THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATORY ENERGY REQUIRED TO PRODUCE CAVITATION.
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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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |