US3974683A
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Ultrasonic apparatus for determining the volume of bubbles in liquid
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1974-09-13
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1994-09-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for ultrasonic testing comprising a pulsed ultrasonic transducer, means for detecting echoes from bubbles in a liquid and means for determining the volume of the bubbles.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/02; G01N29/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for measuring the gaseous content of bubbles entrained in a liquid, comprising means for irradiating a liquid under test with pulses of ultra sound having a wavelength comparable in size with the bubbles, means for detecting echo signals from the bubbles, an amplifier for amplifying the echo signals, means for varying the gain of the amplifier as a function of the time which elapses subsequent to the emission of a given pulse of ultra sound, means for producing output signals proportional to the amplified signals raised to the power of three halves, and means responsive to the output signals to provide an indication of the gaseous content of the bubbles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for measuring the gaseous content of bubbles entrained in a liquid, comprising means for irradiating a liquid under test with pulses of ultra sound having a wavelength comparable in size with the bubbles, means for detecting echo signals from the bubbles, an amplifier for amplifying the echo signals, means for varying the gain of the amplifier as a function of the time which elapses subsequent to the emission of a given pulse of ultra sound, means for producing output signals proportional to the amplified signals raised to the power of three halves, and means responsive to the output signals to provide an indication of the gaseous content of the bubbles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means for producing an indication of the gaseous content of the bubbles comprises means for producing an indication of the volume fraction of bubbles in the liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means for producing an indication of the gaseous content of the liquid comprises means for producing an indication of the total volume of bubbles in the liquid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means for producing an indication of the gaseous content of the liquid comprises means for producing a histogram showing the distribution of the bubble sizes.
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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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |