Flowmeter with threadless body and float stopper
US6539814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flowmeter for measuring fluid flow including a body having a receptacle including a cavity formed by a threadless cylindrical side wall, a stopper adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the receptacle including a generally cylindrical threadless shank having an annular groove, and a clip member slidably located in a passage of the body. The clip member is slidable between a first position wherein the clip member is located within the annular groove of the stopper to prevent removal of the stopper from the body, and a second position wherein the clip member is located outside of the annular groove of the stopper whereby the stopper may be longitudinally removed from the receptacle of the body.
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