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Apparatus to measure fluids in a conduit

US8408082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18992
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transport device includes a first segment fixedly coupled to a wall. The transport device also includes at least one second segment coupled to the first segment. The at least one second segment includes at least one of a fluid-driven device, a rack and pinion drive device, and a carriage. The transport device further includes an automated position control system. The control system includes at least one axial positioning device coupled to the at least one second segment. The control system also includes at least one axial position feedback device coupled to at least one of the first segment and the at least one second segment.

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