Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Mechanical measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-05
2009-12-22
Raymond, Edward (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Mechanical measurement system
C702S047000, C702S052000, C165S295000, C374S135000, C073S170090, C073S170110, C137S087010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07636640
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of characterizing or controlling a flow of a fluid is provided that involves a sensor conduit and a bypass. A plurality of fluids may be utilized in the flow control device based on characteristic information of the device generated during calibration thereof. The characteristic information, in turn is based on a dimensionless parameters, such as adjusted dynamic pressure and adjusted Reynolds number.
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Lull John M.
Valentine William S.
Wang Chiun
Brooks Instrument, LLC
Desta Elias
Raymond Edward
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
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