US PATENT SUBCLASS 702 / 45
.~.~ Flow metering

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702 /   HD   DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING

1  DF  MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT {6}
33  DF  .~ Mechanical measurement system {6}
45.~.~ Flow metering {4}
46  DF  .~.~.~> Count or pulse
47  DF  .~.~.~> Pressure, resistive, or capacitive sensor
48  DF  .~.~.~> Acoustic
49  DF  .~.~.~> Radiant energy

DEFINITION

Classification: 702/45

Flow metering:

(under subclass 33) Subject matter wherein the data processing system or calculating computer is designed for or utilized to determine the amount of a fluid mass or volume passing through a structure (e.g., conduit, pipe) per unit area or time.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

12+, for fluid investigation in well logging or borehole.

50+, for fluid measurement.

100, for fluid or fluid flow compensation or correction system.

114, for testing of a pneumatic or hydraulic system.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

73, Measuring and Testing, 861+ for volume or rate of flow measuring and testing. 364, Electrical Computers and Data Processing Systems,

528.17+, for flow control, and subclass 528.16 for fluid level or volume control.