Apparatus and method for mass flow controller with network access to diagnostics
June 24, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesIntelligent mass flow controller Flow sensor system and method Flow controller, parts of flow controller, and related method Method of making a flow controller Distributed interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems Flow controller, parts of flow controller, and related method Thermal mass flowmeter and mass flow controller, flowmetering system and method Method and apparatus for detecting and controlling mass flow System for remotely accessing an industrial control system over a commercial communications network Transmitter with software for determining when to initiate diagnostics InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10178884 filed on 06/24/2002US Classes:700/282, Flow control (e.g., valve or pump control)700/275, Mechanical control system700/281, Control of fluid level or volume137/599.05Having digital flow controllerExaminersPrimary: Gandhi, Jayprakash N.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF17D 300G05D 700 AbstractA mass flow controller includes a network interface port and interface software that provide direct access to the mass flow controller. The mass flow controller also includes diagnostic software that permits a technician to execute diagnostics through the network interface port.Other References
Field of SearchGENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESSControl of fluid level or volume Mechanical control system Flow control (e.g., valve or pump control) Specific application of pressure responsive control system Having digital flow controller Having digital flow controller Responsive to change in rate of fluid flow Electrically actuated valve Flow metering | |
