Patents by Inventor Frank W. Tidaback

Frank W. Tidaback has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for measuring fuel flow
    Patent number: 4304125
    Abstract: A fuel flow rate measuring system including an inlet (30) for receipt of liquid fuel, a flow meter (34) connected to the inlet for measuring and indicating fuel flow, and an outlet (44) for connection to a fuel consuming apparatus. A fuel flow recirculating line (42) is connected to the system between the flow meter and the outlet (44) and defines, with the outlet, a closed, constant volume fuel flow path. A gas vent (46) is disclosed in the path for venting gas therein while containing liquid fuel in the path. Also disclosed is a method of measuring the fuel flow rate to a fuel consuming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Virgil H. Newman, Frank W. Tidaback, Wayne D. Jacobson, Donald D. Hoagland