Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Dodd

Stephen C. Dodd 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).

  • Non-invasive, in-line consistency measurement of a non-newtonian fluid
    Patent number: 4680957
    Abstract: Provided herein is an in-line, non-invasive device and method for calculation of consistency of a non-Newtonian fluid flowing in a laminar manner through a non-rotating conduit where the consistency is calculated directly from a power-law model equation employing as independent variables pressure head loss over a specific distance and the bulk velocity of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: The Davey Company
    Inventor: Stephen C. Dodd