L.B. Foster. has been granted a patent for a probe assembly designed to facilitate fluid flow from a pipeline into a sample transport line. The assembly features an outer tubular probe tip, a connection head, and a return tube, enabling efficient fluid transfer and connection fittings for streamlined operation. GlobalData’s report on L.B. Foster gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on L.B. Foster, was a key innovation area identified from patents. L.B. Foster's grant share as of June 2024 was 66%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Fluid probe assembly for pipeline sample transport
The patent US12007314B1 describes a probe assembly designed to facilitate the flow of fluid from a pipeline into a sample transport line or slipstream. The assembly features an outer tubular probe tip connected to an outer tube mid-section, which in turn connects to a connection head. The outer tubular probe tip includes an outer opening that allows fluid to flow from the pipeline through the assembly into the sample transport line. A return tube, which has a smaller diameter than the outer components, runs through the center of the assembly, connecting to both the connection head and the sample transport line via specific fittings. The design includes features such as a chamfered or beveled circumference on the outer opening to promote isokinetic flow, and the assembly can be installed in a manner that positions the probe tip centrally within the pipeline.
Additional claims detail the construction and dimensions of the probe assembly, including the method of attachment to the pipeline, which can be achieved through threaded or flanged connectors. The patent specifies various inner diameters for the outer tube and return tube, along with the dimensions of the outer and return openings, which are designed to optimize fluid flow characteristics. The assembly's construction may involve welding at critical junctions, ensuring structural integrity. Overall, the probe assembly aims to enhance fluid sampling efficiency and accuracy in pipeline applications.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on L.B. Foster, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
