ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,222,230, issued on Feb. 11, was assigned to THOMPSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC. (Jefferson, La.).
"Magmeter and method of assembly" was invented by Todd C. Thompson (New Orleans) and Thomas Meacham Jr. (Perkasie, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to magnetic flowmeters. More particularly, the present invention relates to a magnetic flowmeter specifically designed for the hydraulic fracturing industry that is capable of withstanding a variety of corrosive slurries, acids, bases, and solvents including a liner including partially stabilized magnesium zirconia (MgPSZ)."
The patent was filed on Nov. 28, 2023, unde...