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Container fill level measurement and management

US10072964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30References

20Claims

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Assignee

Nectar, Inc. · US

Inventors

Prabhanjan C. Gurumohan · Mountain View, US
Aayush Phumbhra · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 20, 2015
Grant date	Sep 11, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01F23/802
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A content fill level sensor is disclosed. The sensor includes a transmitter located proximal to a portion of a container cover that is configured to engage an opening of a container. The sensor also includes a waveguide extending from the transmitter such that the waveguide includes a distal end that is configured to be located within an interior of the container when the container cover engages the container.

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