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Systems and methods for indicating a quantity

US10671022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG04G9/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An indication device is provided which has an electrically conductive fluid driven by an MHD pump. The fluid has an indicator surface driven adjacent indices of an indicator so as to indicate a quantity. A position of the indicator surface is sensed and controlled to ensure accurate indication of the quantity. Optionally, the quantity indicated is time.

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