Pressure based volume sensor for liquid receptacle
US11408759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are various techniques and devices for detecting a level of fluid within a fluid collection receptacle. These techniques and devices may further determine a flow rate of fluid entering the fluid collection receptacle or a volume of fluid collected within the fluid collection receptacle. Sensors, including pressure sensors, may be installed in, on, or within the fluid collection receptacle to detect information about the liquid within the receptacle including fluid level, flow rate, and volume.
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