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Method and apparatus for detecting insufficient liquid levels

US4419903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1982
Grant dateDec 13, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N35/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining an insufficient liquid volume. The invention includes an electromagnetic sensing device in a conduit into which the sample liquid is mixed. The electromagnetic sensing device detects the presence of air in the conduit which indicates that an insufficient liquid volume has been aspirated.

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