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Method and apparatus for monitoring liquid flow

US4647919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 1985
Grant dateMar 3, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/698
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid flow monitor. The device includes a thermistor placed in the path of liquid flow. A circuit including the thermistor in a Wheatstone bridge is used to sense the liquid flow by sensing the change in resistance of the thermistor. A transistor connected to the bridge is used to maintain the thermistor within predetermined levels to prevent overheating of the device.

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