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Method and apparatus for detecting fluid level in a fluid container

US6312074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17566
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a fluid level sensing system for determining fluid levels in a fluid container. The system has a resonant member with an attached magnet. The resonant member is disposed in the fluid container. The system also has a sensing device for sensing motion of the magnet. The movement of the magnet attached to the resonant member is indicative of fluid level in the fluid container.

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