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Liquid level sensor

US6408692B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F23/303
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid level sensor is provided that comprises an integral housing including therein a pickup tube, a return tube and a float cavity with a float positioned therein. Sensors are positioned within the float cavity for sensing the position of the float so as to determine the level of liquid within a tank or the like.

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