Patent · US Expired

Sight glass

US6578418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1998
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F23/2922
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sight glass apparatus has a liquid level indicator for identifying the level of a clear to slightly translucent liquid in tube by a change in color of the indicator. The indicator has a transparent body with a convex lens, and a concave lens at opposite ends of the body, and V-grooves open to opposite sides of the body. A moisture indicating medium on the body functions to identify the presence of water in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

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