Flow direction detector
US6871535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0039
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flow direction detector is provided which includes a flow disruptor positioned in a fluid flow path to effect a detectable differential flow characteristic to such flow path based on fluid flow direction, and a sensor arrangement configured to detect such detectable differential flow characteristic within the flow path.
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