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Flow direction detector

US6983652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2005
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2025

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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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