Electronic level gauge

US7000468B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bunn-O-Matic Corporation · US

Inventors

• Brendan F. Doorhy · Westmont, US
• Michael J. Pelland · Medinah, US
• Corey Pelland · Gurnee, US
• Jon Alling · Schaumburg, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 2, 2004
• Grant date: Feb 21, 2006
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01F23/18
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a fluid level gauge for sensing the level of fluid in a dispenser. The level gauge includes an inlet port communicating with the fluid and a check valve in communication with the inlet port. The check valve includes a membrane which allows air to pass. The level gauge further includes a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the check valve. The fluid level gauge may be used in connection with a beverage dispenser.