Flow sensing apparatus
US7024945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flow sensing apparatus for detecting fluid flow rate and direction is described. The flow sensing apparatus includes a flow-responsive element projecting into the fluid flow path, and a position sensor which detects the degree and direction of any change in position of the flow responsive element in response to the fluid flow.
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