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Scan lock and track fluid characterization and level sensor apparatus and method

US8020438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2009
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/87
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid characterization and level sensor with a coaxial probe attached to a closed loop servo circuitry combined with a DSP and novel algorithms to scan, lock and track signals to ascertain the level and purity of fluid in a container.

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