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Fluid level sensing system and method

US8382221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17579
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink level sensing system that exhibits good sensitivity is described herein. The system includes a first probe having a first active surface, a second probe having a second active surface facing the first active surface, a memory in which data indicative of a conductivity curve and command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to associate a level of fluid in a reservoir with a first signal indicative of the electrical coupling between the first active surface and the second active surface with reference to the data indicative of a conductivity curve.

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