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Low oil indication

US8446284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2011
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7306
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of indicating low oil level of lubrication oil for a gas turbine engine automatically eliminates false low oil readings due to temperature-induced lubrication oil shrinkage and operation-induced changes in lubrication oil level.

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