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Oil handling and monitoring device and system

US9820613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2015
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/1266
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An architecture is presented that provides an oil monitoring device designed primarily to monitor, measure, and display measurement parameters for a containment tank of fresh or waste oil. The monitoring device can be positioned on the containment tank of fresh or waste oil, or can be positioned proximate to the containment tank, as long as the monitoring device remains in communication with the containment tank. The monitoring device comprises a real-time level sensor that is in communication with the containment tank of cooking oil. The level sensor measures usage and collection volumes, as well as filtration status of the containment tank in real-time and displays the information to a user via a display. Furthermore, the monitoring device comprises alarms to alert users of specific oil levels. The monitoring device can either be a stand-alone device or be linked to a computer program to function as a data management system.

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